Author/Authors :
Yaghoubi Farani، Ahmad نويسنده Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran. , , Pouya، Mehrdad نويسنده Agricultural Extension and Education Dept., Nahavand Higher Education Complex, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran , , Samian، Masoud نويسنده M.Sc. Student, Agricultural Extension and Education Dep., College of Agriculture, Bu-Ali Sina University , , MIRZAEI، Khalil نويسنده M.S., Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran , , Salumahaleh، Esmaeeli نويسنده English Language Education Department, Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Takestan, Iran. ,
Abstract :
The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence
of entrepreneurial characteristics of members of technical
and engineering companies and agricultural advisory services
on their willingness toward entrepreneurial activities. Entrepreneurship
development plays an important role in job creation
process which can eventually lead to the achievement of sustainable
development goals in agriculture. In Iran, a kind of
rural advisory services named technical engineering companies
and agricultural advisory services are legally accountable for
agricultural extension and rural development issues. A survey
methodology was utilized to collect data by using a questionnaire
interview. The Target population of the study were all agricultural
advisory personnel (N=50) currently working in Hamedan and
Malayer townships. Results showed that there was no significant
relationship between age, gender, educational level, and work
experience of participants with their entrepreneurial tendency.
However, self-confidence, work courage, teamwork spirit, motivation
and creativity, competitiveness, self-help, law abiding
character, risk-taking and job interest significantly affected the
entrepreneurial tendency of participants.
