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R. Palalić, Veland Ramadani, Léo-Paul Dana
46 27. 4. 2017.

Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Focus on Gender

Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate gender differences in entrepreneurship development. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative study consisted of an on-line questionnaire administered to a random sample of 206 owner-manager CEOs across Bosnia & Herzegovina. Various statistical tools were utilised in the analysis. Findings Empirical results revealed significant differences in entrepreneurial performance between women and men. It was found that gender significantly affects entrepreneurial activities in firms with regards to innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking. Overall, female respondents scored better in entrepreneurial dimensions than did males. Practical implications The state should support female entrepreneurship in the long term; aspirations exist, and this study’s results reveal this potential. Furthermore, we recommend that women take a part in entrepreneurship development – a key to economic development. Also, we suggest that education in entrepreneurship should be ...


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