Date of Publication

9-10-2021

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Subject Categories

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Decision Sciences and Innovation Dept

Thesis Advisor

Junnell E. Guia

Defense Panel Chair

Cristina Teresa Lim

Defense Panel Member

Cristina Lim
Reinnite Madrid

Abstract/Summary

Poverty has been one of the most challenging problems worldwide especially in the Philippines which is considered a third-world country. Numerous countries have considered entrepreneurship as the main combatant of poverty. Entrepreneurial activity has been one of the most active determinant of how a business’ activity contributes to alleviation of poverty. Entrepreneurial education in various studies is considered a good foundation on how entrepreneurs could utilize their knowledge and skills to combating poverty. The objectives of this study are to determine, define and analyze the relationship and effect of entrepreneurial activity and entrepreneurial education on poverty alleviation among MSME owners in Maginhawa Village, Quezon City.

The framework consists of the two independent variables, entrepreneurial activity and education and how it affects the dependent variable, poverty alleviation The study is mixed method research containing a quantitative and qualitative study which consists of insights from two experts. A survey was provided to 33 MSME owners in Maginhawa Village and the data was analyzed through the SMARTPLS application.

The study concludes that there is a positive relationship and significant effect of entrepreneurial activity and entrepreneurial education on poverty alleviation. However, future researchers must take into consideration of how the study can be conducted in other areas and the perception of poverty will vary from person to person. The study can also be conducted under a longer timeframe to further validate the data.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Entrepreneurship—Philippines—Quezon City; Business education—Philippines; Poverty—Philippines—Quezon City—Prevention

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9-7-2021

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