Predictors of Entrepreneurship in a Simulated Economy*

Kourilsky, Marilyn

doi:10.1002/j.2162-6057.1980.tb00242.x

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“…In addition, the study further showed that while male respondents who weave on the horizontal loom were found in all the towns in the study area, female respondents who weave only on the vertical loom are more predominant in towns such as Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State; Owo, Ondo State; and Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State. In summary, the few (26%) of women weavers in the industry also confirmed the findings in the literature by Kristiansen et.al, (2003) that female entrepreneurs were generally less likely to be founders of manufacturing industries than male while Kourilsky (1980) research also showed that males have higher entrepreneurial intention than females.…”

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confidence: 87%

Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

Adegbite¹,

Ilori²,

Aderemi³

2011

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The study investigated technology innovations and factors influencing its upgrading in the indigenous textile weaving firms in southwestern Nigeria. Data for the survey was sourced from 300 small scale firms with 91% retrieval rate. The survey instruments which were questionnaire, interview and personal observation elicited information on the weaving process. Majority (89%) of the respondents reported product innovations while 8% and 3% have carried out process and organizational innovations respectively. The males (74%) weave on the horizontal loom while female respondents (26%) weave on the vertical loom. Most (96%) of the firms used the manual production process while a few (4%) have introduced some process improvements. Also, 58% of the respondents lack technical skills, technical education (87%) and investment funds (59%). The study concluded that lack of technical education and skills as well as adequate capital could limit the capability of respondents to adopt modern weaving techniques and innovate.

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Section: Socio-economic Characteristics Of Respondentssupporting

confidence: 87%

Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

Adegbite¹,

Ilori²,

Aderemi³

2011

IJBM

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“…It is obvious that extracurricular activities have a positive impact on the development of positive attitudes. Likewise, indicators of the positive attitudes contributed to the growth of entrepreneurial behavior, as reported by Gorman et al (1997) and Kourilsky (1980).…”

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“…The sixteen positive attitude is largely a predictor variables of entrepreneurial behavior, as has been reviewed by Kourilsky (1980) and Gorman et al (1997). Kourilsky (1980) suggested various positive attitudes that support entrepreneurial behavior, namely: creativity and initiative, risk-taking, self-confidence, need for independent and autonomy, motivation, high energy and commitment, and persistence.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Kourilsky (1980) suggested various positive attitudes that support entrepreneurial behavior, namely: creativity and initiative, risk-taking, self-confidence, need for independent and autonomy, motivation, high energy and commitment, and persistence. Therefore, the students' involvement in scout program is expected to support the development of entrepreneurial attitudes.…”

Section: Developing Entrepreneurship Values Through the Scout Programmentioning

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The Parents’ and Teachers’ Supports Role on Students’ Involvement in Scouting Program and Entrepreneurial Values—Longitudinal Studies on Students in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia

Prianto¹

2016

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Extracurricular activities are those that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school. Extracurricular activities exist for all students. And generally, benefits of extracurricular activities shall be as follows: learning time management and prioritizing; getting involved in diverse interests; learning about long term commitments; making a contribution; raises self-esteem; building solid relationship skills; and looks great on school applications. In Indonesia schools, the extracurricular activities to do for the students have toughness, tenacity, confidence, and positive attitudes, and that shown in previous studies. The one of extracurricular activities is scouting program can be applied for schools in Indonesia. This study scrutinized the parents' and teachers' support students involvement in scouting, and to what extent the scouting program is able to develop entrepreneurial values. This study employed a longitudinal approach, and the data were taken during four semesters. The research findings showed that parents and teachers' support simultaneously have significant effect on students' involvement in scouting program and on development of students' entrepreneurial values. Likewise, teachers' support has partial effect on students' involvement in the scouting, and partial effect of parents' support on the development of the entrepreneurial values as well. As a conclusion, both parents and teachers play essential roles to support students' involvement in scouting program and development of students' entrepreneurial values.

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“…Tonge (2002) made a similar report that female entrepreneurs were generally less likely to be founder of manufacturing industries than male. Kourilsky (1980) also established that males had significantly higher entrepreneurial intentions than females. (2003) where it was disclosed that individuals between 25-44 years of age were the most active and successful entrepreneurs.…”

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An Institutional View of Local Entrepreneurial Climate

Roxas¹,

Lindsay²,

Ashill³

et al. 2008

Asia-Pac.Soc.Sci.Rev.

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ABSTRACT:This paper proposes a conceptual framework on the role of formal and informal institutional factors at the sub-national level (e.g. city) in shaping the climate conducive for the growth and success of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Extant literature reveals that institutional analyses tend to focus on either formal or informal institutions, in narrow and fragmented ways. Likewise, previous studies focused their analysis on national or country-wide institutional frameworks, ignoring the institutional heterogeneity of regions and cities within a given country. This study attempts to develop an integrated institutional approach at the city-level and stretch the conceptual boundaries of formal and informal institutions as they shape the local entrepreneurial climate -the set of tangible and intangible institutional factors that are shaping the performance of entrepreneurial firms in a geographically and politically defined area such as a city.

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Predictors of Entrepreneurship in a Simulated Economy*

Cited by 51 publications

References 12 publications

Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

The Parents’ and Teachers’ Supports Role on Students’ Involvement in Scouting Program and Entrepreneurial Values—Longitudinal Studies on Students in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia

An Institutional View of Local Entrepreneurial Climate

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