Abstract

CARVALHO, Pedro Manuel Rodrigues de  and  GONZALEZ, Luis. Modelo explicativo sobre a intenção empreendedora . Comport. Organ. Gest. [online]. 2006, vol.12, n.1, pp.43-65. ISSN 0872-9662.

The aim of this study was to investigate the entrepreneurial intention. Based on the literature review, a theoretical model relating entrepreneur’s personal characteristics studied from entrepreneurship approach has been developed. The research model included constructs from each theoretical model: personal background, entrepreneurial knowledge, entrepreneurial motivations, entrepreneurial self-efficacy and institutional environment. Hypotheses were developed along the respective constructs required. Theoretical and practical contributions along with directions for future research and limitations to the study were presented in conclusion chapter.

Keywords : Entrepreneurship; entrepreneur’s personal characteristics; entrepreneurial intention.

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