Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Women Entrepreneurs-Moving Center and Front: An Overview of Research in Karnataka, India

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Paradigm Shift in Business

  • 149 Accesses

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is the spine of economic development of a nation by creating new job opportunities. Women establish their enterprise to achieve financial independence and empowerment. Economic growth of the nation will be asymmetrical without the involvement of women’s entrepreneurial activities. The success of the women entrepreneur is influenced by the numerous factors. The purpose the study is to explore the influence of family, managerial, and personal competencies on the success of women entrepreneurs. Questionnaire survey is considered to reach on the outcome. This study is focused on Karnataka State, south part of India. Our research findings suggest that, the success of women entrepreneur is majorly influenced by her family support and followed by managerial skills like creative thinking, adoption of innovations, analytical capabilities and people management, etc. This study provides a scope to conduct an industry and sector wise analysis for success of women entrepreneurship in India specifically based in Karnataka.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 139.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book
USD 179.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Agarwal, R., Mishra, A. K., & Dixit, P. (2015). Gender and work-life balance. Retrieved 26 January 2017, from http://data.conferenceworld.in/ICSTM2/P57-65.pdf

  • Aldrich, H. E., & Cliff, J. E. (2003). The pervasive effects of family on entrepreneurship: Toward a family embeddedness perspective. Journal of Business Venturing, 18(5), 573–596.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Bagozzi, R. P., & Yi, Y. (1988). On the evaluation of structural equation model. Journal of Academy of Marketing Science, 16(1), 74–94.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Bird, B. (2002). Learning entrepreneurship competencies: The self-directed learning approach. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 1, 203–227.

    Google Scholar 

  • Byrne, B. M. (2001). Structural equation modeling with AMOS, EQS, and LISREL: Comparative approaches to testing for the factorial validity of a measuring instrument. International journal of testing, 1(1), 55–86.

    Google Scholar 

  • Census reference tables, B-Series—Area. Retrieved 25 December 2021, from censusindia.gov.in

  • Chrisman, J. J., Chua, J. H., & Sharma, P. (2005). Trends and directions in the development of a strategic management theory of the family firm. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 29(5), 555–576.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Cruz, C., Larraza–Kintana, M., GarcĂ©s–Galdeano, L., & Berrone, P. (2014). Are family firms really more socially responsible? Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 38(6), 1295–1316.

    Google Scholar 

  • Danes, S. M., Lee, J., Stafford, K., & Heck, R. K. (2008). The effects of ethnicity, families and culture on entrepreneurial experience and extension of sustainable family business theory. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 13(3), 229–268.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • De Sousa, V. A. G. (2013). Family-work conflict, job satisfaction and burnout of working women with children (Doctoral thesis). University of Pretoria, South Africa. Retrieved 18 January 2017, from http://repository.up.ac.za/bitstream/handle/2263/24304/07back.pdf?sequence=2

  • De Vita, L., Mari, M., & Poggesi, S. (2014). Women entrepreneurs in and from developing countries: Evidence from the literature. European Management Journal, 32(3), 451–460.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Field, A. (2005). Factor analysis using SPSS.

    Google Scholar 

  • Fornell, C., & Larcker, D. F. (1981). Evaluating structural equation models with unobservable variables and measurement error. Journal of Marketing Research, 18(1), 39–50.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Greve, A., & Salaf, J. (2003). Social networks and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 28(1), 1–22.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Grzywacz, J. G., Carlson, D. S., Kacmar, K., & Wayne, J. (2007). A multi-level perspective on the synergies between work and family. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 80(4), 559–574.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Hair, J. F., Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R. L., & Black, W. C. (1998). Multivariate data analysis (5th ed.) Prentice Hall.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hair, J. F., Black, W. C., Babin, B. J., & Anderson, R. E. (2014). Multivariate data analysis. Pearson Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hair Jr, J. F., Sarstedt, M., Hopkins, L., & Kuppelwieser, V. G. (2011). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM): An emerging tool in business research. European business review, 26(2), 106–121.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hogarty, K., Hines, C., Kromrey, J., Ferron, J., & Mumford, K. (2005). The quality of factor solutions in exploratory factor analysis: The influence of sample size, communality, and over determination. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 65(2), 202–226.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Hoque, A. S. M. M. (2018). Does government support policy moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and Bangladeshi SME performance? A SEM approach. International Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies, 6(3), 37–59.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hoque, A. S. M. M., & Zainuddin, A. (2016). The sway of entrepreneurial marketing on firm performance: Case of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the Terengganu International Business and Economics Conference (TiBEC-V), Terengganu, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).

    Google Scholar 

  • Hoque, A. S. M. M., Zainuddin, A., & Ghani, N. A. (2016). Conceptual model for quality of life in the perspective of social entrepreneurship. Paper presented at the International Conference on Science, Engineering, Management and Social Science (ICSEMSS 2016), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

    Google Scholar 

  • Imbaya, B. H. (2012). The role of family support in performance of women-operated micro and small enterprises in Eldoret, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, 3(5), 502–508.

    Google Scholar 

  • Karatepe, O. M., & Bekteshi, L. (2008). Antecedents and outcomes of work-family facilitation and family-work facilitation among frontline hotel employees. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 27(4), 517–528.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Katila, R., Rosenberger, J. D., & Eisenhardt, K. M. (2008). Swimming with sharks: Technology ventures, defense mechanisms and corporate relationships. Administrative Science Quarterly, 53(2), 295–332.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Kerlinger, F. N., & Lee, H. B. (2000). Foundations of behavioral research. Harcourt College Publisher.

    Google Scholar 

  • Khan, N. (2014). Family to work conflict among working mothers in UAE. European Scientific Journal, 10(20), 205–216.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kim, I., Kim, W., & Nochajski, T. H. (2014). Emotional support, instrumental support, and gambling participation among Filipino Americans. Community Mental Health Journal, 50(6), 681–687.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • King, L. A., Mattimore, L. K., King, D. W., & Adams, G. A. (1995). Family support inventory for workers: A new measure of perceived social support from family members. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 16(3), 235–258.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Krejcie, R. V., & Morgan, D. W. (1970). Determining sample size for research activities. Educational and psychological measurement, 30(3), 607–610.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lee, S. Y., Florida, R., & Acs, Z. (2004). Creativity and entrepreneurship: A regional analysis of new firm formation. Regional Studies, 38(8), 879–891.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Man, T. W., Lau, T., & Chan, K. F. (2002). The competitiveness of small and medium enterprises: A conceptualization with focus on entrepreneurial competencies. Journal of Business Venturing, 17(2), 123–142.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Mari, M., Poggesi, S., & De Vita, L. (2016). Family embeddedness and business performance: Evidences from women-owned firms. Management Decision, 54(2), 476–500.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Matzek, A. E., Gudmunson, G. C., & Danes, M. S. (2010). Spousal capital as a resource for couples starting a business. Family Relations, 59(1), 60–73.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Okpara, F. O. (2007). The value of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, 3(2), 1.

    Google Scholar 

  • Powell, N. G., & Eddleston, A. K. (2011). Work-family enrichment and entrepreneurial success: Do female entrepreneurs benefit most? Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, 1(1), 1–6.

    Google Scholar 

  • Powell, N. G., & Eddleston, A. K. (2013). Linking family-to-business enrichment and support to entrepreneurial success: Do female and male entrepreneurs experience different outcomes? Journal of Business Venturing, 28(2), 261–280.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Rehman, S., & Roomi, M. A. (2012). Gender and work life balance: A phenomenological study of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 19(2), 209–228.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Ruderman, M. N., Ohlott, P. J., Panzer, K., & King, S. N. (2002). Benefits of multiple roles for professional women. Academy of Management Journal, 45(2), 369–386.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Schumpeter, J. (n.d.-a). Theory of economic development (p. 74). Cited in: Holt, D. H. (2001). Entrepreneurship: New venture creation (5th ed., p. 7). Prentice Hall of India.

    Google Scholar 

  • Schumpeter, J. (n.d.-b). Theory of economic development (p. 74). Cited in: Bose, T. K. (2012). Business innovation the study of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Development (p. 10). Khulna University.

    Google Scholar 

  • Simatupang, T. M., Schwab, A., & Lantu, D. (2015). Introduction: Building sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystems. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 26(4), 389–398.

    Google Scholar 

  • Teoh, W. M., & Chong, S. C. (2008). Improving women entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises in Malaysia: Policy recommendations. Communications of the IBIMA, 2(1), 31–38.

    Google Scholar 

  • Van Aukem, H., & Werbel, J. (2006). Family dynamic and family business financial performance: Spousal commitment. Family Business Review, 19(1), 49–63.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Vadnjal, J., & Vadnjal, M. (2013). The role of husbands: Support or barrier to women’s entrepreneurial start-ups? African Journal of Business Management, 7(36), 3730–3738.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Vadnjal, M., & Vadnjal, J. (2007). The role of family support in women’s start-ups? African Journal of Business Management, 7(36), 3730–3738.

    Google Scholar 

  • Volery, T., Mueller, S., & von Siemens, B. (2015). Entrepreneur ambidexterity: A study of entrepreneur behaviours and competencies in growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises. International Small Business Journal, 33(2), 109–129.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Vossenberg, S. (2013). Women entrepreneurship promotion in developing countries: What explains the gender gap in entrepreneurship and how to close it? (Maastricht School of Management Working Paper No. 2013/08). Retrieved 2 February 2017, from http://web2.msm.nl/RePEc/msm/wpaper/MSM-WP2013-08.pdf

  • Wagener, S., Gorgievski, M., & Rijsdijk, S. (2010). Businessman or host? Individual differences between entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality industry. The Service Industries Journal, 30(9), 1513–1527.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wambua, A. K. (2014). Factors affecting the performance of women small and medium enterprises in Mombasa Central Business District, Kenya (Doctoral dissertation).

    Google Scholar 

  • Welsh, D. H. B., Kim, G., Memili, E., & Kaciak, E. (2014). The influence of family moral support and personal problems on firm performance: The case of Korean female entrepreneurs. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 19(3), 1–17.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Welsh, D. H. B., Memili, E., & Kaciak, E. (2016). An empirical analysis of the impact of family moral support on Turkish women entrepreneurs. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 1(1), 3–12.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Williams, B., Onsman, A., & Brown, T. (2010). Exploratory factor analysis: A five- step guide for novices. Journal of Emergency Primary Health Care (JEPHC), 8(3), 1–13.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wilson, J., Hair, C., Knight, R., Catto-Smith, A., Bell, S., Kamm, M., ... & Connell, W. (2010). High incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Australia: A prospective population-based Australian incidence study. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 16(9), 1550–1556.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zaichkowsky, J. L. (1985). Measuring the involvement construct. Journal of Consumer Research, 12, 341–352.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Zainuddin, A. (2012). Research methodology and data analysis. UiTM Press.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Management Studies and Research, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, India

    Ranjeeta Amminabhavi & Gurubasavarya Hiremath

Authors
  1. Ranjeeta Amminabhavi
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Gurubasavarya Hiremath
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ranjeeta Amminabhavi .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. EGADE Business School, Mexico City, Mexico

    Rajagopal

  2. International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

    Ramesh Behl

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2023 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this chapter

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this chapter

Amminabhavi, R., Hiremath, G. (2023). Women Entrepreneurs-Moving Center and Front: An Overview of Research in Karnataka, India. In: Rajagopal, Behl, R. (eds) Paradigm Shift in Business. Palgrave Studies in Democracy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Growth. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40439-9_17

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation