scholarly journals Effects of graduate entrepreneurship education in Bulgaria

VUZF Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Tatyana Todorova
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Future Career ◽  
Or Organization ◽  
Graduate Entrepreneurship

The main focus of this study is students’ entrepreneurial orientation, i.e. the future career plans of undergraduate and graduate students. The research is grounded on primary data, collected through a survey among students in both state and private Bulgarian universities. Focus is placed on estimating the effect of entrepreneurship education in Bulgaria, in view of its role of providing knowledge and skills, needed for the realization of an entrepreneurial plan. This analysis hopes to be seen as an action geared to provide foundation for universities to further reflect, learn, experiment or adopt specific features in curriculum, methods or organization for entrepreneurship learning programmes.

scholarly journals Study of the Influence of Education and Literation of Entrepreneurship in Vocational High Schools: Indonesian Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Corry Yohana ◽  
Rizki Firdausi Rachma Dania ◽  
Dorojatun Prihandono
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
School Management ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Variable Production ◽  
Program Version

This paper aims to explain the factors that influence of entrepreneurship education and entrepeneurship literacy of vocational students (SMK). A paper based on research on 1,440 vocational grade XI students in 12 provinces in Indonesia obtained through random techniques, in the sense that each student has the same opportunity. Primary data collection is done through the distribution of questionnaires to students and analyzed by SEM techniques through the help of the Lisrel program version 8.70. The study found that the variables of school management, the role of teachers, teaching factories, and community participation had a positive influence on supporting facilities variables and entrepreneurship education variables. Facility support itself has a positive effect on entrepreneurship education, furthermore it has a positive effect on students' entrepreneurial literacy. On the other hand, external cooperation indicators contribute the strongest value for the school management variable, competent educator indicators of the teacher role variable, production training in the factory teaching variable, production marketing assistance in the community participation variable, and capital assistance information in the supporting facilities variable. In the entrepreneurship education variable, the indicator that contributes the strongest value is the identification of business prospects, while the entrepeneurship literacy variable is an indicator of business creativity. The implication is that entrepreneurship education efforts need to pay more attention to the above influence variables as well as indicators that have the effect strength of each variable.   Received: 20 August 2020 / Accepted: 2 November 2020/ Published: 17 January 2021

The Role of Higher Education in Supporting Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
pp. 294-315
Author(s):  
Maria Claudia Diaconeasa ◽  
Florentina Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Rural Entrepreneurship ◽  
Set Up

This chapter refers to an empirical research that aims to analyze how the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate studies have been perceived by the graduate students and also how the higher education contributes to the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas. The research method identified as being more appropriate was a quantitative research based on an online survey established in accordance with the objectives set up. The participants in the research were the graduate students of the Faculty of Agri-food and Environmental Economy within The Bucharest University of Economic Studies. The findings are based on participants' open statements that could be important arguments to be taken into consideration for improving the decision making in higher education which would lead to the professional development of the graduates.

The role of shared ethnicity in facilitating stepwise migration of educated and skilled individuals: The case of Iranian graduate students in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-231
Author(s):  
Homa Sadri ◽  
Mohammad A. Chaichian
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Destination Country ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Final Destination ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
The Status ◽  
Migration Strategies

In this article, we examine the status of Iranian graduate students as stepwise global skilled migrants who enrol at Turkish universities, but with the intention of moving to their final destination country in the West. Based on survey data we analyse their migration strategies and career plans at mezzo-level, and conclude that more than 72 per cent of respondents can indeed be classified as stepwise migrants. First, Turkey is a preferred intermediate country particularly for migration of Iranian graduate students of Turkish‐Azeri ethnolinguistic origins. Second, they use social media to communicate with a global social network of friends to facilitate their move to the final destination country. Third, equipped with accumulated ‘migrant capital’ in Turkey they select a final target country based on its employment prospects, extent of democratic freedoms and the quality of higher education. Finally, while in Turkey, as job seekers they also monitor fluctuations in global demands for skilled workers in their respective disciplines.

Investigating the level of entrepreneurial orientation and desire for self-employment of students in selected tertiary institutions, North-East Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manishimwe Theoneste ◽  
Ndifreke Clinton-Etim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
North East ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Northeast Nigeria

Entrepreneurial orientation resulting from entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions has produced mixed findings in the developed context, especially in Northeast Nigeria, where the insurgency has been disrupting education over the years. This study investigated the level of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of students in Yola, a region in Northeast Nigeria grappling with the onslaughts of the Boko Haram insurgency. This quantitative study examined the difference between the level of Entrepreneurial Orientations of Students before (BEO) and after taking entrepreneurship modules (AEO) while relying on primary data collected from three different categories of tertiary institutions in Nigeria (a polytechnic, a college, and a university) through a structured questionnaire. Relevant literature was reviewed to enrich the understanding of the researcher on different extents of the study. In the absence of a sample frame in the target population, a sample size of 270 students was selected based on the research eligibility criteria. Out of this sample, 191 respondents filled and returned the questionnaires. Descriptive statistical analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used to analyze the data collected. The level of Entrepreneurial Orientation among students was measured to determine how students were innovative, proactive, risk-taking, and competitive aggressive before and after taking entrepreneurship modules. A significant difference between the level of EO before and after taking entrepreneurship modules, a meaningful relationship between the entrepreneurial orientation of students, and desire for self-employment after graduation was indicated. SEM results showed a significant positive impact of entrepreneurial orientation on students' willingness to self-employment after graduation. This research enriched the literature with a new understanding of entrepreneurial orientation. It provided modest empirical findings pertinent to policymakers interested in advancing Entrepreneurship Education (EE) in tertiary institutions. Based on the findings regarding factors affecting the entrepreneurial orientation of students, the study recommends solutions for improving and developing an effective entrepreneurial orientation strategy in tertiary institutions.

scholarly journals The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Competitive Advantage through the Mediation Role of Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Mohamed Ismaeil El-Masry ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper aims to develop a framework for the entrepreneurial orientation in Egypt to cope with the required level of competitive advantage to be achieved by SMEs in the Egyptian context through the mediating role of sustainability. This illustration will be tackling every dimension of entrepreneurial orientation, Sustainability, and competitive advantage. Then the relationship between the three variables will be tested and examined. Literature and prior studies related to this field are reviewed to construct the research hypotheses which state that there is a significant relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and sustainability, there is a significant relationship between sustainability and competitive advantage, Sustainability mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and competitive advantage. These hypotheses will be tested throughout the research study. Primary data is collected from entrepreneurs of Egyptian SMEs in the food and beverage sector using a quantitative approach (Questionnaire). The data collected is analyzed and then the results of the analysis and findings are demonstrated by the end of the research with some recommendations to Egyptian SMEs to enhance their competitive advantages.

scholarly journals Role of Attitude and Entrepreneurship Education towards Entrepreneurial Orientation among Business Students of Bhutan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S) ◽  
pp. 335-345
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Business College ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose –The motivation and objective to write this is to understand the role of attitude and entrepreneurial education on students of Bhutan in taking entrepreneurship as a career. Design/methodology/approach –Grounded on theory of reasoned action, entrepreneurship education theories/studies, didactic theory and other prior studies, the purpose of this study is to propose a research model to further explore role attitude and entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurship orientation. The governing theory this study is “Attitude of an Individual is influenced by Entrepreneurship Education that leads him to take entrepreneurship as a career”. Data Collected from 253 respondents who were business students of the only premier business college of Bhutan. Findings-The derived results in this work indicates that both attitude and entrepreneurship education are positively related to entrepreneurship orientation. However, the relationship between attitude and entrepreneurship orientation is found to be stronger than that of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship orientation. The regression weights also second this relationship. SEM analysis is conducted to analyze the factors, and majority of the variables were retained and had significance to the measure of the respective construct. In mediation analysis, partial mediation was identified on the part of Entrepreneurship Education. Originality/Value-The practical evidence found in this study is supportive of the relationship between perception-attitude and entrepreneurship education on students of Bhutan in context of entrepreneurship orientation. The findings provided important practical as well as theoretical implications for the business schools

scholarly journals Role of entrepreneurial orientation in firm performance through project success; Moderating role of absorptive capacity in SMEs of KSA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Sami Salem Alzahrani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

This study aimed to examine the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on firm performance through project success and moderating role of absorptive capacity. A deductive approach was used to test the model empirically. Primary data were collected at one point in time from employees of small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 354 responses were used for final data analysis. The structure Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was used to analyze the hypothesized relationships by using the Smart PLS3. The findings indicate that entrepreneurial orientation has a significant impact on firm performance and project success also significantly mediates this relationship. Moreover, absorptive capacity moderates the entrepreneurial orientation impact on project success this relation becomes stronger in the presence of absorptive capacity. This study adds value to the literature and proves the mediating role of project success and moderating role of absorptive capacity. Practically, it highlights the importance of entrepreneurial activities for firm performance and project success.

scholarly journals Moderating Role of Access to Finance on Entrepreneurial Orientation, Market Orientation, Learning Orientation and SMEs Performance of Gem and Jewelry Industry in Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽  
Nifaosan Raden Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Haroon Hafeez
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose: This study aims to propose a model that depicts the moderating effect of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts a survey research design by collecting primary data from the respondents due to the study involves collecting data directly from SME owner-managers in order to determine the moderating role of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs Performance.  Findings: This study will provide a clear understanding of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation on firm performance in the area of strategic management and entrepreneurship.    Implications/Originality/Value: The findings will be beneficial to owner-managers of SMEs to understand the key factors that should be encouraged and avoided in improving business performance.

scholarly journals STUDENTS' ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND PLANS OF SETTING UP BUSINESS - THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Okręglicka ◽  
Agnieszka Filipowicz ◽  
Janka Betáková
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes

As there is a common opinion in literature that entrepreneurship can be taught, the role of education system in providing the knowledge and skills necessary for future entrepreneurs is undeniable. The growing need for entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and actions in both professional and private life becomes more imperative, and education plays an important role in creating an entrepreneurial society and business culture. The number of educational programs in entrepreneurship at all levels of education systematically grow worldwide. Entrepreneurship education should develop entrepreneurial individuals and aspiration by equipping people with the appropriate knowledge and skills to initiate and sustain enterprises. Entrepreneurship education has a positive impact on the development of the entrepreneurial spirit of youth, its intentions towards starting own business, higher employability and finally more significant role in society. Entrepreneurial intention initiates entrepreneurial actions. Entrepreneurial intention shows the objective of an individual to choose entrepreneurship as a professional career. Within organization, entrepreneurial intention are the basis for entrepreneurial orientation of the whole company. Entrepreneurial orientation can be described as a individual's natural inclination or attitude towards entrepreneurship. From this point of view, it can be developed and strengthen during the upbringing, especially within the educational system. It is analyzed within strategic management of enterprise. Creating entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors brings benefits not only to individuals, but also translates into the economic results of enterprises, and in a broader perspective, contributes to the economic development of a given country. As the entrepreneurial orientation is a multi-dimensional construct of a complex nature, actions and attitudes should be studied and compared in relation to each dimension of the construct. Construct could be described as multidimensional when we are dealing with several separate but related dimensions, treated as one coherent theoretical concept. The dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation most often mentioned in the literature include: proactivity, organizational autonomy, competitive aggressiveness, internal innovation and risk taking. This paper is a research article in character. The main aim of the article is to investigate the correlation between entrepreneurial attitudes and entrepreneurial intentions of students, understood as a declaration of willingness to start their own business. The article presents the results of a survey among 250 students in Poland, conducted in the first quarter of 2021. Entrepreneurial attitudes of students were examined as elements of entrepreneurial orientation, and were assessed in 5-point Likert scale. To data analysis, the descriptive statistics were used, and Gamma correlation coefficient to analyze the correlation between non-parametric variables. The study confirmed a positive relationship between the potential for entrepreneurial orientation and the intentions to start a business.

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