The impact of social dominance orientation on female entrepreneurial intention. (13th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muldoon, Jeffrey; Lucy, Carol; Lidzy, Sheryl
• Is Part Of: New England journal of entrepreneurship. Volume 22:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2019-11-13
• Subjects: Self-efficacy -- Social dominance orientation; Entrepreneurship -- Periodicals; Small business -- Management -- Periodicals; Entrepreneurship; Small business -- Management; Periodicals; 338.04
• DOI: 10.1108/NEJE-05-2019-0025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1550-333X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Understanding the factors that influence entrepreneurs throughout the entrepreneurial process has been a vital topic of entrepreneurial research. Despite societal changes, male entrepreneurs still outnumber females. The purpose of this paper is to develop a greater grasp on the factors that contribute to this phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing social dominance theory and social cognition theory, the authors suggest that a female entrepreneur's social dominance orientation (SDO) and mentorship experiences will influence her social and conventional entrepreneurial intention. Findings: The authors' theorizing suggests SDO can lower entrepreneurial self-efficacy which in turn can lower conventional entrepreneurial intentions but increase social intentions in some women. However, if the entrepreneur has mentoring, the effect could be dissipated. Originality/value: This paper is one of the first to examine the impact of SDO on entrepreneurial intentions, and builds on the work of other scholars.