Sep'18
The IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
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Application of PLS-SEM in Modeling the Significance of Social Valuation in the Determination of Entrepreneurial Intention of Business Management Students
Entrepreneurial intention is a precursor to actual entrepreneurial behavior. Entrepreneurship is recognized as a key determinant of economic growth and progress, yet there are conflicting findings in literature on the role of closer and wider social valuation in entrepreneurial intention formation. The study is an attempt to close this gap as it specifically delves into the role played by social valuation in configuring entrepreneurial intentions. The study is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and investigates the relationship between social valuation, TPB constructs and entrepreneurial intention. Data was collected from 480 final year business management students using convenience sampling method. The data was analyzed by deploying variance-based Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed model. The findings of the study validate the model as it has an explanatory power of 76.2%. The findings support the major role played by social valuation in configuring entrepreneurial intentions. All the model paths are found to be supported. More...
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SHG Women Microentrepreneurs' Attributes and Gender Issues: A Study
The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between Self-Help Group (SHG) women microentrepreneurs' attributes and gender issues in achieving women entrepreneurship development. The target sample for the study was 600 SHG women entrepreneurs operating in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Simple random sampling method was adopted to survey the scattered population all over the district. The researcher used Semi-Structured Interview Schedule (SSIS) as survey tool. Statistical tools, including reliability and validity test, chi-square test and correlation test, were used for data analysis. More...
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Identifying the Entrepreneurial Determinants and Problems Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
The objective of the study is to identify the major problems faced by women entrepreneurs in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. The objective also includes identifying the key determinants contributing to women's decision to be an entrepreneur. The study covers a period of one year from June 2016 to April 2017. The primary data was collected through survey method using a schedule. Direct personal interview and telephone interview method was administered on the sample respondents. The findings reveal that earning livelihood, followed by the desire to be a successful role model and self-sufficiency are the major factors that determine choosing entrepreneurship by women in Madurai district. On the other hand, excessive burden of work, excessive tension, and health problems are found to be the major problems faced by women in taking up entrepreneurship in Madurai district. More...
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Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance with Special Reference to SMEs in Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka
Entrepreneurial orientation is, in many instances, mentioned as an imperative ingredient of growth, competitive advantage and superior performance. This paper investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. A questionnaire measuring entrepreneurial orientation and business performance was distributed among the owners/managers of SMEs of Kurunegala district in Sri Lanka. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance of SMEs. Thus, it is inferred that entrepreneurial orientation is very important for the survival of SMEs in Kurunegala district in Sri Lanka. More...
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