International entrepreneurship research agendas evolving: A longitudinal study using the Delphi method

Journal of International Entrepreneurship - Tập 20 - Trang 29-51 - 2021
Hamid Etemad1, Calin Gurau2, Léo-Paul Dana2
1McGill University Montreal, Canada
2Montpellier Business School & University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France

Tóm tắt

The heterogeneity of research topics in international entrepreneurship (IE) makes the identification of a convergent research agenda difficult. Addressing this, we replicate a 2008 Delphi study, analyzing research directions considered relevant by recognized experts of IE, and also comparing the two sets of data, in an attempt to map the evolution of IE research. This is a first attempt to collect and analyze IE longitudinal data using the Delphi method. Findings provide a basis for developing a future research agenda, facilitating collaboration among researchers. This study can facilitate the understanding and enacting of IE activities for academics, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers.

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