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Five Dimensions <strong>of</strong> Entrepreneurship: A Study <strong>of</strong> First <strong>and</strong> Second<br />

Generations Chinese Entrepreneurs in Melbourne<br />

Henri Lee 1 *<br />

* Presenter<br />

1. <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Business <strong>and</strong> Enterprise, Swinburne University <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />

The primary objective is to investigate the success achieved by first <strong>and</strong> second<br />

generation Chinese entrepreneurs so as to improve underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> their impact <strong>and</strong><br />

contribution in the development <strong>of</strong> Melbourne. Ultimately, this study seeks to provide an<br />

insight into their entrepreneurial activities <strong>and</strong> their social <strong>and</strong> economic contributions to<br />

themselves <strong>and</strong> the nation, leading to Chinese being recognized as an important source <strong>of</strong><br />

economic growth. Five dimensions <strong>of</strong> Chinese entrepreneurs from the first <strong>and</strong> second<br />

generations were identified for investigation <strong>and</strong> exploration. These are their background,<br />

their motivations for business ownership, traditional Confucian values, difficulties <strong>and</strong><br />

hurdles, <strong>and</strong> their overseas expansionary vision. Ultimately, the study concentrates on their<br />

successes.<br />

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