Journal Articles

Cogent Business and Management

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Measuring entrepreneurial orientation of Bahir Dar University students

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The purpose of this research was to examine entrepreneurial orientation of Bahir Dar University (BDU) students as research. The paper reports on experimental research undertaken to evaluate the entrepreneurship course offered at Bahir Dar University. 183 undergraduate students were recruited using s…

How gender and personality traits influence job preferences among students in Norway and Poland

Article Open Access
The article explores job preferences among business students through the lens of the Big Five personality traits, which have implications for students’ attitudes. This investigation is conducted within the contexts of Norway and Poland, facilitating a comparative analysis of students from these two …

Entrepreneurial learning in informal apprenticeship programs: Exploring the learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS) in Nigeria

Article Open Access
This research examines the unique learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS). This approach to the development of enterprises and entrepreneurship, originated in the ethnic group of communities in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, uses mimetic learning to instil in its participants’ kn…

Impact of entrepreneurial mindset and motivation on business performance: deciphering the effects of entrepreneurship development program (EDPs) on trainees

Article Open Access
Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation are essential for launching a successful business venture. Recognising this, the study investigates how Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDPs) offered by RUDSETIs (Rural Development and Self-employment Training Institutes) influence trainees in developin…

The impact of internship experience on the employability of vocational students: a bibliometric and systematic review

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Employability is a primary priority for vocational students in the competitive labor market, as it is essential to meet the demands of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, there is still limited research on the trends and developments, as well as systematic reviews available …

Zakat for generating sustainable income: an emerging mechanism of productive distribution

Article Open Access
Zakat can be allocated to help the poor establish a sustainable income. Recipients may receive zakat assistance in the form of both capital and job equipment, coupled with suitable training. Traditionally, zakat distribution has adhered to classical principles, involving monthly financial aid or lim…

Harmonizing work safety and health practices towards technician’s productivity in the workplace: A modified theory of planned behaviour

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Several technicians have been exposed to danger and varying degree of risk, exposed to diverse grades of occupational and health hazard, injuries and death which may arise from accidents. Several factors that cause these accidents range from inadequate experience, short job tenure, insufficient trai…