Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 1997 Edition SUMMARIES Return to 1997 Topical Index  Order hard copy editions of Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research by mail

¹University at Albany?SUNY
Albany, N. Y. 12222

²University of Nevada?Reno
Reno, NV 89557

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Principal Topics

The research studied differences in the strategic visions of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs, changes in their visions and the relation of vision to firm performance over time.  In addition, the study examined the relation of industry, firm, and individual variables to financial performance.

Method

Chief executives and presidents of firms surveyed in an earlier study participated in a follow-up study which examined differences between entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs in vision and firm performance.  The data were analyzed with multivariate procedures.

Major Findings

Significant differences were found between entrepreneur and non-entrepreneurs in dimensions of vision including creativity.  There were also significant differences in the associations between vision change, implementation factors, risk taking, and firm financial performance.

Implications

Developing and implementing a vision are more than organizational exercises.  The study supports the influence of vision formulation and implementation on financial performance of the firm.