Awang et al. (2016). JEBE 4(2), 94-129

Latest article in Canadian based Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, volume 4, issue 2, pages 94-129. The abstract is as follows:
 
This study focuses on the intervention of attitude towards entrepreneurship, participation in entrepreneurial education, perceived behavioral control (PBC) and subjective norm on the relationship between students’ grade and individual entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in influencing students’ entrepreneurial intention (EI). The paper verifies theory of planned behavior (TPB) explaining a public university students in Malaysia. Empirical evidence was derived from a quantitative approach based on a cross sectional study among 202 students. Hypothesis testing utilizes multiple regression analysis verifying the direct and mediated relationships. The study suggests that students grade, individual EO comprises of proactive personality and risk taking propensity were proven important in explaining attitude towards entrepreneurship, participation in entrepreneurship education, PBC and subjective norm. On the other hand, individual EO, PBC and subjective norm directly explained EI. Subsequently, PBC and subjective norm proved as significant mediators in individual EO and EI relationships. The results shall aid the university management in formulating their curriculum and programs that fit students’ priorities in shaping their future undertaking as an entrepreneur. Malaysian public policy regarding higher education should consider some mindset reformation required in higher learning institutions’ entrepreneurship curriculum in the country. Annual budget for higher learning institutions’ entrepreneurship programs shall be allocated accordingly after considering the results of the study.

Full paper accessible here at http://scientificia.com/index.php/JEBE/article/view/55/61. Enjoy the reading! 

New Publications by End of 2013

A number of articles were published in 2013. The journals involved are The Bioinfo Business Management (BIOINFO BM), Journal of Advances in Management and Economics (IJAME), Journal of Economics and International Business Research (JIEBR),

Awang et al. (2013). International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics, 2(6), 103-115.

Awang (2013). Bioinfo Business Management, 3(1), 31-40.

Awang et al. (2013) Journal of Economics and International Business Research, 1(1), 6-34.

New Publications in 2015

Two articles were published in April and June issue of Asian Social Science and Higher Education Studies available in My Articles. Comments and support are welcome.

Awang et al. (2015) Asian Social Science, 11(7), 19-34.

Awang et al. (2015). Higher Education Studies, 5(3), 24-44.

A Reflection to Question B(2)

My reflection on Question 2 in Section B of the second test is presented below. Best of luck in your final exam.

QUESTION 2          

Table 1

Results of Multiple Regression Analysis

(Dependent: Strategy making process)

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Variable                     Beta         t

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Analysis                     .35**       3.55

Decision making        .21*         2.77

Training needs          .01            .33

Information seeking   .25**       2.90

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R                                          .66

R square                               .43

Adjusted R Square               .35

F                                         5.28**

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*p <.05, **p<.01.

The study is about some factors in strategy making process that contribute to innovation in a firm.

a)        Referring to Table 1, illustrate the relationship established by the results in a theoretical framework.

           Suggested answer:

                The framework showed that analysis, decision making, training needs and information seeking are expected to explain the firm's strategy making process. The findings proved that both analysis and decision making statistically explained SMP beta = .35 and .25 respectively and statistically significant at p<.01 and decision making (beta =.21) statistically significant at p<.05. However, training needs proved not significant. 

b)        Interpret coefficient of determination showed in R square, adjusted R square and F-value in the regression analysis.

           Suggested answer:

                The model proved statistically significant at p<.01 as shown in F value. R square showed that the model explained 43 percent      change in dependent variable i.e. the SMP in the presence of all independent variables assumed as one single variable. On the other hand, the adjusted square of the model showed 35 percent change in the SMP was explained by multiple IVs comprised of analysis, decision making, training needs and information seeking variables independently. 

c)        Make recommendation based on your interpretation of the results.

           Suggested answer:

            The results help the firm in focusing and acting on specific variables in ensuring the success of their SMP. First is the analysis variable that found explained better SMP, each item of the analysis construct should be the focal point of execution in the firm. Similarly, each construct items of information seeking and decision making variables should be executed in the firm in ensuring the success of SMP.

(20 marks)

New Publications in 2013-2014

Some papers to be published and under consideration for publication:

1. A paper in job behavioral factors accepted in International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics (IJAME).Available: http://www.managementjournal.info/. To be cited as: Awang, Amir and Osman (2013)
2. One of Bioinfo journal accepted a paper on International Business Theory (IBT). Available: http://www.bioinfopublication.org/. To be cited as: Awang (2013).
3. Asian Social Science accepted a joint authorship paper on Socioeconomic of Myanmar's Muslim Immigrants in Langkawi. Available: http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/. To be cited as: Ismail, Awang and Mansor (2013).
4. A journal for EMIC was published as Jounal of Enterprising Mindset (JoEM). Available: http://joem2013.blogspot.com. Cited as: Awang (2013), Principal Editor. First indexed in www.gaudeamus.com.
5. A paper on Entrepreneurial Career was submitted for publication in Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Economics (JEBE), a scientificia publication. Available: http://scientificia.com/index.php/JEBE. To be cited as: Awang, Ibrahim and Ayub.
6. Still writing on the following:
    a) Strategic Entrepreneurship IPO Model: A Pilot Study.
    b) Institutional Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Grounded Theory Approach
    c) Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economics of the Firm.
    d) Entrepreneurial Intention and Leadership in UiTM
    e) Academic Staff and Career Development in Malaysia

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Professional Journal Publication 2013

An article published in Projournals, Awang et al. (2013). Perceived environmental impact on knowledge resource and social network: Evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Business Management (JBM), 1(1). 6-34. The link is here http://www.projournals.org/JBM/0520130702.php

Springer/Thomson Reuters Citation

The International Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Conference (InCIEC 2013) held between 22-24 September 2013 in Kuching, Sarawak. Details at http://inciec2013.myies.org/?page_id=154