The Influence of Cultural Factors in Attitudes towards Start-ups

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Theoretical Background: Culture & Entrepreneurial Activity
• Culture
• National Culture
• Assessing Cultural Difference
• Cultural Dimensions
• Individualism & Collectivism
• Risk Aversion & Risk Affinity
• Start-ups
• Content Analysis: Cultural Factors influencing Start-up Foundation
• Methodology
• Influence of Individualistic & Collectivistic Attitudes of German Society
• Influence of Individualistic & Collectivistic Attitudes of US-American Society
• Influence of Risk-averse & Risk-taking Attitudes of German Society
• Influence of Risk-averse & Risk-taking Attitudes of US-American Society
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to examine the impact of cultural factors on attitudes towards start-ups, specifically comparing the entrepreneurial landscapes of Germany and the United States. It explores how cultural dimensions, such as individualism, collectivism, risk aversion, and risk affinity, influence the foundation and development of start-ups in these two countries.

• The influence of cultural factors on entrepreneurial activity.
• The role of national culture in shaping attitudes towards start-ups.
• A comparative analysis of the start-up ecosystems in Germany and the United States.
• The impact of cultural dimensions, including individualism, collectivism, and risk aversion, on start-up foundation and development.
• Exploring the connection between cultural values and economic performance.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of entrepreneurship, particularly the significance of start-ups in driving economic growth. It highlights the contrasting entrepreneurial environments in Silicon Valley and Germany, showcasing the disparity in start-up creation and funding.
• Theoretical Background: Culture & Entrepreneurial Activity: This chapter delves into the concept of culture and its influence on entrepreneurial activity. It discusses national culture, cultural dimensions, individualism versus collectivism, and risk aversion versus risk affinity, providing a theoretical framework for understanding how culture shapes entrepreneurial behavior.
• Content Analysis: Cultural Factors influencing Start-up Foundation: This chapter presents a methodology for analyzing the influence of cultural factors on start-up foundation. It examines the impact of individualistic and collectivistic attitudes, as well as risk-averse and risk-taking behaviors, on the German and US-American entrepreneurial contexts.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the key topics of cultural factors, entrepreneurship, start-ups, national culture, cultural dimensions, individualism, collectivism, risk aversion, risk affinity, Germany, and the United States.