Student spin-off intentions in malaysian higher educational institutions: Founders’ characteristics and university roles

Abdul Rahman, Zahari and Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez and Noor Azlinna, Azizan and Fariza, Hashim (2018) Student spin-off intentions in malaysian higher educational institutions: Founders’ characteristics and university roles. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 21. pp. 1-15. ISSN Print :1098-8394; Online: 528-2651. (Published)

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of founders’ characteristics and university roles on student spin-off intentions in Malaysian higher educational institutions. The study of student spin-offs has captured the attention of policymakers, educators and researchers because of its contribution to achieving a university’s vision and mission, regional economic growth, knowledge commercialization and employment generation. This study involved online survey research designed and informed by two research questions. A stratified sampling technique was applied and was able to obtain 369 samples from the founders of student spin-offs from eleven public universities in Malaysia. The data was analysed using partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that four of the six paths in the conceptual model were significant and affirmed the direction proposed by this study. The need for achievement, innovativeness, a propensity for risk taking and self-efficacy were seen to be positively related to student spin-off intentions. However, two constructs, namely locus of control and university roles were not significant in relation to student spin-off intentions. This study will provide valuable insights for policymakers and universities enable them to reduce the number of unemployed graduates and create a viable entrepreneurial ecosystem within the universities. The majority of student spin-off studies have been conducted in developed countries so this study could offer different insights from previous studies because the setting is a developing country.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	student spin-offs, founders’ characteristics, university roles, higher educational institutions, malaysia
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Industrial Management
Depositing User:	Miss. Ratna Wilis Haryati Mustapa
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2018 08:02
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2020 03:00
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/21840
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