Motivating Factors that Influence Class F Contractors to Become Entrepreneurs

Nor Aishah Buang, and Yufiza Mohd Yusof, (2006) Motivating Factors that Influence Class F Contractors to Become Entrepreneurs. Jurnal Pendidikan (UKM), 31 . pp. 107-121. ISSN 01266020

Affiliations

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Faculty of Education
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Faculty of Education

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to find out what are the motivating factors that influence class F contractors to become entrepreneurs. Those motivating factors include family background, education background, and psychological factors such as sense of freedom, satisfaction, innovation, success, recognition and important roles. The conceptual framework for this study was adapted from the Entrepreneurship Education and Development Process Model. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect the data. Statistical analysis such as frequency, percentage, t-test, Pearson correlation, and one-way ANOVA were used. The findings suggested that business family background, education level and other psychological factors not necessarily serve as the motivating factors for the class F contractors to choose to become entrepreneurs. The conclusion that can be made from these findings is this type of business is unique in terms of the usual motivating factors that influence individuals to become entrepreneurs. In the case of class F contractors, exposure to the corresponding experiences and specific trainings in the relevant business area are more important motivating factors that encourage them to become entrepreneurs.

ABSTRAK: Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti faktor-faktor motivasi yang mendorong kontraktor Kelas F memilih untuk menjadi usahawan. Faktor-faktor motivasi ini terdiri latar belakang keluarga, latar belakang pendidikan dan faktor psikologi seperti kebebasan, puas hati, kejayaan, pengiktirafan dan peranan penting. Kerangka konseptual yang digunakan ialah Model Pendidikan Keusahawanan dan Proses Pembangunan Usahawan. Sampel yang terdiri daripada kontraktor kelas F di sekitar Perak telah dipilih. Temu bual dan soal selidik telah digunakan untuk mendapatkan data. Analisis statistik yang digunakan ada kekerapan, peratus, ujian-t, korelasi Pearson dan ANOVA satu hala. Dapatan kajian mendapati latar belakang keluarga yang berniaga, tahap pendidikan dan faktor-faktor psikologi yang dipilih tidak berfungsi sebagai faktor motivasi utama yang mendorong kontraktor kelas F memilih bidang kerjaya keusahawanan. Kesimpulannya, usahawan kelas F tidak menganggap faktor-faktor motivasi yang dibincangkan bukan merupakan faktor pendorong kepada pemilihan kerjaya keusahawanan sebaliknya pendedahan kepada pengalaman dan latihan dalam bidang yang sama merupakan faktor pendorong yang utama

Item Type:

Journal

Keywords:

Contractors, Malaysia, Entrepreneurs, Development Process Model

Subjects:

H Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology
L Education

ID Code:

8055