Motivations of SME entrepreneurs to become halalpreneurs
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
ISSN: 2053-4620
Article publication date: 4 July 2016
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to address the factors associated with a propensity for halal entrepreneurship among small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were gathered from SMEs in Malaysia by conducting a survey with 209 respondents. Data were analyzed with the partial least squares technique.
Findings
Results indicated that halal entrepreneurship, intrinsic motivation, effort to seek out opportunity, perceived desirability, peer influence, perceived feasibility and perceived governmental support significantly affected halalpreneurial propensity among SME entrepreneurs. On the other hand, the effects of creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity, risk taking attitude, relative advantage and family supports on halalpreneurial propensity were not supported.
Practical implications
Through identification of the motivational factors to be recognized as a halapreneurs, policyholders in Malaysia would be able to successfully promote halal entrepreneurship in this country. In this regard, policymakers can adjust their tactics and strategies in a way which encourage halal entrepreneurship among SME entrepreneurs.
Originality/value
This study aimed to serve as an initial step in understanding the cognitive process of SME managers in embarking on halal business.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the financial support of University of Malaya under the grant number of RP016C-13SBS, which have made the presentation of this paper possible.
Citation
Soltanian, M., Zailani, S., Iranmanesh, M. and Aziz, A.A. (2016), "Motivations of SME entrepreneurs to become halalpreneurs", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 173-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-07-2015-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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