economical and structural barriers

Dear respondent:

We are conducting research on impact of social, personal, economical and structural barriers on business start-up intentions on university students. This questionnaire is designed to elicit your response. I assure that information collected through this questionnaire will only be used for research purpose. Your assistance is highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Use following scale to record your response

(1= Strongly Disagree) (2= Disagree) (3= Neutral) (3=Agree) (4=Strongly Agree)

Behavioral Factors

1

I am confident that I can start and run a business successfully

1

2

3

4

5

2

I have ability to lead others towards a goal

1

2

3

4

5

3

I can and I will take risk for better future

1

2

3

4

5

4

I have ability to secure the needs and moral values of my peers/colleagues

1

2

3

4

5

5

If my family supports me financial assistance than I can take my financial decisions independently

1

2

3

4

5

6

Uncertainties do not affect my professional aptitude substantially.

1

2

3

4

5

Structural & Financial Factors

7

Loans and financial assistance from financial institutions are available to students to start their business

1

2

3

4

5

8

Govt. is ambitious in providing young entrepreneurs with latest equipment. Infrastructure and technology.

1

2

3

4

5

9

Govt. has proper legislation for young entrepreneurs.

1

2

3

4

5

10

There are continuous training programs arranged by government for new comers.

1

2

3

4

5

Economic Factors

11

Under current scenario, students are encouraged to start their own business.

1

2

3

4

5

12

Existing industrial giants leave no room for emerging entrepreneurs to penetrate the corporate sector

1

2

3

4

5

13

Behavior of existing businessman is positive towards young entrepreneurs

1

2

3

4

5

Social/Cultural Factors

14

Family supports me to take a step towards business start-up

1

2

3

4

5

15

My family allow me to give substantial time to business

1

2

3

4

5

16

Our socio-cultural norms are in favor of business-oriented people

1

2

3

4

5

17

Society appreciates and encourages new ventures irrespective of gender

1

2

3

4

5

Entrepreneurial Intentions

18

I would like to choose a career as an entrepreneur.

1

2

3

4

5

19

I prefer to be an entrepreneur rather than to be an employee in a company.

1

2

3

4

5

20

I’ll leave no stone unturned to start and run my own business.

1

2

3

4

5

21

I’m determined enough to start a business in near future.

1

2

3

4

5

Self-Efficacy

22

When I make plans, I am certain I can materialize them by Grace of ALLAH..

1

2

3

4

5

23

I am a self-reliant person.

1

2

3

4

5

24

If I can’t do a job the first time, I keep trying until I get it done.

1

2

3

4

5

25

One of my problems is that I cannot get down to work when I should

1

2

3

4

5

26

I do not seem to be capable of dealing with numerous problems mostly.

1

2

3

4

5

27

I avoid trying to learn new things when they look too difficult for me.

1

2

3

4

5

28

Failure just makes me try harder.

1

2

3

4

5

29

When I decide to do something, I go right to work on it

1

2

3

4

5

30

When I face something unpleasant to do, I stick to it until I finish it

1

2

3

4

5

Locus of Control

31

When I get what I waited for, it is usually because I worked hard for it.

1

2

3

4

5

32

I prefer to games involving some luck, over games requiring pure skills.

1

2

3

4

5

33

I can learn almost anything if I set my mind to it.

1

2

3

4

5

34

My major accomplishments are entirely due to my diligence and ability.

1

2

3

4

5

35

On any sort of exam or competition I like to know how well I perform relative to everyone else.

1

2

3

4

5

Risk Taking

36

My friends and family are always with me, whenever I take some initiative.

1

2

3

4

5

37

I feel secure about my ability to bear risk in business.

1

2

3

4

5

38

I have a strong believe that greater risk results in greater reward.

1

2

3

4

5

39

I have the ability to minimize the consequences of risk-taking by planning ahead and preparing for each outcome

1

2

3

4

5

Age

Gender

Male

Female

Degree

Bachelors

Masters

Semester

Specialization

Any entrepreneurs in family

Yes

No.

Personal entrepreneurial experience

Yes

No

Entrepreneurial course

Yes

No