Developing a research framework for understanding the social realities, with special reference to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

Gamage, Helen, Cameron, Donald C. and Woods, Elizabeth J. (2003). Developing a research framework for understanding the social realities, with special reference to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. In: , Congress Proceedings: 14th International Farm Management Association Congress 2003: Farming at the Edge. 14th International Farm Management Association Congress 2003: Farming at the Edge, Perth, Australia, (1-12). 10-15 August 2003.


Author(s) Gamage, Helen
Cameron, Donald C.
Woods, Elizabeth J.
Title of paper Developing a research framework for understanding the social realities, with special reference to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs
Conference name 14th International Farm Management Association Congress 2003: Farming at the Edge
Conference location Perth, Australia
Conference dates 10-15 August 2003
Proceedings title Congress Proceedings: 14th International Farm Management Association Congress 2003: Farming at the Edge
Place published Perth, Australia
Publisher International Farm Management Association
Publication date 2003
Year available 2003
ISBN 978-92-990038-1-7
Start page 1
End page 12
Total pages 12
Collection year 2003
Language eng
Abstract/Summary This paper identifies and examines issues of relevance for increasing effectiveness of entrepreneurial management research. These issues emerged from research into entrepreneurial behaviour and underlying motivations in Sri Lanka. Understanding of socially- and culturally-bound social actors, social actions and social outputs in entrepreneurial activity requires context-sensitivity, expressed through cognisance of institutional characteristics, the interface between cultural values and business, and historical and cultural forces which impact on entrepreneurship. We suggest that this requires exploration through bottom-up translations of actions consistent with the beliefs and values of the actors involved, employing qualitative methodology to ground the reality of human behaviour in deep-rooted cultural and social contexts. Thorough interpretation of holistic case studies that are capable of capturing the actors' viewpoints brings appropriate insights to the field of entrepreneurship.
Subjects EX
420399 Cultural Studies not elsewhere classified
780107 Studies in human society
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