Entrepreneurship in South Africa and in the United States : Comparative Studies
by Veal, Don-Terry; Grenell, Keenan; Clark, CalFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-09-14
Publisher(s): Edwin Mellen Pr
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Summary
This work provides a compreh~nsive examination of the realities. changes, and public policy outcomes that are influenced by the African-American entrepreneurship experience. An excellent resource, it examines perspectives from which all businesses. ranging from small to large national and international, can benefit.
Author Biography
Dr. Keenan D. Grenell received his doctorate in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,Il. He is Associate Provost for Diversity at Marquette University.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Entrepreneurship Development | p. 5 |
| Lessons from History: Nonprofits, Economic Development, to Entrepreneurial Opportunities | p. 7 |
| The Evolution of State and Local Minority Business Procurement Policy | p. 19 |
| The Atlanta Way: A Gateway to Entry to Ethnic Business Enterprise | p. 41 |
| The African-American Entrepreneurship Summit: Revealing Preliminary Discussion of the Movement | p. 55 |
| African-American Entrepreneurship: Transitioning into the Twenty-first Century | p. 63 |
| Strategies for Preventing the Digital Divide | p. 73 |
| A New Solution to Water Pollution: Novel Fibers for Sorption of Chlorinated Solvents | p. 85 |
| Entrepreneurship, Wealth Creation and Economic Development: A "4th Wave" Perspective | p. 89 |
| Entrepreneurial Research Strategies | p. 111 |
| The Black Farmers Settlement: The True Cause of the Struggle | p. 113 |
| Entrepreneurs" Perception of Policy in the South African Context | p. 129 |
| The Challenge of Transformation within the Regulatory Environment of the Gambling Industry - The Case of the Western Cape | p. 141 |
| Barriers Faced by Historically Underutilized Business in Local Procurement: An Annotated Outline | p. 151 |
| An Effectiveness Study of Online Advertising Models | p. 171 |
| Promoting Successful Employment Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities: A Transition Certificate of Achievement Program for West Alabama | p. 185 |
| From the Academic Sector: A Primer | p. 199 |
| Achievement Motivation Among Black University Students: Towards Identifying Entrepreneurial Orientation | p. 213 |
| African Entrepreneurship: Displacement or Desire for Independence? | p. 229 |
| Entrepreneurship and College Transition: Leveraging Youth Entrepreneurship Training Programs to Enhance Student College Aspirations | p. 241 |
| Sustainable Micro Entrepreneurship will Ensure Positive Economic Growth in the Western Cape | p. 255 |
| Empowering Entrepreneurs to Perform | p. 267 |
| Creating an Ethical Culture Within Your Business | p. 279 |
| Towards More Effective African Co-operation in the Support and Facilitation of Small-Business Development | p. 291 |
| Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas Through Solar Energy | p. 305 |
| Tourism Entrepreneurship - When is it Entrepreneurial and When is it Small Business? | p. 315 |
| Entrepreneurship Education | p. 325 |
| A Review of Best Practices for the Entrepreneurial Trainer | p. 327 |
| Special Presentations | p. 341 |
| Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Conference Cape Town, South Africa, November 16-18, 2003 Entrepreneurship: The Path to Empowerment | p. 343 |
| 8th Annual African-American Entrepreneurship Summit: Entrepreneurship Education is the Practice of Freedom, Auburn University, Alabama, February 12-15, 2002, The Challenges Facing Black America at the Dawn of the New Century | p. 355 |
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