The determinants of apathy amongst South African youth toward entrepreneurship : an exploration
- Masondo, Thokozani, Ntando, Thabiso, Mkwanazi, Sizwe, Goldman, Geoff A.
- Authors: Masondo, Thokozani , Ntando, Thabiso , Mkwanazi, Sizwe , Goldman, Geoff A.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Youth entrepreneurship , Apathy , Business funding
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236101 , uj:24154 , 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.
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- Authors: Masondo, Thokozani , Ntando, Thabiso , Mkwanazi, Sizwe , Goldman, Geoff A.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Youth entrepreneurship , Apathy , Business funding
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236101 , uj:24154 , 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.
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Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry
- Hughes, S., Schachtebeck, C.
- Authors: Hughes, S. , Schachtebeck, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intent , Youth entrepreneurship , Transport industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273092 , uj:29087 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2018. Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry.
- Description: Abstract: The transport industry is currently facing numerous challenges, such as the difficult economic situation South Africa finds itself in, manifested in lower levels of discretionary spending of consumers, and associated margin pressures on the industry as a whole. The stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment have caught the attention of the South African government, as the status quo also forms part of the problematic socio-economic situation. Promoting youth entrepreneurship within the transport industry can positively contribute to alleviating some of the challenges the youth face, such as unemployment and lack of job prospects...
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- Authors: Hughes, S. , Schachtebeck, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intent , Youth entrepreneurship , Transport industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273092 , uj:29087 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2018. Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry.
- Description: Abstract: The transport industry is currently facing numerous challenges, such as the difficult economic situation South Africa finds itself in, manifested in lower levels of discretionary spending of consumers, and associated margin pressures on the industry as a whole. The stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment have caught the attention of the South African government, as the status quo also forms part of the problematic socio-economic situation. Promoting youth entrepreneurship within the transport industry can positively contribute to alleviating some of the challenges the youth face, such as unemployment and lack of job prospects...
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