Authors:
John Jethro Hernandez, Norma Nunez

Addresses:
1,2Department of Graduate School, University of the East, Manila, Philippines. hernandez.johnjethro@ue.edu.ph1, norma.nunez@ue.edu.ph2

Abstract:

This Study assessed factors influencing technopreneurs’ intention in three areas of Self-Efficacy, namely Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Academic, and Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation, within the conceptual framework of Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Descriptive research was conducted using qualitative methods, collecting data through a questionnaire from Information Technology students. SPSS was employed for analysis, utilizing Weighted Mean and Standard Deviation to measure the relationship between demographic profiles and factors influencing Technopreneurial intention. Validity and reliability were assessed utilizing the Chi-Square Test and Cronbach’s Alpha. The survey results on the technopreneurial intention of the IT students at STI College Global City confirm the Three components’ favourable effects. The null hypothesis was rejected, signifying significant differences among these factors. ICT Self-efficacy emerged as the most influential indicator, with the highest mean and lowest standard deviation. Academic Self-efficacy followed, contributing significantly to students’ perception of technopreneurship. Lastly, despite being the least indicator, individual entrepreneurial orientation positively influences intention, fostering desire and motivation for business pursuits.

Keywords: Technopreneurship and ICT-Knowledgeable People; Information Technology; Self-Efficacy and Entrepreneurship; Theory of Planned Behavior; Technology-Based Entrepreneurship; Lowest Standard Deviation; Technopreneurial Intention.

Received on: 29/07/2023, Revised on: 25/09/2023, Accepted on: 12/11/2023, Published on: 28/12/2023

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2023 Vol. 1 No. 4, Pages: 198-218

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