University Scientists as Entrepreneurs

The formation of business firms by academic scientists is an example of the deteriorating boundary between the academic and business world. The conditions and routes contributing to this phenomenon are explored. This challenge to establish academic and scientific values and norms is resulting in enh...

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Published inSociety Vol. 23; no. 5; p. 81
Main Author Richter, Maurice N. Jr
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1986
Subjects
College Faculty
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Professional Autonomy
School Business Relationship
Scientific Research
Scientists
Unions
Universities
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Summary:The formation of business firms by academic scientists is an example of the deteriorating boundary between the academic and business world. The conditions and routes contributing to this phenomenon are explored. This challenge to establish academic and scientific values and norms is resulting in enhanced autonomy for university scientists. (ETS)