The Relationship of the Antecedent Factors of Entrepreneurial Intention with Entrepreneurial Intention: A Case Study*

Objective – The objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between the antecedent factors of entrepreneurial intention with entrepreneurial intention among students of National Craft Institute Malaysia. Methodology/Technique – A study was designed to determine the relationship of an antecedent factor which is attitudinal factors, behavioral factors and educational support with entrepreneurial intention. Data were collected through questionnaires obtained from 119 final year students of certificate and diploma offered in national Craft Institute. Data collected have been analyzed by statistical technique such as descriptive statistic, reliability, correlations and regression analysis. Findings – In general, the findings of the study support the hypotheses. Attitudinal factors, educational support and behavioral factors have a positive significant relationship with entrepreneurial intention. The findings of the study offer useful contribution to the field of entrepreneurship both in terms of theory and practice. Novelty – Theoretically, the study presents a relationship model that depicts the significance and role of the antecedent factors in explaining the entrepreneurial intention among the students. In practice, the results of the study will benefit to the teachers and policy maker in order to improve the entrepreneurial program and training which can increase the level of entrepreneurial intention among National Craft Institute Students