Applying the Delphi Technique to Define Entrepreneurial Orientation Variables in Indonesian Business Graduates

Abstract

Entrepreneurial orientation is one of the main factors that is very essential for any newcomer to start up their own business or venture.  Many studies among entrepreneurial orientation have been conducted  to identify the principal factors which affect their ability to be engaged in own business.  A qualitative study has been conducted to identify the factors influencing entrepreneurial orientation among business graduate students in various Indonesian universities and business institutions.  The study engage focused group discussion, interviews and Delphi technique to obtain proper dimensions for entrepreneurial orientation among business graduates.  The study finally observed 6 dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation which have strong correlation with the attitude of business graduates on entrepreneurial orientation.  These dimensions were identified by the expert group from various fields.  This study provides better comprehension into  entrepreneurial orientation variable among business graduates in Indonesia