Gender Differences in the Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions in the Middle East: Evidence From Palestine
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2023
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Darwish Nidal
Bayyoud Mohammed
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IGI Global
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This chapter explores gender differences in entrepreneurial orientation (EO) dimensions in the Middle East, using evidence from Palestine. Employing a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected from 60 male and female entrepreneurs through a structured questionnaire. The study examines five EO dimensions: risk-taking, innovativeness, proactiveness, competitiveness, and autonomy. Findings indicate that male entrepreneurs demonstrate slightly higher overall entrepreneurial orientation, particularly in risk-taking, competitiveness, and innovativeness, while female entrepreneurs score higher in proactiveness and autonomy. The chapter also identifies major constraints facing female entrepreneurs, including traditions and customs, societal perceptions toward women, lack of funding, and legislative barriers. The findings contribute to gender theory and entrepreneurship literature and provide practical implications for policymakers and development institutions aiming to promote women’s entrepreneurship in developing economies.
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Darwish, N. A., & Bayyoud, M. A. (2023). Gender differences in the entrepreneurial orientation dimensions in the Middle East: Evidence from Palestine. In Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Gender Issues in Developing Economies (pp. 228–249). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7509-6.ch011