Gelderen, M. V., Brand, M., Praag, M. v., Bodewes, W., Poutsma, E., & Gils, A. v. (2008). Explaning Entrepreneurial Intentions by Means of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Career Development

Question 1

What are the two most important variables to explain entrepreneurial intention?

Answer 1

Entrepreneurial alertness and the importance attached to financial security

Question 2

What are 2 developments for entrepreneurs?

Answer 2

• Individual work preferences are increasingly favouring self-direction
• Changes in the political and socio-economic environment have resulted in fewer opportunities for continuous organisational employment

Question 3

What does econometric research show on a macro-level?

Answer 3

New and small business contribute significantly to job creation, innovation and economic growth. Success criteria are subjective (psychological success) and the person’s core value drives career decisions

Question 4

What are 4 career concepts relevant to entrepreneurship?

Answer 4

• Protean career
• Boundaryless career
• Post-corporate career
• Employability

Question 5

The perceived behavioural control component of the TPB was tested by which four variables?

Answer 5

• Entrepreneurial alertness
• Preseverance
• Preference for financial security
• Autonomy
• Social norms

Question 6

How many business students would prefer self-employment over organisational (free to choose and with constraints)

Answer 6

Half would choose it when they are free to choose

Only 1/3 when consdering actual constraints
- Possibly to gain skills, knowledge and experience first
- Entrepreneurship education might have an impact