An Empirical Study Of Factors Influencing Gender Differences In Entrepreneurship

Narayanasamy, Kogilah; Rasiah, Devinaga; Jacobs, Charles

doi:10.19030/iber.v10i10.5976

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“…It was documented that there are significant differences in risk aversion between male and female entrepreneurs although they exhibited similar traits (Narayanasamy et al, 2011). Based on Wagner and Sternberg (2004) findings, it was indicated that women have a greater fear of failure than men.…”

Section: Gender As a Factor Of Entrepreneurshipmentioning

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Examining the Influence of Age and Gender on Entrepreneurship in VietnamI

Hung¹,

TRAN²

2020

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This objective of this study is to examine the influence of age and gender on entrepreneurship in Vietnam's context. Although various studies have been conducted to examine age and gender differences in the entrepreneurial process, the results reveal inconsistencies. Moreover, the relationship between different factors and their role in explaining age and gender differences in the entrepreneurship activities still has no clear answer. Our analyses were based on data collected for the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Monitors (GEM) from individuals located in Vietnam with a sample of 2,118. Our findings show that female entrepreneurs had less household income and were likely to have more fear of failure in starting a business. Entrepreneurs tend to be older and young entrepreneurs have better education. The study also indicated that male entrepreneurs were likely to have more perception of the ease to start a business. Moreover, the number of male respondents who are currently entrepreneurs is higher and they are older. The contribution of this study is twofold. First, it provides empirical evidence on the age and gender differences in entrepreneurship. Second, it contributes to the understanding of the entrepreneurship environment in Vietnam, one of the most dynamic emerging countries in the East Asian region.

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Section: Gender As a Factor Of Entrepreneurshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining the Influence of Age and Gender on Entrepreneurship in VietnamI

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2020

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“…Women entrepreneurs may have fewer opportunities than men because of innate gender discrimination, which is considered a general issue in all developing economies ( Rehman and Roomi, 2012 ). Moreover, lack of availability of financial resources (AFR), training, personality traits (PT), and government and family support are the other significant factors, which confine women’s spatial mobility and discourage them from becoming entrepreneurs in developing countries, such as Pakistan, ( Mcclelland et al, 2005 ; Roomi and Parrott, 2008 ; Narayanasamy et al, 2011 ; Mustapha and Subramaniam, 2016 ). ES is influenced by formal and informal support from others; formal support is provided in the form of financial, technical, and industrial liaisons, whereas informal support refers to personal-and community-based networks ( Carrier et al, 2004 ; Makhbul and Mohamad Hasun, 2010 ).…”

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“…Women operating these SMEs can generate a massive amount of capital by themselves; capital is available through debt financing from the banking sector or initial public offerings ( Masuo et al, 2001 ; Jennings and Mcdougald, 2007 ). Meanwhile, the AFR can help women entrepreneurs to access the market, which is also a key factor to success ( Narayanasamy et al, 2011 ). ARF is found to develop resilience in SMEs to counter environmental challenges by enabling them to perceive the uncertainties and develop capabilities to successfully complete their goals ( Gayed and El Ebrashi, 2022 ).…”

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Factors influencing women’s entrepreneurial success: A multi-analytical approach

2023

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Women entrepreneurs are significant contributors to the economic development of any country and their role becomes more vital in improving the economic condition of developing countries. This highlights the important role of women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their entrepreneurial success. Therefore, the current study extends the entrepreneurship literature by examining the effects of factors like personality traits (PT), motivation and commitment (MC), availability of financial resources (AFR), and government support (GS) on entrepreneurial success (ES) of women-owned SMEs. Using a purposive sampling technique data from 255 women-owned SMEs were collected. A multi-analytical approach was employed to analyze the data. The Structural equation modeling (SEM) results indicated that PT, MC, AFR, and GS have a direct effect of ES whereas MC also mediated the link between PT and ES, and the results reveal that in presence of MC the effects of PT on ES become more significant. SEM results revealed that PT and AFR are the most important factors related to entrepreneurial success. On the contrary, ANN analysis revealed that “motivation and commitment” is the most influencing factor. These findings can guide business practitioners and policymakers in the envisioned strategy formulation to encourage women entrepreneurs who can contribute to their country’s sustainable economic growth.

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“…Education, social, and family background influence the differences between female and male entrepreneurs. (Narayanasamy et al, 2011). Training on starting a new business has a greater influence on female entrepreneurial activity (Tsyganova & Shirokova, 2010).…”

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Entrepreneurial Preferences in Oman: A Gender-based differentiation analysis

Khan¹,

Bakheet²,

Maktoumi³

et al. 2021

Int. j. res. entrep. bus. stud.

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Purpose: The research objective was to critically analyze the factors responsible for the gender differences in Oman Entrepreneurship and to critically analyze the prevailing gender differences amongst the motivating factors and the survival factors in running the businesses in Oman. Design/methodology/approach: The research data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire and the data was obtained personally. 381 samples were collected from the population who were reported to be successful entrepreneurs. The selection was obtained from the entrepreneurs’ list provided by the Government Scheme Agencies in Oman like SANAD/RIYADA and the analysis was done using SPSS. Findings: The study revealed that both genders considered ‘To obtain a social status’, ‘To use innovative ideas’, ‘To become own boss’, and ‘Success of other entrepreneurs’ as the motivating factors. Further, males have also considered experiences and professional contacts whereas females have considered working independently and excelling with their self-confidence. The study also revealed that both genders insisted on Start-up capital, Self-confidence, Working capital, and Previous business experience, and Religious consciousness factors as the essential factors to run the businesses. Further, male entrepreneurs considered Training as one of the factors required to run the business whereas the female entrepreneurs considered the Right choice of location as a required factor. Research limitations/implications: It is recommended to address the gender differences of entrepreneurship in policies to support private-sector development in Oman and to design effective Entrepreneurship education programs for the future. It is required to follow up on the performance of the female-owned entrepreneurial start-ups so that their goals and objectives can be successfully fulfilled during their life cycle. It is also suggested that the training should be considered essential when designing strategies and policies stimulating entrepreneurial activity for both male and female entrepreneurs. Social implications: Through gender differences, the trends in marketing can be identified which will help to raise awareness for how to improve global marketing standards. Facilitating timely finance in the form of start-up capital, working capital is a must as the entrepreneurs in Oman consider financial assistance as a must to run the business. Previous business experience or educating them to gain experience in the line of their business interest will enable the entrepreneurs to become successful entrepreneurs. Originality/Value: There is no study on gender differences that have been carried out in Oman within entrepreneurial activities. This paper examines the gender difference prevailing amidst entrepreneurship in Oman. This research included only the successful entrepreneurs who were advanced under the Governmental Schemes through RIYADA/SANAD, Oman.

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An Empirical Study Of Factors Influencing Gender Differences In Entrepreneurship

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Examining the Influence of Age and Gender on Entrepreneurship in VietnamI

Examining the Influence of Age and Gender on Entrepreneurship in VietnamI

Factors influencing women’s entrepreneurial success: A multi-analytical approach

Entrepreneurial Preferences in Oman: A Gender-based differentiation analysis

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