Motives for becoming an entrepreneur: Case study of the Zlín region (Czech Republic)

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  • Jana Novosáková Faculty of Administration and Economic Studies in Uherské Hradiště, Jagiellonian College in Toruń, Studentské náměstí 1531, Uherské Hradiště, 68601, Czech Republic
  • Oldřich Hájek Faculty of Administration and Economic Studies in Uherské Hradiště, Jagiellonian College in Toruń, Studentské náměstí 1531, Uherské Hradiště, 68601, Czech Republic

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, Motive, Zlín region, Questionnaire survey

Abstract

In this paper, we examine motives for becoming an entrepreneur in Zlín region (the Czech Republic). Questionnaire survey between entrepreneurs who operate in the region was realized in this regard. Our main objective is to reveal, what are the most decisive drivers in potential entrepreneur decision-making. Entrepreneurial entities traditionally perceived as small were taken into account. We also investigate demographic characteristics of respondents, which enables better understanding the differences in motives between particular demographic groups of entrepreneurs. Additionally, questions targeting on entrepreneurial climate perception of Zlín region were included.

 

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31.12.2018

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Novosáková, J., & Hájek, O. (2018). Motives for becoming an entrepreneur: Case study of the Zlín region (Czech Republic). International Journal of Public Administration, Management and Economic Development, 3(2), 1–8. Retrieved from http://www.ijpamed.eu/index.php/journal/article/view/60

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