A Conceptual Model of Entrepreneurial Learning

Subject Areas : مدیریت

Karim Kia kojori ¹ (Islamic Azad University, Anzali branch)
Forugh Roudgarnezhad ² (Islamic Azad University, Anzali branch)

Received: 2009-05-25 Accepted : 2009-07-09 Published : 2009-11-01

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Learning, conceptual model, Entrepreneurial learning, Entrepreneurial knowledge,

Abstract :

Entrepreneurship is a learning process, and on the other hand, learning itself, forms the main part of the entrepreneurship process. An entrepreneurship theory involves the learning theory. In order to achieve knowledge, acquire sources and management, entrepreneurs should take part in learning process. Entrepreneurial learning is defined as a continus process that provides the development of the knowledge required for the successful commencement of an activity and unexpected-events management. In this paper, having presented a conceptual framework, we consider the consequences of conversion process from the experience of entrepreneurs into entrepreneurial knowledge. In order to examine the relationship between professional experience of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial knowledge creation, this conceptual framework indicated that we should have a better understanding from the influence of conversion process from entrepreneurs experience to the knowledge and efficient factors in the conversion process. In the present paper, a conceptual framework of entrepreneurial learning process based on preliminary recognition of learning, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial learning as well as some important related topics is presented. Finally, the aforementioned items are concluded, and presented in discussion and conclusion sections and managerial applications.