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Factors Influencing Propensity to Sustainable Entrepreneurship of SMEs in Malaysia

Year: 2015

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Sustainable entrepreneurship is a possible way to handle environmental degradation. The SMEs owner-managers’ cognitive process is an important factor of sustainable entrepreneurship engagement. Unfortunately, there are scant intention-based studies. As such, this study examined the factors that influenced the propensity to sustainable entrepreneurship. A total of 404 SMEs were surveyed. The results revealed that attitudinal and perceptual factors positively and significantly influenced such propensity while normative factor was not playing a significant role. Thus, developing sufficient sustainability capabilities, establishing a positive or favorable sustainability attitude and creating attractive sustainable entrepreneurial practices should be emphasized in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship.

Source: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.404

Authors: Wei-Loon Koe, Roaimah Omar, Juan Rizal Sa’ari

Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Ministry of Education, India, Universiti Teknologi MARA