Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the need for achievement (N‐ach) and entrepreneurial potential of young adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach – A sample of university business students ( n =305) took part in the...

Purpose – This paper aims to review and discuss recent literature on gender, trust, risk-taking and entrepreneurship. On this basis, a hypothetical model as a basis for theoretical and hypothetical development in future research is proposed. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships between individualism/collectivism (as personal traits) and individuals’ potential to become an entrepreneur. Design/methodology/approach – The study draws on a sample of 503 students enrolled in business courses at a...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of job satisfaction on employee attendance and conduct. Design/methodology/approach – The approach was to use data from a study on job satisfaction and performance conducted in a utility company operating in the United Arab...