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Will entrepreneurial education trigger entrepreneurial intentions: Investigating the effects of mindset and culture
Anza Ayesha, Muhammad Asif Imran
Abstract:
Drawing on the dynamic theory of entrepreneurial competency, this study examines the influence of entrepreneurial education activities on entrepreneurial intentions, taking into account the moderating function of entrepreneurial culture and the mediating effect of entrepreneurial mentality. Data were collected from the 120 individuals working in incubation centers in Bahawalpur city selected through convenience sampling that were analyzed through a linear regression model in SPSS v25. The results reflected that entrepreneurial education activity positively affects entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, findings also clarified that an entrepreneurial mindset partially mediates the relation between entrepreneurial education activity and entrepreneurial intentions. Moreover, entrepreneurial culture strengthens the association between entrepreneurial education activity and entrepreneurial intentions. Based on the study’s conclusions, we advised the organizations working in Pakistan that entrepreneurial education activity is an effective activity that increases entrepreneurial intentions and ultimately the entrepreneurial mindset. To increase entrepreneurship, organizations have to work on this dimension to increase the factor of entrepreneurial education activity. It will ultimately affect the entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial intentions positively. Further, organizations must initiate steps to increase the entrepreneurial intentions and mindset of the individuals and promote an entrepreneurial culture.
Keywords:
Entrepreneurial Education Activity, Entrepreneurial Intentions, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Entrepreneurial Culture
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