Development of Entrepreneurial Ability Scale in pre-graduate students

This study was aimed to validate the Entrepreneurial Ability Scale in pre-graduate students (Mavila et al. in Ind Data 12(2):32–39, 2009), and studying the internal consistency, factor structure and distribution of the scale, as well as the entrepreneurship level and mean difference between men and...

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Published in:International journal on interactive design and manufacturing 2019-12, Vol.13 (4), p.1637-1646
Main Authors: Garza-Sáenz, Abril Aydeé, Santos-Guzmán, Jesús, Leal-Beltrán, Eduardo, Miaja-Ávila, Melina, Martínez-Ozuna, Gregorio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAE) and Design
Carrying capacity
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Consistency
Creativity
Electronics and Microelectronics
Engineering
Engineering Design
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Factor analysis
Gender
Graduate students
Industrial Design
Innovations
Instrumentation
Mechanical Engineering
Planning
Self-efficacy
Short Original Paper
Social networks
Students
University students
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Summary:This study was aimed to validate the Entrepreneurial Ability Scale in pre-graduate students (Mavila et al. in Ind Data 12(2):32–39, 2009), and studying the internal consistency, factor structure and distribution of the scale, as well as the entrepreneurship level and mean difference between men and women. We present a case study with a sample of 205 students. The results confirm the 4 entrepreneurship factors, however shows differences with the original study since the scale was reduced to 24 items. In the confirmatory factor analysis, dimensions were grouped differently, featuring a better fit and internal consistency. Students reflect high entrepreneurial skills on the four dimensions (carrying capacity, planning, creativity, commitment and responsibility). The study also provided input for setting and monitoring targets on entrepreneurship in educational processes.
ISSN:1955-2513
1955-2505
DOI:10.1007/s12008-019-00608-0