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Determinants of Entrepreneurial Gestation Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Intention

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  • Bruce M.K. Mwiya.

    (Copperbelt University, School of Business, Kitwe, Zambia)

  • Lipepa Nyambe

    (Copperbelt University, School of Business, Kitwe, Zambia)

  • Alexinah Muyenga.

    (Copperbelt University, School of Business, Kitwe, Zambia)

  • Chanda Shikaputo

    (Copperbelt University, School of Business, Kitwe, Zambia)

Abstract

This study contributes to the entrepreneurial gestation behaviour literature based on data from an under-researched developing country context. Specifically, it explores the influence of entrepreneurial competencies (EC) on entrepreneurial gestation behaviour (EGB) as well as the mediating role of entrepreneurial intention (EI). Predicated on a quantitative research design with survey questionnaire data from 393 respondents, the research findings indicate that each of the EC elements is positively related to EGB. Moreover, all the mediation effects of EI on relationships between EGB and each EC element are statistically significant. The EC elements included ideation, modelling, planning and implementation alongside prior entrepreneurial exposure (PEE) and entrepreneurial education (EE). The foregoing conclusions imply that policymakers and enterprise support institutions may facilitate the establishment of entrepreneurship support mechanisms to help university students identify and grow their competencies and accelerate the transition from intention to actual business gestation. Lastly, educators may consider enhancing practical entrepreneurship education and linkages to institutional support for the entrepreneurial process.

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  • Bruce M.K. Mwiya. & Lipepa Nyambe & Alexinah Muyenga. & Chanda Shikaputo, 2024. "Determinants of Entrepreneurial Gestation Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Intention," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(9), pages 1442-1456, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:9:p:1442-1456
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