Socio-Cultural Factors in Entrepreneurial Event Formation: A Study of Niigerian Enrepreneurs.

摘要: Entrepreneurship has been found to be a factor in socio-economic and human development. Its study has, however, largely viewed from economic perspective Nigeria. This work was an attempt approach the issue of entrepreneurial event among Nigerian entrepreneurs socio-cultural perspective. This conducted three selected organized associations Lagos, The covered interactions between some factors such as, social capital, dissatisfaction/displacement experience, status, perceived instrumentality wealth, on one hand, predictor variables (ethnic group, gender, age level education), other. main objective understand how considerations status wealth for engaging were functions socio-demographic background entrepreneurs. It also attempted determine abilities independent predicting degree which individuals are motivated by identified constructs embark event. Cross-sectional survey design used with questionnaire as major tool data collection. Questionnaire administered 717 randomly respondents. A number statistical techniques employed. They include frequency count, mean comparison, simple regression analysis, multiple samples tests path analysis. The result shows that ethnic group origin capacity variation consider capital formation. is clear all categories show significant determining explanation consideration event. In other words, predictive explaining variations forces However, while North 1 (Hausa) South 2 (Igbo) force, (mini groups) 3 negative determinants. All regressed against power. analysis supports this position. Three four strong coefficients. similar vein, model (5a) supported confirms paths valid relationship under study. Independent Samples t-test gender dependent variable (social influence), showing value t at -2.736 freedom 715 p<.05, clearly indicates there difference influence formation our female respondents their male counterparts. education no direct causal any variables. presented category 21-30 propensity regard precursor Looking shown report, could see connection reason embarking There differences before scored higher than counterpart did criterion variable. Of predictors studied, most import need appreciate diversity working common goal. must therefore understood needs aspirations answer particularities situations contexts. The implication these results policy practitioners programmes should designed conform characteristics uniqueness setting rather blanket application. Effort made emphasize curriculum entrepreneurship nation’s system.