Volume 10, Issue 1 (8-2023)
J Entrepreneurial Strategies Agric 2023, 10(1): 118-131 |
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Sadr Dashtaki S Z, Fatemi M. (2023). Determining the Obstacles and Inhibitors of Agricultural Business Development of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund. J Entrepreneurial Strategies Agric. 10(1), 118-131. doi:10.61186/jea.10.19.118
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1- Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Background: Population changes, technological advancements, inflation, unemployment, lack of development, and other environmental factors have presented numerous challenges to human society. In response to these issues, governments, organizations, and public opinion have emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship, recognizing it as a key driver of economic development. Addressing these challenges requires a clear identification of the underlying problems. The primary purpose of this study was to recognize and categorize the inhibitors and obstacles to the development of entrepreneurial activities among agricultural business owners who are members of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund in Fars Province.
Methods: This descriptive study utilized a survey and a structured questionnaire to collect data. The face validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by a panel of professors at Shiraz University, along with the computation of Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The studied population consisted of the members of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund in Fars Province, from which a random sample of 70 individuals was selected.
Results: The findings indicated that individual-personality barriers, educational barriers, economic barriers, structural and policy-related barriers, and environmental-cultural barriers were the five main inhibitors affecting the initiation and development of entrepreneurial activities among the members. The entrepreneurial alertness of the respondents was found to be at an average level, which is a crucial aspect of individual-personality factors. Notably, business owners in Shiraz exhibited significantly higher levels of entrepreneurial alertness compared to their counterparts in Marvdasht. However, there were no significant differences in entrepreneurial alertness based on gender or specific areas of work activity.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, individual-personality barriers were identified as the most significant obstacles to the development of entrepreneurial businesses. Among these barriers, entrepreneurial alertness encompasses a range of psychological characteristics that are beneficial for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses. Conversely, entrepreneurs with weaknesses in the dimensions of entrepreneurial alertness are likely to face more challenges in developing their ventures compared to their more alert counterparts. To address these issues, it is recommended to conduct targeted educational workshops aimed at strengthening the psychological characteristics associated with entrepreneurship, as well as covering marketing principles, business regulations, and both technical and managerial skills. Additionally, improving social networking and fostering interpersonal and group communication among the members of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund is crucial. Introducing and recognizing top entrepreneurs from each region, along with organizing periodic meetings at both provincial and national levels, would facilitate access to current news and updated information relevant to entrepreneurship. By cultivating an environment where trained and active entrepreneurs can identify profitable opportunities, the overall level of entrepreneurial alertness among business owners is likely to increase. This proactive approach will enhance individual entrepreneurial capabilities and contribute to the broader economic development of the region.
Methods: This descriptive study utilized a survey and a structured questionnaire to collect data. The face validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by a panel of professors at Shiraz University, along with the computation of Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The studied population consisted of the members of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund in Fars Province, from which a random sample of 70 individuals was selected.
Results: The findings indicated that individual-personality barriers, educational barriers, economic barriers, structural and policy-related barriers, and environmental-cultural barriers were the five main inhibitors affecting the initiation and development of entrepreneurial activities among the members. The entrepreneurial alertness of the respondents was found to be at an average level, which is a crucial aspect of individual-personality factors. Notably, business owners in Shiraz exhibited significantly higher levels of entrepreneurial alertness compared to their counterparts in Marvdasht. However, there were no significant differences in entrepreneurial alertness based on gender or specific areas of work activity.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, individual-personality barriers were identified as the most significant obstacles to the development of entrepreneurial businesses. Among these barriers, entrepreneurial alertness encompasses a range of psychological characteristics that are beneficial for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses. Conversely, entrepreneurs with weaknesses in the dimensions of entrepreneurial alertness are likely to face more challenges in developing their ventures compared to their more alert counterparts. To address these issues, it is recommended to conduct targeted educational workshops aimed at strengthening the psychological characteristics associated with entrepreneurship, as well as covering marketing principles, business regulations, and both technical and managerial skills. Additionally, improving social networking and fostering interpersonal and group communication among the members of the Omid Entrepreneurship Fund is crucial. Introducing and recognizing top entrepreneurs from each region, along with organizing periodic meetings at both provincial and national levels, would facilitate access to current news and updated information relevant to entrepreneurship. By cultivating an environment where trained and active entrepreneurs can identify profitable opportunities, the overall level of entrepreneurial alertness among business owners is likely to increase. This proactive approach will enhance individual entrepreneurial capabilities and contribute to the broader economic development of the region.
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