The Co-Existence of Causation and Effectuation in Entrepreneurial Network Development

While prior research signals the co-existence of causation and effectuation logics in entrepreneurial network development process, our understanding of when and why either or both logics may dominate the process is limited. Using an in-depth case study, we unpack different types of entrepreneurial contexts, and explore the dynamics of network development and the role of advisor in resolving uncertainty and shaping network development path. We identify two types of advisors and a variety of networking paths among causal, effectual and a combination of both logics. The study contributes to the literature on the intersection between effectuation and entrepreneurial networking development.