Indonesian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Research

Entrepreneurial Prospects of Animal Breeding and Genetics: The Perspectives of Undergraduates in Two Nigerian Universities

2024-01-06T07:06:09+08:00

The study explored the entrepreneurial prospects of animal breeding and genetics from the viewpoints of undergraduates at two Nigerian institutions. The study looked at how undergraduates perceive the potential for entrepreneurship in the fields of animal breeding and genetics; it determined whether they intend to pursue entrepreneurship in any of the identified fields of the discipline; and examined the relevance of the curriculum to the entrepreneurship knowledge needed to succeed in the fields; and identified the difficulties that these undergraduates might face in their entrepreneurial intention endeavors. The study adopted a qualitative methodology to explore the entrepreneurial prospects of animal breeding and genetics from the viewpoints of undergraduates at two Nigerian institutions. 30 undergraduate students from two universities were taken to represent the sample for the study. An open-ended survey created on Google form was used for the collection of data. The link of the Google form was sent to the students’ platform in the Department of Animal Genetics in the two selected universities. The findings demonstrated that Animal Breeding and Genetics undergraduate students perceive the potential for entrepreneurship in animal breeding and genetics to be numerous including setting up animal clinic, animal breeding laboratory, establishing a poultry business, setting up a consultancy outlet on animal breeding and genetics, among others. Majority of the undergraduate students indicate their intention to pursue entrepreneurship in animal breeding and genetics instead of looking for the white-collar jobs. Furthermore, the current curriculum in Animal Breeding and Genetics in the two universities are very relevant to the fields and the knowledge they have gathered so far is enough to succeed if taking into entrepreneurship after the completion of the bachelor’s degree programme. The challenges envisaged by the respondents include lack of initial capital to setting up entrepreneurship business in Animal Breeding and Genetics, cooperation, understanding and support from parents and family members, government policy including registration of the business, among others. Data and information gathered through the administration of the open-ended survey was analysed thematically following the objectives of the study. The study drew it conclusion based on the findings from the study and also makes appropriate and relevant recommendations.

Factors Influencing the Entrepreneurial Interest of the Young Generation: An Empirical Review on Student Entrepreneurs

2024-01-26T00:35:55+08:00

In facing the era of global development and increasingly complex market demands, entrepreneurial interest among students is an important concern. The purpose of this research is to analyze the factors that influence student entrepreneurial interest. This study uses a qualitative approach that is descriptive analysis. The data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The research subjects amounted to 5 people consisting of students who are active and have a business. The results showed that there are five factors that can affect entrepreneurial interest, namely, income factors, family environment, community environment, entrepreneurship education and motivational factors. But of the five fakor the most influential is the income factor. Entrepreneurship can provide an opinion that can be used to meet the needs of his life, the desire to earn income that can lead to a person's entrepreneurial interest. The results of this study contribute relevant empirical thinking in understanding the factors driving entrepreneurial interest among students. Thus, this research is expected to be the basis for the development of strategies and supporting policies to increase entrepreneurial interest in the college environment.

Entrepreneurial Literacy and Digital Literacy: A Key to Successful Business Sustainability of Clothing Merchants in the Modern Era

2024-01-26T00:55:29+08:00

This research aims to determine the sustainability of the clothing merchant business in the Modern Era by focusing on three variables, namely entrepreneurial literacy, digital literacy and business sustainability. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomonological approach, and uses data collection techniques by interviews, direct observation of the research object. Then this research used 3 informants as research subjects, where these informants were the 3 most famous traders and had the largest business turnover in Makassar City. The Interaction Analysis Model uses concepts from Miles and Huberman. The research results show that the entrepreneurial literacy and digital literacy of clothing traders in this modern era can be categorized as good enough to support the development of these clothing traders. This is because traders have an understanding of the business they are establishing, never neglect in carrying out their obligations and things that could disrupt the continuity of their business. Meanwhile, business continuity shows that the clothing merchant business can be categorized as quite good, because it can develop and run well in line with increasingly modern developments.

Study Internalization of Entrepreneurial Values in the Formation of Student Entrepreneurial Character through Scouting Activities

2024-01-26T00:51:32+08:00

The purpose of this research is to understand how the Internalization of Entrepreneurial Values can shape Entrepreneurial Character through Student Scouting. The subjects of this study consisted of five members and coaches of the Universitas Negeri Makassar Scout student activity unit, consisting of one coach, two administrators, and two members. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive nature. Sampling was done through non-probability sampling technique, specifically purposive sampling. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis used qualitative analysis methods. Based on the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that the internalization of entrepreneurial character through scouting activities includes values such as honesty, discipline, hard work, creativity, innovation, independence, responsibility, cooperation, leadership, perseverance, resilience to risk, commitment, realism, curiosity, communicative, strong motivation to succeed, and action-oriented contained in Scout activities. Some of these activities include practicing the Scout code of honor, achieving general proficiency marks, outdoor activities, deliberations, meetings and briefings, social services, spiritual activities, competitive activities, front cluster ambassadors, seminars and training, and outdoor activities. The internalization of entrepreneurial values in the Universitas Negeri Makassar Scout activity unit in shaping entrepreneurial character has proven to be well implemented. The coach, as an adult figure who directs scouting activities, tries to choose activities and methods to increase the creativity and ability of students in developing entrepreneurial character.

Coffee Shop Marketing Strategy Using SWOT Analysis to Increase Business Competitiveness

2024-01-26T00:58:46+08:00

This study aims to assess and analyze whether the marketing strategy carried out by a Coffee Shop called Safehaus for approximately two years (2022-2023) can increase competitiveness. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The population in this study were the owner and all employees as many as 13 respondents using saturated sampling, which is a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. Data collection techniques were carried out by conducting interviews and questionnaires. While the data analysis technique used is to use SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Oppotunities and Threats) and use the IFAS and EFAS tables. Based on the results of this study, it shows that Coffee Shop is in the first quadrant, namely supporting a growth strategy, this result is very beneficial for the company in increasing its competitiveness because it supports aggressive growth (growth oriented strategy). A business that is in the first quadrant condition is very profitable because it has strengths and can take advantage of opportunities well so that it can make it possible to expand, and achieve maximum progress.

Do Entrepreneurial Competence and Psychological Well-Being Affect Entrepreneurial Interest among Young Entrepreneurs?

2024-01-26T01:01:29+08:00

This study aims to determine whether entrepreneurial competence affects entrepreneurial interest among young entrepreneurs and whether psychological well-being affects the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs in Makassar City universities. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study is Makassar State University students who have a business at a young age. The sampling technique to be used in this study is nonprobability sampling. By taking a saturated sample type, the sample obtained is 30 people. The data collection techniques used were observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Analysis of research data using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS version 26 program. The results showed that the entrepreneurial competence variable partially had a negative and non-significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs at Makassar State University and the psychological welfare variable partially had a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs at Makassar State University. Simultaneously (together) entrepreneurial competence and psychological well-being have a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial interest of young entrepreneurs.