Chee, Hee Hoe and Md Isa, Filzah and Cheng, Wei Hin and Hashim, Norashidah and Mohd Yunus, Jasmani and Abdullah, Haim Hilman (2012) Development of women entrepreneurs: The case of Malaysia. World Journal of Social Sciences, 2 (6). pp. 123-145.

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Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop a model of successful Malaysian women entrepreneurs.The qualitative in-depth interview research technique was used in this study.A total of 11 successful Malaysian women entrepreneurs of diverse ethnic origins which included the Bumiputeras, Chinese and Indians were selected for this study.The major findings of this study showed that the factors which contributed to the success of the women entrepreneurs included individual factors, organisation and the environment.In addition, the element of interest and a strong sense of passion towards their entrepreneurial career, their bravery in undertaking risk, self-confidence and positive attitude were the most important factors that had played an important influence on the success of women entrepreneurs.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, critical success factors, leadership style, entrepreneurial skills, spiritual
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions:	School of Business Management
Depositing User:	Assoc Prof Chee Hee Hoe
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2013 04:27
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2016 01:32
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/7164

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