Technology and Entrepreneurial Deviance: Flaws and Strengths
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Digital Disruption, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurial Deviance, Technological Innovation, and Regulatory ChallengesAbstract
Technology and entrepreneurial deviance—behaviors that deviate from established norms or rules in the quest of business creation—can function as both a vice (destructive, unethical ) and a virtue (creative, disruptive). Technology speeds up this split, making it easier for entrepreneurs to shake up industries swiftly and opening the door to immoral behaviour or "dark side & quot; activities. The swift progress of technology has altered entrepreneurial ecosystems, facilitating innovation while concurrently generating new pathways for deviant conduct. This paper looks at the good and bad sides of technology entrepreneurship to show that it has two sides. Technology gives entrepreneurs the power to shake up old businesses, make resources more accessible to everyone, and speed up the process of creating value. It also makes it easier for people to do things that are wrong, such changing data, breaking privacy rules, being biased in algorithms, and avoiding rules. Drawing on perspectives from innovation theory and business ethics, the study analyzes how entrepreneurial deviance can emerge not only as destructive misconduct but also as constructive rule-breaking that challenges outdated norms and fosters progress. The study differentiates between detrimental deviance that erodes trust and societal well-being, and beneficial deviance that fosters creativity and systemic transformation. This study emphasises the significance of governance, accountability, and value-based leadership by elucidating case patterns and ethical problems in technology-driven enterprises. It comes to the conclusion that balancing technological innovation with moral responsibility is essential for maintaining long-term entrepreneurial success and the well-being of society.References
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