Entrepreneurial Motivation Research Articles

Beyond the Bottom Line: The Role of Personal Characteristics in Healthcare Entrepreneurship

This study fills a crucial gap by offering fresh insights into healthcare entrepreneurs’ characteristics and decision-making, enriching the understanding of entrepreneurial behavior. Employing a mixed-methods approach, by combining qualitative and quantitative data, the researchers examined how factors such as age, gender, education, number of children, marital status, and house ownership influence business orientation. Utilizing both quantitative data, collected through surveys, and statistical analyses, conducted in EViews 12, data drawn from 113 Romanian medical start-ups revealed that marital status was a significant determinant, with single individuals exhibiting a profit-centric approach, while couples or married entrepreneurs prioritize patient well-being. Also, the lower the sense of ownership, the lower the number of co-founders there was in the start-up. The motivation of entrepreneurs involved in start-ups with more than two co-founders, is based on the motivation behind a problem that directly affected the entrepreneurs themselves. An unexpected result was found regarding the healthcare entrepreneurs that perceive failure more due to lack of funding than competition, especially in profit-focused ventures, shaping their decision-making. To shape managerial implications, the authors depicted the swim lane decision-making process diagram based on these insights.

MOTIF PENGUSAHA MUSLIM BISNIS KULINER PERSPEKTIF ALFRED SCHUTZ; STUDI KASUS LUBNA CAKE & CAFE

This study aims to analyze the motives of Muslim entrepreneurs in implementing mujāhadah (spiritual struggle) in their culinary business practices, using Alfred Schutz's phenomenological perspective. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, focusing on Lubna Cake & Cafe in East Kutai. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis to explore the "because of" and "in order to" motives that influence business decisions. The findings reveal that past experiences, family background, and spiritual beliefs shape the “because of motives” that affect business practices, such as work ethic and dedication in managing the business. Meanwhile, the "in order to motives" reflect long-term aspirations, such as business expansion, improving employee welfare, and making positive social contributions to the surrounding community. This study provides theoretical contributions to understanding the integration of Islamic values in business and offers practical references for Muslim entrepreneurs seeking to combine spiritual values with sustainable business success. The findings also serve as a guide for researchers and practitioners to further explore the application of Islamic values in broader business contexts.

Exploring the intersection of marriage and entrepreneurship: a study on motivation of women in lagos state, nigeria

The significant role of women's entrepreneurship in driving global economic growth has been widely acknowledged, particularly in alleviating poverty, promoting gender equality, generating employment opportunities, and accelerating social development. Hence, this study investigated the influence of marital dynamics on the entrepreneurial motivation of women in Lagos State, Nigeria. The research utilised a descriptive survey design with a sample of 400 married women who are self-employed or entrepreneurs. Data was collected through a questionnaire and analysed using mean, ranking, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed that mutual respect and spousal encouragement significantly boost entrepreneurial motivation among women. Additionally, while age showed no significant difference, the number of children and educational qualifications significantly influenced the impact of marital dynamics on entrepreneurial motivation. The study concludes that supportive marital relationships play a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurial drive among women, with implications for counselling practices that enhance women's participation in entrepreneurship. It was recommended that marriage counsellors should address the unique challenges and motivations that arise from balancing entrepreneurial pursuits with childcare responsibilities. Government and relevant stakeholders should implement policies and initiatives that support work-life balance for married women entrepreneurs, particularly those with multiple children.

Invigorate Survival and Resilience of MSMEs: The Role of Entrepreneurial Knowledge, Entrepreneurial Motivation, and Technological Advancement

Entrepreneurship is currently experiencing significant and dynamic development. The growth rate of entrepreneurship is a sensitive issue and challenge that attracts public attention in the middle of increasingly tight competition. The development of entrepreneurship is driven by various factors, including rapid technological development and globalization. However, with the development of technology, entrepreneurship also needs to have good preparation to face increasingly tight levels of competition and can maintain and create increasingly successful entrepreneurship. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors that influence the sustainability resilience and survival of MSMEs. A quantitative method was used in this study, and incidental sampling was used to select 238 MSMEs as respondents. The distribution of questionnaires was carried out openly to MSMEs through associations that oversee the performance of MSMEs. Data analysis in this study used the Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis software version 3.0. The results of the study indicate that entrepreneurial knowledge has a positive effect on the sustainability resilience and survival of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial motivation has a positive and insignificant effect, and technological progress has a positive and insignificant effect. This study provides new contributions and knowledge that an entrepreneur must be able to know what preparations must be made and how they can manage MSMEs in the midst of competition to anticipate conflicts that will occur in the future.

Barriers to Entrepreneurial Intention: A Comprehensive Literature Review

This literature review investigates the barriers affecting entrepreneurial intention, a foundational aspect of business creation influenced by psychological, social, and environmental factors. The study identifies major barriers, such as low self-efficacy, lack of social support, negative attitudes toward entrepreneurship, limited perceived behavioral control, environmental uncertainty, and fear of failure. These factors, documented across diverse contexts, highlight both individual and contextual challenges that deter entrepreneurial motivation. This review aims to clarify these barriers by synthesizing findings from prior research and presenting a framework to inform targeted interventions that can effectively foster entrepreneurial intentions. Emphasis is placed on the role of entrepreneurial education, supportive social structures, and simplified regulatory processes in overcoming these obstacles, thereby supporting potential entrepreneurs in diverse environments. Keyword: Entrepreneurial Intention, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, Perceived Behavioral Control, Fear of Failure, Entrepreneurial Barriers, Literature Review.

Developing innovation practices of nature tourism entrepreneurs

ABSTRACT Innovation programmes support rural and nature-based tourism entrepreneurs in revitalising areas affected by recession. However, scant research exists on the outcomes of such schemes. This article presents a case study examining how an innovation programme aimed at nature tourism entrepreneurs led to new innovation practices. The analysis relies on practice theory, suggesting that constellations of entrepreneurial motives, resources, expertise, and contexts explain the uptake of innovation practices. It shows how the programme strengthened existing bricolage, intuition, and network-based practices, as well as small-step innovations, by improving reflexive thinking, social networks, a local narrative, and embeddedness in the destination. The development of strategy-based innovation practices and more significant innovations was less evident. This requires the development of new constellations of entrepreneurial motives, resources, expertise, and contexts, and thus more holistic innovation support schemes. By applying practice theory, the article advances tourism innovation research, provides new insights into the benefits of tourism innovation programmes, explores tourism entrepreneurs’ innovation practices, and complements existing practice-based tourism research.

Green entrepreneurial intentions in Saudi youth: cultural insights and implications

This study investigates green entrepreneurial intentions (GEI) and behaviors among Saudi Arabian youth, examining the influence of contextual factors such as entrepreneurial education, university environmental support, and entrepreneurial motivation. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a foundational framework, this research contributes novel insights by contextualizing GEI within Saudi Arabia’s unique socio-cultural landscape and Vision 2030, a national initiative focused on economic diversification and sustainability. Data were collected from a sample of 441 university students and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Key theoretical contributions of this study include expanding TPB by integrating environmental and motivational factors specific to Saudi youth, thereby offering a nuanced understanding of how cultural and institutional contexts shape green entrepreneurial intentions. Practically, the findings underscore the importance of embedding sustainability-focused entrepreneurship into educational curricula and suggest policy strategies to foster green entrepreneurship. This study offers critical insights for educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs aiming to align Saudi Arabia’s youth entrepreneurship initiatives with sustainable development goals, reinforcing the role of young entrepreneurs as drivers of a sustainable future.

Educators and students in entrepreneurship education are challenging the “think entrepreneur–think male” paradigm

PurposeThe paradigm “think entrepreneur–think male” continues to prevail in entrepreneurship education (EE). Aiming to explore how EE educators and EE students engage with this paradigm, this paper examines how students’ beliefs about entrepreneurship are shaped within the classroom.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a single case comprising 32 interviews with EE students and educators from a variety of higher education institutions in the Netherlands. Observations were conducted in a learning environment where undergraduate students from a range of EE minors (general, social and tech entrepreneurship) collaborated on projects under the guidance of entrepreneurship educators.FindingsOur findings reveal that gendered constructs are deeply embedded in EE, shaping perceptions of entrepreneurship. However, these constructs are changing and challenging the “think entrepreneur–think male”.Originality/valueThis study contributes to gender and entrepreneurship literature by challenging the existence of the prevailing paradigm “think entrepreneur–think male” in EE. We emphasise the importance of acknowledging individual entrepreneurial motivations while recognising gendered constructs in entrepreneurial support and resource access.

Entrepreneurship and SME Policies in Guinea: An Exploratory Analysis

This study examines the policies supporting entrepreneurship and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Guinea, focusing on their adequacy in fostering economic and entrepreneurial activities in a developing country context. Using the Lundström and Stevenson framework, we differentiate entrepreneurship and SME policies based on their objectives, targets, and instruments through documentary analysis. We also assess their alignment with the developmental phase and specific entrepreneurial needs. The study identifies four categories of policy instruments. These are business financing, improving the business climate, support and networking, and entrepreneurship education. However, actions favoring SMEs are more widespread than those supporting entrepreneurship. The findings underscore the importance of a holistic policy approach that balances enhancing entrepreneurial motivations, skills, and opportunities, thus fostering an ecosystem conducive to sustainable entrepreneurial growth and innovation. Additionally, the study highlights the role of entrepreneurship education in developing the necessary skills for new ventures. It suggests integrating such education into university programs to foster an entrepreneurial culture. This action could enhance employability and economic resilience, particularly among youth. By shedding light on these aspects, the research extends the theoretical framework proposed by Lundström and Stevenson to the context of lowincome countries. The practical implications suggest that policymakers should consider a balanced approach to supporting nascent and established enterprises, emphasizing the need for policies that foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all stages of business development.

TRANSFORMING STUDENT INTO ENTREPRENEURS: THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND E-COMMERCE

This study aims to analyze the influence of Entrepreneurship Education and the utilization of e-commerce on students' Entrepreneurial Interest at Pelita Bangsa University in the digital era. Employing a quantitative approach with a survey method, data were collected from 100 students who had completed entrepreneurship courses and possessed experience in using e-commerce platforms. The analysis, conducted using SEM-PLS, reveals that both Entrepreneurship Education and e-commerce mastery have a significant impact on students' entrepreneurial interest. Entrepreneurship Education contributes to shaping a creative mindset and fostering entrepreneurial motivation, while e-commerce mastery facilitates easy market access, thereby enhancing students' inclination toward digital entrepreneurship. These findings align with prior research emphasizing the pivotal role of entrepreneurship education and e-commerce in fostering entrepreneurial intentions. In conclusion, the integration of entrepreneurship education with e-commerce mastery significantly boosts students' entrepreneurial interest, offering valuable insights for educational institutions to strengthen entrepreneurship programs and e-commerce training, ultimately fostering a new generation of digital entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial Fuel for Success: The Influence of Opportunity and Skills on Student Entrepreneurial Motivation

This research aims to analyze the influence of skills and opportunities on entrepreneurial motivation among Indonesian students. Using quantitative methods, this research collected data from 314 students who were randomly selected through a digital questionnaire. Regression analysis shows that both skills and opportunities have a significant positive influence on entrepreneurial motivation, with skills having a more dominant impact. These results indicate that developing entrepreneurial skills through education or related programs can increase students' entrepreneurial motivation. It is hoped that these findings can contribute to the entrepreneurship literature in the Indonesian context and help develop more effective entrepreneurship programs in higher education.

Digital revolution powered by COVID-19? An analysis of the digitalisation activities of Hungarian entrepreneurs

AbstractDigitalisation presents a significant challenge for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they generally lack the required competencies and qualifications for a digital transformation. However, crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted how digitalisation can improve SME efficiency and unlock new markets. This paper aims to contribute to the empirical literature by analysing the factors influencing Hungarian entrepreneurs' activities and attitudes towards digitalisation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are based on the quantitative analyses of Hungarian datasets of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) spanning 2021 to 2023, complemented by figures from a representative survey of SMEs in 2022. Our findings show that while nearly all SMEs utilise digital devices, adopting more advanced solutions remains low. Although the pandemic somewhat accelerated the digitalisation efforts, most entrepreneurs do not expect to use more digital solutions in the next six months. There is no consistent correlation between digitalisation and entrepreneurial motives, as the cluster analyses did not provide homogenous groups of entrepreneurs in the years analysed, so we can conclude that digitalisation efforts may be even among them. Thus, to overcome the challenge of digitalisation, policymakers should incentivise entrepreneurs to improve their digital skills and implement digital solutions.

Generation Z Entrepreneurial Morals towards Intention through Self-Efficacy and Motivation, Based on Creative Economy

This research aims to identify the influence of entrepreneurial morals on entrepreneurial intention, with self-efficacy and entrepreneurial motivation as intervening variables among Generation Z students of tourism study program. This is a quantitative research using the Path Analysis method. Based on computation, sample of this research is using 100 tourism students from Indonesian Education University (UPI), who are participating in the entrepreneurship program. The results of the study indicate that entrepreneurial motivation plays an important role as a significant mediator in linking entrepreneurial moral with entrepreneurial intention, while self-efficacy does not have a significant influence on the relationship between entrepreneurial moral to entrepreneurial intention. Overall, entrepreneurial moral play a significantly important role in increasing the self-efficacy, entrepreneurial motivation and entrepreneurial intention of tourism students. It is expected that this research can recommend and contribute to the development of a more effective and relevant creative economy-based entrepreneurship program to increase interest in entrepreneurship among tourism students.

Entrepreneurial motivation and growth orientation among micro-entrepreneurs in Southern Finland

Despite their importance for the economy, micro-enterprises remain under-researched. We also know little about entrepreneurial motivations in the growth phase of enterprises. Therefore, to increase our understanding of the motivations of micro-entrepreneurs who expect to grow their businesses, a qualitative case study followed 27 micro-entrepreneurs in Southern Finland. Drawing on expectancy theory, the study builds and applies a theoretical model of the six dimensions identified for the entrepreneurial motivation of growth-oriented micro-entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the study implies that the level of growth expectation and the entrepreneurial characteristics of gender, education level and entrepreneurial experience are combined with the drivers of motivation and further with performance. In conclusion, we describe a novel growth-oriented microentrepreneurial motivation profile. The findings offer valuable insights for regional actors for identifying and supporting micro-enterprises with growth potential. Further scholarship is recommended to test the theoretical model and explore differences in terms of growth expectations.

The Impact of the Family Environment on Students' Interest in Entrepreneurship with Entrepreneurial Motivation as an Intervening Variable (Case Study on Students in Medan City)

This study aims to examine the impact of the family environment on entrepreneurial motivation and to determine the partial influence of both the family environment and entrepreneurial motivation on students' interest in entrepreneurship. Additionally, the study explores how the family environment influences students' entrepreneurial interest through entrepreneurial motivation in Medan City. Since the population is not precisely known, the study employs the MOE formula to determine the sample size, resulting in 100 participants. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, and path analysis is applied for data analysis. The study's findings indicate that the family environment The influence of entrepreneurial motivation on students' interest in entrepreneurship is both positive and significant, while the family environment also plays a crucial role, positively impacting both entrepreneurial motivation and students' interest in entrepreneurship through the mediation of entrepreneurial motivation.

Enhancing entrepreneurial intentions through managerial skill development in university students: Global review

This review investigates the relationship between managerial skills and an entrepreneurial intention in university students, as well as how universities may help them pursue their business and startup goals. It discovered that excellent managerial abilities and entrepreneurial motivation are critical to success. Universities can assist students build these talents through courses, incubators, and mentorship. Students can be prepared for pioneering entrepreneurial jobs through programs that emphasize strategic planning, leadership, problem solving, and networking and relationship management.

The Effect of Entrepreneurship Education, Creativity and Entrepreneurial Motivation on Entrepreneurial Interest in the Millennial Generation in Makassar City

This study aims to determine the effect of entrepreneurship education, creativity and entrepreneurial motivation on interest in entrepreneurship in the millennial generation in Makassar City. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a sample of 224 respondents and then analyzed based on multiple linear regression analysis. Data obtained through observation, documentation, and questionnaires. Based on the results of the study, the three factors (X) simultaneously have a significant influence on the millennial generation's entrepreneurial interest in Makassar City. However, based on a partially significant test, the entrepreneurship education variable (X1) does not have a significant effect on entrepreneurial interest (Y). While the creativity variable (X2) and the entrepreneurial motivation variable (X3) have a significant influence on the millennial generation's entrepreneurial interest (Y).

THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND MOTIVATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEREST

The problem of this research is the open unemployment rate which is increasing every year. This type of research is quantitative. The data collection technique in this research is multiple regression analysis. By using data collection techniques by means of questionnaires and documentation. before researching the questionnaire, validity and reliability tests were carried out using the help of the SPSS application. And with a research population of 44 students. After collecting the data, the classical assumption test was carried out. From the results of data analysis, it can be seen that the coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.783 or 78.3%. Thus, this value means that the variable Entrepreneurial Skills (X1) and Entrepreneurial Motivation (X2) contributes 78.3% pengaruah to Entrepreneurial Interest (Y) while the remaining 21.7% is influenced by other variables outside the study. From the results of research that has been done shows that there is an influence of entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial interest, it can be concluded that the more skills possessed and driven by high motivation, the greater the chance of creating a successful business.

Trends of Green Cooperation in Agriculture

The goal of the research is to investigate key trends in green cooperation and the principle objective is to prove economic motivation of entrepreneurs towards green cooperation. In the research the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis and mathematic methods in economics. In order to substantiate economic motivation of ESGstandards introduction in agricultural industry economic and technological analysis was carried out and correlation between enterprise profitability, its financial indicators and ESG-rating was studied. The absence of rationalistic development potential at the state-owned corporation Rusagro was demonstrated. Therefore, the authors proposed to pass to heuristic development and innovation technologies. Investment in the development of innovation technologies can provide higher labour productivity and at the same time retain current values of technological equipment. These measures can affect GDP of Russia as a whole, as development and introduction of new technologies and passing over to heuristic development of the organization can raise quality of economic systems, which will provide the growth in entrepreneurs’ profit and gross product of the region and the country.

A Study on the College Students' Entrepreneurial Ability in China

This study aimed to evaluate the entrepreneurial ability of college students in China. According to the results of the evaluation, the causes of the problems were analyzed, and some suggestions for the reform of the instructional model of entrepreneurship education in China were given. The samples were 608 students in faculty of Entrepreneurship for the Spring 2024 semester. of Sichuan Tourism University, and a total of 570 valid questionnaires were collected. The instrument was Entrepreneurship Evaluation Form. The study was conducted quantitative and qualitative method. The Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation method was used to obtain the overall evaluation results of college students in China. The results show that college students in China have a high psychological quality and certain motivation for entrepreneurship, but they still need to improve their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. Based on the results, it shows that the traditional instructional model is no longer suitable for entrepreneurship education. Since entrepreneurship is very practical and situational. When designing the instructional model, we should combine the theory of constructionism and the theory of situational cognition, so that students can go out of the classroom in a practical way and experience the real interaction in the process of entrepreneurship.