Abstract
Despite the significant contributions that minority entrepreneurs make to both the economy and
society, there has been a lack of research on the unique challenges they face. This study aims to
address this gap by exploring the specific challenges encountered by African Ethnic Minority
businesses (EMBs) using mixed embeddedness theory. To gain a better understanding of the issues
and challenges associated with African EMBs, the findings reveal that African ethnic minority
businesses, despite being more inclined towards entrepreneurship, are confronted with structural
and systemic barriers that hinder their access to resources, social capital, and opportunities. The
implications of these findings are far-reaching and call for changes in policies, practices, and the
recognition of diversity. This study sheds new light on the obstacles that African ethnic minority
businesses face, contributing to the existing knowledge base that can assist entrepreneurs and
policymakers.
society, there has been a lack of research on the unique challenges they face. This study aims to
address this gap by exploring the specific challenges encountered by African Ethnic Minority
businesses (EMBs) using mixed embeddedness theory. To gain a better understanding of the issues
and challenges associated with African EMBs, the findings reveal that African ethnic minority
businesses, despite being more inclined towards entrepreneurship, are confronted with structural
and systemic barriers that hinder their access to resources, social capital, and opportunities. The
implications of these findings are far-reaching and call for changes in policies, practices, and the
recognition of diversity. This study sheds new light on the obstacles that African ethnic minority
businesses face, contributing to the existing knowledge base that can assist entrepreneurs and
policymakers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | British Academy of Management 2024 Conference |
| Publisher | British Academy of Management |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2024 |
| Event | British Academy of Management Conference 2024: Achieving transformation for greater good: societal, organisational and personal barriers and enablers - Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Sept 2024 → 6 Sept 2024 https://www.bam.ac.uk/events-landing/bam2024-conference.html |
Conference
| Conference | British Academy of Management Conference 2024 |
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| Abbreviated title | BAM 2024 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Nottingham |
| Period | 2/09/24 → 6/09/24 |
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