 | Russian Entrepreneurs In Changing Society: Regional And Gender Features. |
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Authors | Vladimir P. Poznyakov (Presenting Author) from Moscow Humanitarian University. Moscow. Russia. | Yulia V. Sergeeva (presenting Author) from Moscow Humanitarian University. Moscow. Russia |
| Session | Parallel Sessions 2 - Stream 6 4 September 2008, from 14.30 to 14.50 |
| Category | Empirical |
| Abstract | The report introduces research results analyzing socio-psychological distinguished characteristics of Russian entrepreneurs. The subject of the research is to study psychological attitude of entrepreneurs to different areas of their economic activity. In the research done in 1997 the sample consisted of 206 small and middle venture entrepreneurs of Moscow and Central Russia. The research led in 2001 covered 285 small and middle venture entrepreneurs of Moscow, Central Russia and Siberia. Currently conducted observations include Moscow and Russian Regions. Gathered results are sure to allow us to make a conclusion about existing not only common socio-psychological features of entrepreneurs in different regions of Russia but also features that are different. The samples have shown alike traits as “need for achievement”, autonomy, independence, internal locus of control, capacity for endurance, low need for support and ability to exploit opportunity. The research also indicated common predominant motivational factors through all the samples. However, it should be noted also that there emerged to be some differences based on the regional factor. For instance, regional entrepreneurs turned out to have less positive attitude compared to Moscow entrepreneurs. Along these lines, there tend to be noticeable differences based on gender factor that gives a ground for further detailed consideration. At the same time, socio-psychological characteristics of regional entrepreneurs, as a result of going economical and political changes, getting close to Moscow entrepreneurs characteristics and these of the characteristics of women entrepreneurs approaching to the male ones. However, receiving substantial proof of these findings demands further thorough researches. |
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