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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

Hewa Kumbalgoda Gamage Sriyani Ranasinghe0000-0002-7205-4783
Mohd Shukri Abd. Yajid
Ali Khatibi
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2018-03-30
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Conclusion- The proposed recommendations strongly advocate for future empirical research of this valuable topic, thus adding new knowledge to the existing.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose- The objective of this article is to examine the components of entrepreneurial leaning based on competency approach, motivation and traits theories to propose a conceptual framework with knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and traits.
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Purpose- The objective of this article is to examine the components of entrepreneurial leaning based on competency approach, motivation and traits theories to propose a conceptual framework with knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and traits. A severe shortage of studies relevant to Sri Lanka is observed in comparison with the western countries where specific dimensions linked with entrepreneurial leaning have been revealed. Methodology- These specific dimensions are selected instead of others based on the more practical application for the graduate entrepreneurs in the education sector in Sri Lanka and it is a new trend in the academic perspective. Finding- It is significant that research conducted up to now, education activates of graduate entrepreneurs in the university system is lack a general frame, where queries on the subject of EL still remain unreciprocated. Conclusion- The proposed recommendations strongly advocate for future empirical research of this valuable topic, thus adding new knowledge to the existing.

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Ranasinghe, H. K. G. S., Yajid, M. S. A., Khatibi, A. (2018). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE. Research Journal of Business and Management, Volume: 5 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2018.814

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