Who is more entrepreneurial? A comparative study of vocational and academic students

Purpose The contribution of women entrepreneurs is still invisible and needs to be properly investigated. The purpose of this paper is to investigate this relationship by measuring women entrepreneurship and economic development at global level. Design/methodology/approach Secondary data has been retrieved from Female Entrepreneurship Index Report 2015, Human Development Report 2015 and KOF Index of Globalization 2015. Cross-sectional data is used from 69 countries of the world. Multiple regression is applied to estimate the data. Findings The results explained the significant impact of women entrepreneurship on the economies of the world. It was observed that women participation in entrepreneurial activities not only supports to their family income but also plays a significant role in economic development and social well-being of the society. Research limitations/implications There is no information about total output of women entrepreneurs in terms of new enterprises setups and established businesses of women except for year 2015. So, to measure the real contribution of women entrepreneurs around the globe is still a challenge. Practical implications It is reality that when women would be empowered as entrepreneurs then whole society gets benefits from it, as women entrepreneurs are beneficial for not only economic development but also social development of society. Originality/value This study uniquely addresses the contribution of women entrepreneurs in the world economy which is still an unseen but a powerful benefactor of development.

Section: Women Entrepreneurs In Economic Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Worldwide role of women entrepreneurs in economic development

Sajjad

Kaleem

Chani

et al. 2020

“…Individuals with high perceived behavioural control are likely to be more motivated to perform a particular behaviour and to be persistent in efforts to engage in the behaviour (Yzer, 2012). It is suggested that conceptually, perceived behavioural control is the same as self-efficacy (Byabashaija et al, 2011;Bhattacharyya and Kumar, 2020). Therefore, these people with high perceived behavioural control believe that they are capable of, or have control over becoming entrepreneurs.…”

Section: Undergraduate Students In Ghanamentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the factors that mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intentions among undergraduate students in Ghana

Adu

Boakye

Suleman

et al. 2020

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose and test a model to examine the factors that mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intentions among undergraduate students in Ghana. Specifically, the study identified entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviours (namely, risk-taking ability, self-efficacy, pro-activeness and behavioural control) that students ought to acquire through entrepreneurial education to increase their intentions to indulge in entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach The survey approach was adopted, with data collection done through administering questionnaires to students in the two public universities in the Central Region of Ghana. The model was tested using the partial least squares procedure. Findings The results found support for the proposed model, depicting that, with the exception of self-efficacy, other factors such as behavioural control, risk-taking ability and pro-activeness mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intentions of students. Research limitations/implications The major limitation of this study is that the proposed model was tested in only the public universities in the Central Region of Ghana. Subsequently, the validity of the model should be confirmed in other institutions. Practical implications The findings suggest that entrepreneurial education should be integrated into the course structure of all programmes across all disciplines in the tertiary institutions of Ghana. This will promote entrepreneurship and alleviate unemployment among university graduates. Originality/value The study provides a basis for tertiary institutions to develop programmes, policies and measures to help students to build upon their ability to take a risk, control their behaviour and be pro-active. This will influence their quest to become self-employed and not to rely on others and the government for employment after graduation.

“…installation and maintenance of electric motors, etc. Bhattacharyya and Kumar (2020) found that vocational curricula provide more practical-oriented training to the students. Despite the rigorous entrepreneurial training process in technical colleges, many of the EIMW students roam the street in search of blue-collar jobs in industries backsliding from the core objectives of entrepreneurial education and training received.…”

Section: Intentions Of Electrical Installationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ohanu et al (2020) stated that EIMW is an area of specialization in Vocational and Technical Education programme of technical colleges in Nigeria, designed to impart knowledge and practical skills in different engineering trade areas such as house wiring (conduit and surface), coil winding and re-winding, electrical gadgets repairs, installation and maintenance of electrical machines, battery charging, installation and maintenance of electric motors, etc. Bhattacharyya and Kumar (2020) found that vocational curricula provide more practical-oriented training to the students. Despite the rigorous entrepreneurial training process in technical colleges, many of the EIMW students roam the street in search of blue-collar jobs in industries backsliding from the core objectives of entrepreneurial education and training received.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antecedents of entrepreneurial intentions of electrical installation and maintenance work students’ in technical colleges

Shodipe

Ohanu

2020

Purpose Extending the theory of planned behaviour and the perspective of available resources, the purpose of this study is to expatiate the influence behavioural antecedents of available resources on electrical installation and maintenance work students’ (EIMW) entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) in technical colleges. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a multistage sampling technique to select samples for the study. Data collected were analyzed using structural equation models in the empirical analysis. Findings The study showed that attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and perceived efficacy are behavioural antecedents that can be manipulated by exogenous factors to enhance EIMW students’ EIs. Originality/value This study stirs the government and other education agencies on the need to strengthen the technical institutions through adequate funding, employment of skilled personnel and provision of up-to-date types of machinery and equipment to help the students to compete globally. Therefore, adequate application of available resources will foster positive behaviours of EIMW students towards establishing their business venture.