Personality traits influence on transfer of training and the effects on social entrepreneurship : Towards a conceptual research framework
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conceptual framework, personality traits, social entrepreneurship, transfer of trainingAbstract
Social entrepreneurship is a growing sector that has gained increasing recognition at both local and international levels. In Malaysia, social entrepreneurship is well established, with a primary focus on supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. The Malaysian government has introduced various programmes and initiatives to support the development and sustainability of social enterprises. However, the extent to which social entrepreneurs apply newly acquired knowledge and training in their business operations remains unclear. The ability to transfer knowledge into practice is closely linked to individual personality traits, which may influence entrepreneurial behaviour and performance. This conceptual paper represents the initial phase of a theory-building study aimed at examining the level of training transfer among social entrepreneurs. It proposes a conceptual framework that examines the relationship between personality traits and transfer of training, and how this relationship affects social entrepreneurship performance. The framework contributes to a clearer understanding of the role of personality traits in shaping training transfer and its impact on social enterprise outcomes. The paper concludes by outlining the proposed relationships between personality traits, transfer of training, and social entrepreneurship performance.
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