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Title

Brave spirits on new paths: toward a globally relevant paradigm of indigenous entrepreneurship research

Author(s)

Hindle, Kevin;  Lansdowne, Michele

Abstract

This is the first study in a series aimed at strengthening research in the emerging field of Indigenous entrepreneurship. A literature survey revealed two dominant themes: the need to reconcile tradition with innovation and the need to understand how Indigenous world-views and values impact upon enterprise. Four relevant theoretical contexts guided an empirical investigation employing depth interviews with 40 selected opinion leaders representing two cultures: Indigenous Australian and American Indian. Data evaluation culminated in the formal articulation of a paradigm for Indigenous entrepreneurship research. Discussion focused on utility of the paradigm and future research directions.

Publication type

Journal article

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Business and Enterprise. Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship

Source

Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 18, no. 2 (2005), pp. 131-141

Publication year

2005

Publisher

University of Regina

ISSN

0827-6331

Publisher URL

http://www.ccsbe.org/jsbe/v18n2.htm

Peer reviewed