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Perceptions of Entrepreneurial Behaviour in Botswana

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  • Rina Makgosa
  • Henry Ongori

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With the high rate of unemployment in Botswana, it has become imperative that the alternative source of employment seen by policy makers and researchers as the panacea to the problem, is entrepreneurship.? Although, research has been conducted on entrepreneurship, little has been done on the university students¡¯ perceptions of entrepreneurial behaviour in Botswana.? To fill this gap, this paper seeks to investigate university students¡¯ perceptions of various entrepreneurial characteristics, motivators and challenges in Botswana.? To achieve this, a sample of 394 undergraduate students of the University of Botswana was targeted.? Findings of the current study indicate that students perceived an entrepreneur as an individual who possesses the right managerial skills, take risks, contribute to the economy, utilize available resources optimally, is creative and successful.? Although the current study is based on undergraduate students, an investigation of entrepreneurial behaviour that exists among potential entrepreneurs in Botswana is important, since it will enable policy makers and other stakeholders to intensify and channel initiatives to promote self employment. Key words- Botswana, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, motivators, traits ?

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  • Rina Makgosa & Henry Ongori, 2012. "Perceptions of Entrepreneurial Behaviour in Botswana," International Journal of Learning and Development, Macrothink Institute, vol. 2(3), pages 247-259, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:ijld88:v:2:y:2012:i:3:p:247-259
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    1. K.V. Mgaya & B.A. Magembe, 2007. "Attitudes of university students towards entrepreneurship," World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(2), pages 192-206.
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    1. Wilbert R. Mutoko & Jennifer Chishamiso Nzonzo, 2016. "Emotional Intelligence as a Tool for Developing Entrepreneurial Professional Networks," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, Macrothink Institute, Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, vol. 3(1), pages 117-117, December.
    2. Richard Shambare, 2013. "Barriers to Student Entrepreneurship in South Africa," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 5(7), pages 449-459.
    3. Mangasini Atanasi Katundu & Damian Mulokozi Gabagambi, 2016. "Barriers to Business Start-up among Tanzanian University Graduates: Evidence from the University of Dar-es-salaam," Global Business Review, International Management Institute, vol. 17(1), pages 16-37, February.
    4. Kelefa Mwantimwa & Mesia Ilomo & Elias Mwabungulu & Debora Mbilinyi & Mwajabu Possi & Magreth Matonya, 2022. "Graduate’ future intention to venture entrepreneurial activities: the foreseen personal, sectoral and macro barriers," Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, Springer;UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship, vol. 12(1), pages 143-155, December.

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