Kişilik Özelliklerinin Girişimcilik Eğilimleri Üzerindeki Etkileri ve Yüksek Lisans Öğrencileri Üzerinde Bir Uygulama
Effects of Personality Characteristics on Entrepreneurship Tendencies and an Application on Master Students

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The aim of this study is to determine the effect of personality traits on entrepreneurship tendencies of the students. Design/methodology/approach – The sample of the study consists of the students who are studying at Uşak University and Kütahya Dumlupınar University. The data were collected by questionnaire method which is the primary data collection tool. Intentional sampling method was used in the process of data collection. 223 data were obtained with this method. Correlation and regression analyzes were applied to the obtained data and the relationships between dependent and independent variables were tested. Findings – To graduate students studying at Kütahya Dumlupınar University and Uşak University, 223 questionnaires were applied. İt was concluded that the results of the analysis, students' risk taking, innovation, need to succeed, locus of control and self-esteem personality traits increased entrepreneurship tendency. It was concluded that tolerance to uncertainty personality trait did not affect entrepreneurship tendency.

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