Plurality in entrepreneurship theories

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is a complex phenomenon, which has evolved from the contributions made by various scientific disciplines, which have not yet reached a consensus. There is a vast variety of theories that have sought to expose and understand the phenomenon, from an exclusive perspective, so it has not been possible, for a single discipline, to encompass the complex and multidimensional nature of the phenomenon. This article highlights the plurality in the theories of entrepreneurship, from an integrative vision; with the objective of exposing the main author and contributions of the scientist discipline that have developed significant postulates in the theory of entrepreneurship. In view of the great diversity of studies, the proposal from the economic, psychological, and sociological theories as the main route of understanding and interpretation entrepreneurial activity, are presented as outstanding approaches. These theories together form a set of elements that allow to approach the reality of the entrepreneurship presenting the necessary edges for a multidisciplinary vision. The methodology used corresponds to a bibliographic review through online databases, mainly of books, and scientific articles on the subject, subjected to analysis-synthesis, critique and discussion.