Peyman Akhavan; Mir Ali seyed Nahavi; Ahmad Ebrahimi; Arash Bakhsha; Mohammad R. Zahedi
Volume 6, Issue 17 , September 2007, , Pages 107-133
Abstract
This research is done for more knowing about automobile industries entrepreneurship environment and has presented the comprehensive model for starting the entrepreneurship in this field. This model is extracted from interviewing Iranian auto parts manufacturing entrepreneurs and most information has ...
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This research is done for more knowing about automobile industries entrepreneurship environment and has presented the comprehensive model for starting the entrepreneurship in this field. This model is extracted from interviewing Iranian auto parts manufacturing entrepreneurs and most information has collected from them directly. In this model, starting the entrepreneurship process is related to entrepreneurial potential, tendency to entrepreneurship and having a new idea simultaneously. The factors which affect these variables have shown in three categories: individual characteristics, past records and environment (combined attitudes from psychology, sociology and economical environment). This paper is based on a practical research and a Descriptive- Survey method has been used. The sampling population has extracted from auto parts manufacturing industries and the random sampling method has been used too. Therefore, the sample size has been calculated 30, based on the statistical method. Also, in order to evaluate a part of this model (entrepreneurial potential and the in fluencies factors on it), questionnaires have been used and the related perpetuity has been calculated 82% based on Cronbach's a (alpha). Experiences and related analysis have shown that tendency and interest rate of auto parts manufacturing entrepreneurs is high (72.4%). Also, it has been found that the entrepreneurs use some factors like: individual characteristics (73%), Technical knowledge (61%) and organizational structure (61%) in their recruitment process consecutively. Also, the best motivational tools were used by entrepreneurs in their works are as follows:
Remuneration (94%), Value creating (53%) and Promotion (47%). At the end of this paper, based on the findings, the native description of entrepreneurship is presented.
Peyman Akhavan; Mir Ali Seyed Naghavi; Morteza Soltani Noh; Taleb Asadi Karam
Volume 6, Issue 15 , March 2007, , Pages 115-142
Abstract
This paper reviews intellectual capital literature, develops a holistic model and inspects a case study of holistic model implementation. Reviewing the literature, 34 models of managing intellectual capital have been identified. Extracting different concentration areas of each model, we set up a comparison ...
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This paper reviews intellectual capital literature, develops a holistic model and inspects a case study of holistic model implementation. Reviewing the literature, 34 models of managing intellectual capital have been identified. Extracting different concentration areas of each model, we set up a comparison table. Two models that cover more areas have been picked out as the basic models to develop the holistic model which comprises all concentration areas. The holistic model was implemented in a company. Collecting managers and key stakeholders opinion, according to holistic model, we defined desired situation for the next five years, developed proper criteria, and measured the current and desired situation. The measurement process results reveal major gaps between current situation and desired situation and provided managers useful guidelines for decision making. This research helps organizations to compare and select the appropriate intellectual capital management model considering their own situations. Moreover, the holistic model can be exploited by different types of organizations; particularly by ones do not have shareholders and exchange market, like hospitals and military organizations.