This paper is part of the International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management (ISSN: 2700-8983), Volume 5, Issue 2, published in 2024.
Authors
Gottlieb Bonsie Naruseb, Vivence Kalitanyi
Abstract
Social entrepreneurship intention (SEI) is a key strategy to address social inequalities. Despite public and private efforts, the prevalence of inequality persists in society. Theory of planned behaviour (TPB) appears to be a fundamental theory in assessing SEI hence this study aims to assess determinants of SEI among students based on TPB. As the MBA program consists of five fields of study and the study intends to have representation from each field, using stratified random sampling was more appropriate as a sampling technique. Quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires distributed online. SPSS software was used for data visualization and statistical data analysis. All respondents were employed, with 37% being self-employed. The Cronbach Alpha of 0.784 is a good reliable internal consistency, for the items used. Perceived social support (PSS), personal attitude, perceived behavioural control, and social entrepreneurial self-efficacy are the most influential predictors of SEI. Although empathy, moral obligation, and prior experience have weak relationships with SEI, although their correlations are positive. Independent variables account for 64.9% of the variance in SEI. The study contributes to the social entrepreneurship intentions literature among MBA students. Finally, social entrepreneurial intentions can be improved through institutional support. The study suggests conducting additional research covering a broader range of institutions offering MBA programs.
Suggested Citation (APA 7th)
Naruseb, G., Kalitanyi, V. (2024). Assessing Determinants of Social Entrepreneurial Intentions Among MBA Students in Windhoek. International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.2024.gnas.45614
