Hi, 

you can try the Relational Models Theory of Fiske (1991, 1992). There was also a research by Tetlock and Fiske on Taboosresulting from relational models. It would be very interesting to have a look on Nigerian Entrepreneurships development from the point of view of the RMT!

Best,

Eugene

Ita have you looked into Social Network Analysis to map the relationship and flows between culture and entrepreneurship. This could provide an interesting insights for comparing with Hofsfede model. 

You could use Hofstede's cultural dimensiones for the cultural aspectos and use de GEM report for entrepreneurship development.

Hello Ita Joseph John,

I agree with previous apports, but I highlight the response of Piero C. Diaz - I think Hofstede's cultural dimensions are very important to understand how the people of a particular country can respond to actions in the field. 

I attach one text where you can look at it. Its a very modest text - and I´m sending it just to bring one apport.

Best Regards.

See the enclosed article, Regards, MV

Dear Ita Joseph John,

The following contribution might interest you:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268672027_Entrepreneurship_and_Culture

Best!

Marcus

Chapter Entrepreneurship and Culture

Hi Ita,

First of all there're many theoretical frameworks that have been used in explaining the relationship between culture and entrepreneurship. Social networks theory seems to be very popular. In the context of Nigeria, search and read the works of Kate Meagher. She studied Igbo entrepreneurial culture using the theory albeit from informal economic perspective.

Another popular theory is institutional theory. You can use either neo-institutional economic theory (e.g.North 1990) or new institutionalism of sociological/organisational institutional theory (e.g. Dimeggio and Powell, 1983, 1991; Scott, 1995, 2014; Thornton and Ocassio, 1999, 2008). Hofstede's model as suggested by Sola and Piero can also throw insights into the cultural dimensions of entrepreneurship in a given region or society.

You can develop a framework with reference to previous research works e.g. Cochran, 1965; Kunkel, 1971; Young, 1971; Kets de Vries, 1977; Alderich and Zimmer, 1986 among others. For instance, Cochran (1965) argues that an individual's entrepreneurial talents are shaped by three factors: cultural values, role expectations and social sanctions which are all linked to societal culture.

Best of luck with your studies

Ita, let me be slightly different, though not on the above suggestions. They may all be right and correct. But i think a good beginning to adequate application of a theory in a relational study like yours would be to understand some trivial (one may say) but very important issues. It would be proper you think and know clearly what conceptual framework, theoretical framework and research framework are as well as their similarities and differences. 

 Many authors seems not to pay attention to these issues and like you, they tend to use these terms interchangeably. Recently, this issue was raised in a panel of scholars during a session in an international conference i was privy to attend, it was resolve that a time has come that researchers consider these terms seriously when trying to use them. It cannot be "either' conceptual 'or'theoretical framework but both, The former is specific and contains variables or dimensions of a concept depending on the roles played by the variables, while the later is broad and generic. You develop conceptual framework within your study (usually endogenous and can be manipulated) based on what the theory you have chosen says (the theoretical framework - usually exogenous and not manipulated). Consequently, hat you would have  in diagramme is the conceptual framework while explanation to the diagramme would be a statement of theory.

So while the subtitle may be Theoretical framework only or and conceptual framework, the title of your diagramme would definitely  be conceptual framework only. The research framework will incorporate both what  the theory says and the variables you have chosen to include for investigation in your study, ie general variable (eg Culture and Entrepreneurship development in your case ) and specific variables (eg, each dimensions or types of cultural variables in relation to specific dimensions or types of entrepreneurship development) you wish to study.

One of the reason for this distinction to be made is to enable the researcher to clearly articulate his/her ideas and identify a gap and especially the knowledge domain of his or her research so as to distinguish his study (which is academic research) from corporate or consultancy reports.

I do hope the above would expand your thought horizon as i recommend the following link for some papers i think may be good to look at:

(1). www.researchgate.net/publication/281837363_Impediments_to_Entrepreneurship_Development_in_the_Niger_Delta_Region_of_Nigeria

(2). www.researchgate.net/publication/281837363_Impediments_to_Entrepreneurship_Development_in_the_Niger_Delta_Region_of_Nigeria

Article Impediments to Entrepreneurship Development in the Niger Del...

Thanks, ALL.

 @ Sunday Akpan,  sosongo o ete (thank you, brother). You have my mind in the matter cos I read REASON & RIGOR- How Conceptual Frameworks Guide Research by Ravitch & Riggan (2017). I'm clear about the subtle differences, so I never would use it as synonyms, though. Uyo mkpa eto nnyin abadie?

Good people, I just found that these articles may also be useful to you if you're interested in the topic further in the future. they are highly adequate for me to start:

ALL ARE 2013 ARTICLES OF “ENTREPRENEURSHIP & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT” journal

1. “Cultural values and entrepreneurship” BY Norris Krueger Francisco Lin and Ghulam Nabi, Vol. 25, Nos. 9 –10, 703–707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862961

2. “Is there an entrepreneurial culture? A review of empirical research” BY James C. Hayton* and Gabriella Cacciotti. Vol. 25, Nos. 9–10, 708–731, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862962

3. “National culture and cultural orientations of owners affecting the innovation – growth relationship in five countries” BY Andreas Rauch, Michael Frese , Zhong-Ming Wang , Jens Unger , Maria Lozadad , Vita Kupcha and Tanja Spirina, Vol. 25, Nos. 9–10, 732–755, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862972

4. “How culture molds the effects of self-efficacy and fear of failure on entrepreneurship” BY Karl Wennberga,, Saurav Pathak and Erkko Autio, Vol. 25, Nos. 9 –10, 756–780  http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862975

5. “The interaction between culture and sex in the formation of entrepreneurial intentions” BY Rotem Shneor, Selin Metin Camgo and Pinar Bayhan KarapinarVol. 25, Nos. 9 –10, 781–803,

 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862973

6. “Bourdieuian approaches to the geography of entrepreneurial cultures” BY Ben Spigel*Vol. 25, Nos. 9–10, 804–818, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2013.862974

SPECIAL EDITION IN THE SAME JOURNAL (2002), SOME SEMINAL WORKS (9 ARTICLES)

1.       National Culture and entrepreneurship: A review of behavioral research by Hayton, George & Zahra (2002)

2.       Are Entrepreneurial cognitions universal? Assessing Entrepreneurial: Cognitions across cultures by Mitchell, Smith, Morse, Seawright, Peredo & Mckenzie

3.       Culture & its consequences for Entrepreneurship by George & Zahra

4.       An institutional perspective on the role of culture in shaping strategic actions by technology-focused Entrepreneurial firms in China by Ahlstrom and Bruton

5.       Assessing the psychometric properties of the Entrepreneurial orientation scale; A multi-country analysis by Kreiser, Marino and Weaver

6.       Culture, nation, and Entrepreneurial strategic orientations: Implications for an emerging economy by Justin Tan

7.       The influence of national culture and family involvement on Entrepreneurial perceptions and performance at the state level by Chrisman, Chua & Steier

8.       Gender, microenterprise success and cultural context: the case of South Asia by Paula Kantor

9.       The moderating effect of national culture on the relationship between Entrepreneurial orientation and strategic alliance portfolio extensiveness by Marino, Strandholm and Weaver

Hello;

You have to read the researchs of Max Weber and Hofstede as a basis of your question.

Kind regards

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Reading Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory will do you great help.

If you haven't read it, there;s terrific information and perspective in "Start Up Nation" , without a particularly theoretical framework. But wonderful insights and examples galore.