Beyond the Business Plan: An Integrated Framework for Entrepreneurial Success

Book: The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India by CSMFL Publications

Satish Sharma
Lead Management Consultant, SKS Consulting & Advisors, India.

10.46679/9789349926219ch01
This chapter is a part of: The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India
ISBN (Ebook):978-93-49926-21-9
ISBN (Hardcover Print):978-93-49926-09-7
ISBN (Softcover Print):978-93-49926-53-0

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Published: July 10, 2025

Sharma,S. (2025). Beyond the Business Plan: An Integrated Framework for Entrepreneurial Success. In S. Sharma, The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health, Family Systems, and Cultural Identity from India (pp 1-12). CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/9789349926219ch01

Abstract

There are various conceptual foundations necessary for comprehending entrepreneurship as a multidimensional journey shaped by psychological, familial, and cultural factors. This chapter goes beyond traditional definitions that focus solely on venture creation to present entrepreneurship as a complex human experience embedded within social contexts. The chapter delineates four interconnected dimensions—mental processes, family systems, cultural contexts, and entrepreneurial phases—that influence entrepreneurial trajectories. The scholarly literature from psychology, family business studies, cultural anthropology, and entrepreneurship theory, has been reviewed to suggest an integrated framework to guide subsequent chapters. This model portrays entrepreneurship not merely as an economic activity but as a profoundly human endeavor influenced by cognitive patterns, family relationships, and cultural narratives. We introduce the concept of entrepreneurial sustainability as contingent upon the harmony between personal well-being, family interactions, and cultural adaptability.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Ventures, Family Systems, Mental Health, Cultural Context, Entrepreneurial Identity

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