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A quest for global entrepreneurs: the importance of cultural intelligence on commitment to entrepreneurial education

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  • Marilyn M. Helms
  • Raina M. Rutti
  • Melanie Lorenz
  • Jase Ramsey
  • Craig E. Armstrong

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This article extends the management construct of cultural intelligence (CQ) to the entrepreneurship literature by examining CQ in the context of commitment to entrepreneurial education as a proxy for entrepreneurial intentions. Using a convenience sample of students enrolled in an entrepreneurship class, we investigated the relationships of international experience, CQ and commitment to entrepreneurial education. Our findings suggest international experience is positively related to CQ (H1) and CQ is positively related to commitment to entrepreneurial education (H2). Additionally, CQ mediates the relationship between international experience and commitment (H3). This research demonstrates the usefulness of CQ within the entrepreneurial context in the expanding global economy. Discussion and areas for future research focus on further testing of the proposed relationships in other entrepreneurial populations. Also, implications for entrepreneurial training and education related to increasing CQ through study and travel/living/working abroad should be explored.

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  • Marilyn M. Helms & Raina M. Rutti & Melanie Lorenz & Jase Ramsey & Craig E. Armstrong, 2014. "A quest for global entrepreneurs: the importance of cultural intelligence on commitment to entrepreneurial education," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 23(3), pages 385-404.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:23:y:2014:i:3:p:385-404
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    1. Schmid, Stefan & Altfeld, Frederic & Dauth, Tobias, 2018. "Americanization as a driver of CEO pay in Europe: The moderating role of CEO power," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 53(4), pages 433-451.
    2. Jingjing Wu & Ildikó Rudnák, 2021. "Exploring the Impact of Studying abroad in Hungary on Entrepreneurial Intention among International Students," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(17), pages 1-18, August.
    3. Aurora A. C. Teixeira & Rosa Portela Forte, 2017. "Prior education and entrepreneurial intentions: the differential impact of a wide range of fields of study," Review of Managerial Science, Springer, vol. 11(2), pages 353-394, March.
    4. Dheer, Ratan J.S. & Lenartowicz, Tomasz, 2020. "Effect of generational status on immigrants’ intentions to start new ventures: The role of cognitions," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 55(3).

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