Difference in business obstacles faced by firms across sizes: evidence from enterprise survey data of India

Jabeen, Zakia; Ali, Jabir; Yusuf, Nadia

doi:10.1007/s40497-021-00274-1

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“…Entrepreneurs are valuable assets for any nation as they are the change agents who introduce innovations in markets and ensure inclusive growth and development in a country (Özdemir & Karadeniz, 2011; Peris‐Ortiza et al, 2018; Santos et al, 2017; Shao et al, 2005). The governments in many emerging economies give due emphasis to entrepreneurship and promotion of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and recognize them as an engine for economic growth and employment generation (Doanh & Bernat, 2019; Jabeen et al, 2021; Jin, 2017; Khan, 2013). The economy of Saudi Arabia is on the verge of transformation beyond oil, and the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is quite imperative for achieving the vision of 2030 (de la Vega et al, 2017).…”

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Determinants of early‐stage entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Evidence from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Database

Shabir

Ali

2021

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This study aims at identifying the determinants of early‐stage entrepreneurial activities (TEA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey. Out of 4,048 adult populations surveyed in Saudi Arabia, about 11.4% have reported early‐stage entrepreneurial activity. Analysis indicates a significant association between demographic characteristics and early‐stage entrepreneurship. Further, the regression estimates indicate that all three components of the theory of planned behavior, i.e., attitude towards entrepreneurship (ATE), Perceived Subjective Norms (PSN), and Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), have a positive and significant impact on the early‐stage entrepreneurial activities among the adult population. The analysis indicates the individuals choosing entrepreneurship as a career choice and perceive greater economic opportunities with social orientation are induced to start an enterprise at an early stage. Moreover, self‐efficacy is a strong factor inducing early‐stage entrepreneurs, while risk perception towards entrepreneurship hinders entrepreneurial growth. The study provides insights for developing schemes and policies towards strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and provides further research direction on entrepreneurial initiatives.

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