The development of entrepreneurs at university in an emerging economy: A conceptual framework

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dc.contributor.authorHoffman, Marlin Jacquae
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-28T11:42:33Z
dc.date.available2021-01-28T11:42:33Z
dc.date.issued2020-06-18
dc.description.abstractA conceptual framework is developed to postulate the process of developing entrepreneurs at a university level as a panacea for mitigating high levels of graduate unemployment in South Africa. The challenges are compounded by slow economic growth and the resultant high unemployment levels. Despite the growing body of empirical research evidence on the development of entrepreneurs in general, there is limited research on the development of student entrepreneurship. Drawing on Azjen’s (1991) theory of planned behaviour, the paper conceptualises on factors that potentially influence the intention of students within the university to become entrepreneurs. Following Azen (1991), the paper interrogates the influence of the following four factors, namely, attitude towards entrepreneurship, role models, entrepreneurial leaders, and resources and opportunities. The conceptual framework proposes a model that will assist in developing student entrepreneurship mindsets and aptitudes that will equip them to embark on rather starting their own ventures upon graduation, than seeking employment. The entrepreneurship development process will create opportunities for selfemployment, as well as employment creation within the South African economy.en_US
dc.identifier.citationHoffman, M. (2020) The development of entrepreneurs at university in an emerging economy: A conceptual framework. Journal of Entrepreneurial Innovations Vol. 1 (1) 1-6). DOI:en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.14426/jei.v1i1.576
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/5791
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectNational development planen_US
dc.subjectEntrepreneuren_US
dc.subjectSelf-employmenten_US
dc.titleThe development of entrepreneurs at university in an emerging economy: A conceptual frameworken_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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