Learning the entrepreneurial way: How universities can better support entrepreneurship

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Issues of youth unemployment, demand for jobs, and state support are of primary concern for developing nations. Despite increasing wealth, countries such as the United Arab Emirates are unable to provide for and support the growing number of young people. By 2025, the number of young people living in developing countries will grow to 89 per cent, putting a huge burden on their economies and governments. To combat this, Jabeen et al. (2017) have looked at the potential for entrepreneurship to be used, encouraging young people to begin ventures and strike out on their own.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2017), "Learning the entrepreneurial way: How universities can better support entrepreneurship", Strategic Direction, Vol. 33 No. 6, pp. 14-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2017-0059