Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

21-38

Authors: Serkan Türkeli, Ahmet Ruken Boyacı

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the entrepreneurs by observing structural activities directly in their working environments. Methodology: Within the scope of the study, structured observation, which is a sociological method, was used to investigate the daily behaviors of 10 entrepreneurs in start-ups located in technoparks of Turkey. Findings: There are 4 main findings in the study. The first one: The work of the entrepreneurs is described as short-term and fragmented. The second finding is the entrepreneurs focus on analytical work, conceptual work and knowledge transfer; it has been found that entrepreneurs in Turkey spend most of their time on procedural works. The third finding is the international entrepreneurs mainly focus on three functions (human resources and employee relations, marketing, sales and public relations and management) while in Turkey entrepreneurs focus on the functions which are related to the control, financing and management, directly affect the product. Fourth and the final finding is entrepreneurs spend most of their work time on communicating with others. This situation relates with international entrepreneurs. Practical Implications: Turkish entrepreneurs should take care of other than product related activities. Activities such as marketing should be managed through centers established in technology regions and systems that will reduce procedural jobs should be developed by institutions. Originality: There are not many studies on the behavior of entrepreneurs in start-ups in Turkey. This study aims to give an idea about the behavior of entrepreneurs who are important for Turkey’s welfare. It is thought that entrepreneurs will make an important contribution in terms of not doing it but seeing the behaviors they should do.

68-96

Authors: Funda Kıran, Özlem Çetinkaya Bozkurt

Purpose: This study aims determining Western Mediterranean region entrepreneurs’ financial literacy levels and financial literacy level’s change according to demographic variables. Methodology: The data obtained using the questionnaire techniques from 324 participants selected by non-probable sampling method were tested with difference tests. Findings: It is found that the level of financial literacy of entrepreneurs is relatively high and gender, age, education, income and year of activity as an entrepreneur differentiate the financial literacy level. Practical Implications: Entrepreneurs were found to be relatively good at financial literacy, but some of them have very low skors. It is thought that giving some trainings on solving this problem and encouraging the use of simulations to entrepreneurs will play a role on the success of entrepreneurs. Originality: Due to the limited number of studies on entrepreneurs’ financial literacy in the literature, the study contributes to the relevant literature.

126-156

Authors: Banu MANKİN, Güney ÇETİN GÜRKAN, Onur ÇETİN

Purpose: The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of surface acting, deep acting and sincere acting and intrinsic motivation on the creativity of the employee. Methodology: The research was carried out by questionnaire method. Within the scope of the research, data were collected from the employees working in the bank branches by questionnaire method using the scales obtained from the literature. Data were analyzed with SPSS 23 program and Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Regression Model (SRM) were applied to the data. Findings: According to the results obtained from the study, the is a significant positive relationship between the internal motivation of the employees and the deep acting and sincere acting. Intrinsic motivation has no effect on surface acting. In addition, intrinsic motivation and deep acting positively affect individual creativity; surface acting negatively affects individuals creativity. Contrary to what is thought, sincere acting has not any effect on individual creativity. Practical Implications: Due to the gap in the literature, the proposed relations were examined on a holistic model and consistent results were obtained with the literature. Intrinsic motivation is related to both deep acting and surface acting as well as individual creativity; since deep acting and surface acting also have an effect on individual creativity, this effect of intrinsic motivation, deep acting and surface acting should be considered in both theoretical and practical terms. On the effect of emotional labor and intrinsic motivation on the creativity of the employee, this gap can be filled in the literature by conducting studies in other sectors besides banking. Originality: Emotional labor and intrinsic motivation of employees are thought to be important in the formation of creative ideas, but when the literature is examined, there are limited studies about the effect of emotional labor and intrinsic motivation on the creativity of the employee. In this respect, the study is expected to contribute to the literature.