Description
In some cases, technology-based projects have revolutionized the way of living by contributing to job and wealth creation. These types of ventures, regardless of their outstanding relevance, are the exception rather than the norm in that they account for only a very small percentage of entrepreneurial activity. Although not ignoring these important ventures, the main goal of this title is to fully unleash the wide potential of the entrepreneurial activity, exploring and highlighting the somewhat hidden part, which is ultimately responsible for the largest part of new businesses and, as a consequence, for the wellbeing of millions of people virtually everywhere.
The Handbook of Research on Approaches to Alternative Entrepreneurship Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of entrepreneurial activity beyond the traditional boundaries of entrepreneurship research. While highlighting topics including collective business, organizational performance, and generational differences, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, business managers, industry professionals, academicians, and students seeking to draw attention to distinctive and multifaceted types of entrepreneurship.
Author's/Editor's Biography
José Dantas (Ed.)
José Guilherme Leitão Dantas held a degree in Organization and Business Management from the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal, a M.B.A in International Management from Autonomous University of Lisbon, Portugal, and a PhD in Economical and Managerial Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. He is Associate Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and he also has an extensive entrepreneurial and managerial experience in companies of various sectors of the economy. He is the author and co-author of several books and articles, mainly in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship, and works also as trainer and independent consultant in the areas of strategy, marketing and innovation.
Luísa Carvalho (Ed.)
Luísa Carvalho held a PhD in Management in University of Évora – Portugal. Professor of Management on Department of Economics and Management, Institute Polytecnic of Setubal– Portugal. Guest professor in international universities teaches in courses of master and PhDs programs. Researcher at CEFAGE (Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics) University of Evora – Portugal. Author of several publications in national and international journals, books and book chapters.