Social Entrepreneurship Intentions Among Business Students in Latvia

Velga Vevere,Edgars Cerkovskis,Aija Sannikova

doi:10.5755/j01.eis.1.15.29111

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Abstract

Theoretical literature has identified a number of factors that determine social entrepreneurship intentions. Social entrepreneurs play an important role in the economic and social developments of the communities in which they operate. They are a special type of entrepreneur, driven by a variety of motives, including the alleviation of poverty, hunger or illiteracy; the improvement of human health; the reparation of social, legal or economic injustice; and the preservation of the environment for future generations. The career aspiration of social entrepreneurs can be encouraged if youths are given early educational exposure when they are young. The purpose of this study is to identify social entrepreneurship intentions among business students in Latvia. The tasks are the following: (1) to accomplish analysis of special literature; (2) to work out methodology; (3) to carry out the empirical research; (4) to work out conclusions. The empirical research involves the survey of business students, applying snowball sampling method and using 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The results are interpreted using methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. The conclusions of the research have a practical value, as they make it possible to identify the problematic areas of business education in regard to the social entrepreneurship.

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The purpose of this study is to identify social entrepreneurship intentions among business students in Latvia
Let us mention here a few main conclusions of the document regarding the problematic areas. They are the following: the development of social enterprises is hindered by the lack of business skills among entrepreneurs and the high level dependence on the European financing and various grants; all in all, many entrepreneurs view their companies by analogy with NGOs and charity organizations, whereas by definition the social entrepreneurship is a merger of business and social goals
Education does not affect the desire to engage in social entrepreneurship, because in all groups of answers pt> po = 0.05

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Literature Review

Let us mention here a few main conclusions of the document regarding the problematic areas They are the following: the development of social enterprises is hindered by the lack of business skills among entrepreneurs and the high level dependence on the European financing and various grants; all in all, many entrepreneurs view their companies by analogy with NGOs and charity organizations, whereas by definition the social entrepreneurship is a merger of business and social goals. The aim of the current research is to identify social enterpreneurship intentions among business students in Latvia. Since the current research is devoted to the business students attitude to social enterpreneurship, it is necessary to understand the enterpreneurship intention formation process. The questionnaire consisted of 35 items divided in 6 blocks (A – F) (see Table 1)

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