Entrepreneurial passion and professionalism on the success of SMEs in Plateau State, Nigeria

https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v5i3.2344
Published: Sep 9, 2024

Abstract:

Purpose: This study examines the mediating influence of professionalism on the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and success in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.

Research Methodology: Data were collected from a sample size of 288 SMEs owners in Jos South LGA of Plateau State out of a total population of 1026 SME owners and were analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0.

Results: The results of the direct relationships revealed a significant positive relationship between the variables HO1 (? = 0.831, tstat = 20.447, and p-value = 0.000), HO2 (? = 0.882, t-stat = 51.325, and p-value = 0.000), and HO3 (? = 0.168, t-stat = 3.822, and p-value = 0.000). Mediation analysis revealed that EP and ES were mediated by professionalism (HO4, t-stat = 3.817, p = 0.000).

Limitations: This study was limited to EP, ES, and professionalism, and was analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0.

Contributions: This paper provides useful insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, policy makers, corporate businesses, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations around the world to facilitate business success using passion and professionalism.

Originality/Value: This study adds to the corpus of information on professionalism in entrepreneurship and small business literature in Africa, which academics in developing countries generally overlook.

Keywords:
1. Entrepreneurial passion
2. Professionalism
3. Entrepreneurial success
4. SMEs
Authors:
1 . Yilkes Danladi Nson
University of Jos, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3206-7784
2 . Adejoh Solomon Abimaje
University of Jos, Nigeria
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Nson, Y. D., & Abimaje, A. S. (2024). Entrepreneurial passion and professionalism on the success of SMEs in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 5(3), 225–238. https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v5i3.2344
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