Table 1

Overview of demands generally perceived as challenging (N = 20)

DemandsChallenges n (%)
Building Resources20 (100%)
Building Social Resourcesa20 (100%)
Building Personal Resources10 (50%)
Building Financial Resourcesa13 (65%)
Creating Value19 (95%)
Delivering Quality Products and Services13 (65%)
Innovation10 (50%)
Social Entrepreneurship2 (10%)
Guaranteeing Business Outcomes18 (90%)
Business success / continuitya15 (75%)
Business Growtha7 (35%)
Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management18 (90%)
Policymakinga9 (45%)
Opportunity Recognition and Creation15 (75%)
Adapting to Changesa10 (50%)
Entrepreneurial Job Characteristics9 (45%)
Time Pressure4 (20%)
24/7 Availabilitya3 (15%)
Task Variety and Complexitya6 (30%)
Dealing with Cultural Dimensions6 (30%)

Note(s): aInterviewees explicitly indicated that under certain circumstances these demands could also be experienced as hindering or even threats

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