Rutashobya, L. K., Allan, I. S. and Nilsson, K. (2009) Gender, social networks and entrepreneurial outcomes in Tanzania. Journal of African Business. Vol. 10, Issue 3, pp. 67-83.

dc.creatorRutashobya, L. K., Allan, I. S. and Nilsson, K.
dc.date2020-08-18T12:34:31Z
dc.date2020-08-18T12:34:31Z
dc.date2009
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-07T11:56:29Z
dc.date.available2021-05-07T11:56:29Z
dc.descriptionURL https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15228910802701387
dc.descriptionThis 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 behaviour influence on performance.
dc.identifier1522-8916
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5484
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5484
dc.publisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis Goup.
dc.subjectEntrepreneurship, gender, SMEs, social networks, Tanzania
dc.titleRutashobya, L. K., Allan, I. S. and Nilsson, K. (2009) Gender, social networks and entrepreneurial outcomes in Tanzania. Journal of African Business. Vol. 10, Issue 3, pp. 67-83.
dc.typeJournal Article

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