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Entrepreneurial ecosystem, gig economy practices and Women's entrepreneurship: the case of Lebanon

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    Identifier: imarina:9325991
    Authors:
    Mouazen, Ali MohamadHernandez-Lara, Ana Beatriz
    Abstract:
    Purpose: The negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic situation, especially in certain countries, have compelled organizations to shrink their hierarchies, reduce working hours, freeze hiring, and rely on gig workers to perform tasks. While these circumstances may be seen as a threat, certain vulnerable labor groups, such as women, seized the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch their own firms. Others addressed smart platforms to engage in gig economy activities. This research investigates the aspects that drive women to be entrepreneurs, exploring the relationships between the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the gig economy, and women's entrepreneurship in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 300 female entrepreneurs in Lebanon through questionnaires that measured the indicators and variables of the proposed model, which was tested applying partial least square. Findings: The results show a positive influence of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and gig economy on women's entrepreneurship, stronger in the case of entrepreneurial ecosystem elements and almost similar for opportunity and necessity entrepreneurship. Originality/value: This research achieves empirical evidence on the relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the gig economy, and women's entrepreneurship in the case of a developing country. The originality of this paper lies in its empirical and gendered approach, considering together the effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem factors and gig economy practices on women's entrepreneurship, especially relevant in a regional context like Lebanon, where digital economy may constitute an opportunity for economically vulnerable groups.
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    Author, as appears in the article.: Mouazen, Ali Mohamad; Hernandez-Lara, Ana Beatriz
    Department: Gestió d'Empreses
    URV's Author/s: Hernandez Lara, Ana Beatriz
    Keywords: Women's entrepreneurship Start-ups Small business Gig workers Gig economy Gender Entrepreneurial ecosystem Crisis women's entrepreneurship start-ups small business pls opportunity issues intentions gig workers gig economy dynamics crisis
    Abstract: Purpose: The negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic situation, especially in certain countries, have compelled organizations to shrink their hierarchies, reduce working hours, freeze hiring, and rely on gig workers to perform tasks. While these circumstances may be seen as a threat, certain vulnerable labor groups, such as women, seized the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch their own firms. Others addressed smart platforms to engage in gig economy activities. This research investigates the aspects that drive women to be entrepreneurs, exploring the relationships between the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the gig economy, and women's entrepreneurship in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 300 female entrepreneurs in Lebanon through questionnaires that measured the indicators and variables of the proposed model, which was tested applying partial least square. Findings: The results show a positive influence of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and gig economy on women's entrepreneurship, stronger in the case of entrepreneurial ecosystem elements and almost similar for opportunity and necessity entrepreneurship. Originality/value: This research achieves empirical evidence on the relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the gig economy, and women's entrepreneurship in the case of a developing country. The originality of this paper lies in its empirical and gendered approach, considering together the effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem factors and gig economy practices on women's entrepreneurship, especially relevant in a regional context like Lebanon, where digital economy may constitute an opportunity for economically vulnerable groups.
    Thematic Areas: Gender studies Economics and econometrics Ciencias sociales Business and international management Business
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Author's mail: anabeatriz.hernandez@urv.cat
    Author identifier: 0000-0002-8110-9328
    Record's date: 2024-08-24
    Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Papper original source: International Journal Of Gender And Entrepreneurship. 15 (3): 249-274
    APA: Mouazen, Ali Mohamad; Hernandez-Lara, Ana Beatriz (2023). Entrepreneurial ecosystem, gig economy practices and Women's entrepreneurship: the case of Lebanon. International Journal Of Gender And Entrepreneurship, 15(3), 249-274. DOI: 10.1108/IJGE-07-2022-0116
    Article's DOI: 10.1108/IJGE-07-2022-0116
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2023
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
  • Keywords:

    Business,Business and International Management,Economics and Econometrics,Gender Studies
    Women's entrepreneurship
    Start-ups
    Small business
    Gig workers
    Gig economy
    Gender
    Entrepreneurial ecosystem
    Crisis
    women's entrepreneurship
    start-ups
    small business
    pls
    opportunity
    issues
    intentions
    gig workers
    gig economy
    dynamics
    crisis
    Gender studies
    Economics and econometrics
    Ciencias sociales
    Business and international management
    Business
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