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Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Coffee Industry in Africa: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Relationship between Leadership and Innovation in the African Coffee Value Chain
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Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Coffee Industry in Africa: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Relationship between Leadership and Innovation in the African Coffee Value Chain
Yazar:
Kawuma Frederick S. M., author.
ISBN:
9780438051027
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1 electronic resource (300 pages)
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-10(E), Section: A.
Advisors: Bruce E. Winston Committee members: Maurice A. Buford; Gregory A. Stone.
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This doctoral dissertation focuses on the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and innovation in the African coffee value chain. The argument is that despite its unique status as the birthplace of both commercial varieties of Arabica and Robusta coffee, the innovations and consequently the benefits in the sector have been external to Africa. The study responds to the research question: What are the underlying issues of entrepreneurial leadership that have held back innovativeness in the African coffee value chain and need identification and tackling if Africa is to realize the benefits of its resource? The study investigated the key characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders in the African coffee sector that could strategically position them to take advantage of opportunities and bring out significant innovations. In addressing the research question, a review of relevant literature examined entrepreneurial leadership, organizational culture, knowledge creation, creativity, innovation, and design thinking. A case study based on a purposive sample of 12 firms and drawn from the East African region, which accounts for more than 70% of Africa's coffee exports, was conducted using a phenomenological design. Most respondents articulated their critical roles as entrepreneurial leaders, though in practice many were preoccupied with operational matters and were noted as giving less attention to issues of strategy. All leaders indicated a high level of exposure through international engagements and various networks, though such knowledge did not seem to lead to significant transformational innovations. There was limited evidence of application of disruptive approaches to the current status quo in the African coffee value chain. From looking at the strengths and deficiencies, unfortunately, only a minority showed evidence of fitting the accurate description of entrepreneurial leaders. The study pointed out areas of significant deficiencies, which if addressed could improve the entrepreneurial leadership in the sector. The study recommended areas of further research.
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School code: 1058
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