Abstract
Abstract: It is widely acknowledged that entrepreneurs’ human capital in form
of education and social capital in form of networking are mutually beneficial
and also that both human and social capital benefit their performance. Here,
the hypothesis is that human and social capital, in combination, provide
added value and jointly add a further boost to performance, specifically
if the form of exporting. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor provides data on
52,946 entrepreneurs, who reported on exporting and networking for advice.
Hierarchical linear modelling shows that human capital promotes social
capital, that human capital and social capital (specifically networking in the
international environment, work-place, professions and market, but not in the
private sphere) both benefit export directly and that human capital amplifies the
benefit of social capital, especially through international networking.
of education and social capital in form of networking are mutually beneficial
and also that both human and social capital benefit their performance. Here,
the hypothesis is that human and social capital, in combination, provide
added value and jointly add a further boost to performance, specifically
if the form of exporting. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor provides data on
52,946 entrepreneurs, who reported on exporting and networking for advice.
Hierarchical linear modelling shows that human capital promotes social
capital, that human capital and social capital (specifically networking in the
international environment, work-place, professions and market, but not in the
private sphere) both benefit export directly and that human capital amplifies the
benefit of social capital, especially through international networking.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 246-267 |
| ISSN | 1476-1297 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Entrepreneurship