Entrepreneurial commitment and entrepreneurial technology readiness among entrepreneur students

Abstract

Background: It is important to comprehend the dynamics of entrepreneurship and technological readiness in order to establish a technology-based entrepreneurial environmental system. Technology plays a role in the enhancement of success, the promotion of innovation and the facilitation of market development.
Aim: This study aims to predict the relationship between entrepreneurial technology readiness (ETR) and entrepreneurial commitment (EC) among college students.
Setting: Data were collected using a questionnaire administered to 409 students who had completed entrepreneurship education. The school provided time to complete the administration and data collection process.
Methods: This study used smart-partial least squares (PLS) statistical analysis to analyse the predictive relationship between two constructs: ETR and EC. The ETR scale consists of 13 items that assess four dimensions: optimism, innovativeness, insecurity and discomfort. In contrast, the EC scale features 51 items constructed into affective, normative and continuance commitment dimensions.
Results: The results showed that technological readiness can predict EC among college students. This knowledge can help universities and governments focus on aspects of technological readiness to improve business success. In addition, it helps government decision-making by emphasising the importance of technological readiness in education.
Conclusion: This study found that ETR enhances student EC. These findings show that entrepreneurship education should include technical willingness to more effectively prepare students for real-world business difficulties and digital innovation.
Contribution: This study emphasises the importance of entrepreneurship literature and its practical implications for educational institutions in implementing technology-supported entrepreneurship education programmes.