Tolerance of Ambiguity as a Discriminating Variable Between Entrepreneurs and Managers.

Authors :: Schere, Jean L.
Source :: Proceedings - Academy of Management; 1982, p404-408, 5p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :: 1982
Abstract: The present study investigated if, in accord with the propositions made by both economists and students of the entrepreneur in the management literature, entrepreneurs (individuals who started their own firms) had a higher tolerance of ambiguity than either Top executives or middle managers. The findings did suggest that these propositions were not unfounded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: AMBIGUITY
DECISION making
BUSINESSPEOPLE
RISK management in business
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DECISION theory
RISK assessment
EXECUTIVES' attitudes
MANAGEMENT
PSYCHOLOGY of executives
MIDDLE managers
PSYCHOLOGY

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