Document Type
Article
Version Deposited
Published Version
Publication Date
7-28-2021
Publication Title
Journal of Small Business Management
DOI
10.1080/00472778.2021.1938098
Abstract
Women entrepreneurship research in the developing world relies on theoretical perspectives derived elsewhere. Hence, understanding the original business-development approaches adopted by women entrepreneurs in developing economies remains elusive. Accordingly, we collected and analyzed rich data generated through 31 in-depth interviews and artifacts of Nigerian women entrepreneurs in the garment manufacturing business. Our analysis revealed distinct constructs that account for their business-development activities. It shows money (access and utilization), market (customer intelligence), and management (nonformal education and experience) as crucial enterprise development components in women entrepreneurship. Motherhood (household responsibilities), meso- and macro-environments (socioeconomic and cultural factors) not only affected business development but also inhibited women entrepreneurs’ access and utilization of money, management, and markets and shaped their business development actions. Theoretical and practical implications for entrepreneurship research and policy development initiatives in the developing world are offered.
Recommended Citation
Oyedele Martins Ogundana, Amon Simba, Leo-Paul Dana & Eric Liguori (2021) Women entrepreneurship in developing economies: A gender-based growth model, Journal of Small Business Management, 59:sup1, S42-S72, DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2021.1938098
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