ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS OF BUSINESS STUDENTS

OF THE SELECTED SCHOOLS IN CAVITE

Business Research Proposal

Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School and Open Learning College
Cavite State University
Indang, Cavite

In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
Master of Business Administration

GUINSISANA, KEVIN P.
May 2020
 ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
OF THE SELECTED SCHOOLS IN CAVITE

Kevin P. Guinsisana, LPT

A research proposal presented to the Graduate School and Open Learning College,
Cavite State University– Don Severino Delas Alas Campus– Indang, Cavite in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for Business Research under the supervision of Dr.
Luzviminda A. Rodrin.

INTRODUCTION
Entrepreneurship plays a vital role not only in building an economic stability to

nation’s wealth but also bringing sustainability to the lives of every individual in the

community. Entrepreneurship is not also merely about founding a business for the sake

of profit. It is the execution of innovative ideas that are centered on improving various

social concerns. In the present, students may become future entrepreneurs of the

country; they are now far more likely to have to create their own employment. Students

will go into a constantly changing world that will require flexibility, creativity,

collaboration, and the nimbleness to adapt to rapid change (www.gettingsmart.com).

There are numerous entrepreneurship schools in the Philippines that are ready to lend a

helping hand to aspiring entrepreneurs, plus the wisdom and insights they provide are

more than enough to guarantee total enlightenment on this particular business aspect

(www.enderuncolleges.com).
 Entrepreneurship is crucial from individual, social and economic perspectives.

The enterprising individual is typically considered to be an energetic, detail-oriented

person who is organised and optimistic. The enterprising individual is interested in

innovation and continually seeks out innovation, as well as being eager to acquire

knowledge and initiate change. Thus, enterprising individuals benefit their communities

because they perform different social roles and engage in activities that benefit other

community members such as charitable and social activities, and the employment

opportunities such activity will entail.

In the Philippines, entrepreneurship is viewed as important to empowering the

poor, enhancing production, and as an impetus to innovation. The 1987 Philippine

Constitution recognizes entrepreneurship as an engine of economic growth. Article XII

Section 1 highlights the role of private enterprises in supporting equitable distribution of

income and wealth, sustaining production of goods and services and expanding

productivity, therefore raising the quality of life (Evangelista, 2011).

Choosing the path of entrepreneurship requires a willingness to take on

calculated risks. According to OpenStax.org (2012), one approach in minimizing

personal financial risk are some startup entrepreneurs continue with their current

employment while working on the side to develop their idea into a venture that

eventually will generate an income.

Until the venture requires near full-time work and generates income, maintaining an

outside income works well for many entrepreneurial teams.

With the aim of identifying the determinants of entrepreneurial interest of

students, the researcher got interested in testing the entrepreneurial intention and

capabilities of students as basis for enhancement. Thus, this is the intent of this study to

provide insights on the context of entrepreneurial capabilities of students.

Statement of the Problem

Generally, this study aimed to determine the entrepreneurial intentions of

business students in selected schools in Cavite.

Specifically, this study will be conducted in order to answer the following

questions:

1. What is the socio-demographic profile of the participants in terms of:

a) age;

b) sex;

c) civil status;

d) major/specialization in the business course taken;

 e) monthly family income; and

f) family size?

2. What are the entrepreneurial skills and characteristics of the business

students of the selected schools in Cavite?

3. What are the entrepreneurial intentions and capabilities of the business

students of the selected schools in Cavite?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the socio-demographic profile and

entrepreneurial intentions of the business students of the selected schools in

Cavite?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the entrepreneurial skills and

characteristics to the entrepreneurial intentions of the business students of

the selected schools in Cavite?

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of this research are as follows:

1. To determine the socio-demographic profile of the participants in terms of:

a. age;

b. sex;

c. civil status;
 d. major/specialization in the business course taken;

e. monthly family income; and

f. family size.

2. To determine the entrepreneurial skills and characteristics of the business

students of the selected schools in Cavite.

3. To determine the entrepreneurial intentions and capabilities of the business

students of the selected schools in Cavite.

4. To determine if there is a significant relationship between the socio-

demographic profile and entrepreneurial intentions of the business students of

the selected schools in Cavite.

5. To determine if there is a significant relationship between the entrepreneurial

skills and characteristics to the entrepreneurial intentions of the business

students of the selected schools in Cavite.

Significance of the Study

This research about entrepreneurial intentions will benefit the following:

Business Organizations. This study will help these organizations improve the

standards of their policies and procedures inside.

Entrepreneurs. They can gain relevant information about the intentions and

capabilities of other entrepreneurs in order for them to advance or improve the way on

how they handle their own businesses.

Schools. Educational institutions such as colleges and universities may enhance

their curriculum about business-related subjects and courses.

Students. This study will serve a reference on their decision on when or where

they want to conduct a business, regardless of course they had taken in a college or

university.

Future researchers. This study may serve as a reference if they desire to

conduct a study related to this topic.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study will mainly focus on determining the entrepreneurial intentions of

business students of the selected schools in Cavite. This study will be conducted within

Cavite area, specifically, it will be conducted in the Cavite State University (CvSU) –

Main Campus, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite Campus, De La Salle

University- Cavite Campus, Philippine Christian University- Cavite Campus and

Adventist University of the Philippines.

In addition, this study will also include the entrepreneurial inclinations, intentions

and capabilities of the business students of the selected schools in Cavite.

Definition of Terms

The following terminologies that are frequently used in this study are enlisted

below for better understanding:

Business students. These are fourth year students excelled in the universities

considered in the study.

 Entrepreneurship. It is the process of discovering new ways of combining

resources.

Entrepreneurial Skill and Characteristic. It includes creativity, innovation and

risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage businesses in order to achieve

objectives.

Entrepreneurial Intention. It is defined as “the conscious state of mind that

precedes action and directs attention toward entrepreneurial behaviors such as starting

a new business and becoming an entrepreneur.

Family Monthly Income. It includes all the cash and noncash payments in

exchange to the services provided by an employee, coming from all the members of the

family.

Conceptual Framework

The figure 1 shows how the researcher will conduct the study about the

entrepreneurial intentions of business students of the selected schools in Cavite. The

study will gather the profile of the employees in terms of their age, sex, civil status,

major/specialization in the business course taken, monthly family income, family size,

and
their entrepreneurial skills, characteristics, intentions and capabilities. In addition, the

researcher will determine the relationship between the profile and the entrepreneurial

skills, characteristics, intentions and capabilities of the business students. It is

hypothesized that age maybe related to their intentions such that the younger the

students, the higher their intent to put up a business In the same vein, sex maybe

related to their intentions that female participants maybe more inclined to enter into

business than male participants.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Profile of the Entrepreneurial Skills

respondents in terms and Characteristics of
of: Gathering of Data the Business Students of
Age Survey Questionnaires the Selected Schools in
Sex Cavite
Statistical Tools
Civil Status
Major/Specialization in Entrepreneurial
the business course Intentions and
taken Capabilities of the
Business Students of the
Selected Schools in
Monthly Family Income Cavite
Family Size
Relationship between
Entrepreneurial Skills the socio-demographic
and Characteristics of profile and
the Business Students entrepreneurial
of the Selected Schools intentions of the
in Cavite business students of the
selected schools in
Entrepreneurial Cavite.
Intentions and
Capabilities of the Relationship between
Business Students of the entrepreneurial skills
the Selected Schools in and characteristics to the
Cavite entrepreneurial
intentions of the
business students of the
selected schools in
Cavite.

• Figure 1. The conceptual framework shows the relationship between the profile and the
entrepreneurial skills, characteristics, intentions and capabilities of the business students
of the selected schools in Cavite
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