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An Examination of the Impact of Selected Personality Traits on the Innovative Behaviour of Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

International Business and Management

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Title An Examination of the Impact of Selected Personality Traits on the Innovative Behaviour of Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
 
Creator Olakitan, Owoseni Omosolape
 
Subject
Personality traits; Innovative behavior; Entrepreneurs; Openness; Extraversion

 
Description Entrepreneurs are visionary, goal-driven, innovative individuals who are oriented to developing new businesses and making it a profitable one. These abilities are affected and boosted by some certain factors or traits possessed by them. This study examined the impact of openness and extraversion traits on the innovative behavior of entrepreneurs in a selected area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Subjects for this study were 120 solo operators (entrepreneurs) in an area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria consisting of 53 males and 67 females, aged between 18 and 51. Two hypotheses were tested and the findings of the study revealed a significant difference between openness and innovative behavior; also the result of the study showed that entrepreneurs who were high on extraversion exhibited more innovative behavior than those who were low on it. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that entrepreneurs should observe and build on dominant traits inherent in them. To be a successful entrepreneur, it is pertinent to understand one’s personality.Key words: Personality traits; Innovative behavior; Entrepreneurs; Openness; Extraversion
 
Publisher Canadian Research & Development Center of Sciences and Cultures
 
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Date 2011-11-30
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article

 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.cscanada.net/index.php/ibm/article/view/j.ibm.1923842820110302.075
10.3968/j.ibm.1923842820110302.075
 
Source International Business and Management; Vol 3, No 2 (2011): International Business and Management; 112-121
1923-8428
1923-841X
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.cscanada.net/index.php/ibm/article/view/j.ibm.1923842820110302.075/2066
 
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