Entrepreneurial Cognition - Exploring the Mindset of Entrepreneurs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This open access book investigates the inter-relationship between the mind and a potential opportunity to explore the psychology of entrepreneurship. Building on recent research, this book offers a broad scope investigation of the different aspects of what goes on in the mind of the (potential) entrepreneur as he or she considers the pursuit of a potential opportunity, the creation of a new organization, and/or the selection of an entrepreneurial career. This book focuses on individuals as the level of analysis and explores the impact of the organization and the environment only inasmuch as they impact the individual's cognitions. Readers will learn why some individuals and managers are able to able to identify and successfully act upon opportunities in uncertain environments while others are not. This book applies a cognitive lens to understand individuals' knowledge, motivation, attention, identity, and emotions in the entrepreneurial process.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Dean A. Shepherd • Holger Patzelt
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	281
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-71781-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Entrepreneurship Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Personnel & human resources management Promotions
LSN:	3-319-71781-2
Barcode:	9783319717814

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