Keeping it in the family: exploring Igbo ethnic entrepreneurial behaviour in Nigeria
Journal article
Authors | Igwe, Paul Agu, Newbery, Robert, Amoncar, Nihar, White, Gareth R.T. and Madichie, Nnamdi O. |
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Abstract | The purpose of this paper is to examine the attributes of the Igbos in Eastern Nigeria and the underlying factors influencing their entrepreneurial behaviour. More specifically, the study highlights the links between family, culture, institution and entrepreneurial behaviour in the African context. This paper is based on a qualitative research method by interviewing 50 entrepreneurs and community leaders of the Igbo nation. Igbos have been described as “naturally |
Keywords | Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous); Family firms; Entrepreneurship; Ethnic groups; Institutions; Institutional theory |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research |
Journal citation | 26 (1), pp. 34-53 |
Publisher | Emerald |
ISSN | 1355-2554 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/ijebr-12-2017-0492 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/624506 |
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Publication dates | 24 Sep 2018 |
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Deposited | 24 Feb 2020, 14:58 |
Accepted | 24 Jul 2018 |
Rights | CC0 1.0 Universal |
Contributors | University of Lincoln, Newcastle Unviersity, University of South Wales and London School of Business and Management |
File | File Access Level Open |
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https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/93511/keeping-it-in-the-family-exploring-igbo-ethnic-entrepreneurial-behaviour-in-nigeria
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