Transition experiences from student to nascent Entreprenuership: a narrative analysis.
- Authors: Soda, Ruth
- Date: 2021-05
- Subjects: Business education. , Entrepreneurship. , Career development.
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22323 , vital:52023
- Description: Orientation: South Africa is facing an increase in the unemployment rate. This has affected many youths, particularly the graduates of South Africa. In a quest to better their lives, many of them are engaging in nascent entrepreneurship. Although they are facing challenges in the journey, they are managing to devise solutions that work for their success. Research purpose: The main purpose of this research was to explore the transition experiences from student to nascent entrepreneur. The secondary aims included: i) investigating the journey (experiences and transitions in becoming a nascent entrepreneur), ii) exploring the challenges as part of the experiences and transitions faced by nascent entrepreneurs, and iii) exploring how nascent entrepreneurs, as part of the challenges faced during experiences and transition, navigate past these. Motivation for the study: Many studies in literature have focused on nascent entrepreneurship. Further studies should concentrate on narrowing this aspect to the South African context and also more qualitative studies should be conducted to gain a deep understanding of nascent entrepreneurship. Research approach/design and method: A qualitative research approach was used as a way of generating new information. Narrative inquiry was employed and this allowed the participants to express their views freely. A sample of 22 participants was utilised for this study. Data was analysed using the three levels of meaning-making. Main findings: The findings of this study were grouped into three narratives. The first narrative was nascent entrepreneurship expressed as a solution to social challenges. The second narrative elaborated the challenges that these participants faced in their nascent entrepreneurship journey. The last narrative focused on the solutions that were implied by the participants in response to the challenges they encountered in the transition process. Practical implications: Based on the research findings, this research has recommendations that can assist universities and students, those who are already in the entrepreneurial space, as well as the government. Contribution/value-add: All the universities in South Africa should integrate the need for thorough entrepreneurship education in their institutions to prepare students for the world of work and policies set for entrepreneurship should be amended. , Thesis (MCom) (Business Management) -- University of Fort Hare, 2021
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- Authors: Soda, Ruth
- Date: 2021-05
- Subjects: Business education. , Entrepreneurship. , Career development.
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22323 , vital:52023
- Description: Orientation: South Africa is facing an increase in the unemployment rate. This has affected many youths, particularly the graduates of South Africa. In a quest to better their lives, many of them are engaging in nascent entrepreneurship. Although they are facing challenges in the journey, they are managing to devise solutions that work for their success. Research purpose: The main purpose of this research was to explore the transition experiences from student to nascent entrepreneur. The secondary aims included: i) investigating the journey (experiences and transitions in becoming a nascent entrepreneur), ii) exploring the challenges as part of the experiences and transitions faced by nascent entrepreneurs, and iii) exploring how nascent entrepreneurs, as part of the challenges faced during experiences and transition, navigate past these. Motivation for the study: Many studies in literature have focused on nascent entrepreneurship. Further studies should concentrate on narrowing this aspect to the South African context and also more qualitative studies should be conducted to gain a deep understanding of nascent entrepreneurship. Research approach/design and method: A qualitative research approach was used as a way of generating new information. Narrative inquiry was employed and this allowed the participants to express their views freely. A sample of 22 participants was utilised for this study. Data was analysed using the three levels of meaning-making. Main findings: The findings of this study were grouped into three narratives. The first narrative was nascent entrepreneurship expressed as a solution to social challenges. The second narrative elaborated the challenges that these participants faced in their nascent entrepreneurship journey. The last narrative focused on the solutions that were implied by the participants in response to the challenges they encountered in the transition process. Practical implications: Based on the research findings, this research has recommendations that can assist universities and students, those who are already in the entrepreneurial space, as well as the government. Contribution/value-add: All the universities in South Africa should integrate the need for thorough entrepreneurship education in their institutions to prepare students for the world of work and policies set for entrepreneurship should be amended. , Thesis (MCom) (Business Management) -- University of Fort Hare, 2021
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The impact of small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) on local development in the Eastern Cape province: the case of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
- Authors: Majiza, Xolelwa
- Date: 2016-12
- Subjects: Small business -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Economic development , Entrepreneurship.
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29155 , vital:77523
- Description: This study was carried out to analyse the impact of SMMEs on LED in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The objectives of the study were to assess the implementation of SMME strategy in this municipality analyse the contribution of SMMEs to LED in terms of creating of sustainable businesses in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality; and proposed comprehensive framework for SMME development for LED. The quantitative approach study was used as the main research methodology. The simple random sampling technique was used to select thirty respondents who participated in this study. Data was collected through surveys using a questionnaire and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 23 (SPSS 23). The findings indicated that SMMEs have little understanding on the SMME strategy but they are willing to contribute to its implementation. The SMME strategy was last reviewed in the past 3-5 years and the government plays an essential role through Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality to assist SMMEs by offering them affordable loans, affordable tax, free workshops, grants and other subsidies, infrastructural improvement, local tax credit, operational permit assistance and subsidised training. The study also indicated that the SMMEs level of cooperation towards LED is moderate and they do so mostly through employment creation, provision of fair wages and affordable goods and services. The SMMEs also indicated that they offer sponsorships, child care and infrastructural development. Recommendations have been given in the form of provision of funding, awareness structures and grounds for economic development. For a sustained development of SMMEs and enhanced role in LED, this study has identified three areas of further research. These include research to: validate the Hexagon for LED to investigate the challenges faced by SMMEs in accessing assistance from the private and public sector and to ascertain the impacts of training and development on the participation of SMMEs in LED. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2016
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- Authors: Majiza, Xolelwa
- Date: 2016-12
- Subjects: Small business -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Economic development , Entrepreneurship.
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29155 , vital:77523
- Description: This study was carried out to analyse the impact of SMMEs on LED in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The objectives of the study were to assess the implementation of SMME strategy in this municipality analyse the contribution of SMMEs to LED in terms of creating of sustainable businesses in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality; and proposed comprehensive framework for SMME development for LED. The quantitative approach study was used as the main research methodology. The simple random sampling technique was used to select thirty respondents who participated in this study. Data was collected through surveys using a questionnaire and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 23 (SPSS 23). The findings indicated that SMMEs have little understanding on the SMME strategy but they are willing to contribute to its implementation. The SMME strategy was last reviewed in the past 3-5 years and the government plays an essential role through Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality to assist SMMEs by offering them affordable loans, affordable tax, free workshops, grants and other subsidies, infrastructural improvement, local tax credit, operational permit assistance and subsidised training. The study also indicated that the SMMEs level of cooperation towards LED is moderate and they do so mostly through employment creation, provision of fair wages and affordable goods and services. The SMMEs also indicated that they offer sponsorships, child care and infrastructural development. Recommendations have been given in the form of provision of funding, awareness structures and grounds for economic development. For a sustained development of SMMEs and enhanced role in LED, this study has identified three areas of further research. These include research to: validate the Hexagon for LED to investigate the challenges faced by SMMEs in accessing assistance from the private and public sector and to ascertain the impacts of training and development on the participation of SMMEs in LED. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2016
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