Study on the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of "Overwork" of Entrepreneurs in China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202512405

Author(s)

Huiqiong Ma*

Affiliation(s)

China Women’s University, Beijing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With the implementation of China’s innovation and entrepreneurship strategy, alongside the Healthy China initiative, there has been a remarkable surge in the number of entrepreneurs. This increase, coupled with the intense competitive landscape, compels entrepreneurial organizations to rapidly and accurately establish their core competencies. As a result, instances of entrepreneurs and their team members working excessively and beyond their limits have escalated, leading to significant concerns regarding overwork. To thoroughly understand the current state of “overwork” among Chinese entrepreneurs and to investigate its influencing factors, this study analyzes data from a nationwide survey involving 1,078 entrepreneurs. It outlines the fundamental characteristics of overwork experienced by these individuals and explores the factors that either exacerbate or mitigate this issue from both proactive and reactive perspectives. Based on these findings, the paper offers management strategies aimed at enhancing the work health of entrepreneurs at the individual, organizational, and national levels.

Keywords

Entrepreneurs; Overwork; Proactive Factors; Reactive Factors

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