The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain

This study explores the underlying dynamics of motivation for women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, using t-test and ANOVA analyses. Various distinct motivational factors were found in both countries. Self-achievement was the most prominent factor motivating Saudi women to start their...

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Main Authors: Muhammad A. Sadi, Muhammad A. Sadi, M. Al-Ghazali, Basheer
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Language:English
Published: Asian Academy of Management (AAM) 2012
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description This study explores the underlying dynamics of motivation for women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, using t-test and ANOVA analyses. Various distinct motivational factors were found in both countries. Self-achievement was the most prominent factor motivating Saudi women to start their own businesses. However, for Bahraini women, the profit motive was the most prominent motivational factor.
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spelling usm-365742017-09-18T08:29:53Z http://eprints.usm.my/36574/ The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain Muhammad A. Sadi, Muhammad A. Sadi M. Al-Ghazali, Basheer HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management This study explores the underlying dynamics of motivation for women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, using t-test and ANOVA analyses. Various distinct motivational factors were found in both countries. Self-achievement was the most prominent factor motivating Saudi women to start their own businesses. However, for Bahraini women, the profit motive was the most prominent motivational factor. Asian Academy of Management (AAM) 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/36574/1/AAMJ_17.1.5.pdf Muhammad A. Sadi, Muhammad A. Sadi and M. Al-Ghazali, Basheer (2012) The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain. Asian Academy of Management Journal (AAMJ), 17 (1). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1394-2603 http://web.usm.my/aamj/17.1.2012/AAMJ_17.1.5.pdf
spellingShingle HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management
Muhammad A. Sadi, Muhammad A. Sadi
M. Al-Ghazali, Basheer
The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title_full The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title_fullStr The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title_full_unstemmed The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title_short The Dynamics Of Entrepreneurial Motivation Among Women: A Comparative Study Of Businesswomen In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain
title_sort dynamics of entrepreneurial motivation among women: a comparative study of businesswomen in saudi arabia and bahrain
topic HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management
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