Determinants of Sustainability-Oriented Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students

Moderating Effect ◽

Survey Method ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

Entrepreneurship is no longer about only economic growth but also about social and environmental performance. This has led to the development of sustainable entrepreneurship as a field in entrepreneurship research. The study discussed in this article investigated the determinants of sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial intentions (SOEI) of university students by extending the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Four personality traits were added to the TPB to develop a predictive model of SOEI. The moderating effect of gender in the relationships between the determinants and SOEI was also examined. The study adopted a quantitative research design. The cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection from final year business management students in three South African universities. Structural equation modelling (PLS SEM) was used for data analysis. The findings indicated significant positive relationships between attitude; perceived behavioural control; internal locus of control; perceived creativity; proactive personality, and SOEI. Overall, 55.9% of the variance in SOEI was explained by the expanded TPB model. The moderating effect of gender was not found to be significant. Theoretically, the study used personality traits to extend the TPB in order to develop a unique model of the antecedents of SOEI. Practically, recommendations to promote the SOEI of university students are suggested. The study contributes towards the understanding of SOEI of university students in South Africa. While the conventional entrepreneurial intention of university students has stimulated many studies, research on SOEI is sparse. Based on the TPB, the study developed and tested a unique multi-dimensional model that incorporates personality traits as antecedents of SOEI.

Entrepreneurial intentions of university students: a case-based study

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-12-2016-0046 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (03) ◽

pp. 393-413 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Ramo Palalić ◽

Veland Ramadani ◽

Arnela Ðilović ◽

Alina Dizdarević ◽

Vanessa Ratten

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Business Environment ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Entrepreneurial Experience

Purpose This study aims to examine the entrepreneurial intentions of university students at the International University of Sarajevo. For this purpose, the entrepreneurial desires and entrepreneurial orientations of the students across several demographic variables were measured. These variables included prior entrepreneurial experience, student’s gender, faculty, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship. Nevertheless, the research also examined how business environment influences the entrepreneurial intentions of students by considering the same set of variables. Design/methodology/approach The objectives of this paper have been achieved by using a quantitative research instrument, where the cross-sectional survey method for collecting primary data is used. In total, 173 usable responses have been collected from the beginning of April to the end of May in the academic year 2015/2016. Findings The results indicate that the greater the demotivation with the current business surrounding, the smaller the entrepreneurial intentions of the students are when the prior entrepreneurial experience, gender, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship are considered. The study suggests that improving the overall business surrounding and entrepreneurial education might increase the entrepreneurial intentions of the students. Originality/value This is the first paper that treats entrepreneurial intentions of University students in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SPECIFIC SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEES’ PROENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN HOSPITALITY FIRMS IN SOUTH AFRICA

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites ◽

10.30892/gtg.37328-730 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 943-950

Author(s):

Olawale FATOKI ◽

Keyword(s):

Servant Leadership ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Survey Method ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hospitality Firms

Leaders can influence the prosocial behaviour of employees through their behaviour and action. The study investigated the effect of environmentally specific servant leadership (ESSL) on employees’ voluntary pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) in hospitality firms. In addition, the study examined the mediating role of harmonious environmental passion (HEP) in the relationship between ESSL and PEB. The study adopted the quantitative research design and the cross-sectional survey method was adopted for data collection. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS SEM) with Smart-PLS 3.2.8 software was used for data analysis. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between ESSL and employees’ PEB. The mediating effect of HEP is significant. Theoretical, empirical and managerial implications are discussed.

Different Strokes of Creativity: Personality and Entrepreneurial Intent Among Workers of Telecom Industry in Nigeria

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2018.v14n20p283 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (20) ◽

pp. 283

Author(s):

Fasanmi, Samuel Sunday ◽

Osungboye, Biola Muhibat

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

Standardized Tests ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Openness To Experience ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Entrepreneurial Intent ◽

Study Results

The study examined personality traits as predictors of entrepreneurial intention among managers of telecom industries in Nigeria. Opinions of two hundred and five (205) respondents were randomly sampled across various offices of Globacom Plc in Lagos State, Nigeria. A battery of standardized tests was administered on them using a cross-sectional survey research design. One hypothesis was tested in the study. Results revealed that extraversion (β =0.147, t = 2.582; P < .05), neuroticism (β = -.271, t = 4.358; P< .05), openness to experience (β =.224, t =3.456; P<.05) are significantly independently predicted entrepreneurial intention among managers of telecom industries in Nigeria. It was also found out that extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience significantly and jointly predicted entrepreneurial intention among managers of telecom industries in Nigeria {F (6, 204) = 24.895; P < .05}, R2 = .413. Results were discussed in line with the literature. It was recommended that since this study has established a strong relationship between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions, telecom industries should as a matter of urgency include personality identification in their training regimen, this will go a long way in bringing fulfillment to managers , and consequently better the lots of their companies.

Innovative Behavior and Firm Competitive Advantage: The Moderating Effect of Environmental Dynamism

Foundations of Management ◽

10.2478/fman-2021-0012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 159-170

Author(s):

Olawale Fatoki

Keyword(s):

Competitive Advantage ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Survey Method ◽

Innovative Behavior ◽

Environmental Dynamism ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship

Abstract The study investigated the effect of innovative behavior of managers on the competitive advantage of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. In addition, the study examined the moderating role of environmental dynamism in the relationship between innovative behavior and competitive advantage. The study adopted the quantitative research design, and the cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection. Hierarchical regression was used for data analysis. Based on a dataset of 140 respondents, the results indicated that innovative behavior has a significant positive impact on competitive advantage. The moderating effect of environmental dynamism is insignificant. Theoretically, the study explains the moderating effect of environmental dynamism in the relationship between innovative behavior and firm competitive advantage. To sustain competitive advantage, it is important for firms to invest in the innovative behavior of managers and employees through training. Management must foster an environment that support the generation of new ideas by employees and the coordination of such ideas to improve products and services.

GATR Global Journal of Business Social Sciences Review - GATR Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review (GJBSSR) Vol.7(1) Jan-Mar 2019 ◽

Personality, Prior Knowledge, Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Intentions: Entrepreneurial Alertness as Mediator

10.35609/gjbssr.2014.2.1(8) ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 68-78

Author(s):

Wei Lee Lim ◽

Yvonne Lean-Ee Lee ◽

Ravindran Ramasamy

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Prior Knowledge ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Jel Classification ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Entrepreneurial Alertness

Objective – This empirical study aims to examine the role of entrepreneurial alertness as a mediator to personality traits, prior knowledge and social capital in influencing the potential of entrepreneurial intention. Methodology/Technique – A total of 212 questionnaires were personally distributed in the Kuala Lumpur area. The data were analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM) employing the Baron and Kenny method with the bootstrapping method in testing for mediation effect. Findings – The findings concluded that there are significant relationships between the three variables; prior knowledge, social capital and personality traits with the entrepreneurial intention which is mediated by entrepreneurial alertness. Social capital and prior knowledge in the form of entrepreneurships courses and entrepreneurial experience have a positive relationship with entrepreneurial intention and hence attention should be directed towards them. Novelty – Demonstrate the originality or value of the paper which makes it different from prior studies. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention; Alertness; Prior knowledge; Social capital; Personality; Mediator. JEL Classification: L26, L31.

The Integrated Role of Personal Values and Theory of Planned Behavior to Form a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intention

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13169249 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (16) ◽

pp. 9249

Author(s):

Nosheena Yasir ◽

Nasir Mahmood ◽

Hafiz Shakir Mehmood ◽

Osama Rashid ◽

An Liren

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

University Students ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Point Of View ◽

The Impact ◽

Perceived Behavior

Intentions have been described as a key driver of sustainable entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and eventually activity. As a result of this study, interest may increase in entrepreneurship intentions across numerous entrepreneurial levels and styles, specifically from the point of view of sustainability. However, research to date has not been able to completely determine how the intrinsic complications of instantaneously producing social, environmental, and economic means will have an impact on the intentions of university students. This study sought to inspect the impact of self-transcending and self-enhancing value on the advent of intentions. The theory of planned behavior is an adaptive theory that this study quantitatively analyzed using a structural equation model and survey data from 577 university students in Punjab, Pakistan. The empirical findings show that altruistic, biospheric, hedonic, and egoistic values all have an indirect effect on sustainability-driven entrepreneurial intentions, which is important to understand when assessing attitudes toward sustainable entrepreneurship and perceived behavior control. In essence, attitudes, perceived behavior, and social norms all affect aspirations to become a sustainable entrepreneur. In real-world terms, the findings indicate that by using value activation techniques to increase attitudes and educational interest, practitioners may promote sustainable entrepreneurial intentions. It is also suggested how government services could be improved as part of the strategy.

Post-materialistic values and entrepreneurial intention – the case of Saudi Arabia

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development ◽

10.1108/jsbed-12-2017-0386 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 158-179 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Khalid Alammari ◽

Robert Newbery ◽

Mohamed Yacine Haddoud ◽

Emily Beaumont

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Entrepreneurial Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Content Type ◽

Materialistic Values

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how cultural values influence the entrepreneurial process. It conceptualises the relationship between post-materialistic values and entrepreneurial intention to explain low entrepreneurial activity.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted in Saudi Arabia with non-entrepreneurs. An online survey returned 405 valid questionnaires, representing a 27 per cent response rate. The data were analysed using partial least structural equation modelling.FindingsThe paper identifies key factors that explain the influence of changing cultural values on entrepreneurial activity. The results show that post-materialistic values influence entrepreneurial intention by decreasing desirability and entrepreneurial self-efficacy.Research limitations/implicationsThe study conceptualises the interplay between cultural values and entrepreneurial intention in Saudi Arabia. Further insights can be developed by comparing Saudi Arabia with other countries. The study was conducted as a “snapshot” of the current situation of entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia with a cross-sectional survey design.Practical implicationsThe paper holds important implications for entrepreneurship educators when addressing unsupportive cultures for entrepreneurial activity. Cultural and motivational approaches are suggested. While the former focuses on aspects that encourage the desire and confidence to start a business, the latter involves encouraging setting venture creation as a goal.Originality/valuePrevious studies indicated that post-materialistic values negatively influence entrepreneurship; this paper contributes further by exploring how this relationship manifests by exploring the intervening factors between post-materialistic values and entrepreneurial intention. It advances entrepreneurship research by investigating deep assumptions underlying the formulation of entrepreneurial intentions. It also responds to the need to understand the difference in the levels of entrepreneurial activity across countries.

Hotel Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour: Effect of Leadership Behaviour, Institutional Support and Workplace Spirituality

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11154135 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (15) ◽

pp. 4135 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Olawale Fatoki

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Institutional Support ◽

Workplace Spirituality ◽

Survey Method ◽

Research Approach ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hotel Employees ◽

Leadership Behaviour

Pro-environmental behaviours (PEB) depict behaviours that cause minimal harm to or even benefit the environment. Employees are an important stakeholder in organisational environmental initiatives; however, there is little understanding of the leadership mechanisms and workplace support that can nurture these behaviours. In addition, empirical studies on the effect of workplace spirituality on employees’ PEB are limited. Understanding the factors that can influence employees’ workplace PEB is of significance in improving environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry. This study investigated the effect of leadership behaviour, institutional support and workplace spirituality on hotel employees’ PEB in South Africa. This study utilised a quantitative research approach and a causal research design. The cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection. Convenience sampling method was used to identify the participants in the survey. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling. The results of this study showed significant positive relationships between leadership behaviour, institutional support and workplace spirituality and hotel employees’ PEB. Theoretically, the study linked spirituality to employees’ workplace PEB as spiritual discourses have been marginalised in tourism research. Empirically, the study adds to the literature on the determinants of employees’ workplace PEB in the hospitality sector. Practically, the study makes recommendations that can improve the workplace PEB of hotel employees.

Effects of Harassment on Academic Performance: A Case of University Students of Lahore

Global Regional Review ◽

10.31703/grr.2021(vi-iii).01 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol VI (III) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Zaheer Ud Din Babar ◽

Noshina Saleem

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

University Students ◽

Research Study ◽

Total Sample ◽

Survey Method ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cyber Harassment ◽

Prime Objective ◽

Convenience Sampling

This research study attempted to explore the effects of cyber harassment and traditional harassment on the academic performance of university students. Likewise, investigating the influence of this harassment on substance usage was another prime objective of the study. For this purpose, students of four Lahore based universities (2 public, 2 private) were taken as population. Similarly, using convenience sampling, 150 respondents from each university were selected to meet a total sample of 600 students. For data collection, a cross-sectional survey method was used; however, for data analysis, a one-way analysis of variance was done so that demographics differences could be checked. Whereas Pearson product-moment correlation was applied to tests the relationships between IVs and DVs. Results evidently found that the majority of the students faced one or both types of harassment, i.e. traditional and cyber, which resulted in their indulgence in substance usage practices.

Locus of control and entrepreneurial intention: a study in a developing economy

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences ◽

10.1108/jeas-04-2020-0051 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Helen Arkorful ◽

Sam Kris Hilton

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Developing Economy ◽

External Locus ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

External Locus Of Control

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of locus of control (internal and external) on entrepreneurial intention of final year undergraduate students in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts descriptive and cross-sectional survey designs. It also employs quantitative approach to collect the data from 300 final year undergraduate students in selected universities in Ghana. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and hierarchical regression techniques.FindingsThe results reveal that there is a positive relationship between locus of control (both internal and external) and entrepreneurial intention. However, it is found that external locus of control has more influence on entrepreneurial intention compared to internal locus of control. In addition, gender has no controlling effect on the relationship between locus of control and entrepreneurial intention.Practical implicationsThe findings imply that entrepreneurial course contents should include topics on locus of control that will expose the students to the reality of their environments so as to learn how to take control and create opportunities out of their environments. Again, students should be encouraged and educated on how to build up personality traits such as the need for achievement, innovativeness and risk-taking, since these traits have direct impact on their locus of control which in turn impacts on their entrepreneurial intentions.Originality/valueThis study contributes to entrepreneurship literature by investigating determinants of entrepreneurial intention from a different perspective, and reveals that individuals (regardless of their gender) with external locus of control are more likely to become entrepreneurs in a developing economy.