Recent graduates running small businesses : their profiles, motivations and prospects.

Date of Publication

2001

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences major in Organizational and Social Systems Development

Subject Categories

Social and Behavioral Sciences

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Abstract/Summary

The study aims to identify the profile, motivations, perceived factors of influence and future prospects of recent graduates who decided to go into small business. It also aims to identify the benefits they gain, their encountered difficulties and the strategies that they implement. There are thirty respondents who graduated from three selected Catholic universities within Metro Manila. There are five males and five females who came from each university which gives a total of fifteen males and fifteen females. These respondents have been their own business for at least 6 months. Findings of the study revealed that their decision to put up their own business were influenced by the following factors: (1) their family, (2) education and (3) the recent trend of the young entrepreneurs. Most of them are motivated by personal reasons and the desire to earn more money. In conclusion, recent graduates are now more risk-takers and bold. From the findings of the study, it proves that indeed graduates are learning to consider job options other than employment.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU10750

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

82 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.

Keywords

Small business--Growth.

Embargo Period

9-15-2021

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