Entrepreneurship Training Program Research Articles

Precariat women’s experiences to undertake an entrepreneurial training program

Women aged over 50 in Australia are becoming increasingly reliant on long-term welfare. Individual characteristics, societal norms, industry practices, and government policy create a multi-factorial, precariat population who have difficulties finding consistent, meaningful employment, live in financial distress, and have poor self-efficacy and mental health. Globally, entrepreneurial intervention programs are touted as an active labor market policy solution, helping people out of welfare into self-employment, and contributing to economic growth. While women and the long-term unemployed tend to struggle in such programs, in comparison, older participants thrive. The study aimed to identify the main factors that shape precariat women’s experiences in undertaking entrepreneurial intervention programs. Interview data collected longitudinally from 39 precariat women revealed four salient themes: the need for achievement as a motivator; self-efficacy and confidence; the negative impact of losing welfare assistance; and the beneficial impact of education and upskilling training. We discuss implications for research and policy.

Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Sosial untuk Warga Binaan Rumah Tahanan Negara Kelas I Pondok Bambu

The empowerment of assisted citizens in the Detention Center is a very important component in building a sustainable chain of empowerment up to the Correctional Institution level and can later continue to the Correctional Center level, as the last gate that debriefs fostered residents to return to the community. In addition to the government, academics, as a component of the nation's children, must take an important role in this program through community service so that the presence of academics will be greatly felt by the community, especially fostered citizens. Of course, academics cannot run alone; they must synergize with other components, both social activists and business people who can help fund community service programs. So that the synergy will produce an excellent portfolio, especially in the field of empowerment of prison-assisted citizens. Through the social entrepreneurship training program, it is hoped that it can provide provisions to the assisted residents of the Pondok Bambu Class 1 Detention Center and also provide wider inspiration so that all parties can take a role so that the sustainability of empowerment can continue to be carried out.

Self-Selection into Entrepreneurship Education and Implications for Evaluation

Entrepreneurship is a driving force for economic wealth. In past years, interest and investment in entrepreneurship education and training programs have increased substantially. However, research on the impact and success factors of entrepreneurship education remains ambivalent. While some studies find that entrepreneurship programs foster skills relevant for entrepreneurs, others find only weak or no effects. Part of this ambiguity may be explained by self-selection effects, raising the question of whether students interested in entrepreneurship education are upfront different from those who are not. Understanding this is important to choose adequate control groups when evaluating entrepreneurship education. We address this research gap by testing our hypothesis on a sample of 359 non-applicants and 495 applicants of a well-known and successful entrepreneurship program for university students in Germany. The dedicated application process allows us to clearly identify candidates who knew the program and decided against applying. Our results indicate that applicants are more “ entrepreneurial” than non-applicants along several dimensions frequently used to evaluate entrepreneurship education. Additional analyses reveal statistically significant a priori differences between male and female applicants. This suggests that researchers must pay rigorous attention to selecting suitable control groups when evaluating the impact of entrepreneurship education.

Entrepreneurial Education of Russian Universities' Students as a Way to Form Agency

  The number and variety of entrepreneurship training programs in universities is growing around the world. At the same time, there is no consensus in the research field on what the future entrepreneur should be taught and how to measure the effectiveness of such training.  One of the points of view suggests that the result of teaching entrepreneurship at a university should be the formation students' "agency" - the ability to purposefully change the environment through their own entrepreneurial project.  However, at this stage, there is no agreement in the scientific and educational community on what indicators can be included in the corresponding construct, so that a reasonable conclusion can be drawn whether agency is formed in the process of entrepreneurial learning.  This article attempts to answer this question by conducting interviews with graduates of the leading entrepreneurship education programs that have been implemented both in Russian universities (formal sector, 64 interviews)) and in the informal sector of student education (24 interviews).  In this study, students' internal attitudes related to understanding the essence of entrepreneurial activity were studied, and these attitudes were compared with the theoretical construct of agency in its interpretation, presented in a series of earlier works by HSE staff (Sorokin P.S. et al.).  In the empirical part of the study, it was confirmed that the internal attitudes of students who have completed entrepreneurial training and successfully implemented their entrepreneurial project do indeed correspond to the theoretical framework of agency.  The main contribution of this article is the development of agency indicators in relation to entrepreneurial learning and the justification of their applicability for assessing the results of educational programs.

IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON PERFORMANCE IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN MANIPUR

This quantitative study examined the impact of leadership styles on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Manipur, India. Transformational, transactional, and passive avoidant leadership were measured as independent variables. Firm performance consisted of sales growth, return on investment (ROI), and growth in the number of employees over the past year. A sample of 197 SME leaders participated in the survey. Correlation and regression analyses tested the relationship between leadership styles and aspects of SME performance. Results demonstrated that transformational leadership had robust, significant positive associations with all three performance measures. Transactional leadership also positively predicted sales growth and ROI. In contrast, passive avoidant leadership could have been more inconsequential or mildly detrimental for SMEs. Together, the leadership styles accounted for 19-24% of variation in firm performance. The findings highlight the crucial role of engaged leadership approaches centred on inspiration, rewards, and modelling integrity for enabling Manipuri SMEs to thrive. Practical implications suggest integrating transformational leadership principles into local entrepreneurship training programs.

Entrepreneur background, resources access and market strategy:

A better understanding of the entrepreneur’s behavior should consider multiple theoretical perspectives. In this respect, studies capable of integrate different perspectives under a holistic framework are welcome. Gathering constructs under three perspectives, entrepreneurial-based view, resource-based view and market-based view, this article presents a holistic view about how the entrepreneur background influences the firm' strategy in a traditional industry. This article adopts a holistic perspective of the entrepreneurship investigating the importance of the entrepreneurs' background in their strategic decisions, showing important insights. Through the qualitative approach there were performed eleven comparative case studies with agricultural entrepreneurs of the artisanal cachaça industry in a mining region, which production started in the XVI century and is intimately related to the historical origin of Brazil. In the majority, entrepreneurs have access to key production and market resources through family ties. This situation directly influences the product value attributes, the consumer segments focused, and the size of product lines. There is also a relation between the entrepreneurs' motivation and segmentation strategy and between their formal education and cognitive style. This article should guide the elaboration of entrepreneurial training programs, whereas the firm's strategy can be designed considering the entrepreneur background. 

Women Tourism Entrepreneurs in KwaZulu – Natal, South Africa: Capabilities and Challenges?

This study conducted in the context of South Africa, aims   to explore gender nuances in the performances of tourism-related businesses in the Durban Central Business District, KwaZulu-Natal, with emphases on traditional societal perceptions and access to capital. Questionnaire survey, a quantitative research method, was used to collect data from 150 tourism-related business owners and managers using purposive sampling method. Data was analysed using IBM’s SPSS version 25 software. Descriptive (frequency, mean), bivariate (Spearman’s Rank Correlation (two-tailed) test, Pearson’s Chi-Square test, Mann-Whitney U test) and multivariate (Reliability test using Cronbach’s Alpha) data analyses were applied in this study. Results shows that entrepreneurial performance is influenced by the belief system of the society, marketing capabilities, and the entrepreneur background. Hence, there may be the influence of African traditional societal perceptions on African women entrepreneurs to be more contented than men with the small size of their businesses (because society expects them not to manage large businesses). This study did not make a conclusive finding that gender plays a strong role in differentiating business success or performance. However, the study found that it is somewhat easier for female entrepreneurs to find business start-up capital. Based on this study results, authors recommend that entrepreneurial training and mentorship programmes should emphasise that gender has no role in determining entrepreneurial success. Better optimisation of marketing capability and increased awareness of entrepreneurs regarding sources of business funding, are crucial for business start-ups and success.

The interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness of entrepreneurs on firm innovation capability and its impact on firm performance

Purpose Grounded in the resource-based view of the firm, this study aims to examine the effects of goal orientation and the mindfulness of entrepreneurs on firm innovation capability and analyzes that capability’s subsequent impact on firm performance. The authors also analyze whether mindfulness interacts with goal orientation to intensify its effect on firm innovation capability. Design/methodology/approach Simple random sampling was used to obtain the sample of Thai firms listed in the Department of Business Development database (n = 304). The data analysis was done by using partial least square structural equation modeling. Findings Goal orientation and mindfulness are positively associated with firm innovation capability. The analysis also supports the interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness on firm innovation capability. Moreover, firm innovation capability is positively associated with firm performance. Practical implications Goal orientation and mindfulness should be considered two essential soft skills that entrepreneurs must develop to build up their firms’ innovation capability. Because entrepreneurs are the key drivers of economic growth and sustainable development, the government agencies responsible for the entrepreneurship development should consider goal orientation and mindfulness as parts of their entrepreneurship training program and development policy. Originality/value The finding about the interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness on firm innovation capability provides new evidence that was not documented in previous research. The authors clarify that these are entrepreneurial characteristics that could supplement each other to maximize the potential of entrepreneurs and strengthen the innovation capability of their firms.

Strategies for Enhancing the Practical and Innovative Abilities of Environmental Major Students

In order to meet the quality requirements of applied talent cultivation in local universities and enhance students' innovation ability, this study which take the environmental major students of Zhaoqing University as an example, explores the role of the “industry-university-research-application” platform, college student innovation and entrepreneurship training programs and various subject competitions in talent cultivation. It is benefit to encourage students to complete self practice ability cultivation through school enterprise platforms, training programs, and competitions. This study provide reference for improving the abilities of environmental majors in similar universities.

An In-Depth Analysis of the Effectiveness of Women's Entrepreneurship Training and Skill Development Programs

An In-Depth Analysis of the Effectiveness of Women's Entrepreneurship Training and Skill Development Programs

Entrepreneurship Mentoring Programme and Market Performance: Evidence from SIDO Supported Micro and Small Enterprises in Arusha, Tanzania

The overall market performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Tanzania has been observed to be poor because entrepreneurs are unable to compete, identify opportunity, identify the needs of customers and produce what is needed and failure to retain and satisfy their customers. As a result, the graduating rate of micro to small, medium and large enterprises in Tanzania is absolutely very low. This high failure rate is mainly caused by lack competent entrepreneurs who can compete, explore market environment, identify and exploit business opportunities. The purpose of this study was to establish the association between entrepreneurship mentoring programme and Small Industrial Development Organization (SIDO) supported Micro Small Enterprises’ (MSEs) market performance in Arusha Municipality. The study used cross-sectional research design. Data were collected using survey questionnaire on 230 sampled Small Industrial Development Organization (SIDO) supported MSEs and analysed by using Structural equation model (SEM). The results revealed that there was positive relationship between entrepreneurship mentoring programme and SIDO supported MSEs market performance. The study contributes in providing empirical evidence to body of knowledge and provides an insight to policy makers on the role of entrepreneurship mentoring programme in supporting or facilitating performance of MSEs in the market. The study concluded that overall entrepreneurship mentoring programme has strong positive association with MSEs market performance. The study recommended that SIDO and other institutions offering entrepreneurship training programmes to establish incubation Centres that will incubate MSEs after graduating from entrepreneurship trainings so that they can be well mentored and monitored.

Research on practical teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship training program for college students based on big data analysis

Abstract This article explores how digital technologies such as big data and cloud computing promote college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship, especially the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship training programs on college students’ entrepreneurial intentions. The article adopts big data analysis techniques to screen variables, set research hypotheses, and use partial least squares regression to quantitatively analyze the correlation between university innovativeness and training programs. It was found that the number of university intellectual property rights was significantly associated with the objectives of the training program, with a regression coefficient of 0.069. Further, the article pointed out that most students believed that the regulation of the research segment was the weakest. Therefore, the article suggests improving the training program supervision system, significantly strengthening the supervision of the research session, and also explores the correlation between academic professional factors and faculty guidance.

A Study on Quality Improvement of Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Programs in the Construction of National First-Class English Majors

A Study on Quality Improvement of Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Programs in the Construction of National First-Class English Majors

Development of a technological innovation and social entrepreneurship training program to generate services in a Mexican public entity

Technology is driving innovation in social entrepreneurship, where access to information, education, mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cryptocurrencies have made it possible to modify the social impact. Our research focuses on the formation, integration, and execution of ideal training programs that contribute to positive results in economic axes defined in terms of Technological Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Innovative Solutions for Social Challenges, efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability. This research needs to solve the problem of developing a training program in technological innovation and social entrepreneurship because currently, these programs face several problems partially solved in the literature; these problems are mostly: lack of alignment with organizational objectives, lack of relevance and applicability, deficiencies in program design, lack of top management support, and inadequate performance evaluation. Technological innovation and social entrepreneurship in vocational training are implemented as processes that introduce new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to improve the learning and performance of an organization's workers. In this research, measures and metrics were implemented that allowed various aspects to evaluate and improve the performance of the training program, metrics were implemented that made it possible to assess multiple aspects and enhance the performance of the training programs. Our research axes show that quantitative feedback surveys established our performance indicators were conducted to evaluate the relevance and applicability of the program. Due to their characteristics, the results obtained in this research allows to solve this problem and empower the participating people and organizations to create social and environmental impact; they also allowed to increase productivity and define more efficient processes. For this reason, this research work identified the factors that intervene in using training programs within a public entity by collecting qualitative and quantitative data

The EntreComp Bias: A Qualitative Study on Entrepreneurial Competence in Entrepreneurship Training

As entrepreneurship is seen as a catalyst for innovation, economic growth and social progress, European public authorities are promoting entrepreneurial activity through education and training. Despite extensive research on academic entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship training has received less attention. Entrepreneurship education refers to structured educational interventions designed to equip potential and existing entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to start and run successful businesses. Entrepreneurship training is designed to promote the entrepreneurial competences identified in the European Commission’s Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp). In a qualitative study of training activities, a content analysis was conducted to assess the compliance of the learning content with this policy standard. An internet search identified 194 courses in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, Germany. The course descriptions were systematically analyzed and coded using the EntreComp framework. The results indicate that the courses primarily convey management knowledge rather than an entrepreneurial mindset. More than 50% of the content is related to start-up preparation, legal issues, finance and marketing, with less emphasis on creativity and interpersonal skills. Most courses prioritize knowledge acquisition, often neglecting the development of skills and attitudes. The entrepreneurship training programs studied adhere to a traditional approach to education in terms of educational paradigms. The study highlights a discrepancy between recommended policies and educational practices and suggests implications for the design of entrepreneurship training programs.

Perceived behavioral traits as key determinants of entrepreneurial intention in higher education institutions

This article examines how a business school's environment encourages the formation of entrepreneurial intentions among its students. Building on insights from the theory of planned behaviour and the business event model, a structural equation model was applied on a sample of 283 Costa Rican university students. The main results of the study suggest that the entrepreneurial training provided by the business school contributes to improve students' entrepreneurial intentions. However, this effect develops through an indirect mechanism: that is, entrepreneurial training positively influences students’ attitudes toward entrepreneurship which, in turn, impact students’ perception on entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The proposed model rooted in cognitive frameworks allows business schools, and higher education institutions in general, to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of their entrepreneurial training programs in promoting entrepreneurial intentions.

Entrepreneurship Training, Job Creation and Youth Empowerment

empowerment. The study relies solely on secondary sources from reputable books and journals. It has been determined that entrepreneurship plays a critical role in empowering young individuals, as enables them to enhance their skills and competence, thereby increasing their employment prospects and income levels. Moreover, it recognizes that entrepreneurship training encompasses interdisciplinary programs designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, foster innovation, and promote growth; these programs are instrumental in helping young people navigate social and economic challenges. The study proposes providing a comprehensive training approach for youth, particularly those residing in underdeveloped nations, while emphasizing the importance of integrating entrepreneurship policies into national plans and initiatives. Furthermore, the article suggests that development and educational institutions should implement structured entrepreneurship training programs to bolster employability by equipping young people with market-relevant competencies.

Impact of Entrepreneurship Training on Youth with reference to NAGAVALI INSTITUTE OF RURAL ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT (NIRED) in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh

The abstract succinctly encapsulates the core essence of the research paper. It underscores the pivotal role of Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) in alleviating the widespread problem of youth unemployment in India. While government initiatives aim to promote entrepreneurship, this study underscores the necessity of effective training and support mechanisms for budding entrepreneurs. The specific focus of the study is on the socioeconomic attributes of youth participants engaged in entrepreneurship training programs and the comprehensive assessment of the impact of such programs. A notable case study conducted at the Nagavali Institute of Rural Entrepreneurship Development (NIRED) in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, is employed to ascertain the efficacy of EDPs and evaluate the role played by supporting organizations in stimulating entrepreneurship

Demand pull versus resource push training approaches to entrepreneurship: A field experiment

AbstractResearch SummaryWe compare the efficacy of two broad approaches to entrepreneurship training: a training prioritizing demand‐side activities versus a training prioritizing resource‐side activities. We do so by running a field experiment inside a 6‐month entrepreneurship program involving 236 early‐stage entrepreneurs. Inspired by our training, the first group invested more time interacting with potential customers and developing a deep understanding of customer needs and problems. The other group, in contrast, spent more time identifying and exploiting their core resources such as their network. Our results reveal that the training prioritizing demand‐side activities is substantially more effective. At the end of the program, the group exposed to the demand‐side training acquired more than twice the number of customers and generated revenues 65% higher than the other group.Managerial SummaryIn this paper, we aim to identify effective practices for supporting nascent entrepreneurs amidst the proliferation of entrepreneurship training programs. In particular, we launched a 6‐month entrepreneurship program involving 236 early‐stage entrepreneurs and exposed them to different training approaches. We discovered that a training approach focused on demand‐side activities, such as identifying customer persona, collecting reliable customer information, and interpreting their feedback, is more effective in improving new venture performance than a training approach focused on resource‐side activities such as helping entrepreneurs identify and leverage their resources and capabilities. Our findings emphasize the importance of developing skills related to customer analysis, market understanding, and collecting customer feedback during the early stages of a startup journey and can provide insights for designing effective entrepreneurship programs.

Learning Goal Orientation (LGO) and Mentor Function Effect on Entrepeneurship Self-Efficacy in Medium Small Enterprises Bojonegoro

Background: The role of an entrepreneur's internal dispositions and external support mechanisms in influencing self-efficacy remains a subject of keen interest. The Bojonegoro region, with its unique entrepreneurial landscape, provides a rich context for such exploration. Objective: To unravel the intricate relationships which shape an entrepreneur's self-efficacy, focusing primarily on the contributions of Learning Goal Orientation (LGO) and Mentoring Function (MF). Method: A questionnaire-based approach was employed targeting 30 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bojonegoro, using the purposive sampling method. The gathered data was meticulously analyzed using SPSS's 25th edition under multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Findings highlighted the significant positive effect of LGO on Entrepreneur Self-Efficacy. While MF alone did not directly influence self-efficacy, its combined effect with LGO showcased a synergistic positive impact. Conclusion: The research underscores the importance of both an entrepreneur's learning mindset and effective mentoring in shaping self-efficacy. Emphasizing these factors can offer a  more holistic approach to entrepreneurial training and development programs, especially in regions akin to Bojonegoro. Keywords: Entrepreneur Self-Efficacy, Learning Goal Orientation (LGO), Mentoring Function (MF), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)