Towards a schematic theory of entrepreneurial alertness

Journal of Business Venturing

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 430-442

  Valliere, Dave ^a  

^a RYERSON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Entrepreneurial alertness; Opportunity spotting; Schema theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 84875632214     PISSN: 08839026     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2011.08.004     Document Type: Article

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