A Network-Based Approach for Emerging Rural Social Entrepreneurship

Ahrari, Seyedali; Krauss, Steven Eric; Ariffin, Zaifu; Meng, Lee Kwan

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v8-i9/4608

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“…SC is often described as a measure of social interaction, cohesion, and networking [28]. Higher levels of SC may improve the accessibility and reliability of knowledge and information, which will positively affect community participation and cohesiveness [29]. Additionally, SC impacts economic well-being through the creation of trust-which lowers transaction costs and increases economic activity-and through maintaining good market order via reward and punishment processes [30].…”

Section: Social Capital In a Rural Communitymentioning

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Moderating Role of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations in the Relationship between Community Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Malaysia

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(1) Background: Social capital linking, bridging, and bonding have become fascinating options for sustainable development in rural Malaysia. (2) Objective: The aims of this research were (i) to evaluate how leadership styles affect the social capital in rural Malaysia, and (ii) to examine the moderating role of motivation in enhancing these relationships. (3) Methods: The researchers utilized a quantitative approach to analyze data collected through a self-administered survey involving 190 members of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) in Malaysia. The concept of “leadership quality” was measured based on transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership, while “motivations” cover its extrinsic and intrinsic components. The data were analyzed using a structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. (4) Results: The findings reveal that transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership types are essential to increase social capital in rural Malaysia. It may therefore be suggested that community leadership and its effective styles should be nurtured within the rural community to address more complex problems regarding social capital development. On top of that, extrinsic and intrinsic motivations also appeared to be significant moderating factors in determining social capital development in rural Malaysia. (5) Conclusions: Based on the results, community leaders with different leadership styles may offer better social benefits to the rural community by using various incentives to engage rural residents in facilitating social activities. (6) Policy recommendations: This study suggests further implications for academics and policy makers focused on social capital for sustainable rural development in Malaysia.

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Moderating Role of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations in the Relationship between Community Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Malaysia

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Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking and Venture Performance: Reviewing the Influence of Psychomotor Education on the Profitability of Small and Medium Scale Firms in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Cletus Okey

2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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The significance of small and medium enterprises to an economic development of a country cannot be overemphasized. The growth of a business depends on the development of abilities needed to execute a smooth running of day business activities. Research has established the fact that fast economic growth of regions lies on the extent of trade activities in the area. Given this established importance of enterprise, this present study aims at empirically developing the relationship between entrepreneurial creative thinking and venture performance with specific reference to small and medium scale firms in Port Harcourt metropolis. Descriptive survey design was adopted and primary data were used. The data collected were analyzed using mean, aggregate mean, and Spearman rank correlation with the aid of statistical package for social sciences, version 25. Findings shows that there is a significant and positive relationship between psychomotor education (our proxy for creative thinking) and profitability, as indicated by p-value of at 0.05 level of significance. We conclude that entrepreneurial creative thinking is an ingredient that managers of small and medium enterprises deploy to achieve maximum profit. Based on the empirical findings and conclusion, we recommend that there should be a need for policymakers to consider developing small and medium enterprises, not only through the provision of social amenities but also development of public agenda for the acknowledgement of creative thinking, skill development, and prioritization of skills improvement for both expert and non-expert business owners.

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Entrepreneurship Education Structure and SMEs Performance amongst Managers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Okey

2024

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The importance of entrepreneurial education skills in supporting countries’ economic growth and development has been recognized by experts in the field of accounting, finance, sociology and economics. Today, the issue of entrepreneurship skills is becoming so increasingly important that it has turned into a priority for developing countries including Nigeria. This study empirically explores the relationship between entrepreneurship education skills and venture performance amongst managers of small and medium scale firm in Port Harcourt metropolis. Descriptive survey design was adopted and correctly completed 400 sets of questionnaire were used. Series of statistical analysis were applied including mean, aggregate mean, standard deviation, and Spearman rank correlation with the aid of statistical package for social sciences, version 25. The empirical results indicate that psychomotor education significantly relates to profitability and market share. We therefore conclude that entrepreneurship education structure relates to small and medium enterprises performance amongst managers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria, and recommend that policy makers should consider introducing entrepreneurship in primary and secondary schools through integration to other subjects or as a stand-alone subject. This could function as an introductory stage which will prepare students for more advanced entrepreneurship education structure in the small. Policy makers should also create conducive entrepreneurship education centers within the business eco-system to enable traders attend free workshops when scheduled. Traders can be pre-informed about the benefits of attending/participating in business workshops through social media before slating any.

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A Network-Based Approach for Emerging Rural Social Entrepreneurship

Cited by 3 publications

References 111 publications

Moderating Role of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations in the Relationship between Community Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Malaysia

Moderating Role of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations in the Relationship between Community Leadership and Social Capital in Rural Malaysia

Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking and Venture Performance: Reviewing the Influence of Psychomotor Education on the Profitability of Small and Medium Scale Firms in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Entrepreneurship Education Structure and SMEs Performance amongst Managers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

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