Sahban, Muhammad Amsal and Kumar M., Dileep and Liba, Sahban (2014) Instrument development of business incubation center. International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, 12 (3). pp. 729-757. ISSN 0972-7302

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Abstract

Relatively a few instruments are prevailing in the literature that to measure the adequacy of business incubation centers which groom young graduates to become an entrepreneur.Though several instruments are existing in the west, contextualizing the concept of business incubation centers, its suitability and the appropriateness are less observed in Asian countries.In this scenario, the present research has looked into the factors contributing to a good business incubation center.In order to identify the factors related to a business incubation center this study has initially followed content analysis and in-depth interviews with the students.Soon after identifying the factors, it has been subjected to the expert opinion based on Delphi technique. Assuring the rigorousness of qualitative research process this study further tested its reliability with quantitative research.Finally, an instrument has developed with seven sub-factors of business incubation centers having 55 items spread around, contextualizing the measurement among Indonesian business graduates.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Instrument development, Business Incubation Centers, Validity, Reliability, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Dileep Kumar M.
Date Deposited:	05 Oct 2016 08:07
Last Modified:	05 Oct 2016 08:07
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/18828

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