Spontaneous Venturing
An Entrepreneurial Approach to Alleviating Suffering in the Aftermath of a Disaster
$60.52
- Paperback
248 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2022
Summary
In Spontaneous Venturing, Dean Shepherd and Trenton Williams identify and describe a new approach for responding to disaster and suffering: the local organizing of spontaneous, compassionate, and impromptu actions—the rapid emergence of a compassionate venture. This approach, termed by the authors “spontaneous venturing,” can be more effective than the traditional “command-and-control” methods of large disaster relief organizations. It can customize and target resources and deliver t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262546768 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262546760 |
| Author: | Dean A. Shepherd, Trenton A. Williams |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
About The Author
Dean A. Shepherd
Dean A. Shepherd is Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Trenton A. Williams is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
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