Abstract
How can culture help explain persistent cross-country differences in innovation and entrepreneurship? This overview of cross-cultural innovation/entrepreneurship research draws on the most prominent cultural frameworks (by Hofstede, Schwartz, GLOBE, and Gelfand and colleagues). After outlining similarities and differences between these frameworks, I discuss theoretical perspectives of how culture shapes innovation/entrepreneurship (culture fit, culture misfit, cultural social support, and culture as a boundary condition) and give an overview of empirical research on culture and innovation/entrepreneurship. I conclude by outlining opportunities and best practices for future research and practical implications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-308 |
Number of pages | 32 |
Journal | Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- comparative research
- cultural practices
- culture
- entrepreneurship
- innovation
- norms
- values