A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 1 List of independent variables (covariates)
S. no. | Name of variable | Description of predictor variables | Code/level of categories |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | IOS | Information and opportunity seeking factor score | None |
2 | CPS | Creativity and problem solving skill factor score | None |
3 | AIR | Achievement and instrumental readiness factor score | None |
4 | DEE | Discouragement by external environment factor score | None |
5 | SCSE | Self-confidence and self-esteem factor score | None |
6 | GS | Goal setting factor score | None |
7 | SP | Systematic planning factor score | None |
8 | PO | Parents occupation | 1 = agriculture, 2 = gov’t employee, 3 = private business owned, 4 = others |
9 | EE | Entrepreneurship education/training | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
10 | NE | Networking with entrepreneurs | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
11 | NERK | Number of entrepreneurs respondents know | 1 = not at all, 2 = less than 2, 3 = 2 up to 4, 4 = above 4 |
12 | BOF | Business-owned family | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
13 | PBE | Prior business experience with family | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
14 | BOC | Business-owned colleague | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
15 | AF | Access to finance/capitals | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
16 | MFSB | Means of finance for starting business | 1 = family, 2 = colleague, 3 = micro-finance, 4 = inheritance, 5 = others |
17 | IG | Information gathering | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
18 | CFBI | Clear future business ideas | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
19 | RTC | Risk taking commitment for a career decision | 1 = yes, 2 = no |