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Selfish personalities influencing start-up intention and motivation: a study of Vietnam
Tran Thi Hong Lien1, Tran Tu Anh1, Truong Nhat Anh1
1Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 669 National Road No.1, Quarter 3, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Abstract:
This research explores the influences of selfish personalities of the Dark Triad on start-up intention and motives based on a sample of 400 university students in Vietnam, discovering mixed effects of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. A high level of narcissism and Machiavellianism leads to high start-up intention. There is a negative relationship of Machiavellianism with pro-social motive and a positive association with selfish entrepreneurship. In addition, narcissism is positively associated with pro-social start-up motives. This study has found no effect of psychopathy but a positive link to selfish entrepreneurial motivation. Implications have been suggested for educators and investors.
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