Journal article
Authors list: Unger, Jens M.; Keith, Nina; Hilling, Christine; Gielnik, Michael M.; Frese, Michael
Publication year: 2009
Pages: 21-44
Journal: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Volume number: 82
Issue number: 1
ISSN: 0963-1798
eISSN: 2044-8325
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1348/096317908X304361
Publisher: Wiley
Abstract:
The study examines antecedents and outcomes of deliberate practice activities in South African small businesses. Deliberate practice consists of individualized self-regulated and effortful activities aimed at improving one's current performance level. Interview and questionnaire data from 90 South African business owners showed a direct impact of deliberate practice on entrepreneurial knowledge as well as an indirect effect on business growth via entrepreneurial knowledge. Cognitive ability and education were identified as antecedents of deliberate practice. Findings underline the importance of continuous proactive learning efforts in small business. The results of this study are relevant for policy makers, consultants, and credit providers.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Unger, J., Keith, N., Hilling, C., Gielnik, M. and Frese, M. (2009) Deliberate practice among South African small business owners: Relationships with education, cognitive ability, knowledge, and success, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 82(1), pp. 21-44. https://doi.org/10.1348/096317908X304361
APA Citation style: Unger, J., Keith, N., Hilling, C., Gielnik, M., & Frese, M. (2009). Deliberate practice among South African small business owners: Relationships with education, cognitive ability, knowledge, and success. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. 82(1), 21-44. https://doi.org/10.1348/096317908X304361
Keywords
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION; GOAL ORIENTATION; JOB KNOWLEDGE; OPPORTUNITY; RESOURCE-BASED VIEW; SELF-REGULATION