TAHAP PENGETAHUAN PELATIH INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN MARA MENGENAI PERSEKITARAN KONDUSIF UNTUK BAKAL USAHAWAN

Abstract

This study explores Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) trainees level of knowledge on conducive surrounding facilities for potential entrepreneurs and its relationship with their interest in entrepreneurship. Samples were taken from final year IKM trainees (n = 103). This study used a set of questionnaire adapted from Faridah’s (2001) dan Badrul Hisham’s (1995) research. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. This research indicates that the IKM trainees’ knowledge level on conducive surrounding facilities for potential entrepreneurs is medium low. There is no significant difference on knowledge level of the trainees about conducive surrounding facilities based on gender, academic qualification and courses/seminar that the trainees have attended. There is also no significant relationship between knowledge level on conducive surrounding facilities for potential entrepreneurs with their interest in entrepreneurship.