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| Author: | Greene, F.J. Storey, D.J. |
| Title: | An assessment of a venture creation programme: the case of Shell LiveWIRE |
| Journal: | Entrepreneurship & Regional Development
2004 : MAR, VOL. 16:2, p. 145-159 |
| Index terms: | Evaluation Young people |
| Freeterms: | Venture creation |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The problems inherent in assessing the role of venture creation programmes are examined in this article. It is suggested that there are, particularly, two areas to be considered. In other words, not only are the objectives of any particular venture creation programme important, but also so are the objectives of any particular venture creation programme important, but also are the objectives of the evaluation. Following on from this, it is also apparent that a simple input-output ("black box") assessment is unlikely to fully capture the discontinuities or ambiguities inherent in the entrepreneurial process. An assessment instrument is developed to estimate the equivocal nature of the venture creation process to address these issues. This four-fold instrument suggests considering individuals in four states: 1) individuals who use a programme but do not subsequently consider entrepreneurship to be appropriate (No Wish), 2) those who would countenance entrepreneurship in the future (Potentials), 3) those currently attempting to become entrepreneurs (Nascents) and 4) those who are entrepreneurs (Actuals). |
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