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Power and autonomy : toward understanding the political dimensions of entrepreneurship in higher education House, Dawn
Abstract
This study examines the concept of entrepreneurship as it relates to the culture and purpose of the university. An integrative review is employed to examine literature covering entrepreneurial theory, academic culture, and educational initiatives geared toward building enterprising or entrepreneurial competence. Chapter one provides an introduction to the problem, the questions, the terms and the methodology. Chapter two sets the preoccupation with entrepreneurship now shared by most western societies in contemporary historical perspective. Economic theories of entrepreneurship that have long stressed the importance of instrumental knowledge are briefly introduced, with emphasis on the ideas of Joseph Schumpeter, who remains the authority on entrepreneurship. Schumpeter stressed that values are the starting point for any new economic system, a principle that forms the basis for the remainder of the thesis. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the university community's different perceptions of entrepreneurship as an organizing principle for the creation and diffusion of knowledge, and a contrast of select "enterprise cultures" in western societies. In chapter three, competencies that the literature suggests are part of the entrepreneurial function are delineated. Chapter four discusses educational theories and practices intended to strengthen the enterprising capacities of individuals and societies, focusing upon programs currently implemented and others being proposed. The concluding chapter synthesizes the implications of the study and provides suggestions for further research.
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Power and autonomy : toward understanding the political dimensions of entrepreneurship in higher education
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University of British Columbia
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| Date Issued |
1994
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| Description |
This study examines the concept of entrepreneurship as it relates to the culture and purpose of the
university. An integrative review is employed to examine literature covering entrepreneurial theory,
academic culture, and educational initiatives geared toward building enterprising or entrepreneurial
competence. Chapter one provides an introduction to the problem, the questions, the terms and the
methodology. Chapter two sets the preoccupation with entrepreneurship now shared by most
western societies in contemporary historical perspective. Economic theories of entrepreneurship
that have long stressed the importance of instrumental knowledge are briefly introduced, with
emphasis on the ideas of Joseph Schumpeter, who remains the authority on entrepreneurship.
Schumpeter stressed that values are the starting point for any new economic system, a principle
that forms the basis for the remainder of the thesis. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the
university community's different perceptions of entrepreneurship as an organizing principle for the
creation and diffusion of knowledge, and a contrast of select "enterprise cultures" in western
societies. In chapter three, competencies that the literature suggests are part of the entrepreneurial
function are delineated. Chapter four discusses educational theories and practices intended to
strengthen the enterprising capacities of individuals and societies, focusing upon programs
currently implemented and others being proposed. The concluding chapter synthesizes the
implications of the study and provides suggestions for further research.
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application/pdf
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eng
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| Date Available |
2009-01-27
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0064515
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University of British Columbia
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| Graduation Date |
1995-11
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| Scholarly Level |
Graduate
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