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Papers by Sølvi Solvoll

Research paper thumbnail of Fremtidens innovatører gjennom studentfrivillighet?

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurs' social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

Routledge eBooks, May 17, 2019

This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour wh... more This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour when engaged in new venture formation. Building on the typology of entrepreneurial identities developed by Fauchart and Gruber (2011), this study examines the relationship between the social identity of the entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial behaviour using a mixed method approach. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs in six start-ups within the tourism sector and on previous literature, three hypotheses were developed regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial behaviour (causation, effectuation). Consequently, the hypotheses were tested using a survey among a sample of entrepreneurs who registered a new firm in 2013. The study finds that the entrepreneurial identity influences whether the individual predominantly engages in effectual or causal behaviour. Hence, the study contributes by focusing on entrepreneurial identity as an important factor shaping the behaviours of entrepreneurs. In addition, we add to the understanding of entrepreneurs as a heterogeneous group. Entrepreneurs vary in terms of their identity, and this variation has consequences for their entrepreneurial behaviour. Finally, by adopting a mixed method approach, this study benefits from and contributes to the interaction of qualitative and quantitative data in entrepreneurship research.

Research paper thumbnail of Novice Entrepreneurs’ Development of Effectual Behavior:An Entrepreneurial Learning Perspective

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2017

Previous studies indicate that experience from entrepreneurial processes is related to effectual ... more Previous studies indicate that experience from entrepreneurial processes is related to effectual behaviors. However, the understanding of how learning from experience contributes to changes in the logic and behaviors of entrepreneurs is so far very limited. This study addresses the research gap by analyzing the role of experience and learning during the business start-up process on the development of effectual or causal behavior among novice entrepreneurs. Based on longitudinal case studies of five start-ups within the tourism sector in Norway, the relationship between critical experiences during the start-up process, learning and development of effectual and causal behaviors is further explored. Our findings suggest that learning stemming from critical experiences related to institutional arrangements in the environment and experiences from running the business influence entrepreneurial behavior. Five propositions stating suggested theoretical relationship between experiences, learning and entrepreneuria...

Research paper thumbnail of Learning to Be an Entrepreneur: Novice Entrepreneurs’ Development of Effectual and Causal Behavior (Summary)

Frontiers of entrepreneurship research, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Competence or Context? Exploring the Relationship of Expertise, Uncertainty and Effectual Behavior

Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations... more Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations characterized with uncertainty. While the theory has gained prominence, the relationship between expertise, uncertainty and effectuation has not been critically examined. This paper addresses this gap and challenges the assumption that effectuation is mainly a behavior experts undertake under uncertainty through empirical testing. Contradictory to theoretical predictions, we find that expert entrepreneurs more often use causation, while novice entrepreneurs rely more on effectual principles. As expected, effectuation is used by entrepreneurs perceiving uncertainty. As expert entrepreneurs perceive less uncertainty, they are also less likely to use effectuation.

Research paper thumbnail of Disentangling the Role of Experience and Expertise in the Context of Effectuation and Causation

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2017

Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations... more Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations characterized with uncertainty. While the theory has gained prominence, the relationship between expertise and effectuation or causation has yet not been subject of critical examination. This paper addresses this gap by examining relationships between expertise and adoption of effectual and causal approaches during new venture start-up processes. We distinguish between experience and expertise, as well as between entrepreneurial and other types of business related experience/expertise. We find that while entrepreneurial expertise is related to effectuation, entrepreneurial experience is not, indicating that not all experienced entrepreneurs adopt expert behaviors. Further, work/management experience in general and expertise within an industry domain are related to a causal approach in new business start-up processes. The results give important insights to the role of experience and expertise for entrepreneuri...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism firm innovation: The role of effectual and causational reasoning

Research paper thumbnail of Development of Effectual Behavior- an Entrepreneurial Learning Approach

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurs’ social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 2016

This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour wh... more This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour when engaged in new venture formation. Building on the typology of entrepreneurial identities developed by Fauchart and Gruber (2011), this study examines the relationship between the social identity of the entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial behaviour using a mixed method approach. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs in six start-ups within the tourism sector and on previous literature, three hypotheses were developed regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial behaviour (causation, effectuation). Consequently, the hypotheses were tested using a survey among a sample of entrepreneurs who registered a new firm in 2013. The study finds that the entrepreneurial identity influences whether the individual predominantly engages in effectual or causal behaviour. Hence, the study contributes by focusing on entrepreneurial identity as an important factor shaping the behaviours of entrepreneurs. In addition, we add to the understanding of entrepreneurs as a heterogeneous group. Entrepreneurs vary in terms of their identity, and this variation has consequences for their entrepreneurial behaviour. Finally, by adopting a mixed method approach, this study benefits from and contributes to the interaction of qualitative and quantitative data in entrepreneurship research.

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a Better Measurement Scale of Causation and Effectuation

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2014

Theory of effectuation has gained prominence in entrepreneurship literature, and consequently num... more Theory of effectuation has gained prominence in entrepreneurship literature, and consequently numerous of studies seeking to analyse effectual causal entrepreneurial behaviour are emerging. To be a...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism Entrepreneurship – Review and Future Directions

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 2015

Entrepreneurship has received increased attention within tourism research, reflecting the importa... more Entrepreneurship has received increased attention within tourism research, reflecting the important role of entrepreneurs and new firm start-ups within the tourism industry for innovation and value creation. Although it is expanding, the literature on tourism entrepreneurship remains dispersed. It embraces a number of different issues, perspectives and approaches, and thus far, little congruent knowledge has been developed. This paper addresses this gap by reviewing and analysing the current literature on tourism entrepreneurship. We examine the development in published articles from 2000 to 2013 and discuss how the literature on tourism entrepreneurship relates to the mainstream entrepreneurship literature in terms of research questions, theoretical perspectives and applied methods. We differentiate between a convergent approach in which studies build on mainstream entrepreneurship theorising to examine the context of tourism and a divergent approach in which studies consider tourism entrepreneurship to be different from other types of entrepreneurship, thus needing specific theoretical insights. Trends reflecting convergent and divergent approaches are identified. Furthermore, we discuss potential contributions from tourism entrepreneurship research to the mainstream entrepreneurship literature and vice versa. Based on the findings from the review and analysis, we suggest future directions for research on tourism entrepreneurship.

Research paper thumbnail of Fremtidens innovatører gjennom studentfrivillighet?

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurs' social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

Routledge eBooks, May 17, 2019

This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour wh... more This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour when engaged in new venture formation. Building on the typology of entrepreneurial identities developed by Fauchart and Gruber (2011), this study examines the relationship between the social identity of the entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial behaviour using a mixed method approach. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs in six start-ups within the tourism sector and on previous literature, three hypotheses were developed regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial behaviour (causation, effectuation). Consequently, the hypotheses were tested using a survey among a sample of entrepreneurs who registered a new firm in 2013. The study finds that the entrepreneurial identity influences whether the individual predominantly engages in effectual or causal behaviour. Hence, the study contributes by focusing on entrepreneurial identity as an important factor shaping the behaviours of entrepreneurs. In addition, we add to the understanding of entrepreneurs as a heterogeneous group. Entrepreneurs vary in terms of their identity, and this variation has consequences for their entrepreneurial behaviour. Finally, by adopting a mixed method approach, this study benefits from and contributes to the interaction of qualitative and quantitative data in entrepreneurship research.

Research paper thumbnail of Novice Entrepreneurs’ Development of Effectual Behavior:An Entrepreneurial Learning Perspective

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2017

Previous studies indicate that experience from entrepreneurial processes is related to effectual ... more Previous studies indicate that experience from entrepreneurial processes is related to effectual behaviors. However, the understanding of how learning from experience contributes to changes in the logic and behaviors of entrepreneurs is so far very limited. This study addresses the research gap by analyzing the role of experience and learning during the business start-up process on the development of effectual or causal behavior among novice entrepreneurs. Based on longitudinal case studies of five start-ups within the tourism sector in Norway, the relationship between critical experiences during the start-up process, learning and development of effectual and causal behaviors is further explored. Our findings suggest that learning stemming from critical experiences related to institutional arrangements in the environment and experiences from running the business influence entrepreneurial behavior. Five propositions stating suggested theoretical relationship between experiences, learning and entrepreneuria...

Research paper thumbnail of Learning to Be an Entrepreneur: Novice Entrepreneurs’ Development of Effectual and Causal Behavior (Summary)

Frontiers of entrepreneurship research, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Competence or Context? Exploring the Relationship of Expertise, Uncertainty and Effectual Behavior

Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations... more Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations characterized with uncertainty. While the theory has gained prominence, the relationship between expertise, uncertainty and effectuation has not been critically examined. This paper addresses this gap and challenges the assumption that effectuation is mainly a behavior experts undertake under uncertainty through empirical testing. Contradictory to theoretical predictions, we find that expert entrepreneurs more often use causation, while novice entrepreneurs rely more on effectual principles. As expected, effectuation is used by entrepreneurs perceiving uncertainty. As expert entrepreneurs perceive less uncertainty, they are also less likely to use effectuation.

Research paper thumbnail of Disentangling the Role of Experience and Expertise in the Context of Effectuation and Causation

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2017

Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations... more Effectuation is developed as a theory about how expert entrepreneurs make decisions in situations characterized with uncertainty. While the theory has gained prominence, the relationship between expertise and effectuation or causation has yet not been subject of critical examination. This paper addresses this gap by examining relationships between expertise and adoption of effectual and causal approaches during new venture start-up processes. We distinguish between experience and expertise, as well as between entrepreneurial and other types of business related experience/expertise. We find that while entrepreneurial expertise is related to effectuation, entrepreneurial experience is not, indicating that not all experienced entrepreneurs adopt expert behaviors. Further, work/management experience in general and expertise within an industry domain are related to a causal approach in new business start-up processes. The results give important insights to the role of experience and expertise for entrepreneuri...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism firm innovation: The role of effectual and causational reasoning

Research paper thumbnail of Development of Effectual Behavior- an Entrepreneurial Learning Approach

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurs’ social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 2016

This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour wh... more This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour when engaged in new venture formation. Building on the typology of entrepreneurial identities developed by Fauchart and Gruber (2011), this study examines the relationship between the social identity of the entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial behaviour using a mixed method approach. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs in six start-ups within the tourism sector and on previous literature, three hypotheses were developed regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial behaviour (causation, effectuation). Consequently, the hypotheses were tested using a survey among a sample of entrepreneurs who registered a new firm in 2013. The study finds that the entrepreneurial identity influences whether the individual predominantly engages in effectual or causal behaviour. Hence, the study contributes by focusing on entrepreneurial identity as an important factor shaping the behaviours of entrepreneurs. In addition, we add to the understanding of entrepreneurs as a heterogeneous group. Entrepreneurs vary in terms of their identity, and this variation has consequences for their entrepreneurial behaviour. Finally, by adopting a mixed method approach, this study benefits from and contributes to the interaction of qualitative and quantitative data in entrepreneurship research.

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a Better Measurement Scale of Causation and Effectuation

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2014

Theory of effectuation has gained prominence in entrepreneurship literature, and consequently num... more Theory of effectuation has gained prominence in entrepreneurship literature, and consequently numerous of studies seeking to analyse effectual causal entrepreneurial behaviour are emerging. To be a...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism Entrepreneurship – Review and Future Directions

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 2015

Entrepreneurship has received increased attention within tourism research, reflecting the importa... more Entrepreneurship has received increased attention within tourism research, reflecting the important role of entrepreneurs and new firm start-ups within the tourism industry for innovation and value creation. Although it is expanding, the literature on tourism entrepreneurship remains dispersed. It embraces a number of different issues, perspectives and approaches, and thus far, little congruent knowledge has been developed. This paper addresses this gap by reviewing and analysing the current literature on tourism entrepreneurship. We examine the development in published articles from 2000 to 2013 and discuss how the literature on tourism entrepreneurship relates to the mainstream entrepreneurship literature in terms of research questions, theoretical perspectives and applied methods. We differentiate between a convergent approach in which studies build on mainstream entrepreneurship theorising to examine the context of tourism and a divergent approach in which studies consider tourism entrepreneurship to be different from other types of entrepreneurship, thus needing specific theoretical insights. Trends reflecting convergent and divergent approaches are identified. Furthermore, we discuss potential contributions from tourism entrepreneurship research to the mainstream entrepreneurship literature and vice versa. Based on the findings from the review and analysis, we suggest future directions for research on tourism entrepreneurship.