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Using Integrative Propositional Analysis for Evaluating Entrepreneurship Theories

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  • Bernadette Wright
  • Steven E. Wallis

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Previous studies have noted a proliferation of disparate theories of entrepreneurship. This makes it difficult to find the best theory for application in teaching, practice, and research. Choosing the right entrepreneurship theories to teach and encourage is critical to providing entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to succeed. Scholars have recommended integrating entrepreneurship theories across disciplines and across practice; however, rigorous methods to assess and integrate the best theories are lacking. Integrative propositional analysis is an emerging method to assess and improve theories using the theory structure as data, rather than relying on empirical data and opinion alone. This exploratory study pilot tested this approach with a sample of nine entrepreneurship theories. Several insights emerged that entrepreneurship researchers, educators, and practitioners can use to synthesize and improve theories for their specific needs and to collaboratively integrate the best theories from research and experience to create better theories.

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  • Bernadette Wright & Steven E. Wallis, 2015. "Using Integrative Propositional Analysis for Evaluating Entrepreneurship Theories," SAGE Open, , vol. 5(3), pages 21582440156, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:5:y:2015:i:3:p:2158244015604190
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244015604190
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