Entrepreneurship Barrier and Motivations: Perception of Lincoln University Commerce Students
Abstract: The ambitious of
being own boss and run independent own-business is widespread among university
graduates. However, there are some barrier and motivations that hinder or
accelerate this thrust. This paper investigates students’ perceptions about
impediment and stimulation of entrepreneurial activities. A sample of commerce
students responds to a questionnaire survey. Results indicate that gender, age
and working status of students are not significantly correlated with their
perception about barrier and motivation factors of the research study.
Nevertheless, financial risk and fear from failure are the most and the least
important barriers respectively. University level programmes and personal
experience are the most motivation factors while media and government supports
are at the bottom of the list of priority of such factors. Respondents believe
that entrepreneurs are good in accounting, financial analysis and having good
skills and these factors are important in preparation of crating new business.
Author: Jamal Roudaki
Journal Code: jpakuntansigg100028
