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The influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM

Nur Azrin, Ahmad Nasir (2018) The influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM. Masters thesis, Universiti Utara Malaysia.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring and training on business success among students in UUM. 230 self administered and online questionnaires were distributed to the respondents which consists of UUM students that involved in the business. A total 140 questionnaires were returned, but then only 101 questionnaires wet usable for the further analysis. The data collected for this study was analysed by I sing the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0. This study used simple random method where the data collected from the population numbers who are conveniently available to participate in the study. The descriptive analysis technique was used to determine the mean and standard deviation of the variables. Findings of this study revealed that only two variables, internal locus of control and mentoring have significantly influence business success among students in UUM. While, another two variables, self-efficacy and training have no significant influence on business !success among students in UUM. This study could assist in developing and improving an effective entrepreneurship' programs. In addition, it can aid all the parties with the information on the dimensions that might influence its business success and generating good economy. Lastly, this study purposes several recommendations for future research.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Supervisor : Norria, Zakaria
Item ID: 8164
Uncontrolled Keywords: Business Success among students, self-efficacy, internal locus of control, mentoring, training
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor. > HD60 Small Business.
Divisions: Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business
Date Deposited: 18 Apr 2021 07:45
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2022 01:11
Department: Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business
Name: Norria, Zakaria
URI: https://etd.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/8164

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