Entrepreneurial Quality of Tionghoa Ethnicity and Malay Ethnicity: Are There Any Differences?

Abstract

Objective - This study aims to analyse the differences of entrepreneurial quality between Tionghoa entrepreneurs and Malay entrepreneurs. In this study, quality was measured by the need for achievement, locus of control, risk-taking behaviour, perseverance, independence, creativity, and knowledge. Methodology/Technique - The data in this research was collect using self-report questionnaires which were distributed to 60 Tionghoa respondents and 60 Malay respondents. The data then was then tested using a T-test. Findings - The T-test analysis shows that there are significant differences between Tionghoa entrepreneurs and Malay entrepreneurs. Novelty - This study investigates the differences in entrepreneurial quality between Malay and Tionghoa entrepreneurs in the province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, whereas previous studies have focused on other countries. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Entrepreneurial Quality; Malay Ethnicity; Thionghoa Ethnicity; Need for Achievement; Locus of Control; Risk-taking; Perseverance; Independence; Creativity; Knowledge. JEL Classification: M10, M19.