An exploration of human and social capital of entrepreneurs based on their LinkedIn profile

Rivera Rodrigo

Diplomová práce

Anotace:

The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding to the field of entrepreneurship by focusing on the dimension of Internet entrepreneurship. This research shows that there has not been enough academic research in this subfield and in the role that online social networks have in the human and social capital of Internet entrepreneurs. This study innovates by combining a multidisciplary approach on how the sources of data are collected, processed, analyzed. Its object of research is Czech, German and American Internet entrepreneurs having profiles in professional online social networks. The subject of the research is their personal and social characteristics, qualities and attributes. Apart from a methodological innovation, this research seeks to lay the groundwork for future work in entrepreneurial theory.

Abstract:

The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding to the field of entrepreneurship by focusing on the dimension of Internet entrepreneurship. This research shows that there has not been enough academic research in this subfield and in the role that online social networks have in the human and social capital of Internet entrepreneurs. This study innovates by combining a multidisciplary approach on how the sources of data are collected, processed, analyzed. Its object of research is Czech, German and American Internet entrepreneurs having profiles in professional online social networks. The subject of the research is their personal and social characteristics, qualities and attributes. Apart from a methodological innovation, this research seeks to lay the groundwork for future work in entrepreneurial theory.

Klíčová slova

Online social networks, LinkedIn, Internet entrepreneur

Keywords

Human capital, Nascent entrepreneur, Global online entrepreneur, Social networks, Social capital, LinkedIn, Internet entrepreneur, Online social networks

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 13. 3. 2014

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 12. 9. 2014
• Vedoucí: Martin Lukeš
• Oponent: Jan Mareš

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Ekonomika a management / International Management