Micro business enterprise of Bumiputera Malays, Malaysia

Sedek, None Abu Bakar

doi:10.5897/ajbm11.2467

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“…Entrepreneur training generally defined as an education in the enterprise has a more profound impact than education. Lack of technical know-how often acts as a barrier in the technological development of small and medium enterprises (SME) (Jamak et al, 2012). According to Panda (2008), strong technical competencies provide a base for decision making related to raw material selection, selection of suitable technology and also entrepreneurship development (Baum et al, 2001).…”

Section: Entrepreneurial Development Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Policy Toward Sustainability of Entrepreneurial Education in Malaysia and Asean Countries

FADZILAH

Hussain²

2020

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It is not a debate that economic development and its sustainability are hinged on creativity and innovation, which are the defining features of entrepreneurial education. As a result, this paper's objective has been pursued theoretically by reviewing various government policies on education position of entrepreneurship development in the Malaysia and ASEAN countries. This study also assumed that, if entrepreneurial education is to be used to define the country’s developmental efforts towards a sustainable future, the focus must be on the youths, to whom the future belongs. Therefore, even with the fact that certain policies on education in universities emphasize skills, vocational and technical education, the need for real orientation of concerned institutions towards building entrepreneurial mindset is in the youths. In this study certain theories on entrepreneurial education and development are considered, while often-encountered challenges of entrepreneurial education and their way out are highlighted. On the basis of this and other ancillary discourses, policy implication and recommendations are raised for consideration. These include, among others, a call on all relevant authorities to make a fresh commitment towards entrepreneurial development by refocusing the education policy towards entrepreneurial eliciting programs.

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Section: Entrepreneurial Development Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Policy Toward Sustainability of Entrepreneurial Education in Malaysia and Asean Countries

FADZILAH

Hussain²

2020

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“…Further, in lifting the Malays out of poverty (and increasing their economic status), the Malaysian Government encourages business participation and provides business-related assistance and incentives to entrepreneurial Malays (Abdul Jamak et al, 2012;Wan Husin, 2013). As a result of these affirmative actions, several Malay products and services have succeeded in entering the market with a certain degree of success.…”

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confidence: 99%

An examination of ethnic-based consumer ethnocentrism and consumer animosity

Latif

Abdul‐Talib

2020

JIMA

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of consumer ethnocentrism and consumer animosity at the ethnic level. This study examines both effects on an ethnic majority’s consumption of an ethnic minority’s products and services, focusing on the relationship between two ethnic groups in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The relationship between the constructs were analyzed using the co-variance-based structural equation modeling techniques with analysis of a moment structures version 21. Self-administered questionnaires were obtained from 325 Malay respondents in 2 Malaysian cities. Findings The results suggest that ethnic-based consumer ethnocentrism can negatively affect product judgment and product judgment can affect consumers’ willingness to buy. Two significant findings were rejected as the directions of the results were not as hypothesized. Research limitations/implications Future research could study other ethnic groups of different countries using specific ethnic related products and/or brands. Originality/value This research suggests that ethnic-based ethnocentrism and ethnic-based animosity are important factors for businesses to consider as both can affect ethnic consumers’ purchasing behavior. Depending on ethnic consumers’ perception toward a brand, a manager may face either an opportunity or a challenge.

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“…To attain business growth, the most noteworthy issue of concern is the psychological factors of MEs. Some previous studies found that personal characteristics have a relationship with the business growth of MEs (Jamak et al 2012). Despite the importance of personal characteristics and its effects on the business growth of MEs, the focus of most past studies in Malaysia was mostly limited to the adoption of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), financial assistance, and technical efficiency in SMEs (Nawai, Shariff 2011;Radam et al 2008).…”

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Psychological Factors of Innovativeness among Nomadic Micro-Entrepreneurs for Achieving Business Growth

Taghizadeh

Rahman

Ahmad

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Business: Theory and Practice

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The objective of this paper is to explore the psychological factors of innovativeness that drives nomadic micro entrepreneurs’ (MEs) in enhancing their business growth in Malaysia. Nomadic micro entrepreneurs refer to those who regularly change the location of their business. To meet the research objective, the current study carried out in-depth interviews among the Nomadic MEs operating their business in Northern region, Malaysia. Twenty Nomadic MEs were interviewed on voluntary basis. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify the recurring themes that delineate psychological factors that may influence innovativeness. Interestingly, the findings revealed that the innovativeness of Nomadic MEs is influenced by four psychological characteristics namely sense of curiosity, interest, risk taking, and risk avoidance. The contribution of this study lies in the identification of four substantial psychological factors that act as a foundation for innovativeness among nomadic micro entrepreneurs’ (MEs) in enhancing their business growth.

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Micro business enterprise of Bumiputera Malays, Malaysia

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Policy Toward Sustainability of Entrepreneurial Education in Malaysia and Asean Countries

Policy Toward Sustainability of Entrepreneurial Education in Malaysia and Asean Countries

An examination of ethnic-based consumer ethnocentrism and consumer animosity

Psychological Factors of Innovativeness among Nomadic Micro-Entrepreneurs for Achieving Business Growth

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