Gender Differences in the Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions in the Middle East

Autor: Nidal A. Darwish, Mohammed A. Bayyoud
Rok vydání: 2023
Zdroj: Change Management During Unprecedented Times ISBN: 9781668475096
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7509-6.ch011
Popis: The research aims to explore and describe to what extent there is gender difference across the entrepreneurial orientation dimensions (risk-taking, innovativeness, proactiveness, competitiveness, and autonomy) in the Middle East. To achieve this goal, the authors employed a descriptive quantitative research design where 60 male and female entrepreneurs in Palestine were surveyed through a closed-ended questionnaire. The study findings indicate that males are more entrepreneurial-oriented than females, but to a relatively small extent. Moreover, the results showed that male entrepreneurs have a higher mean in risk-taking, competitiveness, and innovativeness, whereas females have a higher mean in proactiveness and autonomy. Additionally, the study showed that the traditions and customs prevalent in Palestine were the most critical restrictions for females to become entrepreneurs. Moreover, female entrepreneurs face different restrictions, including society's perception toward women, lack of funds, and legislation obstacles such as registration.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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