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Chapter 8:
Glinka, B. (2014). Strategies of Development of Polish Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the USA In: Knezevic, B. & Wach, K. (eds), International Business from the Central European Perspective. Zagreb: University of Zagreb Publishing Service.
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Abstract:
Objective: The main goal of the entire project was
to examine entrepreneurial activity of Polish immigrants in the USA.
This article addresses one of research questions formulated in the
project, i.e: what are the major strategies of development applied by
Polish immigrant entrepreneurs. Additionally, selected factors shaping
development strategies will be pointed out. The population of US
citizens with Polish roots is significant: 9,5 millions (3% of
population) of Americans reveal their Polish origin (U.S.CB, 2010);
moreover, 3,3% of American business owners declare Polish ancestry.
Polish immigrants in the USA has been studied by researchers before, but
their entrepreneurial activity did not attract sufficient attention.
Research Design & Methods: As the field is not well
described, qualitative methodology was employed to study entrepreneurial
activity of Polish immigrants in the USA. Ethnographic study, conducted
in 2011 – 2012, consisted of over 40 interviews with immigrants (1st and
2nd generation) operating in different industries and in different parts
of the USA. Additionally, observations, analysis of documents, analysis
of immigrant press as well as analysis of survey data were used.
Grounded theory approach was used to analyze collected data.
Findings: The strategies of development of different
groups of Polish immigrant entrepreneurs, as well as factors influencing
them were presented in a text. Co-existence of different business models
and different approaches to development is discussed. Some trends in
entrepreneurial activity of immigrants has been identified.
Contribution & Added Value: The article offers an
in-depth analysis of immigrant business development strategies that goes
beyond the stereotypical images of immigrants as grocery store or ethnic
restaurant owners. The deeper understanding of diversified
entrepreneurial activity of the population of Polish immigrants is
offered that may have both theoretical (e.g. knowledge about immigrant
entrepreneurship, base for further research and international
comparisons) and practical significance (e.g. policy design, stimulating
economic cooperation with immigrants).
Kewords:
entrepreneurship, immigrant entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial strategies
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