Gender, Social Networks, and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania

dc.creatorRutashobya, Lettice
dc.date2016-01-27T11:22:34Z
dc.date2016-01-27T11:22:34Z
dc.date2009-03-05
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T13:36:38Z
dc.date.available2021-05-03T13:36:38Z
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 behavior influence on performance.
dc.identifierRutashobya, L.K, Allan, I & Nilsson Kerstin (2009) Gender, Networks and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania, Journal of African Business, vol 10(1)
dc.identifier10.1080/15228910802701387
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/206
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/47666
dc.languageen
dc.subjectentrepreneurship
dc.subjectgender
dc.subjectSMEs
dc.subjectsocial networks
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleGender, Social Networks, and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Tanzania
dc.typeJournal Article

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