International Journal of Entrepreneurship (Print ISSN: 1099-9264; Online ISSN: 1939-4675)

Abstract

General enterprising tendencies among youth in tribal economy of Mizoram (India)

Author(s): Laldinliana

Entrepreneurship, as a concept is perceived from several viewpoints, psychological or traits aspect being one of them. General Enterprising Tendency Test or GET Test is a standard instrument developed at Durham University as a means for quantifying enterprising traits or tendencies exhibited by individuals. This test was administered in the tribal population of Mizoram, a state in North eastern region of India. In all, 2255 youths affiliated in higher secondary schools and colleges within the State were studied. It was observed that the Mizo youths need enhancement with regards to all traits considered under GET. Moreover, certain variables prove to be significantly influential in developing over GET scores.

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