Nexus Between Entrepreneurial Motivation and Entrepreneurial Intention
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2022-03-17
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African Journal of Applied Research
Abstract
Purpose: This study evaluates the link between entrepreneurial motivation and
entrepreneurial intent of students from the College of Business Education in Tanzania.
Design/Methodology/ Approach: Based on the research objectives and the hypothesis
formulated the study opted for a cross-sectional research design. A sample of 55 Diploma
students was purposively selected. The eligibility criteria of this selection were based on those
students who were fortunate enough to be trained in an entrepreneurial mindset
transformation course that was done for three months in collaboration with Small Industry
Development Organization (SIDO). A questionnaire was administered to obtain data for the
analysis whereby a multiple regression model was used and six hypotheses were tested to
assess the empirical relationship among variables.
Findings: The study revealed that the students’ attitude, perceived control behaviours, job
security and innovativeness toward entrepreneurial related issues were significant at a 5%
level on students' intentions to take part in entrepreneurial activities.
Research Limitation/Implication: This study was restricted to a small selected sample of
students who undertook the entrepreneurial mindset transformation training at the college of
business education.
Practical Implication: This particular study catalyzes colleges and universities to inculcate
entrepreneurial mindset shift through training, funding of start-ups and exposure to practical
business environment settings that will eventually shape and transform the entrepreneurial
attitude of students in Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania.
Social Implications: Higher Learning Institutions should engage with financial institutions to
build such platforms so that students are aware of the available resources and financial
possibilities for them to explore if they ever decide to start a business.
Originality/Value: This study evaluates the link between entrepreneurial motivation and
entrepreneurial intent of students from the College of Business Education in Mwanza
Tanzania.
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Behaviour theory; Entrepreneurial; Intention; Motivation; Students