“I know I can, but I don't fit”: Perceived fit, self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention

Hsu, Dan K.; Burmeister‐Lamp, Katrin; Simmons, Sharon; Foo, Maw‐Der; Hong, Michelle; Pipes, Jesse D.

doi:10.1016/j.jbusvent.2018.08.004

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“…On the one hand, we follow some scholars that posit the necessity of including background factors, such as entrepreneurial education, in order to enrich and expand intention models [11]. Moreover, we sum to the line pointed by recent scholars that remark the necessity of exploring the moderation effects in the relations between entrepreneurial education and intention [25], and between self-efficacy and intention [19,21]. Specifically, we highlight the role of perceived social norms as factors that alter or modify those relationships [26].…”

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“…In addition, we explain the role of social norms as a moderator of the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intent and in the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intent. In this way, we sum to the line of research that calls for the examination of moderating effects [19,21,22]. We find that entrepreneurial education and self-efficacy are more likely to affect entrepreneurial intention when there is adequate social support.…”

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“…Additionally, regarding the own perception about becoming an entrepreneur abilities, also defined in the literature as entrepreneurial self-efficacy [7,19], we also found some contradictory results in the literature. Despite that some scholars find that there is a positive relationship [6,18,20], others find that the relationship is weaker, even non-existent, or only relevant when other factors are included [7,21]. In this sense, there is a call for more studies that could include moderation effects and shed light into these inconsistencies [21,22].…”

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“…Despite that some scholars find that there is a positive relationship [6,18,20], others find that the relationship is weaker, even non-existent, or only relevant when other factors are included [7,21]. In this sense, there is a call for more studies that could include moderation effects and shed light into these inconsistencies [21,22]. Precisely, we add to that purpose, and this is why we include the moderating effect of social norms in the model.…”

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Entrepreneurial Intention of Engineering Students: The Role of Social Norms and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

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This paper examines the impact of entrepreneurial education on intention to undertake entrepreneurial activity in the future. The study is based on a sample of 208 engineering students. Specifically, we explore the contingent effect of social norms on the relationship between entrepreneurial education and intention to undertake entrepreneurial activity, as well as the role of social norms on the association between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. We utilize a comprehensive questionnaire distributed among engineering students. Our findings indicate that entrepreneurial education is positively associated with the intention to undertake entrepreneurial activity, in addition to demonstrating a positive moderation effect role of social norms on the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. The study provides empirical support to devise new educational initiatives that can further support students and young entrepreneurs in their current or future entrepreneurial projects

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“…The personalities and abilities of individuals influence perceived desirability (i.e., the perceived attractiveness of engaging in entrepreneurship) and perceived feasibility (i.e., the perceived ability to execute activities critical to entrepreneurship). The person-environment fit literature (Kristof, 1996) postulates that individuals gravitate towards work environments that fit their personalities and abilities (Hsu et al, 2018;Wiklund, Hatak, Patzelt, & Shepherd, 2018;Zhao et al, 2010, p. 384). In particular, Holland (1997) argues that "the choice of a vocation is an expression of personality" (p. 7).…”

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Sensory processing sensitivity and entrepreneurial intention: The strength of a weak trait

Harms

Hatak

Chang

2019

Journal of Business Venturing Insights

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Research on entrepreneurial personality traits has done a commendable job in developing theory and providing evidence for the consistent effects of the entrepreneurial trait profile (ETP) on various entrepreneurial outcomes. While research has established the fit between the extravert, conscientious and open traits and entrepreneurial intention (EI), the view that entrepreneurship may provide an alternative career path for people outside the norm has attracted increasing interest. In this study, we explore a counterweight to the dominant 'superhero' personality perspective by arguing that, in entrepreneurship, highly sensitive persons (HSPs) can attend to their own needs and skills, and turn their weaknesses into strengths. Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS)a fundamental meta-personality traitmay provide the crucial piece in the personality puzzle related to opportunity recognition ability (ORA) and the intention to act entrepreneurially. We adopt a person-environment fit approach and employ fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). We find that combinations of either SPS or ETP and ORA are sufficient conditions for EI. This study contributes to the literature on entrepreneurial traits by inviting reconsideration of the stereotypical view of extrovert and open entrepreneurs and acknowledging the strength of a 'weak' trait. Highlights • We introduce sensory processing sensitivity to the entrepreneurship literature. • Highly sensitive persons with opportunity recognition ability have entrepreneurial intention. • A tradeoff exists between sensory processing sensitivity and the entrepreneurial trait profile concerning entrepreneurial intention.

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The equivocal image of young social enterprises—How self‐ versus other‐oriented values influence external perceptions

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Social enterprises follow the dual mission of achieving social aims as well as attaining financial sustainability and therefore elude easy categorization into either a non-profit or for-profit organization. Consequently, social enterprises might struggle with their image since external stakeholders (e.g., job applicants and customers) could hold back their support when the enterprise's dual aims seem unusual to them. Despite the importance of the image to gain stakeholder support, factors that determine how individuals perceive social enterprises are underexplored, especially in their early life stages before they have developed reputational capital and brand recognition. Following human value theory, we propose that stakeholders' self-transcendence ("other-oriented") versus self-enhancement ("self-centered") values explain how they evaluate social versus commercial enterprises. In a vignette study with 945 individuals, we reveal that social enterprises are more likely to attract self-transcendent individuals whereas individuals with stronger self-enhancement values are less likely to feel attracted to social enterprises.

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“I know I can, but I don't fit”: Perceived fit, self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention

Cited by 242 publications

References 96 publications

Entrepreneurial Intention of Engineering Students: The Role of Social Norms and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

Entrepreneurial Intention of Engineering Students: The Role of Social Norms and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

Sensory processing sensitivity and entrepreneurial intention: The strength of a weak trait

The equivocal image of young social enterprises—How self‐ versus other‐oriented values influence external perceptions

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