Islam-Friendly Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iran

Keyhani, M., & Moghadam, S. J. (2008). Islam-Friendly Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iran. ERENET Profile, 3(4), 34-44.

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Mohammad Keyhani

University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business

Saeed Jafari Moghadam

University of Tehran

Date Written: November 2008

Abstract

This paper examines the story of how the idea of entrepreneurship is spreading as a concept in Iranian society. We argue that problems associated with the translation of the concept into the Persian language may have contributed to its late introduction to Iran and the current misunderstandings about the concept that are prevalent among Iranians, both among the public and in the government. Our study provides insights into a paradigm shift that is occurring in the way Iranians view entrepreneurship. Once the linguistic misunderstandings are settled, we find that the Persian word “karafarini” presents a new, highly positive, and Islam-friendly conceptualization of entrepreneurship for Iranians that makes it widely acceptable for them.

Keywords: Iran, Entrepreneurship, Culture, Islam

Suggested Citation

Keyhani, Mohammad and Jafari Moghadam, Saeed, Islam-Friendly Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iran (November 2008). Keyhani, M., & Moghadam, S. J. (2008). Islam-Friendly Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iran. ERENET Profile, 3(4), 34-44., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2669288

Mohammad Keyhani (Contact Author)

University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business ( email )

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Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada

Saeed Jafari Moghadam

University of Tehran ( email )

Amirabad e shomali, kuye daneshgah e Tehran
Tehran, UT Tehran 5433174616
Iran

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