Entrepreneurial strategies in a transitional economy: Chinese state and non-state enterprises compared and contrasted

Authors: Tan, Justin¹; Luo, Yadong²; Shenkar, Oded³

Source: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Volume 5, Numbers 5-6, 2 May 2005 , pp. 518-539(22)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

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Abstract:

This study compares and contrasts certain characteristics of entrepreneurial orientations in response to China's emerging business environment among state owned enterprises (SOEs) and township/village enterprises (TVEs). A survey of SOE and TVE managers shows that, in comparison to SOEs, TVEs tend to be more innovative, adaptive and proactive in response to the dynamism and munificence of the business environment. SOE-TVE differences are less pronounced, however, with regard to environmental complexity. Implications for entrepreneurship research and practice as well as for the future performance of SOEs and TVEs are delineated.

Keywords: MANAGEMENT JOURNALS; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SMEs

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEIM.2005.007004

Affiliations: 1: Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. 2: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124, USA. 3: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 1399, USA

Publication date: 2005-05-02

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The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management provides a refereed and authoritative source of information and international forum in the field of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and related topics. It offers an interface between entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as business corporate strategy and government economic policy.
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