Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship
Published on 12. July 2024
Book
Hardback
306 pages
978-1-0353-1038-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book brings together a wealth of international case studies to examine transformational entrepreneurship and its multifaceted applications across different sectors, including the arts, business, engineering, government, healthcare, university and nonprofit sectors. Contributors illustrate how this distinct form of entrepreneurship can adapt to unpredictable changes, balancing social and economic impact to promote stability and growth.
Key Features:
Provides discussion questions and learning objectives for each case
Argues for a holistic and integrated approach toward systemic innovation
Comprehensive outline of the concept of transformational entrepreneurshi
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Includes contributors from a range of countries and disciplines to emphasise a global perspective
Analyses a rich variety of case studies to demonstrate the practical application of transformational entrepreneurship
Interdisciplinary in scope, Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship is an excellent resource for teachers and students worldwide studying business leadership and entrepreneurship across the social sciences. It is also useful for international policymakers interested in learning how to improve their entrepreneurial footprint.
Key Features:
Provides discussion questions and learning objectives for each case
Argues for a holistic and integrated approach toward systemic innovation
Comprehensive outline of the concept of transformational entrepreneurshi
p
Includes contributors from a range of countries and disciplines to emphasise a global perspective
Analyses a rich variety of case studies to demonstrate the practical application of transformational entrepreneurship
Interdisciplinary in scope, Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship is an excellent resource for teachers and students worldwide studying business leadership and entrepreneurship across the social sciences. It is also useful for international policymakers interested in learning how to improve their entrepreneurial footprint.
Reviews / Votes
'Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship showcases real-world stories of impact beyond business. Dive deep into diverse case studies, from education revolution to community empowerment. This nuanced book emphasises local context and tackles challenges like ethics and pandemics. For anyone seeking positive change, this is a must-read! Be inspired and equipped to be the change! Highly recommended.' -- Mullika Sungsanit, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand 'The book explores transformational entrepreneurship and its application in different sectors and countries through a range of insightful case studies. This book will be of great value to both academics and students in furthering their understanding of transformational entrepreneurship.' -- Paul Jones, Swansea University, UKMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 169 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-1038-8 (9781035310388)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Edited by Gideon Maas, Professor of Professional Practice, Coventry University and Andrew Johnston, Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Huddersfield, UK
Content
Contents
Preface xvii
Acknowledgements xviii
List of abbreviations xix
Supplementary material xx
1 Introduction: an overview of transformational entrepreneurship 1
Gideon Maas and Andrew Johnston
PART I TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN UNIVERSITIES
2 Entrepreneurial universities and transformational entrepreneurship:
the case of the Zayed University-Minerva Project partnership 10
Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Elena Nikolova and Zeynep Ozel
3 The entrepreneurial university as a driver of transformational
entrepreneurship: towards an understanding of a university-centric
pro-poor entrepreneurship ecosystem 26
Sikhumbuzo Maisela, Khosi Radebe, Eleanor Chipeta and Robert Venter
4 How entrepreneurial universities execute transformational
entrepreneurship 46
Michael Z. Ngoasong, Aqueel Wahga, Wentland Muhatiah, Isidora
Kourti and Nicholas Mwaura Kinyanjui
PART II TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
5 The role of enterprise and entrepreneurship education in
transformational entrepreneurship: the case of Azerbaijan 60
Fiona Whitehurst, Vicky Mountford-Brown and Leigh Sear
6 The value of intellectual property education for creative
entrepreneurs: a case study from University of the Arts, London (UAL) 74
Roxanne Peters and Eleanor Rockett
7 Student voice, mentorship, and co-development of curriculum:
creating entrepreneurial agency for graduate students 88
Maria T. Spencer, Theodore R. Alter and Jamison Malcolm
8 The ethics of industry collaboration in transformational
entrepreneurship: the case of an industry-funded student team at TU/e 109
Lukas Fuchs, Gunter Bombaerts and Isabelle Reymen
PART III TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT
9 Stimulating small firm growth through transformational
entrepreneurial leadership in the Liverpool City Region, UK 120
Benito Giordano
10 Transformational entrepreneurship practices and identity
formation: the case of surge global 131
Cherisse Hoyte and Tanya Vidanagama
11 Immigrant informal cross- border entrepreneurship as
transformational entrepreneurship: a study of immigrant
entrepreneurs in Johannesburg's inner-city 145
Robert Venter and David Coldwell
12 Supporting transformational entrepreneurship through
crowdfunding: the BiUniCrowd case 162
Luca Sabia, Robin Bell and David Bozward
13 Transformational entrepreneurship - a policy case study from
Northern Ireland 178
Simon Bridge, Steve Pollard and Neil Hutcheson
14 Transformational entrepreneurship in Africa's circular plastic economy 192
Muyiwa Oyinlola and Oluwaseun Kolade
PART IV TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DURING CHALLENGES
15 Youth and transformational entrepreneurship: delivering
sustainable grassroots innovation in war and poverty-stricken
communities in Lanao del Sur, Philippines 214
Art Marvin Aranas
16 Taiwan's response to the Covid-19 pandemic - the case of forming
a national facemask team 224
Liang-Chih Chen and Ho-Don Yan
17 The AO Foundation: transformational entrepreneurship to globally
revolutionize a healthcare sector 240
Jean-Pierre Jeannet and Anne-Marie Jeannet
18 Transformational entrepreneurship in post-conflict economies:
ex-combatants doing business (as unusual) in Colombia 257
Georgina M. Gomez, Natalia Ramirez Garcia, Shyamika
Jayasundara-Smits and Ernesto Lacouture
19 Transformational entrepreneurship impact: a complex perspective
on measurable contextual theories of change 271
Andries Le Grange
Preface xvii
Acknowledgements xviii
List of abbreviations xix
Supplementary material xx
1 Introduction: an overview of transformational entrepreneurship 1
Gideon Maas and Andrew Johnston
PART I TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN UNIVERSITIES
2 Entrepreneurial universities and transformational entrepreneurship:
the case of the Zayed University-Minerva Project partnership 10
Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Elena Nikolova and Zeynep Ozel
3 The entrepreneurial university as a driver of transformational
entrepreneurship: towards an understanding of a university-centric
pro-poor entrepreneurship ecosystem 26
Sikhumbuzo Maisela, Khosi Radebe, Eleanor Chipeta and Robert Venter
4 How entrepreneurial universities execute transformational
entrepreneurship 46
Michael Z. Ngoasong, Aqueel Wahga, Wentland Muhatiah, Isidora
Kourti and Nicholas Mwaura Kinyanjui
PART II TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
5 The role of enterprise and entrepreneurship education in
transformational entrepreneurship: the case of Azerbaijan 60
Fiona Whitehurst, Vicky Mountford-Brown and Leigh Sear
6 The value of intellectual property education for creative
entrepreneurs: a case study from University of the Arts, London (UAL) 74
Roxanne Peters and Eleanor Rockett
7 Student voice, mentorship, and co-development of curriculum:
creating entrepreneurial agency for graduate students 88
Maria T. Spencer, Theodore R. Alter and Jamison Malcolm
8 The ethics of industry collaboration in transformational
entrepreneurship: the case of an industry-funded student team at TU/e 109
Lukas Fuchs, Gunter Bombaerts and Isabelle Reymen
PART III TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT
9 Stimulating small firm growth through transformational
entrepreneurial leadership in the Liverpool City Region, UK 120
Benito Giordano
10 Transformational entrepreneurship practices and identity
formation: the case of surge global 131
Cherisse Hoyte and Tanya Vidanagama
11 Immigrant informal cross- border entrepreneurship as
transformational entrepreneurship: a study of immigrant
entrepreneurs in Johannesburg's inner-city 145
Robert Venter and David Coldwell
12 Supporting transformational entrepreneurship through
crowdfunding: the BiUniCrowd case 162
Luca Sabia, Robin Bell and David Bozward
13 Transformational entrepreneurship - a policy case study from
Northern Ireland 178
Simon Bridge, Steve Pollard and Neil Hutcheson
14 Transformational entrepreneurship in Africa's circular plastic economy 192
Muyiwa Oyinlola and Oluwaseun Kolade
PART IV TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DURING CHALLENGES
15 Youth and transformational entrepreneurship: delivering
sustainable grassroots innovation in war and poverty-stricken
communities in Lanao del Sur, Philippines 214
Art Marvin Aranas
16 Taiwan's response to the Covid-19 pandemic - the case of forming
a national facemask team 224
Liang-Chih Chen and Ho-Don Yan
17 The AO Foundation: transformational entrepreneurship to globally
revolutionize a healthcare sector 240
Jean-Pierre Jeannet and Anne-Marie Jeannet
18 Transformational entrepreneurship in post-conflict economies:
ex-combatants doing business (as unusual) in Colombia 257
Georgina M. Gomez, Natalia Ramirez Garcia, Shyamika
Jayasundara-Smits and Ernesto Lacouture
19 Transformational entrepreneurship impact: a complex perspective
on measurable contextual theories of change 271
Andries Le Grange