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Entrepreneurial networks, PhD thesis

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The focus of this study is the impact of social networks on entrepreneurship, specifically how social networks and resources affect the success of business and church entrepreneurs. The research seeks to develop and empirically test a new model that illustrates the relationship between social networks and entrepreneurship, placing emphasis on the importance of both weak and strong ties. Three primary goals guide this investigation: creating and testing a model that incorporates resources as an intervening variable, enhancing understanding of crucial social network properties for entrepreneurship, and exploring the applicability of social network theories beyond traditional business contexts, particularly concerning volunteer organizations.

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