Linkages of Entrepreneurial Experiences & Critical Thinking With Ability to Identify Business Opportunities Through Active Information Search

Authors

  • Pudjo Sugito, Kamaludin, Mohamad Nur Singgih, Himawan Pramaditya , Widyarini Susilo Putri

Abstract

This research was conducted to analyze the linkages of entrepreneurial experience and critical
thinking on the ability to identify business opportunities through active information search. The research
population are Small and Medium Industries (SMI’s) in East Java Province, Indonesia. The samples are
110 Small and Medium Industries. The sampling technique uses proportional random sampling. equesionares were used to collect primary data. Further, the primary data analyzed using Partial Leasquare
(PLS). The research indicated that entrepreneurial experience and the ability to critically thinking directly
effect on the ability to identify business opportunities and also indirectly effect on the ability to identify
business opportunities through active information search. It means active information search plays a
significant role in order to improve the ability to identify a business opportunity.

Published

2020-11-01

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