Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’s
Today, there is an indisputable fact that entrepreneurial (business) success derives from the establishment of mutual connection and cooperation, thereby presenting the essence of economic activities. The so-called networking economy has come to the forefront and is reflected in the networking activ...
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| description | Today, there is an indisputable fact that entrepreneurial (business) success derives from the establishment of mutual connection and cooperation, thereby presenting the essence of economic activities. The so-called networking economy has come to the forefront and is reflected in the networking activities of organizations, companies, and entrepreneurs. This paper investigates networking activities between enterprises and organizations (business networking) as well as entrepreneurs’ personal networking (entrepreneurial networking). Fundamental research question is: Does networking in Slovenian small and medium-sized companies’ differ between male and female entrepreneurs and the companies they are directing? The empirical research revealed interesting findings with regard to certain differences among Slovene SMEs with respect to gender (male versus female). Meanwhile, the research identified linkages between investigated dimensions—namely, entrepreneurs’ personal networking and business networking. Although significant domestic and international literature considers networking to be extremely important for enterprises’ and entrepreneurs’ success, it can be concluded that this is a relevant research topic. Companies as well as entrepreneurs can no longer be successful as individuals because the new information economy is driven by the economics of networks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f7c3a30dfc5443d3b19a5cd7da284b022024-12-09T21:26:36ZengEditura ASERevista de Management Comparat International1582-34582601-09682009-12-0110510431059Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’sKarin ŠIREC0Katja CRNOGAJ1University of Maribor, SloveniaUniversity of Maribor, SloveniaToday, there is an indisputable fact that entrepreneurial (business) success derives from the establishment of mutual connection and cooperation, thereby presenting the essence of economic activities. The so-called networking economy has come to the forefront and is reflected in the networking activities of organizations, companies, and entrepreneurs. This paper investigates networking activities between enterprises and organizations (business networking) as well as entrepreneurs’ personal networking (entrepreneurial networking). Fundamental research question is: Does networking in Slovenian small and medium-sized companies’ differ between male and female entrepreneurs and the companies they are directing? The empirical research revealed interesting findings with regard to certain differences among Slovene SMEs with respect to gender (male versus female). Meanwhile, the research identified linkages between investigated dimensions—namely, entrepreneurs’ personal networking and business networking. Although significant domestic and international literature considers networking to be extremely important for enterprises’ and entrepreneurs’ success, it can be concluded that this is a relevant research topic. Companies as well as entrepreneurs can no longer be successful as individuals because the new information economy is driven by the economics of networks.https://www.rmci.ase.ro/no10vol5/Vol10_No5_Article20.pdfgender perspectiveentrepreneurs networking activitiessme (business) networkingentrepreneurship policy |
| spellingShingle | Karin ŠIREC Katja CRNOGAJ Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’s Revista de Management Comparat International gender perspective entrepreneurs networking activities sme (business) networking entrepreneurship policy |
| title | Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’s |
| title_full | Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’s |
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| title_short | Gender Differences in Networking of Slovenian SME’s |
| title_sort | gender differences in networking of slovenian sme s |
| topic | gender perspective entrepreneurs networking activities sme (business) networking entrepreneurship policy |
| url | https://www.rmci.ase.ro/no10vol5/Vol10_No5_Article20.pdf |
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