Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal 2014

A Model Scholar and Preeminent Contributor to Our Understanding of Strategic Entrepreneurship: A rnold C . C ooper (1933–2012)

Timothy B. Folta^1,2

¹ University of Connecticut · ² Université de Strasbourg

Abstract

This paper discusses the scholarly work of A rnold C . C ooper. He was an influential pioneer in the study of entrepreneurship, strategic management, and technology management, and his work provided an important foundation for subsequent development in those fields. Many of his contributions are a result of methodological approaches to gathering data, enabling him to draw insights from systematic empiricism of phenomena. Many of his most influential works are discussed and linked to subsequent work, including work emanating from this journal. Future research opportunities tied to his work are also elaborated. Copyright © 2014 Strategic Management Society.

DOI

10.1002/sej.1183

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