Federal government entrepreneurship: New enterprise structures
(2007) Federal government entrepreneurship: New enterprise structures. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development.
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Abstract
Purpose - To guide the formation and to determine the structure of new governmental entrepreneurial ventures based on the nature of the public goods and the need for an entrepreneurial orientation. Design/methodology/research - This paper is conceptual and is based on reviews of appropriate organizational structure and entrepreneurship, cases studies, and the authors’ experiences. Findings - Public or quasi-public entities may need to change their organizational structure in order to act more entrepreneurially and to be more effective in accomplishing their missions. Propositions are raised to guide the development of new public or private enterprises and provide the basis for future research. Research Limitations/Implications - This paper is conceptual and needs to be tested empirically. Though other levels of government and countries were included, a major focus is on the U.S. federal government. Originality/value –This is the first published research on the topic of new enterprise government structures based on the nature of the goods and the requisite entrepreneurial orientation. It will help governmental and quasi-governmental organizations in developing efficient and effective organizational structures.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | New enterprise structure, public goods, government structures, entrepreneurial orientation |
| Subjects: | 360000 Policy and Political Science > 360200 Policy and Administration > 360203 Research, Science and Technology Policy |
| ID Code: | 10954 |
| Deposited By: | Zolin, Roxanne |
| Deposited On: | 27 November 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1462-6004.htm |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2007 Emerald |
| Copyright Statement: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |