How Does Effectuation and Causation Influence theEntrepreneurial Journey of Women Entrepreneurs inPakistan?
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
The study aimed to explore the influence of the approaches of effectuation and causationamong women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, providing a comprehensive understanding of howthese strategies impact their business outcomes. To achieve this, the study employed aqualitative analysis through in-depth interviews with four women entrepreneurs, who weremeticulously chosen through purposive sampling to ensure a diverse representation ofexperiences. Among the participants, two women entrepreneurs adopted an effectuationapproach in their ventures, characterized by flexibility and adaptability, while the other twopursued a causation approach, which is more focused on goal-oriented planning andsystematic execution. The results revealed a nuanced picture: both approaches yielded a mixof successful and underperforming businesses, heavily influenced by the specificcircumstances and contexts in which they were applied. This suggests that merely adoptingan effectuation or causation approach does not inherently guarantee business growth orsuccess. Instead, the study highlighted that the entrepreneurial journey of women in Pakistanis influenced by a myriad of factors beyond just the approach they take. These factors includeentrepreneurial skills, access to capital, innovation, and the availability of adequateinfrastructure, all of which play a critical role in determining business outcomes. Moreover,the study underscored the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, such aspervasive gender bias, limited access to education and training, and societal expectations thatoften constrain their business activities. These challenges are significant barriers that must beaddressed to create a more conducive environment for women entrepreneurs. The researchhas important implications for educators, policymakers, women entrepreneurs, andstakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems. It alsosuggests that future research should be conducted with a larger sample size and a mixed -method approach to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these dynamics, ensuringthat the diverse experiences of women entrepreneurs are fully captured.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 55
Series
JIBS Dissertation Series, ISSN 1403-0470
Keywords [en]
Effectuation, Causation, Women Entrepreneur, Pakistan
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-66355OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-66355DiVA, id: diva2:1903336
Subject / course
JIBS, Business Administration
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-10-072024-10-032025-10-13Bibliographically approved