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Migrant entrepreneurs from an advanced economy in a developing country: the case of Korean entrepreneurs in Malaysia

Migrant entrepreneurs from an advanced economy in a developing country: the case of Korean... This study aims to explore the co-ethnic relations of migrant entrepreneurs (MEs) from advanced economies in a developing country, specifically in the context of co-ethnic ties among Korean migrant entrepreneurs (KMEs) operating business ventures in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis research is outlined by an embeddedness view and uses a qualitative approach using a single case study design.FindingsFor KMEs, in-group co-ethnic ties are mobilised in a relatively more structured manner coalescing personal and entrepreneurial endeavours, particularly demonstrating the dynamics of co-ethnic ties and the home country’s development levels. The findings lead to a model of migrant entrepreneurship for MEs from a more developed nation.Originality/valueThe theoretical value of this study lies in its clarification of the role of in-group ties in the setting of changing economic development levels and migration. Practice-wise, the findings on the adoption of co-ethnic ties that span formal, informal and transnational boundaries may inform migrants who are considering opportunities in less developed host countries, and assist stakeholders in developing policies concerning migrant communities and their ventures. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies Emerald Publishing

Migrant entrepreneurs from an advanced economy in a developing country: the case of Korean entrepreneurs in Malaysia

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the co-ethnic relations of migrant entrepreneurs (MEs) from advanced economies in a developing country, specifically in the context of co-ethnic ties among Korean migrant entrepreneurs (KMEs) operating business ventures in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis research is outlined by an embeddedness view and uses a qualitative approach using a single case study design.FindingsFor KMEs, in-group co-ethnic ties are mobilised in a relatively more structured manner coalescing personal and entrepreneurial endeavours, particularly demonstrating the dynamics of co-ethnic ties and the home country’s development levels. The findings lead to a model of migrant entrepreneurship for MEs from a more developed nation.Originality/valueThe theoretical value of this study lies in its clarification of the role of in-group ties in the setting of changing economic development levels and migration. Practice-wise, the findings on the adoption of co-ethnic ties that span formal, informal and transnational boundaries may inform migrants who are considering opportunities in less developed host countries, and assist stakeholders in developing policies concerning migrant communities and their ventures.

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Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 20, 2022

Keywords: Embeddedness; Korean immigrant entrepreneurs; Immigrant entrepreneurs; Co-ethnic ties

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