Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research

Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research

Application of Grounded Theory in the Explaining of International Entrepreneurship Development of Knowledge-Based Companies

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
ali azimzadeh 1
hadi sanaeepour 2
majid ashrafi 3
samereh shojaei 3
1 PhD Student in Entrepreneurship Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Aliabad Katoul, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran.
2 PhD in Entrepreneurship, Department of Management, Azadshahr Faculty of Humanities, Gonbad Kavous University, Gonbad Kavous, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Aliabad Katoul, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran.
10.22059/ijaedr.2021.320702.669023
Abstract
     This study was conducted with the aim of designing a model for the development of international entrepreneurship of knowledge-based businesses. In order to achieve this model, the fundamental method (in terms of purpose), and qualitative approach (based on systematic data collection) and grounded theory strategy have been used. Data collection was done during in-depth interviews with 18 faculty members in the field of entrepreneurship and founders of knowledge-based companies (located in Science and Technology Park). Research data were analyzed by three methods of open, axial and selective coding. The obtained model shows causal conditions (pulling and pushing factors), strategies (using personal network, partnership of customers and foreign suppliers, following customers and using advanced technology), intervening conditions (supporting, stimulating and deterrent forces), contextual conditions (export area, organizational entrepreneurship, appropriate infrastructure) and consequences (market development, sustainable economic development, gaining sustainable competitive advantage) as international entrepreneurship of knowledge-based companies.
Keywords
International Entrepreneurship
Knowledge-Based Companies
Exports
Grounded Theory
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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 52, Issue 4
Autumn 2021
Pages 695-711