Factors That Influence Women to Be Involved in Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Malaysia

Ismail, Norsalisma; Nasir, M. Khalid M.; Rahman, Roslan Abdul

doi:10.4236/ce.2021.124060

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“…This may stem from the need and motivation for women to become entrepreneurs and contribute to the country's economic growth. Women have unique needs and characteristics to survive in business activities (Ismail et al, 2021). Building on previous findings, the need for achievement, affiliation, and power motivates women to enter entrepreneurship.…”

Section: Women Entrepreneurs In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 69%

Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study

2023

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Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in socio-economic growth of a country and is a major concern to both scholars and policy makers. Within entrepreneurial ecosystem, women entrepreneurs are also regarded as new growth engine of socio-economic development. Women historically have little access to traditional forms of business ventures. But these days, women’s entrepreneurship has been spoken everywhere in each part of the world. In relation to the phenomenon, it is necessary to identify the factors that motivate women into entrepreneurship. This study aims to explore the factors that influence women's participation in entrepreneurship activities. Using a qualitative method, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 female entrepreneurs in Vietnam. The discussions addressed various factors affecting the involvement of these women in their business activities. Research results show that there are five factors affecting the active participation of informants in startup activities; (1) Family’s support, (2) Environmental Effect, (3) Increase the Income Level of the Family, (4) Family Heritage Business and Exposure, and (5) Self-Independence. The findings of this study can be used as an inspiration to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in Vietnam. In addition, it can also be used as a reference to motivate women to become entrepreneurs.

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Section: Women Entrepreneurs In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 69%

Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study

2023

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“…According to a UK study (Saridakis et al, 2014), gender-based explanations have overestimated the significance of social variables in women's decisions to pursue self-employment. Scholars have suggested (Goffee & Scase, 2015;Sharafizad & Coetzer, 2016;Ismail et al, 2021) that family-level factors are crucial in any entrepreneurial decision, process, and outcome. Depending on the context and the family situation, push and pull factors motivate women.…”

Section: Literature Review Women's Entrepreneurial Motivationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender and Sub-Sector Differences in Motivation in Starting up Small-scale Enterprises in the Tourism Industry of Sri Lanka

Handaragama

2023

S. Asian J. Tourism & Hosp.

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This study explores gender and sub-sector differences in motivation in starting up small-scale enterprises in the tourism industry of Sri Lanka. The researcher collected data from small-scale tourism entrepreneurs in the Hikkaduwa Urban Council (HUC) of Galle District, Sri Lanka. The researcher employed a mixed approach using a semi-structured questionnaire (195 women and 195 men entrepreneurs), key informant interviews (25), non-participant observations, and in-depth interviews (24). Three major sectors, namely accommodation, food and beverage, and tourism-affiliated retail services, were selected for this study. Secondary information was primarily collected from the literature on gender studies and relevant documents of small-scale enterprises. The stratified and purposive sampling methods were employed, and the data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. There are significant differences found between men and women in terms of sub-sector differences in motivation in starting up small-scale enterprises in the tourism industry of Sri Lanka. The main motive for many women to participate in entrepreneurial activities was earning income. A sector difference was noted here, and women entrepreneurs’ involvement in household income is higher than that of male entrepreneurs. Without other primary income sources, the main motivating factor in the food and beverages and tourism-affiliated services sub-sectors is the income factor. However, most women entrepreneurs in the accommodation sub-sector were motivated to engage in small-scale businesses due to being in the tourism zone, though percentage-wise, their proportion is less than men

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“…However, the opinions have challenged many women to be motivated to open up, grow, develop, exceed and excel in their lives. According to Ismail et al (2021), one of the main driving elements for women entrepreneurs is their family. This statement is supported by Alam et al (2011), where familial support, strong social relationships, personal motivation, and information and communication technology were the significant motivating factors for Malaysian businesswomen.…”

Section: Journal Of Agricultural Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Motivational Factors of Women Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Development in Malaysia

Surainita¹,

Fatah²,

Azam³

2022

JAS

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Successful women entrepreneurs are recognized through their strong motivation, desire, and capabilities to enhance economic development and increase entrepreneurial diversity in a range of various economic contexts. Motivation comprises biological, emotional, social, and cognitive components that drive behavior and agribusiness entrepreneurship. Given the important role played by women in contributing to the development of entrepreneurial activities in agribusiness, this study therefore aims to examine the motivating factors for women involved in agricultural entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial development in agribusiness. An online survey was conducted among women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, and descriptive analysis and multiple regression analyses were employed to analyze the data quantitatively. The findings revealed that women in the study area mostly received support from implicit and explicit motivation, such as psychological characteristics and competencies to achieve their business goals and boost their efforts in uplifting economic wellbeing and developing the agribusiness sector. Women who engaged in community development were highly influenced by connections and attitude motivational patterns that predict entrepreneur behavior. Hence, activities that led to increased motivation for women to improve their competency, power, and involvement in agribusiness should be fully supported. These factors enhanced job creation and built their credibility in agricultural entrepreneurship development.

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Factors That Influence Women to Be Involved in Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Malaysia

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study

Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study

Gender and Sub-Sector Differences in Motivation in Starting up Small-scale Enterprises in the Tourism Industry of Sri Lanka

Motivational Factors of Women Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Development in Malaysia

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