Do Demographic Variables Make a Difference in Entrepreneurial Leadership Style?

Industry 4.0 brings a challenge in terms of labor reduction. However, there is an opportunity in job creation for the creative industry/economy. The creative economy in Indonesia shows an increasingly contribution to the Indonesian economy in recent years, and it is also predicted to continue increasing in the future. Leadership for the entrepreneur is needed to make their business entity (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) to survive and succeed. This research aims to find out whether there is a difference in entrepreneurial leadership style with four demographic variables, i.e., gender, age, education level, and marital status.

Do Demographic Variables Make Difference in Entrepreneurial Leadership Style?

Industry 4.0 brings a challenge in terms of labor reduction. However, there is an opportunity in job creation for the creative industry/economy. The creative economy in Indonesia shows an increasingly contribution to the Indonesian economy in recent years, and it is also predicted to continue increasing in the future. Leadership for the entrepreneur is needed to make their business entity (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) to survive and succeed. This research aims to find out whether there is a difference in entrepreneurial leadership style with four demographic variables, i.e., gender, age, education level, and marital status.

A Bibliometric Mapping of Innovative Entrepreneurship

The new global economy requires innovative businesses that can respond to all major challenges around the world. Innovative Entrepreneurship is an active field of research since innovation is nowadays crucial for the development of any business in the world. Policymakers are also focusing their attention on innovation in business because Innovative Entrepreneurship contributes to economic growth and job creation. To create an environment that supports Innovative Entrepreneurship it is appropriate to provide access to knowledge, labour, finance, and specific policies and regulations. Innovative Entrepreneurship has a new role in the economic development of any country that is interested in creating a competitive business environment. This paper aims to identify the most relevant research concerning Innovative Entrepreneurship and realize a bibliometric mapping of the information gathered during the investigation. To perform the bibliometric analysis was used a Scopus database which included articles related to Innovative Entrepreneurship. The processing of data has been carried out using VOSviewer, an effective tool for the visualization of bibliometric networks. The bibliometric mapping included multiple analysis such as co-authorship, citation, and co-occurrence. The results of this research can be a basis for present and future researchers who are operating in the field of entrepreneurship and who intend to investigate more thoroughly the importance of innovation for business development. Another important issue to be investigated is the development of innovative business models that can strengthen the business environment.

Problematic of Legal Protection Against Women after Ratification the Job Creation Act under the ILO Conventions

It is felt that the overlapping regulations in Indonesia have hampered government programs so far. So that President Jokowi sparked a new regulation, namely the omnibus law with the aim of simplifying regulations in Indonesia so that the omnibus law is believed to be the most relevant solution today. However, this caused a strong reaction by the workers, because it was considered to have the potential to make workers experience marginalization again in the interests of economic development. This research was conducted using a normative juridical approach and intends to explain how legal protection for workers, especially women workers, after the ratification of Law number 11 of 2020 concerning job creation based on International Labour Organization. The results of the research found that no changes were found regarding women's rights in the omnibus law which was also reviewed based on the ILO convention

Can government financial support enhance job creations: insights from Oman

Purpose Promoting and supporting entrepreneurship is a critical pillar of Oman’s vision 2040. The need to understand to what extent the effectiveness of public funds given to micro and small enterprises in Oman as well as to understand the characteristics of the funds that can drive the impact of such government financial support programs on those enterprises motivated us to conduct this study. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the government loan support programs on job creation in micro and small enterprises in Oman. Design/methodology/approach Hypotheses were tested using data collected from 1,127 micro and small enterprises that received loan supports from the Government of Oman. The authors explored the impact of a set of predictors on a dependent variable (job creation) to understand to what extent do the supported micro and small enterprise characteristics significantly influence job creations in the enterprises. Multiple regression and General Linear Model Multivariate Analysis statistical techniques were used to test the hypotheses. Findings There is a positive relationship between government supported firms’ characteristics and job creation for both nationals and expatriates’ employment. The empirical results suggest that, when compared with the micro enterprises, the small enterprises were able to create more jobs for nationals than for expatriates, although the effect of the support program on job creation was significant for both groups. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature debate on the effectiveness of Oman’s entrepreneurship policy. Using multivariate analysis, the study analyzes the public support program for enterprises in Oman and how it can be improved to support the Oman 2040 Vision.

Towards Enhancing Migrant Social Entrepreneurship Through Social Capital in Durban, South Africa

This chapter interrogates the notion of social capital and its potential impact on enhancing or undermining the socio-economic efforts by migrants in Durban, South Africa. Tshishonga argues that it is through entrepreneurship that entrepreneurs transform their innovative and creative ideas into business enterprises and job creation. This chapter is concerned about migrant social entrepreneurial endevours as a source of livelihoods within the informal economic sector. Informal businesses initiated by migrants have proven to be successful and sustainable compared to that of the locals. Despite the challenges faced by migrant entrepreneurs such as financial deficit, xenophobia, anti-foreign policies, victimization, violence, and harassment absence of police protection, etc., these enterprises thrive. This chapter employs a case study method where 15 African immigrant entrepreneurs were targeted to determine how social capital is used to expand and sustain their businesses.

Developing an E-Commerce Strategy for Success in Brunei

The people in Brunei are digitally connected every day. Brunei recorded itself with the highest internet penetration (95%) in Southeast Asia. However, the local e-commerce industry seems to be still at infancy stage although the idea of e-commerce is not new here. Bruneians shop at global e-commerce sites, purchase from local social sellers, and commission online personal shoppers. But why are local e-commerce brands struggling although they are also providing similar business? Thus, this chapter aims to find out the ways to improve and strive in the Brunei market – What is the problem? What is missing? What can be done? The researcher aims to dissect the root issues and provide recommendations as the e-commerce strategy. The motivation for this research is in the effort to support the government continuous initiatives to curb unemployment in this country; e-commerce industry as the enabler for self-employment, entrepreneurship, and job creation contributes to the economic growth.

Cotton growing in East Africa.

This chapter focuses on the current state of, crop protection and pest management of cotton crops in East Africa (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya). Marketing, increased value addition and job creation, and future outlook of cotton are also discussed.

Is Agripreneurship a Mitigating Measure for Agricultural Issues in India ?

The agriculture sector is considered the mainstay of Indian economy because it is a significant source of raw materials for industries and demands for many industrial products particularly fertilizers, pesticides, agriculture implements, and a variety of consumer goods. Agriculture takes up new scope and shape and is no longer the customary cultivation of crops and nurturing of animals or an enterprise for the rural people. Agripreneurship may be defined as the amalgamation of agriculture and entrepreneurship. It is the choice to assimilate in the quest to make agriculture an enterprise of adjuration in contemporary business engagements. If agriculture must alter from its largely sustenance status to becoming a competitive enterprise in the gauging of entrepreneurs, incorporation of business concepts in maneuvering issues of agriculture is the way to go. The present study is a review work engrossed in using agribusiness to boost job creation and raise productivity and the income bases of farmers.