The influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM

The influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM. 230 self administered and online questionnaires were distributed to the respondents which consists of UUM students that involved in the...

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description The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM. 230 self administered and online questionnaires were distributed to the respondents which consists of UUM students that involved in the business. A total 140 questionnaires were returned, but then only 101 questionnaires wet usable for the further analysis. The data collected for this study was analysed by I sing the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0. This study used simple random method where the data collected from the population numbers who are conveniently available to participate in the study. The descriptive analysis technique was used to determine the mean and standard deviation of the variables. Findings of this study revealed that only two variables, internal locus of control and mentoring have significantly influence business success among students in UUM. While, another two variables, self-efficacy and training have no significant influence on business !success among students in UUM. This study could assist in developing and improving an effective entrepreneurship' programs. In addition, it can aid all the parties with the information on the dimensions that might influence its business success and generating good economy. Lastly, this study purposes several recommendations for future research.
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spelling my-uum-etd.81642022-02-16T01:11:17Z The influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM 2018 Nur Azrin, Ahmad Nasir Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business HD60 Small Business. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM. 230 self administered and online questionnaires were distributed to the respondents which consists of UUM students that involved in the business. A total 140 questionnaires were returned, but then only 101 questionnaires wet usable for the further analysis. The data collected for this study was analysed by I sing the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0. This study used simple random method where the data collected from the population numbers who are conveniently available to participate in the study. The descriptive analysis technique was used to determine the mean and standard deviation of the variables. Findings of this study revealed that only two variables, internal locus of control and mentoring have significantly influence business success among students in UUM. While, another two variables, self-efficacy and training have no significant influence on business !success among students in UUM. This study could assist in developing and improving an effective entrepreneurship' programs. In addition, it can aid all the parties with the information on the dimensions that might influence its business success and generating good economy. 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