This study will discuss the entrepreneurial choices between University undergraduate students and their proactive personality relations. How do the undergraduate students of the University of Oman have business intentions? Do entrepreneurship and proactive personality between university students have a good relationship? Is there a different gender, year, and college status of undergraduate University students?
Both the developed and emerging countries have a universal interest in unemployment. The unemployment rate has risen worldwide, particularly with the recent global collapse. Different global approaches and plans to combat unemployment have been implemented. Entrepreneurship is among the most selected alternatives to unemployment, as the enterprise is increasingly regarded as a major driver of prosperity, creativity, and job creation. But the growth of entrepreneurship and transforming people's attitude towards business is a challenge in virtually all countries.
Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction and Background to Research
1.2 Problem statement
1.3 Literature Review
1.5 Theoretical Framework
1.6 Research Hypotheses
1.7 Methodology
1.7.1 Research Design
1.7.2 Population and Sample of Study
1.7.3 Instrumentation
1.7.4 Instrument Validity
1.7.5 Instrument Reliability
1.8 Proposed Activities
Research Objectives and Focus
This study aims to examine the impact of entrepreneurship education and personality traits on the entrepreneurial intentions of university students in Oman, utilizing a cognitive approach and the Planned Conduct Theory (TPB) model to understand how these variables influence career decisions amidst high youth unemployment.
- Analysis of the relationship between entrepreneurship education and student career intentions.
- Evaluation of personality traits such as locus of control and need for achievement as determinants of entrepreneurial intent.
- Application of the Planned Conduct Theory (TPB) to construct a conceptual framework for student decision-making.
- Investigation of the moderating influence of demographic factors and gender on entrepreneurial propensity.
- Assessment of the effectiveness of existing business education programs in the Sultanate of Oman.
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1.1 Introduction and Background to Research
The Oman Sultanate is one of the largest oil producers in the Middle East. Oman's economy is dependent on the manufacture and export of petroleum. Oman has been working for the past many years to diversify the economy so that oil dependence is reduced and unemployment is steadily rising. The sultanate of Oman, in particular university graduates, is facing a foremost challenge of youth redundancy. Increased admittance to higher education in the Oman improved unemployment, as it mostly occupies expatriate workers who absorb graduates into the community sector in a costly and inappropriate way and the private sector (Magd & McCoy, 2014).
Oman's rate of unemployment rose from 17.30% (2015) to 17.5% (2016). From 1991 to 2016 the overall unemployment rate was 18.34% (Interchange Economics 2018). At present, the work market of Oman is crowded and is incapable to accommodate more and more people. The Oman management has also made tremendous exertions to promote entrepreneurship and encourage small medium-sized businesses to build ample job opportunities. There have been many supportive and motivated initiatives, including the Riyada — SME Development Public Authority, Sharakah (Youth Projects Development Fund), Intilaaqah, National Business Center (NBC), the CELL program, the Oma American Business Council, Zubair Small Enterprise Center (Zubair SEC), Aiesec Oman and the Jisser Internship (Program) Injaz (Shah et al., 2020).
Summary of Chapters
1.1 Introduction and Background to Research: Discusses the economic context of Oman, specifically the challenges of youth unemployment and the government's initiatives to foster entrepreneurship.
1.2 Problem statement: Highlights the global issue of unemployment and identifies entrepreneurship as a key driver for economic prosperity and job creation.
1.3 Literature Review: Provides an overview of existing models and research concerning entrepreneurial intentions and the influence of education and personality.
1.5 Theoretical Framework: Outlines the conceptual model, identifying dependent and independent variables, including locus of control, need for achievement, and entrepreneurial education.
1.6 Research Hypotheses: Lists the specific H1 to H5 hypotheses regarding the impact of self-efficacy, personal mindset, and education on entrepreneurial goals.
1.7 Methodology: Details the quantitative survey approach, the target population of 300 undergraduate students, and the instrumentation used for data collection.
1.8 Proposed Activities: Explains the project management phases and the timeline for data collection and analysis.
Keywords
Entrepreneurial Intentions, Oman, Entrepreneurship Education, Personality Traits, Youth Unemployment, Planned Conduct Theory, Locus of Control, Need for Achievement, Self-Efficacy, Small and Medium Enterprises, Undergraduate Students, Business Intentions, Quantitative Research, Economic Diversification, Career Motivation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research explores the impact of entrepreneurship education and specific personality traits on the entrepreneurial intentions of university students in Oman.
What are the central themes of the work?
The study centers on economic diversification, the reduction of youth unemployment, the role of academic institutions in entrepreneurship, and the psychological determinants of business intent.
What is the main research objective?
The goal is to determine how factors like entrepreneurial training and individual personality traits influence the decision of Omani university students to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The study utilizes a quantitative approach, specifically a descriptive survey method, to collect data from a sample of 300 undergraduate students.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers the background of unemployment in Oman, a review of existing entrepreneurial models, the establishment of a conceptual framework, and the formulation of research hypotheses.
Which keywords define this study?
Key terms include Entrepreneurial Intentions, Oman, Entrepreneurship Education, Personality Traits, Planned Conduct Theory, and Self-Efficacy.
How does the Planned Conduct Theory apply to this study?
The study uses the TPB model to identify precedents like personal attitudes and professional values, which help analyze how entrepreneurial intentions are formed.
Why are personality traits relevant to the study?
Personality traits, such as locus of control and need for achievement, are considered critical independent variables that may influence the intent of students to initiate new business ventures.
- Quote paper
- Nadia Riaz (Author), 2020, The impact of entrepreneurship education and personality traits on Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students in Oman, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1021320
