Entrepreneurial intention and success rate of women entrepreneurs: an empirical study

By Uma S N

The term entrepreneur has been a topic of research in various academic fields around the

world. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject - entrepreneurship itself is a

comprehensive, complex, social and economic phenomenon.

In the light of this, the present research study seeks to understand and explore the

entrepreneurial intentional factors which are motivating women to become a successful

entrepreneur. This chapter provides an overview of the research study by describing the

concept of entrepreneur, evolution of entrepreneurs, role of entrepreneurs in socio-economic

development, women entrepreneurs across the country, women entrepreneurial history, brief

profile of women entrepreneurs, unique characteristics and profile of successful women

entrepreneurs, followedby review of literature and research gap discussed in the chapter.

India is emerging as an economic inspiration of the world and the country's economic

growth and development determined by physical, financial and human resources. Most

economists agree that in developing countries entrepreneurs are necessary elements for

stimulating economic growth.Hence, government considered entrepreneurs are key strategy

maker for the economic development of the country. The successful enterprises are primary

engines for job creation, income growth and poverty reduction. In view of increasing

importance, the success of small and medium enterprises has been of interest to researchers

and policy makers, therefore it has become the subject of research and innovations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805247824
• ISBN13: 9781805247821
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independent Author
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"