Examining The Influence Of Social Support and Mentoring On Entrepreneurial Quality Among Graduate Entrepreneurs
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11113/sh.v8n4-2.1068Keywords:
Graduate entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial quality, social support, mentoring, partial least square.Abstract
This study investigates the influence of social support and mentoring on entrepreneurial quality among graduate entrepreneurs. In order to gain sustainable growth, entrepreneurial quality is viewed as a crucial factor which affects the business potential such as in overcoming barriers as well as increasing the business survival (Darroch & Clover 2005). Entrepreneurial quality is essential in increasing the competitiveness of regional economy, not only the competitiveness of the entrepreneurs themselves (Cumplido & Alcalde 2002). Partial Least Square (PLS) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is used to test the relationship between constructs. The findings revealed that social support and mentoring influenced the development of entrepreneurial quality among graduate entrepreneurs.
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