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Locus of Control and Entrepreneurship in the Russian Republic

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  • Patrick J. Kaufmann
  • Dianne H. B. Welsh
  • Nicholas V. Bushmarin

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An internal locus of control has been linked empirically to entrepreneurial activity. In changing to a market economy, therefore, the Russian Republic may face hidden psychological barriers if 70 years of a closely managed economy has Induced a perception of control located In powerful others rather than oneself. Levenson's (three-dimensional) locus of control scale Is administered In the former Soviet Union and the results compared to baseline data across various countries and cultures. The findings Indicate that when compared to most countries, the Russian respondents did possess lower Internal locus of control scores and In some Instances higher powerful other scores.

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  • Patrick J. Kaufmann & Dianne H. B. Welsh & Nicholas V. Bushmarin, 1995. "Locus of Control and Entrepreneurship in the Russian Republic," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 20(1), pages 43-56, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:20:y:1995:i:1:p:43-56
    DOI: 10.1177/104225879502000103
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