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Gender, Social Networks, and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania

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dc.creator Rutashobya, Lettice
dc.date 2016-01-27T11:22:34Z
dc.date 2016-01-27T11:22:34Z
dc.date 2009-03-05
dc.date.accessioned 2018-04-18T11:49:29Z
dc.date.available 2018-04-18T11:49:29Z
dc.identifier Rutashobya, L.K, Allan, I & Nilsson Kerstin (2009) Gender, Networks and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania, Journal of African Business, vol 10(1)
dc.identifier 10.1080/15228910802701387
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/206
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9924
dc.description This article presents results of a study that investigates egocentric network differences between female and male entrepreneurs and their entrepreneurial outcomes in Tanzania. Based on a random sample of 272 micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises, the study reveals that female and male entrepreneurs have diverse networks. However, when compared to their male counterparts, female entrepreneurs' strong ties included more kin members. No significant gender difference in the composition of weaker ties was observed, suggesting gender differences in the choice of individuals with whom to have strong ties but not with whom to have weak ties. A significant gender difference in entrepreneurial outcomes at both start up and at the time of research was found, suggesting an antecedent networking behavior influence on performance.
dc.language en
dc.subject entrepreneurship
dc.subject gender
dc.subject SMEs
dc.subject social networks
dc.subject Tanzania
dc.title Gender, Social Networks, and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania
dc.type Journal Article


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