Sociology and Entrepreneurship Nexus
محورهای موضوعی : مجله بین المللی علوم اجتماعی
Lucky Osaretin Odia
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(Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria)
کلید واژه: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Society, Social Institutions, Entrepreneurial Ambience, innovation,
چکیده مقاله :
This paper examines the nitty-gritty of the relationship between sociology and entrepreneurship by situating it in a proper context. The role and influence of social structure, social institutions, entrepreneurial society, and entrepreneurial leadership are examined. The objective of the paper is to explore the gains associated with the relationship between sociology and entrepreneurship at the domain of academic community and that of the society in whole. The paper adopts content analysis where relevant literatures were reviewed. The paper established a synergy in clear terms, sustained entrepreneurial progress, innovation and societal development. It further observed that such progress can only be achieved and sustained when there exist, a functional leadership and enhanced/sustained capacity building effort. This paper is of the view that societies visioning transformation and desiring to become/remain relevant in the 21st century in terms of productivity, must embrace innovative entrepreneurship, functional and entrepreneurial leaders as well as entrepreneurial capacity quest.
