Is the Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) of University Students dependant on gender?
- Authors: Dhliwayo, Shepherd
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Gender , Entrepreneurial intention , Performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/276920 , uj:29653 , Citation: Dhliwayo, S. 2018. Is the Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) of University Students dependant on gender?
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of the study was to find out if the entrepreneurial intention (EI) of university students was based on gender. A number of previous studies have presented conflicting results on the relationship. Methodology: A questionnaire was used to collect data from 314 students at a South African university. The sample was purposively selected for convenience and it comprised of second year under graduate students studying an entrepreneurship module. Entrepreneurial intention (EI) was measured using a 14 item scale designed from literature. Participants were asked to rank on a 5 point Licket scale how they related to the stated elements, covering the different dimensions...
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- Authors: Dhliwayo, Shepherd
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Gender , Entrepreneurial intention , Performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/276920 , uj:29653 , Citation: Dhliwayo, S. 2018. Is the Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) of University Students dependant on gender?
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of the study was to find out if the entrepreneurial intention (EI) of university students was based on gender. A number of previous studies have presented conflicting results on the relationship. Methodology: A questionnaire was used to collect data from 314 students at a South African university. The sample was purposively selected for convenience and it comprised of second year under graduate students studying an entrepreneurship module. Entrepreneurial intention (EI) was measured using a 14 item scale designed from literature. Participants were asked to rank on a 5 point Licket scale how they related to the stated elements, covering the different dimensions...
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Predicting entrepreneurial intentions from entrepreneurial self‐efficacy and entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics : a Botswana perspective
- Svotwa, Douglas, Roberts‐Lombard, Mornay, Jaiyeoba, Olumide
- Authors: Svotwa, Douglas , Roberts‐Lombard, Mornay , Jaiyeoba, Olumide
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intention , Iocus of control , Self‐confidence
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404286 , uj:33898 , Citation: Svotwa, D., Roberts‐Lombard, M. & Jaiyeoba, O. 2019. Predicting entrepreneurial intentions from entrepreneurial self‐efficacy and entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics : a Botswana perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Research has shown that the promotion of entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions is now viewed as a seedbed of innovation, employment creation and economic growth. In order to extend the literature on entrepreneurial intentions, this study focuses on the exploration of the nexus of relationship between entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics in the context of the need for achievement, locus of control, selfconfidence, and risk‐taking propensity among Batswana youth. This study was underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Social Cognitive Career Theory, based on a descriptive and explanatory research design among the sampled 520 tertiary students with 500 questionnaires fully complete and returned for further statistical analysis. The major findings of the study indicated that entrepreneurial self ‐efficacy is significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions; the need for achievement is significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions, while locus of control and risk‐taking propensity are significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions. This study had limitations to the extent that it only focused on university students (education sector), whose recommendations may not be generalised to other sectors of the economy. However, the paper offers practical and managerial implications for Botswana policy‐makers by providing a strategic direction and environment that will help facilitate youth empowerment and resourcefulness in an era of environmental munificence and entrepreneurial orientation.
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- Authors: Svotwa, Douglas , Roberts‐Lombard, Mornay , Jaiyeoba, Olumide
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intention , Iocus of control , Self‐confidence
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404286 , uj:33898 , Citation: Svotwa, D., Roberts‐Lombard, M. & Jaiyeoba, O. 2019. Predicting entrepreneurial intentions from entrepreneurial self‐efficacy and entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics : a Botswana perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Research has shown that the promotion of entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions is now viewed as a seedbed of innovation, employment creation and economic growth. In order to extend the literature on entrepreneurial intentions, this study focuses on the exploration of the nexus of relationship between entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics in the context of the need for achievement, locus of control, selfconfidence, and risk‐taking propensity among Batswana youth. This study was underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Social Cognitive Career Theory, based on a descriptive and explanatory research design among the sampled 520 tertiary students with 500 questionnaires fully complete and returned for further statistical analysis. The major findings of the study indicated that entrepreneurial self ‐efficacy is significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions; the need for achievement is significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions, while locus of control and risk‐taking propensity are significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions. This study had limitations to the extent that it only focused on university students (education sector), whose recommendations may not be generalised to other sectors of the economy. However, the paper offers practical and managerial implications for Botswana policy‐makers by providing a strategic direction and environment that will help facilitate youth empowerment and resourcefulness in an era of environmental munificence and entrepreneurial orientation.
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Youth entrepreneurial intention in South Africa – a systematic review during challenging economic times
- Hughes, Suzaan, Schachtebeck, Chris
- Authors: Hughes, Suzaan , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intention , Youth, South Africa , Systematic review
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238111 , uj:24408 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2017. Youth entrepreneurial intention in South Africa – a systematic review during challenging economic times.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa is experiencing a challenging socio-economic climate characterized by low economic growth rates, high levels of poverty and unemployment, particularly prominent amongst South Africa’s youth. Entrepreneurship is often seen as the solution to such problems, yet this is not reflected in the levels of entrepreneurship amongst the youth. This paper aims to systematically review the results of various studies on youth entrepreneurial intent in South Africa over a ten year period. The study was qualitative in nature and made use of a systematic review approach. Data were analyzed by means of a thematic content analysis. Findings were grouped into three themes; (1) the potential of education to unlock entrepreneurial intent, (2) Factors influencing entrepreneurial intent, (3) lack of support influencing entrepreneurial intent. The value of the studies lies in the fact that no studies in South Africa have reviewed the results of various studies on youth entrepreneurial intent over a period of time and categorized the findings in a holistic manner.
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- Authors: Hughes, Suzaan , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intention , Youth, South Africa , Systematic review
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238111 , uj:24408 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2017. Youth entrepreneurial intention in South Africa – a systematic review during challenging economic times.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa is experiencing a challenging socio-economic climate characterized by low economic growth rates, high levels of poverty and unemployment, particularly prominent amongst South Africa’s youth. Entrepreneurship is often seen as the solution to such problems, yet this is not reflected in the levels of entrepreneurship amongst the youth. This paper aims to systematically review the results of various studies on youth entrepreneurial intent in South Africa over a ten year period. The study was qualitative in nature and made use of a systematic review approach. Data were analyzed by means of a thematic content analysis. Findings were grouped into three themes; (1) the potential of education to unlock entrepreneurial intent, (2) Factors influencing entrepreneurial intent, (3) lack of support influencing entrepreneurial intent. The value of the studies lies in the fact that no studies in South Africa have reviewed the results of various studies on youth entrepreneurial intent over a period of time and categorized the findings in a holistic manner.
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