Categorized List

Psychological and Trait Theories

Ambiguity tolerance theory
Disagreeableness theory
Impulsivity theory
Passion theory
Locus of control theory
Alertness theory
Achievement motivation
Expectancy theory
Self-efficacy theory
Regulatory focus theory
Cognitive evaluation theory
Planned behavior theory
Resilience theory

Sociological Theories

Necessity versus opportunity
Institutional theory
Emancipation theory
Withdrawal of status respect
Social capital theory
Population ecology
Weak ties theory
Social identity theory
Information processing theory
Hoselitz theory
Diffusion of innovations 

Economic Theories

Radical subjectivism theory
Jack of all trades theory
Creative destruction theory
Uncertainty-bearing theory
Agglomeration theory
Knowledge spillover theory
Transaction cost theory
X-efficiency theory
Resource scarcity theory
Prospect theory
Cantillon theory

Managerial Theories

Stakeholder theory
Contingency theory
Disruptive innovation theory
Strategic disagreements theory
First mover theory
X-efficiency theory
Upper echelons theory
Stewardship theory
Resource based theory
Resource scarcity theory
Resource dependency theory
Machiavellian theory 
Born global startups 

Process Theories

Harvard school theory
Emancipation theory
Effectuation theory
Bricolage theory
Experiential learning theory

Cultural Theories

Misfit theory
Cultural theory
Religious theory
Withdrawal of status respect
Institutional theory
Achievement motivation

Discovery Theories

Individual-opportunity nexus
Alertness theory
X-efficiency theory
Actualization theory

Biological Theories

Birth order theory
Brain parasite theory
Genetic theory
The Great Man theory
Life-cycle and Stages theory
Niche theory

Financial Theories

Liquidity theory
Pecking order theory
Stewardship theory
Signaling theory
Agency theory
Real options theory

Technological Theories

McLuhan theory
Disruptive innovation theory

Ethical Theories

Utility theory
Procedural justice theory