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The Effect of Self-efficacy on Acquiring Innovation Ideas among Food Vendors

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  • Isaac Gumah Akolgo

    (Department of Business Administration, School of Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P.R. China)

  • Cai Li

    (Department of Business Administration, School of Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P.R. China)

  • Thomas Bilaliib Udimal

    (Department of Business Administration, School of Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P.R. China)

  • Ann Dodor

    (Department of Business Administration, School of Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P.R. China)

  • Kankam William Adomako

    (Department of Business Administration, School of Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P.R. China)

Abstract

The study aims at assessing the effect of self-efficacy on acquiring innovation ideas among food vendors in Zhenjiang. The study employed a cross sectional design with a sample size of 400 food vendors as the study participants. Quantitative data were collected from the participants through surveys. The data were analysed through the use of AMOS 23.0 software. The findings of the study revealed that food vendors acquired their innovative ideas through learning from parental, mentor and television models. The findings indicated that food vendors acquired innovative ideas about the cuisine industry from parents, television and mentors. The findings revealed that self-efficacy boosted the relationship between parental model and innovation. The findings further revealed that self-efficacy mediated the relationship between television model and innovation. The findings of the study have contributed to deepening the understanding of entrepreneurs learning innovation. The study also enriches literature in the field of social learning and career development. The study therefore recommends that entrepreneurs build on enhancing their self confidence level so as to be innovative. The study also recommends that educational institutions should include programmes, courses, seminars and training which will improve students’ individual self-confidence.

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  • Isaac Gumah Akolgo & Cai Li & Thomas Bilaliib Udimal & Ann Dodor & Kankam William Adomako, 2019. "The Effect of Self-efficacy on Acquiring Innovation Ideas among Food Vendors," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 9(4), pages 100-109.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2019-04-14
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    1. Abecassis-Moedas, Celine & Sguera, Francesco & Ettlie, John E., 2016. "Observe, innovate, succeed: A learning perspective on innovation and the performance of entrepreneurial chefs," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 69(8), pages 2840-2848.
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    Keywords

    Food vendors; innovation ideas; self-efficacy; entrepreneurship; vicarious learning;
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    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • L66 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Food; Beverages; Cosmetics; Tobacco
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights

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