Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions in ICT Industry: Gender and country of origin perspective

Bach, Mirjana Pejić; Skok, Marjana Merkač; Štreimikienė, Dalia

doi:10.1515/ngoe-2016-0004

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“…For instance, the grants provided for entrepreneurship activities are 0.5 per cent of the total annual budget of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Umihanic et al , 2016). Hence, promotion of entrepreneurial activities is undertaken by sole entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations as well as by governments (Pejić Bach et al , 2016). Entrepreneurship promotion was mostly been done externally ( ad hoc investors), investors from outside the country and did more than the state itself (Ramadani et al , 2013), and it is considered not doing well compared to bordering countries.…”

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Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina: focus on gender

Palalić

Ramadani

Dana

2017

European Business Review

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Purpose The purpose of this paper was to investigate gender differences in entrepreneurship development. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative study consisted of an on-line questionnaire administered to a random sample of 206 owner-manager CEOs across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Various statistical tools were used in the analysis. Findings Empirical results revealed significant differences in entrepreneurial performance between women and men. It was found that gender significantly affects entrepreneurial activities in firms with regards to innovativeness, proactiveness and risk-taking. Overall, female respondents scored better in entrepreneurial dimensions than did males. Practical implications The state should support female entrepreneurship in the long term; aspirations exist, and this study’s results reveal this potential. Furthermore, it is recommended that women take a part in entrepreneurship development – a key to economic development. Also, it is suggested that education in entrepreneurship should be at a higher level than is currently the case. Originality/value This paper is the first empirical study that examines gender issues in entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study draws practical implications for current business owners, CEOs and potential entrepreneurs of either gender. This research removes stereotypes about female aspirations, competencies and skills in creating new start-ups and ventures, which in the long term will contribute to the economic development.

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Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina: focus on gender

Palalić

Ramadani

Dana

2017

European Business Review

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“…Previous research on EI has identified some factors related to individuals' intention to start a business, including social aspects, socio‐professional contexts (e.g., Karimi et al., ; Nabi & Liñán, ), and sociodemographic aspects, such as gender and training (e.g., Phipps, Prieto, & Kungu, ). Regarding gender, several studies highlight the impact of gender on EI and gender differences among entrepreneurs (e.g., Pejić Bach, Merkač Skok, & Suša, ).…”

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