The determinants of apathy amongst South African youth toward entrepreneurship : an exploration

Title: The determinants of apathy amongst South African youth toward entrepreneurship : an exploration
Creator: Masondo, Thokozani, Ntando, Thabiso, Mkwanazi, Sizwe, Goldman, Geoff A.
Subject: Youth entrepreneurship, Apathy, Business funding
Date: 2017
Type: Conference proceedings
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236101
Identifier: uj:24154
Identifier: Citation: Masondo, T. et al. 2017. The determinants of apathy amongst South African youth toward entrepreneurship : an exploration.
Description: Abstract: Literature purports that high barriers to entrepreneurship have instigated a growing social perception that the youth prefer, or believe, that they are obliged to follow the route of seeking formal employment rather than pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. This research seeks to shed light upon the reasons for the low rate of entrepreneurial intention amongst the South African youth. Using a qualitative research approach, eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students in Gauteng, South Africa. The data were analysed by means of summative content analysis, Findings indicate a broad understanding of entrepreneurship, but uncertainty surrounds the concept of entrepreneurship, as well as the support provided to prospective entrepreneurs by government and private institutions.
Language: English
Rights: ©2017, authors
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