Investigating the Factors Affecting the Development of the Business Habitus of Members of Incubator Units and Knowledge Based Companies

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD in Sociology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Sociology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

The present paper examines the role of factors on the business habitus of the members of incubator units and knowledge based companies at ferdowsi university of Mashhad. The sample size is 204 people and Structural variables include social trust, intellectual property, administrative bureaucracy, formal and informal education, and business Institution. Variables are related to studies and researches. Correlational relations show which increases the habitus of business by increasing independent variables. Based on stepwise regression analysis impact of four variables: business Institution, formal education, social trust and informal education is the best equation that influences the rise of business habitus. it is recommended confidence building in the business environment by qualifying and standardizing and developing contracts, facilitating laws and regulations to reduce administrative bureaucracy, developing specialized business-related training, establishing and developing business Institution through business organizations, laws and culture And intellectual property preservation programs to strengthen business habitus and help entrepreneurs.

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Quarterly Journal of Social Development (Previously Human Development)
Volume 18, Issue 1 - Serial Number 69
Vol. 18, No. 1, Autumn 2023
November 2023
Pages 29-58

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