Impacts of Socio-cultural Environment on Psychological Characteristics and Managerial Practices of Women Entrepreneurs in Algeria

Boufeldja Ghiat

doi:10.13189/ujm.2017.050202

Abstract

The traditional positions of Algerian women are housewives, but with the end of the twentieth century, Algerian society begins to see women in positions of responsibility. Many of them chose to be entrepreneurs, which indicate that the country is experiencing profound social and cultural changes. The managerial performances of women entrepreneurs are influenced by their psychological characteristics and the socio-cultural environment and constraints. A questionnaire was developed and the study covered a sample of 30 women entrepreneurs from Oran - Algeria, 19 of them are married with children, and 14 of them have a university degree. The results showed that women entrepreneurs have strong personalities, marked by a spirit of adventure and initiative. These qualities are necessary for the success of entrepreneurship. The objective of this paper is to study the socio-cultural environment of entrepreneurship in Algeria, with special attention to women entrepreneurs and their psychological characteristics. The impacts of these factors on managerial practices of women entrepreneurs are pointed out.

Highlights

In Algeria as a males’ society, the majority of entrepreneurs are males
This paper focuses on socio-cultural environment entrepreneurship, on psychological characteristics of women entrepreneurs and their managerial practices
Results showed the impacts of socio-cultural environment on entrepreneurship in Algeria and on women entrepreneurs in particular

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Introduction

As a developing country, is characterized by economic and socio-cultural factors, and entrepreneurs have to face a multitude of physical, financial, bureaucratic and human obstacles. This is not an easy task for men to venture into entrepreneurial activity in an environment full of challenges and constraints. Before opening on the market economy, Algeria has experienced a period of socialism where entrepreneurship was the business of the state. It is a challenge for a woman to venture into an entrepreneurial activity in this type of environment

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