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Moving from Entrepreneurial Intention to Behavior

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387). This special issue belongs to the section "International Entrepreneurship".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 33901

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Prof. Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis

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Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 43 Egaleo, Greece
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; cause-related marketing; corporate social responsibility
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Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou

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Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 43 Egaleo, Greece
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; public administration; digital governance
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the ever-evolving field of entrepreneurial studies, understanding the transition from intention to behavior remains a critical area of exploration. Entrepreneurial intentions shape the landscape of business creation and innovation, but the journey from a conceptual idea to real-world implementation is complex and multifaceted. This Special Issue seeks to address the gap between the intention and action in entrepreneurship, a key to unlocking potential economic growth and innovation.

This Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms and factors that influence entrepreneurs in moving from ideation to action. It aligns with the journal's focus on the interdisciplinary examination of administrative, organizational, and managerial processes. We seek to provide a platform for empirical and theoretical work that contributes to the body of knowledge in this area, offering insights that are critical for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and academics alike.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  1. Psychological Drivers: Examining the mindset, motivations, and cognitive processes that propel entrepreneurs from planning to execution.
  2. Sociological and Cultural Influences: How social norms, cultural backgrounds, and societal expectations shape entrepreneurial behavior.
  3. Impact of External Factors: The role of economic conditions, technological advancements, policy frameworks, and market dynamics.
  4. Comparative Studies: Insights from different geographic regions and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
  5. Methodological Innovations: New approaches to study and predict the transition from entrepreneurial intention to behavior.

Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not currently under review by other journals. Submissions should adhere to the guidelines of the Administrative Sciences journal. Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system, indicating the Special Issue title. We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this vital field of research.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • entrepreneurial intention
  • entrepreneurs
  • entrepreneurship
  • entrepreneurial ecosystems
  • business creation and innovation

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Unveiling Digital Maturity: Key Drivers of Digital Transformation in the Greek Business Ecosystem
by Eleni C. Gkika, Antonios Kargas, Ioannis Salmon and Dimitrios Drosos
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 96; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15030096 - 12 Mar 2025
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In the current dynamic business landscape, digital transformation is recognized as a critical driver of entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing digital transformation, focusing on their relevance in shaping [...] Read more.
In the current dynamic business landscape, digital transformation is recognized as a critical driver of entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing digital transformation, focusing on their relevance in shaping strategic decisions and fostering innovation. Using a robust methodological approach, data were collected through an online survey, with Likert-scale questions assessing multiple dimensions of digital maturity across companies in various sectors of the Greek economy. The survey, conducted in the first semester of 2024, involved 156 companies from sectors such as retail, communication, technology, and public services, with significant representation from established organizations employing over 250 individuals and reporting annual turnovers exceeding EUR 50 million. The questionnaire items, adapted from existing validated scales, captured aspects such as digital skills, management intensity, business processes, innovation performance, departmental agility, and digital vision. By analyzing the responses, this study identifies critical drivers of digital transformation and highlights their role in guiding strategic decisions, emphasizing the evolving nature of digital entrepreneurship. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on digital transformation, offering actionable insights for organizations aiming to enhance their digital maturity and competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy. Full article
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The Differential Effects of Personality Traits and Risk Aversion on Entrepreneurial Intention Following an Entrepreneurship Course
by Panagiots A. Tsaknis, Alexandros G. Sahinidis, Androniki Kavoura and Stavros Kiriakidis
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15020053 - 10 Feb 2025
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This paper addresses a research gap by examining how two groups of individuals with different personality traits (more entrepreneurial personalities versus less entrepreneurial personalities) react to changes in entrepreneurial intention after attending an entrepreneurship course. A key aspect of this study lies in [...] Read more.
This paper addresses a research gap by examining how two groups of individuals with different personality traits (more entrepreneurial personalities versus less entrepreneurial personalities) react to changes in entrepreneurial intention after attending an entrepreneurship course. A key aspect of this study lies in its application of MEMORE; this tool was crucial in determining whether changes in entrepreneurial intention were driven by changes in the factors of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in each group of individuals. The survey employed a pre-test–post-test questionnaire design distributed before and after a university-level entrepreneurship course. The results indicated that individuals with more entrepreneurial personalities (characterized by high openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion and low neuroticism and risk aversion) had higher levels of entrepreneurial intention, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control compared to less entrepreneurial personalities. After the course, more entrepreneurial personalities reported higher entrepreneurial intentions and perceived behavioral control. MEMORE indicated that changes in perceived behavioral control affected the increase in entrepreneurial intentions. Less entrepreneurial personalities demonstrated a decline in entrepreneurial intention but a positive change in perceived behavioral control; this change did not affect the decline in entrepreneurial intentions. This study provides essential insights into an underexplored area, advancing knowledge in this field. Full article
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Analysing the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Early-Stage Entrepreneurship—Focusing on the Transitional Countries of Central and Eastern Europe
by Judit Csákné Filep, Gigi Timár and Áron Szennay
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15020036 - 26 Jan 2025
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Entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in tradition and culture in many countries; however, transitional market economies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) underwent 40–45 years of socialism, which disrupted these traditions by collectivising private property. Education is recognised as a key tool for regional [...] Read more.
Entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in tradition and culture in many countries; however, transitional market economies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) underwent 40–45 years of socialism, which disrupted these traditions by collectivising private property. Education is recognised as a key tool for regional development and restoring entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, potentially enhancing entrepreneurial intentions within society. This paper investigates the impact of entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial activity in transitional CEE countries. Pearson’s correlation analysis was conducted using a combined national-level dataset from the Annual Population Survey (APS) and the National Expert Survey of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) spanning 2021–2023. Results reveal inconsistent findings across the years. In 2021 and 2022, there was a significant moderate correlation between total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) and an indicator of entrepreneurial education at primary and secondary levels in CEE countries. In contrast, no such relationship was observed in other regions. In 2023, however, no significant correlations were identified for any country group. These results highlight the temporal variability of education’s influence on entrepreneurship in transitional economies. Full article
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Shaping Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions into Actions: South African Lecturers’ Views on Teaching Strategies and the Ideal Educator
by Tendai Makwara, Chux Gervase Iwu, Lucky Sibanda and Eugine Tafadzwa Maziriri
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14120341 - 20 Dec 2024
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For several decades, entrepreneurship education (EE) has been identified as vital for preparing students to succeed in a changing economic landscape. Specifically, EE shapes students’ entrepreneurial intentions into actions. Considering the evolving expectations from graduates, this study explores South African entrepreneurship educators’ perspectives [...] Read more.
For several decades, entrepreneurship education (EE) has been identified as vital for preparing students to succeed in a changing economic landscape. Specifically, EE shapes students’ entrepreneurial intentions into actions. Considering the evolving expectations from graduates, this study explores South African entrepreneurship educators’ perspectives regarding the ideal educator and effective teaching strategies to shape the development of students’ entrepreneurial intentions. This empirical qualitative study examines data collected from 14 entrepreneurship educators across various South African public higher education institutions, collected using an open-ended questionnaire. Thematic analysis revealed a strong consensus on the importance of real-world experience teaching and the limited integration of online methodologies in EE. The results also emphasized the need for educators to embody entrepreneurial qualities, such as practical experience and a hands-on approach, to foster students’ transition from intention to action. Despite the desire for more innovative, action-oriented teaching strategies, traditional teaching theory in entrepreneurship remains an essential modality in the EE framework. These findings suggest that effective EE practices should integrate experiential learning and innovative strategies while maintaining core theoretical foundations. Full article
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The Role of Intrapreneurs in Driving Entrepreneurial Transformation in Universities: A Bibliographic Analysis Between 1990 and 2024
by Orsolya Gabriella Gregán, Sándor Kovács and Zoltán Gabnai
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 327; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14120327 - 4 Dec 2024
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Prior research has demonstrated the value of an entrepreneurial mindset in business. The so-called third mission is also becoming an increasingly important aspect of university operations. This involves leveraging knowledge generated at the university level to create close links with society and the [...] Read more.
Prior research has demonstrated the value of an entrepreneurial mindset in business. The so-called third mission is also becoming an increasingly important aspect of university operations. This involves leveraging knowledge generated at the university level to create close links with society and the economy. The role of intrapreneurs has been examined in the corporate, for-profit sector. However, these agents of change also play a significant role in the advancement of entrepreneurial universities. The present research investigates the role of intrapreneurs in entrepreneurial universities through a bibliographic analysis using RStudio biblioshiny on the Scopus and Web of Science databases. It is evident that the literature on this subject has gained interest in recent years, yet the number of documents remains limited, with a small number of authors publishing them. The development of keywords is also notable, including the emergence of sustainability, which is linked to intrapreneurs and the entrepreneurial universities. Although this study has its limitations, it can show how and where authors should publish, what the basic and the emerging topics are, what the most important keywords are and how these are connected and how countries cooperate in searching for solutions in this globally recognized research area. Full article
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Typology of Business Incubators in Spain According to the Stages of Startups Incubation
by Ana Asensio-Ciria, Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero, Francisco José Blanco Jiménez and Antón García Martínez
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 291; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14110291 - 5 Nov 2024
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The aim of this work was to classify the business incubators in Spain according to the four phases of the startup’s incubation process. Considering that the graduation rate implies greater survival and business success of the incubated companies, they have been identified at [...] Read more.
The aim of this work was to classify the business incubators in Spain according to the four phases of the startup’s incubation process. Considering that the graduation rate implies greater survival and business success of the incubated companies, they have been identified at each stage of the incubation (spread of entrepreneurship, pre-incubation, advanced incubation, and graduation). The activities that present higher impacts on the success of the incubated companies and the activities carried out by the business incubator that have a greater relevance on the graduation of the companies have concretely been considered. Principal component (PC) cluster analysis has been applied. All the incubation variables were used simultaneously, reducing their number and grouping them into factors. Finally, the cases were grouped according to these latent variables. Principal component analysis reduced dimensionality to eight factors with a 74% explained variance. Factor 1 was positively related to pre-incubation variables; factor 2 was linked to training and collaboration variables within the entrepreneurship diffusion phase. Factor 3, named activity monitoring and control, was related to phase 3, or basic incubation variables. Cluster analysis facilitates the grouping of business incubators into three clusters: Group 1 (16% of the total), incubators with strong deficits in incubation phases 1, 2, and 3. They are small-sized business incubators, often located in rural areas or cities, with a low graduation rate. Group 2 (30%), business incubators with a very high graduation rate and strongly positive values in factors 1 and 2. Factor 3, although positive, is susceptible to improvement. They are the largest group of business incubators and usually located in industrial and technological parks. Group 3 (54%) is the majority, with values close to clusters 2 and 3. Full article
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Entrepreneurial Intention in Romanian Engineering Students: Expanding the Theory of Planned Behavior
by Beatrice Adriana Balgiu and Andrei Simionescu-Panait
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14110275 - 25 Oct 2024
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This study analyzes the entrepreneurial intention of Romanian engineering students. We had a sample of 700 students (mean age = 23.14; SD = 2.92; 378 males and 322 females) who belonged to three technical universities and completed an online survey between October and [...] Read more.
This study analyzes the entrepreneurial intention of Romanian engineering students. We had a sample of 700 students (mean age = 23.14; SD = 2.92; 378 males and 322 females) who belonged to three technical universities and completed an online survey between October and December 2023. This research extends the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explore the factors influencing students’ entrepreneurial intentions. In addition to base TPB components, such as attitude, normative and perceived behavioral control factors, we considered curiosity and well-being. Three structural equation models were used, one after the other, through the method of partial least squares (PLS-EM). The results show that attitude, perceived control behavior and curiosity have a positive impact on entrepreneurial intention, whereas subjectivenorms, surprisingly, have a negative impact on it. Psychological well-being expressed through autonomy is not associated with entrepreneurial intention in our sample of students. This article contributes to a better understanding of entrepreneurial intention in engineering students. Full article
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Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Challenges among Business Students: A Qualitative Study
by Anas Al-Fattal
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14050101 - 16 May 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on small businesses, significantly influencing entrepreneurial aspirations and presenting numerous challenges. This calls for additional research into perceptions, intentions, and the challenges faced in this context. This study aims to explore the comprehension of key [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on small businesses, significantly influencing entrepreneurial aspirations and presenting numerous challenges. This calls for additional research into perceptions, intentions, and the challenges faced in this context. This study aims to explore the comprehension of key entrepreneurial concepts among business students in the post-pandemic era. The paper presents an empirical study which employs qualitative in-depth interviews with 34 undergraduate business students from one public university in the Midwest of the United States. The findings reveal a complex view of entrepreneurship that extends beyond traditional business creation, encompassing elements of social innovation and personal fulfillment. Students displayed a generally positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, influenced strongly by their involvement in practical entrepreneurship-related activities and their familial backgrounds. However, they also identified significant barriers, including financial constraints, fear of failure, and a lack of practical experience, which hinder their intentions to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The study underscores the importance of entrepreneurship education programs incorporating more comprehensive practical experiences, enhancing financial literacy, and providing psychological support to overcome these challenges. These insights contribute to the ongoing discussion on how to effectively support and prepare aspiring entrepreneurs in a changing educational landscape. Full article
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Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention and Its Influencing Factors: A Systematic Literature Review
by Panagiota Xanthopoulou and Alexandros Sahinidis
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14050098 - 9 May 2024
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Many researchers have studied the factors that impact on students’ entrepreneurial intention; however, findings are conflicting. The present study attempts, through an extensive review of the literature, to provide a holistic view and deeper knowledge of the most significant factors that influence university [...] Read more.
Many researchers have studied the factors that impact on students’ entrepreneurial intention; however, findings are conflicting. The present study attempts, through an extensive review of the literature, to provide a holistic view and deeper knowledge of the most significant factors that influence university students’ decisions to be self-employed or to start a business. A systematic review as well as a bibliometric analysis of the literature was implemented, using a three-step literature mapping protocol to search, select, evaluate, and validate the literature by examining and analyzing numerous papers from the scientific community. The process ended up with 677 papers, from which the forty-three most cited were used as our research sample. Findings revealed that there are four primary categories of factors: the contextual factors, such as the economic, social, and political environment, the motivational factors, such as individuals’ personal needs, personality traits, and characteristics, and the factors related with the personal background of individuals such as family, education, and peers. We also examined the countries with the maximum number of papers on university students’ entrepreneurial intentions. These findings can be useful for policy makers and educators and will serve as a basis for future research, while they also contribute to the literature by highlighting the factors that most affect the entrepreneurial intention of university students. Full article
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