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Effect of Innovation to the Success of Female Entrepreneurs

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This ongoing study investigates the characteristics of innovation and its influence as a success factor for female entrepreneurs in Malaysia.It starts by presenting an extensive review of literatures in the area of entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on women entrepreneurs.Purposive sampling, namely snowball sampling method is used to collect data from small and medium enterprises owned by female entrepreneurs in Malaysia.The study examines the associations among Innovation Conviction (ICN), Innovation Mindset (IMT), Innovation Creed (ICD) and the Need for Achievement (NFA).Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out to the gathered data and presented in this paper.Findings indicate that ICN, ICT and IMT are positively correlated with the Need for Achievement among female entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

Source: Journal of Innovation Management in Small and Medium Enterprises

DOI: 10.5171/2010.369877

Authors: Kim Lai, Robert Nathan, Khong Tan, Boon Chan

Institution: Multimedia University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Gender equality, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2076598561