Expectancy theory and nascent entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Intention: Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Moderation Effect of Start-Up Experience

“…Theory of planned behaviour (TPB) that "predicts and explain behaviour in specific contexts" [7] is a frequently used theory in different disciplines [22]. This is also true for entrepreneurship research since to become an entrepreneur is considered to be a conscious activity and intention is taken to be a cognitive state [22].…”

“…This is also true for entrepreneurship research since to become an entrepreneur is considered to be a conscious activity and intention is taken to be a cognitive state [22]. Moreover, it is argued that entrepreneurial decision is a complex one and need intentional cognitive process [18].…”

An Analysis of Bookkeeping Practises of Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Retail Clothing Industry in Cape Town, South Africa

“…Similarly, findings by Maseko and Manyani [56] and Ajao et al [3] show that small businesses engage on incomplete bookkeeping practices. In relation to expectancy theory, the level of micro-entrepreneurs bookkeeping will be depending on their expectations on the outcome and benefits of financial records produced [7,15,19,18,24,68]. Table 4 presents data reliability verification Cronbach's Alpha analysis is used to determine through the use of Cronbach's Alpha analysis internal consistency and data collection instrument reliability.…”

“…Moreover, Shaver et al [20] state that an entrepreneur's willingness to perform certain tasks on business operations will be influenced by the expected outcomes. "A person must believe that exerting a given amount of effort can result in the achievement of a particular level of performance" [24]. Therefore, it is the researcher's opinion that the extent to which the micro-entrepreneur practices bookkeeping is influenced by the business owner's beliefs on possible bookkeeping benefits.…”

Expectativa de remuneração como atributo de atratividade da profissão de auditoria independente no Brasil

“…Para realizar tal proposta de pesquisa foi escolhida como base teórica a área dos estudos motivacionais, a qual tem recebido grande importância de pesquisadores no campo das ciências sociais aplicadas (Renko, Kroeck, & Bullough, 2011). Pesquisas de Wang, Venezia, & Lou, (2013); Hägglund & Palmqvist, (2006); Stajkovic & Luthans, (2001) e Rynes, (2004 apontam que a remuneração em suas diversas modalidades (fixa, variável, opções de ações, benefícios etc.)…”