Implication of attitude of graduate students in Oman towards entrepreneurship: an empirical study

Ibrahim, Omer; Devesh, Sonal; Ubaidullah, Vaheed

doi:10.1186/s40497-017-0066-2

Cited by 42 publications

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“…This points to the fact that a lot of concerted efforts by various stakeholders are still required. Change of approach by leadership may also be necessary because it will determine attitudes towards entrepreneurship (Omer, et al 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

Leadership and firm entrepreneurial performance in county governments in Kenya

Musambayi

2018

J Glob Entrepr Res

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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of county government innovative leadership on the entrepreneurial firm performance in Kenya. The Multiple regression model was used to assess the innovative leadership and identify the influencing factors particularly on entrepreneurial firm performance. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, with a total sample of 80 respondents, selected from 20 of the 47 county units in Kenya. Data was analysed using Excel statistical tool. Results show that although county governments have programs to support entrepreneurs within their areas of jurisdiction the programs do not have a statistically significant influence on the entrepreneurial firm performance. Direct support such as credit provision in addition to promoting entrepreneurship training were not adequate. It is thought if these areas are addressed, county government leadership can positively influence firm performance and entrepreneurship development in the country. The county governments, through initiatives such as business incubators, favourable policy formulation and regulation could play an important role in changing the performance of entrepreneurial firms. They could also support them in formulating effective entrepreneurship strategies.

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confidence: 99%

Leadership and firm entrepreneurial performance in county governments in Kenya

Musambayi

2018

J Glob Entrepr Res

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“…But many of the early findings from this first research stream had low explanatory power or poor replicability, especially when other potential sources of variance were adequately controlled, and have not been found to generalize across very different cultures or levels of economic development (Pinillos & Reyes, 2011;Siu & Lo, 2013). Moreover, the effects of individualism/collectivism and of uncertainty avoidance in a national culture seem to operate differently on specific aspects of the entrepreneurial function (Ibrahim, Devesh, & Ubaibullah, 2017). For example, Autio et al (2013) found that a collectivist culture has a negative influence on entrepreneurial entry, but a positive influence on entrepreneurial growth aspirations.…”

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confidence: 97%

Refining national culture and entrepreneurship: the role of subcultural variation

Valliere

2019

J Glob Entrepr Res

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This study investigates attitudes towards entrepreneurship within a national culture. The effects of culture represent the most significant and unexplored factor in current theories of entrepreneurial intentions. The study uses Q methodology to conduct a hybrid qualitative and quantitative exploration of the attitudes about entrepreneurship that are present within the cultural discourse. Within one region of Canada, three distinct viewpoints are discovered which share many attitudes about entrepreneurship, but which also feature clear differences in their potential to positively or negative influence beliefs and attitudes of individuals. This study contributes to a theory by demonstrating that culture is multidimensional and heterogeneous in the way that broad constructs of "national culture" are translated into influences on individual traits and characteristics.

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“…According to Davari and Farokhmanesh (2017), financial support is an important barrier to entrepreneurship. Wealthier people enter entrepreneurship in greater numbers compared to individuals who lack financial support (Ibrahim et al, 2017). Engelschiøn (2014) has shown that young individuals tend to pursue entrepreneurship because they are more likely to take occupational risks for high profits.…”

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Internal and external barriers to entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

Abdulghaffar¹,

Akkad²

2021

Digest Mid East Studies

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In many large and fast-growing economies, entrepreneurship is widely promoted among the youth. Recent studies show an increased youth interest in entrepreneurship, resulting in decreased unemployment. Following the announcement of the Saudi Vision 2030, the government of Saudi Arabia has undertaken policies to boost interest in entrepreneurship.This study aims to analyze the internal (personality) and external (business environments) barriers to an entrepreneurial attitude in Saudi Arabia and further identify the factors behind the slow entrepreneurial growth in the Kingdom. Based on the theory of planned behavior and institutional economic theory, a conceptual model is developed. Findings of the study indicate a significant positive impact of personality traits, entrepreneurial education and competency, formal and informal support, and financial support on entrepreneurial attitude, while regulations have a negative impact on entrepreneurial attitude. Therefore, it can be concluded that individual personality traits-followed by business environment-are significant role factors in molding an entrepreneurial attitude.

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Implication of attitude of graduate students in Oman towards entrepreneurship: an empirical study

Cited by 42 publications

References 27 publications

Leadership and firm entrepreneurial performance in county governments in Kenya

Leadership and firm entrepreneurial performance in county governments in Kenya

Refining national culture and entrepreneurship: the role of subcultural variation

Internal and external barriers to entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

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