Personality, prior knowledge, social capital and entrepreneurial intentions: Entrepreneurial alertness as mediator
Journal Title: GATR Global Journal of Business & Social Science Review - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective - This empirical study aims to examine the role of entrepreneurial alertness as a mediator to personality traits, prior knowledge and social capital in influencing the potential of entrepreneurial intention. Methodology/Technique - A total of 212 questionnaires were personally distributed in the Kuala Lumpur area. The data was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) employing the Baron and Kenny method with bootstrapping method in testing for mediation effect. Findings - The findings concluded that there are significant relationships between the three variables; prior knowledge, social capital and personality traits with the entrepreneurial intention which is mediated by entrepreneurial alertness. Social capital and prior knowledge in the form of entrepreneurships courses and entrepreneurial experience have positive relationship with entrepreneurial intention and hence attention should be directed towards them. Novelty - Demonstrate the originality or value of the paper which makes it different from prior studies.
Authors and Affiliations
Wei Lee Lim, Yvonne Lean Ee Lee, Ravindran Ramasamy
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