جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه "entrepreneurship development" در نشریات گروه "علوم ترویج"

Cooperative organization is one of the most rational socio-economic tools ever designed by mankind, the sustainability of businesses created in the current state of the world economy, is important and necessary for any developing country like our dear country Iran. Therefore, the current research was conducted with the aim of ranking the strategies and consequences of business sustainability with the approach of entrepreneurship development in the successful cooperative sector of Hamedan province.

This research is qualitative in terms of practical-developmental purpose and in terms of data collection. The statistical sample of the current research was selected by the number of 12 managers of successful cooperatives in Hamedan province and expert professors in the field of business using the snowball method based on theoretical saturation.

The results of the research indicate that reducing costs and financing, trying to survive, innovation in providing products and services, appropriate marketing strategies, appropriate production strategies, interaction with government organizations and appropriate interaction with human resources as concepts of strategies and strategies were known and likewise survival, despair, reproduction of defective culture and failure of production and cooperative sector were identified as concepts of consequences.

Previous studies have mostly focused on business sustainability in cooperatives or strategies and consequences of business sustainability in organizations; meanwhile, the current study has a special focus on the strategies and consequences of business sustainability with the approach of entrepreneurship development in the successful cooperative sector of Hamedan province.

Today, with the stability of businesses in cooperatives, the problem of unemployment and bankruptcy of many cooperatives can be addressed. Providing a model of business sustainability is one of the effective factors in the success and sustainability of cooperatives. The aim of this study was to design a business sustainability model with an entrepreneurship development approach in the cooperative sector of Hamedan province. This research is quantitative-qualitative (mixed) in terms of applied-development purpose and research method and research framework. Participants in the quality section of some of the successful cooperative managers of the country and expert professors in the field of business in a purposefully available way based on theoretical saturation of 12 And in the quantitative part of the statistical population, 360 managers of all successful cooperatives in the country, whose participants were randomly selected based on Morgan and Krejcie table, 130 people. The results of qualitative analysis showed that this model included six categories including causal conditions, central category, contextual factors, intervening conditions, strategies and consequences, and 82 factors were identified as designing a business sustainability model with an entrepreneurial development approach. It was also found that the effect of causal conditions on the central category and the central category on the strategies is direct and the effect of strategies on the outcomes, contextual factors and intervening conditions on the strategies is indirect. In a small part, it was found that the model has a good fit

One of the main problems of agricultural cooperatives in Kermanshah province is the weakness in the development of entrepreneurial behaviors. If these entrepreneurial behaviors develop in agricultural cooperatives, it can be expected that their innovative products and services be developed and expanded. These can pave the way to raise of rural agricultural development programs in Kermanshah province. Present study focused on analyzing components of entrepreneurial behavior development in Kermanshah province's agricultural cooperatives using inductive approach of grounded theory. Required information was obtained through semi-structured interviews with a selected sample of entrepreneurship experts in agricultural cooperatives of Kermanshah province (n= 30). The samples were selected using purposive snowball sampling technique. The written texts obtained from the interviews were analyzed using the conventional coding process of grounded theory. Thus, the findings included different open (49 codes), axial, and selective codes. Based on axial classified codes (15 codes), the main axes of entrepreneurial behavior development in agricultural cooperatives of Kermanshah province were divided into two categories of factors promoting and inhibiting the development of entrepreneurial behavior. Promoting factors were including economic benefits, personal incentives, financial and human support, management support, diversified fields of work, development of new markets, and the level of cooperation and involvement of institutions with the cooperative. Inhibiting factors were including cultural factors, internal conflicts, insufficient knowledge, inadequate financial support, administrative bureaucracy, sanctions, market volatility, and climate change. Finally, conceptual axes were identified and merged to develop the entrepreneurial behaviors of agricultural cooperatives in Kermanshah. Through this process, a model was developed for entrepreneurial behavior development in agricultural cooperatives of Kermanshah province. Therefore, based on the findings, it is suggested to increase the awareness of managers and members about promotion of entrepreneurial behavior in agricultural cooperatives through educational and extensional courses.

Agricultural mechanization services companies are organizations that can contribute to the development of agricultural entrepreneurship. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of agricultural mechanization services companies in entrepreneurship development in Khuzestan province using cross-sectional data of 2018-2019. The research method is descriptive survey. The statistical population of this study included experts of agricultural mechanization services companies in Khuzestan province (N = 380). Finally, 220 individuals were selected using random sampling and Cochran formula. Cronbachchr('39')s alpha was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire. The main research tool was a questionnaire whose reliability was confirmed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0 software and Cronbachchr('39')s alpha coefficient (0.86). Validity was also confirmed by consulting experts. Factor analysis and Friedman test were used to identify and rank the factors influencing the role of agricultural mechanization services companies in entrepreneurship development in Khuzestan province. The ranking of effective factors showed that the top priorities of government support for mechanization services companies, support of banks and financial institutions for agricultural mechanization services companies and reduction of banking and administrative barriers to receiving facilities were top priorities. Factor analysis also showed that 78.465% of the variance of factors affecting the role of agricultural mechanization services companies in entrepreneurship development in Khuzestan province are explained by three supportive, skill and structural factors. Friedman test also showed that among the three supportive, skillful and structural factors, the most important factor is supportive factor.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting entrepreneurship development in agricultural cooperatives of Ilam province. The methodology was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population of the study consisted of 452 managers of Ilam province's agricultural Production cooperatives. The sample size was estimated to be 133 people using Kerjcie and Morgan table. They were selected and studied using proportional stratified random sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire which its validity was confirmed by 5 faculty members of agricultural extension and education department of Ilam Islamic Azad University and five managers of agricultural cooperatives and its reliability was calculated 0.92 by using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed by SPSS software. The results showed that the entrepreneurship development level of %94 of agricultural cooperatives was medium and lower than average. It was also found that the relationship between economic, educational- information, organizational and political factors with entrepreneurial development of agricultural cooperatives was positive and significant. The results of regression analysis showed that both economic and educational-information factors could explain %43.7 of changes in dependence variable of entrepreneurship development.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the development of agricultural entrepreneurship in rural areas of the city of Soleleh (Northern District) of Lorestan province. The population of the study (N = 6432), agricultural experts (N = 54) and farmers (N = 6374) were located in the north of Lorestan province. The sample size was selected using Cochran's formula, taking into account the maximum variance, the large population and the confidence range of 0.05 (n = 360) were selected in two stages using multi-stage cluster and available clustering methods. In the first instance, villages (210 villages) were identified based on villages (Ghaleh Mozaffari, Hanam, Yosufvand, Duab) and then from each village four villages were sampled and resident farmers were studied. In order to assess the validity of the questions, expert opinion was used in the field of entrepreneurship and agriculture. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and combined reliability were used to measure the reliability of the research tool. Also, using structural equation modeling, job security, education, government support, and regulations have a direct and significant effect on the development of agricultural entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, job security variable had the highest impact (0/21). Based on the results, it is suggested that custodians provide the appropriate infrastructure for entrepreneurial activities by providing solutions such as guaranteeing purchase and insurance of agricultural products.

This applied study was a descriptive-survey. The statistical population of the study was both graduated and undergraduate students from Bu-Ali Sina University (N=200) from those 120 samples were selected by Cochran's sample size formula (n=120). Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire structured in six parts with 76 both open and closed questions. The validity of the questionnaire's questions was verified by a group of experts and the reliability of the questionnaire during a pre-test was calculated by Cronbach's Alpha test. The reliability rate of the questions for different parts of the questionnaire was higher than 0.87. Data analyzing method in descriptive section was done using mean, frequency and coefficient of variation and in analytical section some test such as correlation coefficients (Spearman, Pearson, Kendal tau) and factor analysis for analyzing the most important environmental factors affecting on entrepreneurship were used. Results showed a significant relationship between the student's age, level of education and their level of entrepreneurship. The results also revealed a significant relationship between some individual characteristics of the students i.e. flexibility, perseverance, and leadership and the level of entrepreneurship. Results from ordinal regression analysis indicated that group leadership, flexibility, effort and perseverance explained, skill 41 percent of the probability of variance of entrepreneurship variable.

The philosophy of applied-science higher education of Iran is development of entrepreneurship in agriculture sector thought training of entrepreneurs graduated student. In this regard, Imam Khomeini Higher Education Center (IHEC) has tried to become an entrepreneurial center in agriculture by design and implementing programs such as; entrepreneurship farm, learn and earn project, entrepreneurship plan, farm field school, education, extension and research tour, science and technology park and workshops on entrepreneurship education. So this study aimed to identify the effective factors and its relationship with the development of entrepreneurship in Applied Scientific Centers of Jihad-e-Agriculture. The statistical population of this study consisted of all faculty members, instructors and managers of Imam Khomeini Higher Education Center (IHEC) equal to 72 people which by the census method data gathered. The main instrument of the research was a questionnaire which its validity was confirmed a panel of educational specialists and its reliability was approved by calculating the Cronbach's alpha coefficient over 0.7. Based on result of factor analysis of factors effecting on entrepreneurship development, 7 extracted factors explained about 70% of total variance. Finding of Friedman test showed that there were significance difference between factors and education of entrepreneurship factor was the most important factor of entrepreneurship development. Also based on pathway analysis three factors including “education of entrepreneurship”, “entrepreneurship policies and missions” and “innovative practices” had significant direct and indirect effect and 4 other factors had significant direct effect on dependent variables of level of entrepreneurship development.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the Affecting Factors on Rural Cooperatives Manager's Entrepreneurial intention in Neka Township. The population of this study included 29 managers of premier and active cooperative in Neka Township, who were selected by Census method. The instrument used in this research, was a questionnaire. The questionnaire validity was confirmed by a panel of experts and also its reliability was gained at 0.901 Cronbach's alpha level. In order to analyze the data, SPSS20 software was used. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between factors; Psychological, Social - cultural, Educational, Organizational and Economic and the entrepreneurship intention and the Psychological, Social - cultural, Educational, Organizational and Economic factors had most importance respectively. The multiple regression showed that Psychological and Organizational factors can estimate 34.9 % of variation of entrepreneurship intention.

Purpose of this study was"Analysis the Role playing of Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering Organization (ANREO) in the development of entrepreneurship among agricultural and natural resources sciences graduates in Khorramabad Township, Lorestan province.This qualitative research by Grounded theory (GT) in 2017. The statistical population in this research was the 24 members of this organization and through snowball sampling .Initially, the "mechanisms" were determined using the Glaser & Strauss patterns.Then, using the MAXQDA12 software, the main and secondary categories were extracted. The study continued on the basis of Strauss & Corbin's paradigmatic model. The results showed that this organization could be more successful if it performed the following: By introducing entrepreneurs to the relevant institutions for contracting for the sale of their products, introducing the Small low credit enterprises, Needs assessment of members in field of related entrepreneurship subjects, providing consultative services to Proper loan.

The purpose of this research was to investigate educational and psychological factors affecting the entrepreneurship development in women rural cooperatives in Golestan province. This was a descriptive-correlative research. The statistical population of consisted of 1558 persons (all women that were members of rural cooperatives in Golestan province). Sample size was determined using Cochran formula and 276 persons completed the questionnaires. The research instrument was a questionnaire and its content validity was gained by a group of extension specialists. In order to investigate reliability of research questionnaire, 30 persons were randomly selected and completed the questionnaires. Also, Cronbach's alpha, ordinal theta and combination reliability were 0.89, 0.90 and 0.87 respectively. The data analysis for descriptive and inferential statistics used the SPSSWin21 and LISREL (8/5) software. The results indicated that Entrepreneurship Development was influenced by both the educational and psychological factors. Psychological factors had the greatest impact on the development of women's entrepreneurship in rural cooperatives in Golestan (Path coefficient =0.37). Also based on Completely Standardized Solution (CSS), of between apparent and latent variables, the highest effect on Entrepreneurship Development in women rural cooperatives in Golestan province was related to Changes in marketing methods for products supplied by the Cooperatives.

Corporate entrepreneurship is an important factor in the development and improvement of economic performance and wealth creation and can play a very important role in improving the performance of an organization.This research aimed to investigate driving factors of entrepreneurship development in agricultural engineering, technical and consulting services companies in Alborz province. Statistical population included all employees of these companies (N=207). According to Cochran formula, the sample size was determined (n=119). For multi-stage random sampling method was used for sampling. The validity of the questionnaire was approved by some members of the professional department of agricultural extension and education. Its reliability coefficient was approved using ordinal theta (α= 0.78- 0.91). Friedman test showed that between four driving factors of entrepreneurship development, behavioral factor (with components including leadership style, entrepreneurial characteristics of managers, organizational culture and organizational communication) have the most importance. Factor analysis showed 57/765% of the variance of environmental factors of driving factors of entrepreneurship development in agricultural engineering, technical and consulting services companies in Alborz province explained by three factors which named as social support, legislating, meritocracy and convergence and two-way interactions. This research recommended attention of companies managers to delegation of authority, participating creative and innovative employees to solve companies problems and legality to create an atmosphere of healthy competition between companies in order to entrepreneurship development in agricultural engineering, technical and consulting services companies.

The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of self-directed learning model on entrepreneurship development. This is a descriptive and correlation research method. To collect the data a questionnaire was developed. Total population for this study was 390 educators in applied science centers in Western Azerbaijan province that random stratified used to collect 128 of them. To analyze the data SPSS software was used. The results of the correlation between research and entrepreneurship development suggests that age, continuity and stability of employment, motivation, creativity and job creation have a significant relationship with the development of entrepreneurship. Based on the results of the research, the collective effect of independent variables on the dependent variable of the regression suggests that the variables of employment and creativity have a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship. According to the results of prioritizing in increase self-confidence, educators can decrease graduate’s concern about starting a business failure with the correct training and they are confident in the launch business action.

The main purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting entrepreneurial spirit of agricultural post-graduate students. The statistical population of the study was the students of agricultural extension and education field from both Bu-Ali Sina and Razi Universities (N=180). Totally 120 samples were selected by the Kerjcie and Morgan formula, randomly. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire which its face validity was approved by a group of experts. For assessing reliability of the questionnaire, the questionnaire was first given to 30 students, then a Cronbach's Alpha test used and it was from 0.68 to 0.89 for different parts of the questions. Results from factor analysis method among 19 factors indicated that these factors can be grouped into five major components that they can determine 73 percent of the student's entrepreneurial spirit. These factors include: importance and value of entrepreneurship within society and university, using practical experiences and modern methods for entrepreneurship education, developing entrepreneurship course at universities, government supports, and relevant entrepreneurship issues compatible to needs of the labor market. Finally, results which were emerged using LISREL software, the mentioned factors were tested and verified in order to draw a model.

Considering that home-based businesses are a solution to strengthen rural entrepreneurship, some of the experts look at them as the most important strategies for rural development in the Third World. Investigation of factors influencin entrepreneurship development and its obstacles was the main purpose of this study to present solutions for developing entrepreneurship in home-based businesses. The study was conducted using survey and aresearcher-made questionnaire was used for data collecting. The small agricultural business managers who have attempted to establish business by the plans of organizing home-based careers were the population of the study. Totally 106 individuals were chosen using random sampling in three regions (Zarghan, Markazi and Dashte Arjan) According to the research hypothesis, development of entrepreneurship in home-based businesses depends on individual, family and environmental factors. Based on the research findings, business atmosphere, applying knowledge management, background, individual characteristics such as creativity and internal locus of control, government support and management skills are the predictor factors of entrepreneurship development in small home-based businesses. According to the results of factor analysis, informational, economic, marketing, personality and family factors are the main obstacles of entrepreneurship development at home-based businesses. Those factors explained about 71.59 percent of total variance.

The purpose of this research was to investigation the role of self-directed learning model on entrepreneurship development. That was a descriptive and correlation research method. To collect the data was developed. Total population for this study was 390 educators in applied science centers in Western Azerbaijan province that random stratified used to collect 128 of them. To analyze the data SPSS software was used. The results of the correlation between research and entrepreneurship development suggests that age, continuity and stability of employment, motivation, creativity and job creation have a significant relationship with the development of entrepreneurship. Based on the results of the research, the collective effect of independent variables on the dependent variable of the regression suggests that the variables of employment and creativity have a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship. According to the results of prioritizing in increase self-confidence, educators can decrease graduate’s concern about starting a business failure with the correct training and they are confident in the launch business action

The main purpose of this research was to investigate the effective economic factors in entrepreneurship development of agricultural corporations in Tehran province. The research method was descriptive-correlation. The population included 260 members of agricultural cooperatives in Tehran province. A sample of 260 individuals was selected by using Cochran formula. The main research tool was a questionnaire and its validity was confirmed by a panel of experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was measured by measuring the Cronbach alpha α=0.92.The research dependent variable was entrepreneurship development of agricultural cooperatives. The results of the study showed that the majority of the respondents (40.4%) believed that the effect economic factors in entrepreneurship development of agricultural cooperatives was at a high range and the most important economic factor in developing entrepreneurship of agricultural cooperatives included transparent economical activities and appropriate tax regulations.

The primary purpose of this research was to examine factors affecting entrepreneurship development in women rural cooperatives in Mazandaran Province. The research design for this study was descriptive-correlational method. The research Instrument used was a questionnaire. Validity was established by a panel of experts. A pilot test was conducted with 30 subjects. Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated for different parts of the instrument ranging from 0.69 to 0.86. The population was all women that were members of rural cooperatives in Mazandaran province (N=1372). According to Krejcie & Morgan’ Table, (n=300) respondents were chosen as sample by using stratified sampling and finally 267 questionnaires were gathered and analyzed. The majority of rural women stated that the level of entrepreneurship development was appropriate. The inferential statistical results showed that there was a positive relationship between factors driving entrepreneurship development and the level of entrepreneurship development. The multiple regression showed that personality and educational factors can estimate 18.40 % of variation of entrepreneurship development.

The main purpose of this study was to identify and analyze barriers of entrepreneurship development in agricultural higher education system from viewpoints of agricultural graduate students at University of Zanjan. Research method of the study was analytical- explanatory. The statistical population consisted of 337 agricultural graduate students at University of Zanjan (N=337). According to Krejcie and Morgan table, a sample of 180 students was selected using stratified random sampling (n=180). Questionnaire was used to collect the data. A panel of experts established validity and a pilot study was conducted to establish reliability of the instrument. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the scale of importance of entrepreneurship development barriers in agricultural higher education system was calculated α=0.83. Results revealed that three variables including: large volume of theoretical courses and lack of sufficient attention to practical training in agricultural majors, lack of sufficient attention to agricultural entrepreneurship in the compilation of agricultural syllabus and course contents and no institutionalization of entrepreneurship at the college of agriculture and not being taken seriously it by managers have achieved the highest priority, respectively. The results of factor analysis showed that four factors namely educational, infrastructural- supporting, managerial and personal- psychological explained 62.49 percent of total variances of entrepreneurship development barriers in agricultural higher education system.