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
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.
Recommended Citation
Enriquez, V., Leon, C., & Valle, J. (2001). Recent graduates running small businesses : their profiles, motivations and prospects.. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10382
Embargo Period
9-15-2021