https://hdl.handle.net/10259/7387 2026-05-29T16:08:35Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11629 Ability and willingness as jointly sufficient conditions for the family effect on family firm economic performance: a configurational approach Blanco Mazagatos, Virginia; Temprano-García, Víctor; Pérez-Fernández, Héctor; Delgado García, Juan Bautista Family business research remains inconclusive about how family influence affects the financial performance of family firms. Drawing on agency theory and the resource-based view, most studies examine family involvement in ownership and management, which reflects the family’s ability to make decisions. Other studies emphasize the family’s willingness to pursue specific objectives, particularly those related to socioemotional wealth. However, particularistic behavior in family firms cannot be explained solely by ability or willingness. Building on this reasoning, we propose that both ability and willingness are necessary but individually insufficient conditions for explaining family firm performance. We further argue that their joint presence constitutes a sufficient condition. Using a sample of 141 family firms, our results identify seven configurations combining measures of ability and willingness that are associated with high financial performance, thereby supporting our arguments. 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11003 Training entrepreneurs in culturally diverse countries. Influence of Social Norms on Entrepreneurial Intention Barrero Ahedo, Jesús P.; Delgado García, Juan Bautista; Pérez-Fernández, Héctor One of the most influential factors in people's lives is the place of birth. At the educational and employment level, our future is often determined by social and cultural factors associated with the country or region where we are born. This study explores the extent to which National Culture conditions the influence of Social Norms on the Entrepreneurial Intention of business students. We focus on the components of the Theory of Planned Behaviour proposed by Ajzen and on Hofstede's dimensions of National Culture. To test our hypotheses we surveyed 352 business students at universities or business schools in seven countries with large cultural differences. The results of PLS analyses show that the effect of Social Norms on Entrepreneurial Intention is larger among individuals from national cultures with high Power Distance, low Individualism and Short-Term Orientation. These effects of national culture should be considered when designing entrepreneurship education programmes. 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11001 Cultural influences on the gender gap in entrepreneurship: social hierarchy and tradition Barrero Ahedo, Jesús P.; Delgado García, Juan Bautista Purpose This study examines the impact of social hierarchy and traditions on the gender gap in entrepreneurial intention, providing insights for designing culturally tailored policies to reduce this gap. Design/methodology/approach Data from 352 business students across seven culturally diverse countries, including Mediterranean nations (Spain, Italy, Morocco) and South American nations (Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay), were analyzed. Entrepreneurial intention was examined through Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), with Hofstede’s power distance and long-term orientation serving as key indicators of their impact on the gender gap in entrepreneurial intention. Analysis was conducted using the partial least squares (PLS) algorithm with SMART-PLS software. Findings Power distance negatively and significantly moderates the relationship between the gender gap and entrepreneurial intention, while long-term orientation positively and significantly moderates this relationship. Results indicate that the gender gap in entrepreneurship is smaller in highly hierarchical and traditional societies. Practical implications Policies to reduce the gender gap in entrepreneurship should be culturally tailored rather than universally applied. In egalitarian societies, measures should focus on work-life balance and economic incentives, while hierarchical societies should prioritize eliminating gender stereotypes and structural barriers. Long-term oriented societies should enhance women’s access to financial resources, whereas short-term oriented societies should emphasize entrepreneurial training and education to leverage women’s adaptability and opportunity recognition skills. Originality/value This study contributes to the entrepreneurship literature by demonstrating how hierarchical structures and cultural traditions shape entrepreneurial opportunities based on gender, reinforcing the need for context-specific policy interventions. 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/10823 Proyecto resiliencia de emprendedores y empresas familiares durante la COVID-19. Respuestas desde el capital psicológico, el capital social y la riqueza socioemocional Delgado García, Juan Bautista; Blanco Mazagatos, Virginia The data set consists of a spreadsheet file containing the data used in the research project PID2020-120288GB-I00 2025-05-24T00:00:00Z