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An examination of the effect of situational processes (SIP's) of soc change on Latin-Amer entrepreneurs, defined as owneror employee-managers of large-scale enterprises. Hyp's are: (1) values (V's) & beliefs (B's) associated with behavior learned early in life are more likely to be determined by cultural (CUL) P's than those associated with behavior learned later in life. (2) Behavior dependent on previous behavior is more likely determined by CUL P's than behavior serially independent. (3) Insofar as behavioral consequences can be tested, associated V's & B's are more likely to be determined by SIP's than by CUL P's. (4) Collective action is dependent more on SP's than on CULP's. V's & B's re engaging in entrepreneurial activity (EA) are: (A) B in stable & orderly society, (B) B in expansion & development of society, (C) B in own ability, (D) valuing success, & EA as a vehicle for success. The SIP's operating on these V's & B's are discussed. The distribution of B (CUL) is not only related to child-rearing patterns, but to the character of the stratification system. B based in part on one's S-cul position is determined in part by SIP's. This suggests that societies are likely to differ in % of the pop who are potential entrepreneurs, & that the various strata within a society differ re potential for EA. The ability of entrepreneurs to keep out persons of non-business-executive origins, & the inability of sons of non-business-executive origins to gain entrance, reveals the importance of SIP's in total/sum recruitment. The V of desiring to enter this occup is also affected by situations, such as the availability of role models. SIP factors also affect EA through the disrupting of old occup'ai patterns; eg, the closing or the limiting of these occup'al roles might lead to entrance into business roles. Furthermore, widespread EA within a region facilitates the acquistion of relevant skills to enter into business activity. Engaging in EA is not limited only by CUL P's; an interlocking set of contemporary conditions limit entrance to & success in this occup'al role. Modified AA.