An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The reality of women's entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables

Article info

2020-05-05
2020-09-28
1639 - 1668

Keywords

  • Sultanate of Oman
  • Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Success
  • Women's Entrepreneurship

Abstract

The current study sought to present the reality of women's entrepreneurship in Oman, and to clarify the factors affecting their success. The sample study consisted of (96) female entrepreneurs. An electronic interview form was applied as well as group interviews. The results showed that the majority of Omani women entrepreneurs assessed the success of their projects as "good". The most important factors that positively influence women's entrepreneurship were "participation in exhibitions and events", followed by "economic feasibility study for the project", followed by "having an e-mail to communicate with customers or institutions concerned", while the factors that negatively affect their success, including "weak logistics support for the implementation of the project", followed by "difficulty in obtaining funding when the project is expanded". Then "influenced by international economic and political events." The results also showed that there were no significant differences in the degree of impact of the factors facing Omani women entrepreneurs due to the change in social status, academic qualification, sector type, and province. The study recommended a number of measures to encourage women entrepreneurship in the Sultanate, the most important of which is the establishment of a national center specialized in training entrepreneurs.

Recommended Citation

AlBarashidia, H., AlBalooshi, B., AlFuriah, F., & AlFarisi, N. (2022). The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 36(8), 1639–1668. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004
[1]H. AlBarashidia, B. AlBalooshi, F. AlFuriah, and N. AlFarisi, “The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 36, no. 8, pp. 1639–1668, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.35552/0247-036-008-004.
AlBarashidia, Hafidha, et al. “The Reality of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman, the Factors Affecting It and Its Relationship to Some Variables.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 36, no. 8, Aug. 2022, pp. 1639–68. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004.
1.AlBarashidia H, AlBalooshi B, AlFuriah F, AlFarisi N. The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2022 Aug;36(8):1639–68. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004
AlBarashidia, Hafidha, Basima AlBalooshi, Fatima AlFuriah, and Nusaiba AlFarisi. “The Reality of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman, the Factors Affecting It and Its Relationship to Some Variables.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 36, no. 8 (August 2022): 1639–68. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004.

واقع ريادة الأعمال النسائية في سلطنة عمان والعوامل المؤثرة عليها وعلاقتها ببعض المتغيرات

معلومات المقال

2020-05-05
2020-09-28
1639 - 1668

الكلمات الإفتتاحية

  • Sultanate of Oman
  • Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Success
  • Women's Entrepreneurship

الملخص

سعت الدراسة الحالية إلى عرض واقع ريادة الأعمال النسائية في سلطنة عمان، وتوضيح أهم العوامل المؤثرة على نجاح ريادة الأعمال النسائية في سلطنة عمان وعلاقتها ببعض المتغيرات. تألفت عينة الدراسة من (96) رائدة أعمال. طبقت استمارة مقابلة إلكترونية بالإضافة إلى مقابلات ميدانية جماعية. بينت نتائج الدراسة أن غالبية رائدات الأعمال العمانيات قيمنّ مدى نجاح مشاريعهن بدرجة "جيد"، وكانت أهم العوامل التي تؤثر إيجابيا في نجاح مشاريع رائدات الأعمال هو "المشاركة في المعارض والفعاليات"، يليه "عمل دراسة جدوى اقتصادية للمشروع"، يليه "وجود بريد إلكتروني للتواصل مع الزبائن أو المؤسسات المعنية"، بينما برزت جملة من العوامل التي تؤثر سلبا على نجاح رائدات الأعمال، ومنها "ضعف الدعم اللوجستي لتنفيذ المشروع"، يليه "صعوبة الحصول على التمويل عند الرغبة في توسعة المشروع"، ثم "التأثر بالأحداث الاقتصادية والسياسية الدولية". كما أظهرت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا في درجة تأثير العوامل التي تواجه رائدات الأعمال العمانيات تعزى لمتغير الحالة الاجتماعية، والمؤهل الدراسي، ونوع القطاع، والمحافظة. وقد أوصت الدراسة بجملة من الإجراءات لتشجيع ريادة الأعمال النسائية في السلطنة ومن أهمها إنشاء مركز وطني متخصص بتدريب رواد الأعمال.

Recommended Citation

AlBarashidia, H., AlBalooshi, B., AlFuriah, F., & AlFarisi, N. (2022). The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 36(8), 1639–1668. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004
[1]H. AlBarashidia, B. AlBalooshi, F. AlFuriah, and N. AlFarisi, “The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 36, no. 8, pp. 1639–1668, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.35552/0247-036-008-004.
AlBarashidia, Hafidha, et al. “The Reality of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman, the Factors Affecting It and Its Relationship to Some Variables.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 36, no. 8, Aug. 2022, pp. 1639–68. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004.
1.AlBarashidia H, AlBalooshi B, AlFuriah F, AlFarisi N. The reality of women’s entrepreneurship in the sultanate of Oman, the factors affecting it and its relationship to some variables. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2022 Aug;36(8):1639–68. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004
AlBarashidia, Hafidha, Basima AlBalooshi, Fatima AlFuriah, and Nusaiba AlFarisi. “The Reality of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman, the Factors Affecting It and Its Relationship to Some Variables.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 36, no. 8 (August 2022): 1639–68. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-036-008-004.

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