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Effect of COVID 19 Crises on Entrepreneurship Readiness of University Students in Pakistan

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  • Rehan, Muhammad Farooq
  • Mumtaz, Raheel
  • Khan, Quaisar Ijaz

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Purpose: Aim of this study is to examine the factors (personality traits, Covid-19 crises) influencing the entrepreneurship readiness among the university students in PakistanDesign/Methodology/Approach: The study used online survey for collection from 396 students of different university of Pakistan. The date was collected during online classes in Covid-19 pandemic. Multiple regression analysis technique was applied for the analysis of the data.Findings: The findings of the study demonstrate that all three personality traits i.e. need for achievement, locus of control and self-efficacy is positively influencing entrepreneurial readiness. But this personality trait alone cannot do favor they need other personality traits and they require to have favorable circumstances. However, covid-19 crises have negative influence on student’s readiness of being entrepreneur.Implications/Originality/Value: The study postulate that hard and uncertain situation do have influence on student’s motivation of being entrepreneur.

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  • Rehan, Muhammad Farooq & Mumtaz, Raheel & Khan, Quaisar Ijaz, 2021. "Effect of COVID 19 Crises on Entrepreneurship Readiness of University Students in Pakistan," Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 3(4), pages 485-495, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:sbseec:v:3:y:2021:i:4:p:485-495
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/sbsee.v3i4.2006
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