effects. Regional differences in entrepreneurship have also been linked to the availability of role models (Fornahl 2003 …; Sternberg 2009; Malecki 2009). It can be argued that in regions with high rates of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial role models … are abundant. These role models may serve as good examples of entrepreneurial activity and inspire individuals in the …

role models for the probability of becoming self-employed. We find that the effect of a self-employed father (mother) is … takes over the family business. This points to a strong role for parental role models in explaining why self-employment runs …

technology businesses creation. Exposure to role models is a determinant in the development of occupational choices, professional …-employed parents foster entrepreneurial intentions in their children, whereas civil servant parents are negative entrepreneurial role … models. Parental occupation also influences students' views on how attractive these two professional options are. Students …

attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control mediate the influence of entrepreneurial role models and work …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which – and how – female expatriate role models support … organizational policy relevant to expatriation. Findings – Potential assignees value the information that women role models can … provide on living in challenging, masculine locations. Role models are particularly important to women undertaking …