scholarly journals Exploring the Entrepreneurial Intentions of Science and Engineering Students in China: A Q Methodology Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Fang ◽  
Liwen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Chinese Science ◽  
Education And Development ◽  
Practical Implications

The entrepreneurial intentions of Chinese students have received rapidly evolving attention, with the “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” program as a driving force, which encourages individuals to start their own business. Entrepreneurial intention, which is perceived as being a predictor of entrepreneurial behavior, has generally been explored in the existing literature on the basis of the theory of planned behavior and the intention–behavior model. Since intention is a psychological notion, it is important to investigate the motivation for developing entrepreneurial intention from a subjective perspective. The aim of this study is to identify the objective factors that determine Chinese science and engineering students’ entrepreneurial intentions, and to understand how these different factors affect their intention to become an entrepreneur. Q methodology, which is a technological combination of qualitative and quantitative research, was conducted using thirty Chinese science and engineering students, and this paper reports their individual attitudes and discourses concerning their entrepreneurial intentions. After compiling 32 Q sets of statements and performing factor analysis, three distinct types of entrepreneurs were revealed. The findings suggest that a subjective approach to entrepreneurship education should be taken to enhance science and engineering students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Some theoretical and practical implications of these findings for techno-entrepreneurship education and development are also discussed.

A framework explaining the entrepreneurial intentions of engineering students in public universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (71) ◽  
pp. e2210736
Author(s):  
Pilar Ester Arroyo ◽  
María de Lourdes Cárcamo-Solís ◽  
Héctor Cuevas-Vargas ◽  
Salvador Estrada-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes

This study explains the Entrepreneurial Intent (EI) of university students enrolled in engineering programs at the public university of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, in terms of the three constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior, formal (entrepreneurship education) and informal (the entrepreneurial demonstrated behavior of family and friends) institutional factors, and two individual traits (innovativeness and need of achievement). The conceptual model proposed also examines the role of entrepreneurship education in strengthening entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Survey data is analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings indicate entrepreneurial attitudes have the most significant predictive ability on entrepreneurial intention over entrepreneurial education and the manifest entrepreneurial actions of close social groups that have only a moderate influence on EI. The analysis also confirms that entrepreneurship education enhances entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Based on these results, it is recommended that Engineering Schools devote more attention to experiential learning to create favorable entrepreneurial attitudes and develop students’ entrepreneurial skills, particularly among those with a high need for achievement.

Entrepreneurial education program motivations in shaping engineering students’ entrepreneurial intention

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minjung Kim ◽  
Min Jae Park
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to draw on Piaget’s theory of assimilation and accommodation (absorptive capacity) as having mediating roles to examine the effect of motivational factors in entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention among engineering students. In addition, this relationship is analyzed along with the moderating effect of the home environment. Design/methodology/approach The structural equation model was applied to a sample of university students (736 respondents) engaged in an entrepreneurship education program in South Korea. Findings The findings highlight that the motivations of personal achievement, social welfare and social relationship were associated with assimilated students, and the motivations of personal achievement and cognitive interest were associated with accommodated students fostering entrepreneurial intention in their entrepreneurship education. Originality/value This finding contributes to the theoretical implications of absorptive capacity (assimilation and accommodation) in the learning process and has wider practical implications for course instructors in educational institutions who wish to promote the effectiveness of developing entrepreneurship knowledge and skills among engineering students.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals: A Multigroup Analysis of the Moderating Effects of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Hasbullah Ashari ◽  
Iffat Abbas ◽  
Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib ◽  
Siti Norhasmaedayu Mohd Zamani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Multigroup Analysis ◽  
Development Goals

The role of entrepreneurs in attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is paramount. Entrepreneurs with strong awareness and commitment to sustainable development help to attain almost all SDGs, as they create businesses that will help employment, eliminate poverty, provide decent work and economic growth, help to reduce hunger, assist in attaining good health and wellbeing, help to achieve affordable and clean energy, and enhance their industries. Realizing the importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, the government of Malaysia has taken proactive actions to develop and inculcate the entrepreneurial mindset through entrepreneurship education at higher education. This study aims to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to analyze the effect of an entrepreneurship course on entrepreneurial intentions of the engineering students at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, as entrepreneurial intention is effective in predicting behavior. A quantitative technique and descriptive cross-sectional study have been employed to collect data. The result of this study indicates that the TPB explains and predicts the entrepreneurial intention. However, the Multigroup Analysis (MGA) results show that attending the entrepreneurship course does not increase the strength of the relationship between the exogenous and endogenous construct compared to those who do not attend the course. The results of this study raise a positive implication toward the improvement of the course curriculum and the teaching pedagogy. An in-depth qualitative study to understand the issue will help to improve the curriculum and pedagogy of entrepreneurship education, and eventually enable a realization of the government’s aspirations.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION: ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION AND CREATIVITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 505-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Saptono ◽  
Dedi Purwana ◽  
Agus Wibowo ◽  
Setyo Ferry Wibowo ◽  
Saparuddin Mukhtar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: This study examines the impact of creativity and entrepreneurship education on student entrepreneurial intentions at Jakarta State University. Methodology: This study, we applied quantitative research which conducting in two-phase First, we perform exploratory factor analysis test, and the second phase, we confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS version 18. Main Findings: This study carried out the findings that there is an impact on creativity on entrepreneurial education, lectures on individual creativity, entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial intention, and creativity supported in the university on individual creativity. Furthermore, creativity supported not impact on entrepreneurial intention, and individual creativity has not to impact on entrepreneurial intention. Applications of this study: This research can be used by university leaders to increase students’ intention to become entrepreneurs through optimizing entrepreneurship education and creativity support from universities. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this study, we found that there was an influence of lecturer on creativity on entrepreneurship education. Previous researchers have never revealed this finding. Our research also found the impact of individual creativity on the intention of entrepreneurship. This finding has not been revealed in some previous studies.

An Entrepreneurship Education Co-Curricular Program to Stimulate Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students

MRS Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (31-32) ◽  
pp. 1673-1679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moraima De Hoyos-Ruperto ◽  
Cristina Pomales-García ◽  
Agnes Padovani ◽  
O. Marcelo Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Science And Engineering

ABSTRACTThere is a need to expand the fundamental skills in science and engineering to include innovation & entrepreneurship (I&E) skills as core competencies. To better prepare the future Nanotechnology workforce, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Nanotechnology Center, broadened the educational content beyond traditional skills in science and engineering. The Center, offers a rich educational program for materials and nano scientists that aims to create the next generation of knowledgeable, experienced professionals, and successful entrepreneurs, who can develop value-added innovations that can spur economic growth and continue to impact the quality of life for society. Within the educational program an Entrepreneurship Education Co-Curricular Program (EEP) incorporates I&E training into the Materials Science, Nanotechnology, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) faculty and student experiences. The EEP consists of a two-year series of workshops that seek to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, including five key topics: 1) Generation of Ideas, 2) Entrepreneurial Vision, 3) Early Assessment of Ideas, 4) Identification of Opportunities, and 5) Strategic Thinking. The EEP goals, target audience, and implementation strategy, is described with an evaluation tool to assess the program’s success in developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

Conflict handling styles as predictors of entrepreneurial intentions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gentrit Berisha ◽  
Besnik Krasniqi ◽  
Justina Shiroka-Pula ◽  
Enver Kutllovci
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unexplored Area ◽  
Conflict Handling ◽  
Human Resource Interventions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the relationship between conflict handling styles (CHS) of business managers in their entrepreneurial intentions (EI). The business manager’s propensity to become entrepreneurs is a relatively unexplored area of research. The relationship between conflict handling style and entrepreneurial intention is under-researched, particularly in a developing country like Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach A self-report questionnaire containing measures of conflict handing style, entrepreneurial intention and demographics was delivered to business managers in Kosovo. Findings Forcing style has a positive and statistically significant relationship with entrepreneurial intention. Yielding, compromising, problem solving and avoiding have weak and insignificant effects on EI. Research limitations/implications The relationship between conflict handling styles of managers and their entrepreneurial intention is investigated. No situational, organizational or environmental factor was considered influencing this relationship. Practical implications Conflict management is important in predicting the entrepreneurial intention of managers. Organizations should design human resource interventions aimed at effective team composition and employee retention to ensure performance. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate the relationship between conflict handling style and entrepreneurial intention using a manager sample. Furthermore, it is the first study of conflict handling styles and entrepreneurial intention of managers in Kosovo.

scholarly journals The Effect of Career Decisions on Entrepreneurial Intention Levels of University Students Studying Sport Sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4a) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Kadir Yildiz
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Labor Markets ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Career Decisions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Sample Group ◽  
Practical Implications

This study investigates the entrepreneurial intention levels and career decisions of a sample of 340 university students studying sport sciences. Entrepreneurship refers to a career-related choice that is driven by a risk-taking and innovation imperative. Entrepreneurs of the future are expected to make their career related choices well before they move into labor markets. In this context, this study attempts to designate young adults’ entrepreneurial intentions which are considered to be highly related with their career decisions. The study also tests the potential effects of career decisions on entrepreneurial intentions. The findings of the study evidence the significant effect of conscious career choice on entrepreneurial propensity. A blind career choice is found to be also correlated with entrepreneurial intentions, albeit less so than the conscious career choice. The environmental factors subscale of career choice proves to be insignificant in terms of entrepreneurial propensity within the scope of this study’s sample group. Findings are discussed with a view to practical implications.

scholarly journals From Entrepreneurial Intentions to Entrepreneurial Behavior

2021 ◽  
pp. 110-135
Author(s):  
Sebastian Aparicio ◽  
Andreu Turro ◽  
Maria Noguera ◽  
David Urbano
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽  
Opportunity Identification ◽  
Business Skills ◽  
Good Career ◽  
Practical Implications

Although there is abundant literature on entrepreneurial intentions and entrepreneurial behavior, there is still a lacuna on those factors enabling the pass from intention to action. Motivated by this gap, this study assesses the extent to which the determinants of entrepreneurial intention also have an effect on subsequent entrepreneurial behavior, using an institutional approach as a theoretical framework. With a sample of 2,491 university students from Catalonia (Spanish) through the simultaneous equations, the main findings show that institutions such as opportunity identification, business skills, and entrepreneurs' status encourage students to think of entrepreneurship as a good career choice, which subsequently explains entrepreneurial actions. Theoretical, policy, and practical implications are discussed based on these findings.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Intention of Young Generation in Metropolis

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-187
Author(s):  
Santirianingrum Soebandhi ◽  
Sugito Muzaki ◽  
Agus Sukoco
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Norm ◽  
Social Factor ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Minimum Education

Purpose: This study is aimed to analyze entrepreneurial intention of youth during the process towards young entrepreneur that is intellectually, mentally, and economically independent, approached by planned behavior principles. Design/methodology/approach: The quantitative research method with three variables (attitude, social norm and behavior) was used as the predictor of young entrepreneurial intention. The respondents are 127 young adult aged 18-28 years old with High School/Vocational School as their minimum education and domiciled in Surabaya and Sidoarjo. Likert scale with 5 levels was used as the research questionnaire, distributed with two methods that are filling out the questionnaire by online and manually. Findings:  The result shows that attitude, social norm and behavior variable give positive contribution in creating young generation entrepreneurial intention in metropolis. Indicator which gives strong contribution in triggering entrepreneurial intention of young generator is that the paradigm of being entrepreneur is able to give benefits, satisfaction and as a choice. Social factor encouraging establishing the businesses are friends and relatives. Behaviors impelling it are the feeling of being able and having enough knowledge in starting the business as well as able to manage the business. The constraints are coming from little encouragement of family and low belief for getting success. Research limitations/implications: This study was conducted in two urban areas in East Java. Further research can be done on a wider area. Practical implications: Entrepreneurial intention of youth is unique inasmuch as it has environment and complexity characteristics which enables to give impact towards society.  Originality/value: This study focuses on urban areas with young adults respondents which can provide new references to factors that may encourage or hamper their interest in becoming entrepreneurs Paper type: Research paper

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