Entrepreneurial coaching for innovation in SMEs

development and validation of a measurement scale

Mohammad Azizi (Avtor), Hamid Hosseinloo (Avtor), Jane Frances Maley (Avtor), Marina Dabić (Avtor)

Povzetek

Purpose - Coaching is a widespread form of human development that has grown considerably in recent years. However, it is not well understood in entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and little is known about the success factors for coaching in SMEs. Thus, this article presents a theoretical framework for coaching SMEs. The paper reports on a study carried out to develop and validate a coaching model for entrepreneurship in SMEs. Design/methodology/approach - A mixed methods approach was undertaken in SMEs in the Iranian pharmaceutical industry. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the samples and the model’s dimensions. Findings - The results show five chief constructs of the entrepreneurial coaching model. In particular, the authors determine the importance of early goal setting and identify the essential characteristics of an effective entrepreneurial coach. Research limitations/implications - Firstly, the data relied solely on the pharmacy industry in Iran, indicating a need for future studies to explore coaching programs across various industries and countries. Additionally, a quantitative aspect of the research involved participants answering questionnaires based on their perceptions. This subjective nature introduces a potential for inaccuracies in participants' perceptions and expectations. Furthermore, the inherent bias of program stakeholders may have led to exaggerated responses. To mitigate these issues, it would be beneficial to conduct experimental and longitudinal research, which could address these concerns more effectively.

Ključne besede

majhna in srednja podjetja;človeški kapital;prenos znanja;coaching;SMEs;human capital;knowledge transfer;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2023
Tipologija:	1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UL EF - Ekonomska fakulteta
UDK:	331.108
COBISS:	176714243
ISSN:	1460-1060
Št. ogledov:	35
Št. prenosov:	21
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Slovenski jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	majhna in srednja podjetja;človeški kapital;prenos znanja;coaching;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Članek v reviji
Strani:	str. 696-714
Letnik:	ǂVol. ǂ26
Zvezek:	ǂiss. ǂ7
Čas izdaje:	2023
DOI:	10.1108/EJIM-07-2023-0546
ID:	25096085