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The congruence of mental models in entrepreneurial teams – implications for performance and satisfaction in teams operating in an emerging economy
Abstract
Purpose – The paper aims to explore the relationship between the congruence of mental models held by the members of entrepreneurial teams operating in an emerging economy (Poland) and entrepreneurial outcomes (performance and satisfaction). Design/methodology/approach – The data obtained from 18 nascent and 20 established entrepreneurial teams was analysed to answer hypotheses. The research was quantitative and was conducted using an online questionnaire. Data was collected from each of the teams at two stages. Members of entrepreneurial teams were surveyed independently, which allowedmeasuring the congruence of their mental models pertaining to running a venture. Findings – Findings reveal that team members’ mental model congruence is significantly related to financial performance and members’ satisfaction in the case of established entrepreneurial teams. However, in the case of nascent teams, there is no relationship between analysed variables. Practical implications – Implications for theory and practice are offered with a special emphasis on entrepreneurship education. The concept of team mental model congruence is proposed to be included in training of nascent entrepreneurial teams, experienced companies and students. Originality/value – The concept of team mental models investigated by the authors has been underexplored in entrepreneurship research. Results indicate that at least in some entrepreneurial teams, team mental models’ congruence is related to obtained outcomes. The paper proposes that principles of effectuation and causation can serve as the lens through which the mental model pertaining to running a venture can be analysed. It allows expanding studies on the congruence of team mental models in entrepreneurial teams beyond the strategic consensus.
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1108/JEEE-02-2020-0033
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- Articles
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- artykuły w czasopismach
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Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
no. 15,
pages 32 - 45,
ISSN: 2053-4604 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2023
- Bibliographic description:
- Ziemiański P., Stankiewicz K., Tomczak M., Krawczyk-Bryłka B.: The congruence of mental models in entrepreneurial teams – implications for performance and satisfaction in teams operating in an emerging economy// Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies -Vol. 15,iss. 1 (2023), s.32-45
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1108/jeee-02-2020-0033
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- Gdańsk University of Technology
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