Gender Differences in the Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions in the Middle East: Evidence From Palestine

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dc.contributor.authorDarwish Nidal
dc.contributor.authorBayyoud Mohammed
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T13:46:35Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T13:46:35Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractThis 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.
dc.identifier.citationDarwish, 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
dc.identifier.issnISBN (Book): 978-1-6684-7509-6
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7509-6.ch011
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.alquds.edu/handle/20.500.12213/10439
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIGI Global
dc.relation.ispartofseriesSeries: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Gender Issues in Developing Economies; Report No.: Chapter 11
dc.titleGender Differences in the Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions in the Middle East: Evidence From Palestine
dc.typeBook chapter
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