Determining Entrepreneurial Motivations of Business School Students in India

Manisha Paliwal (), Dimple Saini (), Nishita Chatradhi, Omkar Bapat () and Marco Valeri ()
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Manisha Paliwal: Sri Balaji University
Dimple Saini: Sri Balaji University
Nishita Chatradhi: Government of Alberta
Omkar Bapat: Sri Balaji University
Marco Valeri: Niccolò Cusano University

A chapter in Entrepreneurial Motivations, 2024, pp 127-150 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The present chapter examines how entrepreneurial psychology and motivations drive the entrepreneurial process, specifically among MBA/PGDM students in India. Using qualitative interviews and MAXQDA analysis, it develops an Entrepreneurial Motivational Theory. Findings reveal key motivators such as flexibility, work-life balance, wealth creation, meaningful impact, and personal growth. The study highlights the unique cultural, societal, and economic factors influencing Indian students’ entrepreneurial decisions, offering insights into their motivations.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54435-4_8

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