Why Design Science in Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship scholars have mostly been concerned with sciences which explain and interpret the world; now it is time to pay attention also to sciences which change the world.
(Quote adapted from Ilkka Niiniluoto, 1993)
How Design Science Bridges the Gap
Basic Science
in Entrepreneurship
Explanatory
Knowledge
Explanatory
Problems
Design Science
in Entrepreneurship
Design
Knowledge
Design
Problems
Practice
in Entrepreneurship
Example
Question
Why is personal initiative related to entrepreneurial performance?
How to design a personal initiative training?
How to implement a personal initiative training?
Value
Truth
Usefulness
Usefulness
Aim
Contribution to
Explanatory Knowledge
Background
Knowledge
Explanatory Knowledge
Problem
Explanation Problem
(Why, How, and What)
Contribution to
Design Knowledge
Design & Explanatory
Knowledge
Design Problem
(How to Devise Action)
Methods
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
Performing Entrepreneurial Actions and Taking Decisions
Practice Knowledge
Practice Problem
(How to Perform Action)
Experience and Intuition
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What is Design Science in Entrepreneurship?
Uncover the fundamental principles of Design Science in Entrepreneurship, a scientific methodology to shape entrepreneurial solutions. Join us in this video as we explore the complexities of creating artifacts and design objects by combining practical expertise with systematic assessment to address real-world obstacles and more.
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Guiding Principles for Doing Design Science
In this part, we build on the conceptual foundations discussed earlier (see also the framework at the beginning of this page) to provide practical guidance on how to do good design science in entrepreneurship.
03
Design Science in Entrepreneurship - Some Definitions
The video delves into the foundational concepts of design science in entrepreneurship, highlighting its differentiation from basic science. It presents essential terminology, including Confirmatory Methods, Design Knowledge, and Design Problems, among others.