Spirituality and Entrepreneurs: Analysis of Entrepreneurial Motivation

Ni Putu Nursiani ()
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Ni Putu Nursiani: Faculty of Economics and Business, Nusa Cendana University Author-2-Name: Rolland Epafras Fanggidae Author-2-Workplace-Name: Villa College, 20373, Male,' Maldives Author-3-Name: Ronald P.C Fanggidae Author-3-Workplace-Name: Nusa Cendana University, Adisucipto, 85228, Kupang, Indonesia Author-4-Name: Samuel Messakh Author-4-Workplace-Name: Nusa Cendana University, Adisucipto, 85228, Kupang, Indonesia Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:

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Abstract: Objective � Cultural change in the economy has given rise to what might be called 'spiritual entrepreneurship'. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between entrepreneurship and spirituality, even though these two terms are somewhat contradictory. Methodology/Technique � The sample in this study consists of 63 members of the Full Gospel Business Fellowship International (FGBMFI) which is a membership consisting of male businessmen who come from various churches with different business backgrounds. The method used in this study is descriptive analysis. The data was collected using a questionnaire that led to the excavation of information based on previous theoretical studies. The informant selection technique used in this research is accidental. Findings � The results of this study support the findings of previous research in the field of "Spirituality Workplace" and introduces a new model in the field of entrepreneurship. Novelty � Spirituality is a process of human reason in which individual's aim to reach and understand God. On the other hand, entrepreneurs are people who have the courage to take risks to create a business. Hence, in this study, spiritual entrepreneurs refers to people who run their business in line with the values of ethics and religion. Those entrepreneurs interpret their work as worship, honesty and gratitude in addition to usual entrepreneurial behavior (innovation, proactive, competitive aggressiveness, risk taking, autonomy).

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Spirituality; Spiritual Entrepreneurs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M30 M39 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 6
Date: 2019-03-06
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Published in Journal of Management and Marketing Review, Volume 4, Issue1

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