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'Trying' to be an Entrepreneur? A 'Goal-Specific' Challenge to the Intentions Model


Malin Brännback


Åbo Akademi University

Norris F. Krueger Jr.


Entrepreneurship Northwest; Max Planck Institute for Economics

Alan L. Carsrud


Florida International University (FIU)

Jill Kickul


New York University (NYU) - Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies; New York University (NYU) - Markets, Ethics & Law (MEL) Program

Jennie Elfving


Abo Akademi University

June 2007


Abstract:     
If we are to understand how entrepreneurial intentions evolve, we must embrace theories reflecting the inherent dynamics of human decision making. While the dominant model of entrepreneurial intentions remains invaluable, capturing the dynamics is necessary to advance our understanding of how intent becomes action. To this end, we offer Bagozzi's Theory of Trying (TT) as a theory-driven model that assumes a dynamic pathway to intent. Rather than focusing on intentions toward a static target behavior, TT focuses on intentions toward a dynamic goal. To support this perspective, we offer striking new evidence that the emergent intentions process is indeed dynamic.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 15

Keywords: Intentions, theory of trying, theory of planned behavior, reciprocity, goal hierarchy

JEL Classification: M13

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Date posted: May 20, 2008  

Suggested Citation

Brännback, Malin, Krueger, Norris F., Carsrud, Alan L., Kickul, Jill and Elfving, Jennie, 'Trying' to be an Entrepreneur? A 'Goal-Specific' Challenge to the Intentions Model (June 2007). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1135224 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1135224

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Malin Brännback (Contact Author)
Abo Akademi University ( email )
Piispankatu 16
Abo, Turku FIN-20500
Finland
Norris F. Krueger Jr.
Entrepreneurship Northwest ( email )
1632 South Riverstone
Suite 304
Boise, ID 83706
United States
(208) 440-3747 (Phone)
Max Planck Institute for Economics ( email )
Kahlaische Str. 10
D-07745 Jena
Germany
Alan L. Carsrud
Florida International University (FIU) ( email )
University Park
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
United States
Jill Kickul
New York University (NYU) - Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies ( email )
New York, NY
United States
212-998-0079 (Phone)
New York University (NYU) - Markets, Ethics & Law (MEL) Program
New York, NY
United States
Jennie Elfving
Abo Akademi University ( email )
Domkyrkotorget 3
Turku, FI-20500
Finland
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