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Founder Role Identity Strategy, Entrepreneurial Attitude and Entrepreneurial Proclivity among Potential Retirees in Plateau State

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  • Longret Geoffrey Shikpup

    (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria)

  • Reuel Johnmark Dakung

    (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria)

  • Monica C. Gajere

    (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the effect of founder role identity on entrepreneurial proclivity using the mediating role of entrepreneurial attitude. To achieve this purpose,four objectives were established: firstly, to determine the relationship between founder role identity and entrepreneurial proclivity, secondly to determine the relationship between founder role identity and attitude, thirdly, to determine the relationship between attitude and entrepreneurial proclivity, and lastly to determine the extent to which attitude mediate the relationship between founder role identity and entrepreneurial proclivity. Given the purpose of this study, the cross-sectional survey design was used to collate data from a population of 510 potential retirees of the Bureau for Establishment, Plateau State Secretariat. The Krejcie and Morgan sample size selection model was used to determine the sample size of 226 potential retirees randomly selected from the state secretariate in Jos.The data was properly analysed using multiple regression analysis. The results of the findings indicated that there was a positive relationship between Founder role identity and entrepreneurial proclivity, secondly Founder role identity has significant influence on attitude, thirdly attitude has significant influence on entrepreneurial proclivity, and lastly entrepreneurial attitude function as an important intermediary in the relationship between founder role identity and entrepreneurial proclivity. In conclusion, founder role identity should be planted in the perceptions of potential retirees as it helps significantly in influencing their participation in business. Also, Policy makers and the government should increase their participation in the entrepreneurial training and development of potential retirees to expand their ability that will result to starting a business before and after retirement.

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  • Longret Geoffrey Shikpup & Reuel Johnmark Dakung & Monica C. Gajere, 2022. "Founder Role Identity Strategy, Entrepreneurial Attitude and Entrepreneurial Proclivity among Potential Retirees in Plateau State," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(3), pages 15-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:3:p:15-22
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