An analysis of the work roles of CEOs of small firms

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The work roles of CEOs who start and manage their own firms were analyzed and contrasted with CEOs who are nonowner-managers. Significant differences emerged concerning the importance of three work roles, which are attributed to personality differences between the two groups of CEOs. These differences in work role importance concerned specific operational and technical facets of the CEO position. Two strategic-oriented work roles regarding capital expenditure decisions and long-range planning surfaced as the two most important roles to all of the CEOs. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

United States, Management, Small business, Executives, Chief executive officers, Executive ability, Corporate officers

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Entrepreneurship and black capitalism

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The literature presents a confusing picture regarding the performance of black entrepreneurs. One reason for the relatively higher failure rate for black entrepreneurs may be the environment in which they begin operations - the inner city. A study was conducted of black-owned and white-owned inner city firms to examine this issue. The findings suggest that the race of the owner is not a very important factor for distinguishing between relatively successful and unsuccessful firms in this inner city area. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

African American business enterprises

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Entrepreneurship: process and abilities

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This study provides information about important entrepreneurial abilities. Initially, the activities that entrepreneurs undertake when starting new ventures are organized into a process. It is proposed that a useful framework for examining entrepreneurial abilities could be developed through two thinking modes that can be linked to these activities. One mode is characterized by intuitive, holistic and simultaneous thinking; the other, by rational, analytic and sequential processing. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Planning, New business enterprises, Startups

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