U.S. VETERANS AS EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS: SELF-EFFICACY, INTENTIONS AND CHALLENGES

John James Cater and Marilyn Young ()
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John James Cater: Department of Management and Marketing, Soules College of Business, The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799, USA
Marilyn Young: Department of Management and Marketing, Soules College of Business, The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799, USA

Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), 2020, vol. 25, issue 02, 1-21

Abstract: Veterans may acquire technical skills and leadership ability from their military service but have little information concerning specific entrepreneurial tasks, such as developing a business plan. This descriptive survey study examines avenues for veterans to find assistance to acquire needed skills, adding to their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. We surveyed 68 U.S. veterans who were emerging entrepreneurs, either owning their own business or indicating they intended to start their own company. Veterans’ personal attitudes and beliefs, including entrepreneurial self-efficacy, risk propensity and tolerance of ambiguity, may increase their entrepreneurial intentions. A model of veterans as emerging entrepreneurs and five propositions are offered.

Keywords: Veterans; risk propensity; self-efficacy; ambiguity; entrepreneurial intentions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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