The Clash of Entrepreneurial Cultures?: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Focusing on Asian and European Ecosystems (FGF Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship)

Preface\nContents\nIntroducing Central Questions in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Across Cultures and Regions\n	1 What Roles Do Asia and Europe Play in Future Globalization?\n	2 In What Way Is the Economic Culture Influencing International Entrepreneurship?\n	3 What Are the Contrasts in Doing Business in Asia and Europe?\n	4 How Can Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Mediate between Economic Systems?\n	5 Outlook on Entrepreneurship Research across Cultures and Regions\n	References\nEntrepreneurship in China: Autoethnographic Insights into a Pulsating Entrepreneurial Society\n	1 Introduction\n	2 China´s Entrepreneurial Rise and the Emergence of its Entrepreneurship Culture\n	3 Top-Down Mass Entrepreneurship and the Competition for Entrepreneurship\n	4 The Environment: Huge Markets and Incredible Speed\n	5 Concluding Thoughts on China´s Entrepreneurial Landscape\n	References\nInstitutional Differences and Opportunity Exploitation: A Comparison of Managerial Ties Utilization in Asia and Europe\n	1 Introduction\n	2 The Comparison Between Germany and China in Institutional Perspective\n	3 Ties with Other Firms and Opportunity Exploitation\n	4 Ties with Government and Opportunity Exploitation\n	5 Conclusion\n	References\nTotal Incomprehension: Why Entrepreneurs from Europe Do Not Understand China: And It Is Getting Worse\n	1 Introduction\n	2 Western Ignorance\n	3 Chinese Policy: Striving for Technological World Domination\n	4 Preparation for Entrepreneurs Going to China\n	5 Media, Censorship, and the Chinese View\n	References\nEconomic Reactions to Global Development Strategies: Mapping Public Discourse in Germany on China´s Belt and Road Initiative\n	1 Introduction\n	2 Theoretical Background\n		2.1 Game Theory\n			2.1.1 Game Theory and Political Concepts\n			2.1.2 The Coordination Game\n	3 Methodology\n	4 Results of Qualitative Analysis\n		4.1 Evaluation of the Initiative\n			4.1.1 Opportunities\n			4.1.2 Risks\n		4.2 Reaction Strategies\n			4.2.1 Reaction Levels\n			4.2.2 Game Theory\n		4.3 Historical Analogies\n	5 Discussion\n	6 Conclusion\n		6.1 Summary and Implications\n		6.2 Limitations and Future Research\n	References\nA Comparison of Entrepreneurial Culture in Germany and China\n	1 Introduction and the State of Research\n	2 Intercultural Differences\n	3 The Entrepreneurial Role in a Cultural Context\n	4 Conclusion\n	References\nSouth Korea´s Startup Ecosystem\n	1 Introduction\n	2 Status of Startups in South Korea\n	3 Social Characteristics of the Korean Startup Ecosystem\n		3.1 Cluster in South Korea\n		3.2 Government Support\n		3.3 Policy Support\n		3.4 Funding\n	4 Cultural Characteristics\n		4.1 Risk Aversion\n		4.2 Networking-Oriented Culture\n		4.3 Startup Mentoring\n	5 Conclusion\n		5.1 Summary\n		5.2 Contribution\n	References\nPeculiarities of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the Caucasus Countries: The Case of Georgia\n	1 The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Approach\n	2 Institution Building and the Business Environment Since the Rose Revolution\n	3 The Dynamics of the Georgian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem\n		3.1 Institutional Framework\n		3.2 Physical Conditions\n	4 Conclusion\n	References\nConnecting Asia and Europe: Opportunities and Barriers for Knowledge-Oriented Regional Development in Central Asia\n	1 Introduction\n	2 The Role of Knowledge Transfer for Regional Development\n	3 Belt and Road Initiative and EU Connectivity Strategy in the Context of Regionalism\n	4 Connecting Asia and Europe as a Chance for Regional Development in Central Asia?\n	5 Central Asia´s Lacking Capability to Absorb Knowledge\n	6 Suggestions to Improve Regional Development in Central Asia\n	7 Conclusion\n	References\nVietnam and Thailand: Southeast Asian Prospects for Corporate Cultures and Ecosystems in an Asian Century\n	1 Southeast Asia: Thailand and Vietnam: An Introduction\n	2 Features of Corporate Cultures and Ecosystems in Thailand and Vietnam\n		2.1 Working Hypothesis\n		2.2 Framework Conditions Based on SWOT\n			2.2.1 Thailand\n			2.2.2 Vietnam\n		2.3 Features of Corporate Cultures and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Thailand and Vietnam\n			2.3.1 Features of Thailand´s Corporate Culture and Ecosystem\n			2.3.2 Features of Vietnam´s Corporate Culture and Ecosystem\n		2.4 Future Prospects: Startup Ecosystems in Thailand and Vietnam\n			2.4.1 Thailand´s Startup Ecosystem\n			2.4.2 Vietnam´s Startup Ecosystem\n		2.5 Women in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems of Thailand and Vietnam\n			2.5.1 Thailand\n			2.5.2 Vietnam\n		2.6 Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Ecosystems in Thailand and Vietnam\n			2.6.1 Thailand\n			2.6.2 Vietnam\n	3 Analysis and Conclusion\n	References\nThe Role of Strategic Alliances in Developing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of ICV Industry: The Case of NIO Inc.\n	1 Introduction\n	2 Literature Review\n	3 Research Design\n		3.1 Case Study Approach\n		3.2 Data Collecting\n	4 Case Study\n		4.1 The Origin of NIO Inc.\n		4.2 External Resources Accumulation Sub-Ecosystem of NIO Inc.\n			4.2.1 R & D Alliances and Knowledge\n			4.2.2 Marketing Alliances and Demand\n			4.2.3 Production Alliances and Physical Infrastructure\n			4.2.4 Policy Alliances and Physical Infrastructure\n			4.2.5 JV Alliances and Finance\n		4.3 The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Model of NIO Inc.\n	5 Discussion and Conclusion\n	References\nAgile at Scale Adoption: New Perspectives from a Solely Remote Environment\n	1 Introduction\n	2 Theoretical Background\n	3 Research Methodology\n	4 Data Analysis\n		4.1 Shortcomings from an Online Agile Adoption Journey\n			4.1.1 Insufficient Cultural Readiness for Change\n			4.1.2 Negligence of the Large-Scale Scrum Rules\n			4.1.3 Initial Composition of Feature Teams\n		4.2 Accomplishments from a Virtual Agile Adoption\n			4.2.1 Online Environment\n			4.2.2 Dry Run\n			4.2.3 Engagement Metrics\n			4.2.4 Breaking the Silos\n		4.3 Changes in Effectiveness\n	5 Implications and Recommendations\n	6 Conclusion and Future Work\n	References\nWhy and How Place Matters\n	1 Moving through Space\n	2 Places of Knowing\n	3 Knowing Has a Place\n	4 Is There Room for Imagining Other Worlds?\n	5 The Place of the Corporeal Life in a New Enlightenment\n	References