International Business Management

Year: 2015
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Page No. 798 - 804

Effect of Locus of Control and Need for Achievement Results of Learning Through Entrepreneurial Intentions (Case Study on Student Courses Management, Faculty of Economics University of Makasar)

Authors : Ilham Thaief and Musdalifah

Abstract: This study is a type of associative studies causality is ex-post facto by using the technique of path analysis (path analysis). This research was conducted in the courses of Management Faculty of Economics with a limited number of population amounted to 278 students. Further sampling technique implemented in a manner proportional random sampling, so the sample of 164 respondents was obtained. The results showed that locus of control, positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intentions of students of management courses, State University Makasar Economics Faculties, locus of control and a significant positive effect on student learning outcomes management courses, State University Makasar Economics Faculties, need for achievement is not positive and significant effect intentions towards entrepreneurship students management courses, state university Makasar economics faculties, need for achievement is not positive and significant effect on student learning outcomes management courses, State University Makasar Economics Faculties, learning outcomes and a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial intentions of students of management courses, State University Makasar Economics Faculties, locus of control indirect effect on entrepreneurial intentions through learning outcomes, need for achievement is not the direct and indirect effect on entrepreneurial intentions through learning outcomes. In this study, variations in locus of control, need for achievement and the learning outcomes are able to explain the variation in entrepreneurial intentions by 63.4% and the remaining 36.6% is explained by variables outside the model study. In line with the findings of the research that has been raised and then in an effort to increase entrepreneurial intentions, it is advisable to understand the importance of growing and optimizing the characteristics of students who are oriented locus of control as one of the internal factors in the learning process of entrepreneurship courses, so that students can change the mindset of job seekers into job creators.

How to cite this article:

Ilham Thaief and Musdalifah , 2015. Effect of Locus of Control and Need for Achievement Results of Learning Through Entrepreneurial Intentions (Case Study on Student Courses Management, Faculty of Economics University of Makasar). International Business Management, 9: 798-804.

Design and power by Medwell Web Development Team. © Medwell Publishing 2024 All Rights Reserved