Fear of failure as a positive force
| dc.contributor.advisor | Migchels, N.G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Timmermans, Irene | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-08-28 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aims to determine the structure of the relationship between fear of failure and entrepreneurial action and which coping strategies best contribute to a positive effect of that relation. More specifically, this study examines how entrepreneurs can convert fear of failure into a positive effect on entrepreneurial action. The objective of this research lead to the research question: “Which coping strategies will be best to yield a positive effect from Fear of Failure on Entrepreneurial Action?” In order to provide an answer to this question, semi-structured interviews are conducted with ten entrepreneurs who have at least five years of experience. The interviews showed that problem-focused coping strategies are best to yield a positive effect from fear of failure on entrepreneurial action. Emotion-focused coping strategies can provide a positive effect from fear of failure on entrepreneurial action when it involves social support and a safety net. Avoidance-focused coping strategies do not lead to a positive effect from fear of failure on entrepreneurial action. need for achievement is favourable to obtain a positive emotional response to fear of failure. These findings provide entrepreneurs tools to deal with fear of failure, which leads to more entrepreneurial action. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/9604 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.thesis.faculty | Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen | en_US |
| dc.thesis.specialisation | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | en_US |
| dc.thesis.studyprogramme | Master Business Administration | en_US |
| dc.thesis.type | Master | en_US |
| dc.title | Fear of failure as a positive force | en_US |
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