Browsing by Author "Bantu, Edward"

Now showing 1 - 4 of 4
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The Impact of Autonomy on the Relationship between Mentoring and Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Youth in Germany, Kenya, and Uganda
    ( International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 2018-07) Bantu, Edward; Baluku, Martin Mabunda; Matagi, Leon; Otto, Kathleen
    The paper investigates how autonomy, moderated by cross-cultural differences and employment status, impact the relationship between entrepreneurial mentoring (EM) and entrepreneurial intentions (EI); as informed by both theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and self-determination theory (SDT). ** Methodology: A sample of 1,509 youth from Germany, Kenya, and Uganda consisting of final year university students, wage-employed, and unemployed was identified and studied. A multi-group analysis was conducted to test for differences in the impact of EM and autonomy on EI. **Results: The findings indicate that mentoring and autonomy are positively correlated with entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurial mentoring and intentions were lower among German participants than for the East African countries. The moderated moderation results revealed that entrepreneurial mentoring is related to higher entrepreneurial intentions among students and the unemployed, and when individuals have higher levels of autonomy. Country level analysis showed the effects of mentoring and autonomy are highest in Germany and lowest in Uganda. **Research/Practical implications: Mentoring and self-determination play an important role in development of entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurship mentors should specifically support their protégées to develop the ability to act autonomously as an important entrepreneurial competence. However, culture, and country’s economic conditions also matter. These particularly indicate that EM resources should be applied to youth with high autonomy, who are not in secure wage employment and in an environment that has a supportive culture. Protégés with low levels of autonomy should be supported to appreciate autonomy and to develop the ability for autonomous action. Future entrepreneurial intentions research should also examine the impact of availability of attractive positions in wage-employment. **Originality/ Value: A major challenge in entrepreneurial intention research is the predominant focus on student populations. The present study demonstrates how intentions differ between students, unemployed, and those already in salaried employment. Similarly, the impact of mentoring on entrepreneurial intentions also differ in these groups. Moreover, cross-country analysis of variations in intentions between a developed individualistic country and less developed collectivistic country is made.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Impact of personal cultural orientations and cultural intelligence on subjective success in self-employment in multi-ethnic societies
    (Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2019) Bantu, Edward
    Abstract The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of personal cultural orientation and behavioral aspect of cultural intelligence on subjective success in self-employment in a multi-ethnic context. Based on Sharma (J Acad Mark Sci 38: 787–806, 2010) taxonomy of personal cultural orientations, the paper examines the impact of interdependence and social inequality orientations on subjective success in selfemployment (measured in terms of job satisfaction). Self-employed individuals working in multiethnic communities in East Africa (Uganda and Kenya) were compared with their counterparts in Germany operating in a less culturally or ethnically diverse context. Moderated mediation analysis using PROCESS macro model 8 is applied to measure the direct and indirect effects. Interdependence and social inequality cultural orientations were positively related to subjective success in self-employment for the East African sample, but not for the Germany sample. The results revealed that the impact of these cultural orientations on subjective success is mediated by behavioral cultural intelligence. However, these indirect effects vary between Germany and East Africa. Similar to cross-cultural settings, multiethnic business settings involve doing business with people from various ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. This requires the entrepreneur to behave in a manner that demonstrates appreciation and respect of other people’s cultures. Keywords: Behavioral cultural intelligence, Entrepreneurial success, Interdependence, Personal cultural orientations, Self-employment, And social competencies
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Psychological Capital and Entrepreneurial Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Social Competences of Owners of Micro-Enterprises in East Africa
    (Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2018-12) Bantu, Edward
    Business success arises out of the total investments in the venture. This is not limited to tangible inputs such as financial capital, but on intangible resources as well. Entrepreneurship is a highly stressing occupation involving undertaking risks and often demanding workloads; hence requiring mental inputs (psychological capital). Moreover, the entrepreneurial job also involves doing business with other people of different statuses including investors, partners, customers, and employees; hence requiring the entrepreneur to exhibit a great deal of social competence to relate with others. Using two independent studies, we assess the contribution of psychological capital and social competence, as well as their interaction to entrepreneurial outcomes including performance (Study 1), and entrepreneurs’ wellbeing, satisfaction, and commitment to their entrepreneurial career role (Study 2). Study 1 uses a sample of 102 owner-managers or managers of small companies in Uganda. In this study, entrepreneurs’ social competence is measured as the relationship between entrepreneurs and their employees. Study 2 uses a sample of 228 young self-employed individuals in Uganda and Kenya; and operationalizes social competence via social intelligence. The results were consistent with our assumptions, highlighting the relevance of both psychological capital and social competence to entrepreneurial outcomes. Yet their interaction also has substantial impact on all outcomes examined in these studies.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Psychotherapy in Africa A 21st Century, Multidisciplinary Fabric, Anchoring Careers & Society beyond Borders
    (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2019) Bantu, Edward
    It is my pleasure that the World Council for Psychotherapy- African Chapter present this volume of selected and edited papers in a book. We would have been even happier if we could have been able to offer every paper delivered at this remarkable event. It was, too the 1st African Chapter World Council for Psychotherapy conference in the history of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. But we were not able to produce and sell unedited proceedings by the conclusion of the conference, as had been our intention. So the dawning task arose of selection, editing and abbreviating the mystirical of offerings received, confining them within the limit of 400 pages. This proved no mean feat, unfortunately many papers had to be discarded and officers substantially shortened. I trust that this volume will be a useful addition to the many other WCPC publications and that you will enjoy reading this material which we can offer you, as have enjoyed working with it in these recent weeks, following the completion of the conference.