| Author | Wiseniewska, Joanna |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-06-68 |
| Subject(s) | Businesswomen--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-06-68 |
| Abstract | Women's entrepreneurial activity performs a fundamental role in creating a vigorous
and dynamic economy. The active involvement of women in the economy has
beneficial effects on other areas of society as well: women-owned businesses are an
important source of employment generation; offer women the possibility of balancing
work and family responsibilities and contribute to empowerment of women. This
research study provides an in-depth look at women's entrepreneurship and highlights
the important role that women play in developing and developed economies.
Furthermore, the study investigates the state of female entrepreneurship in Thailand
and it examines profiles of women entrepreneurs looking at the factors affecting their
performance with relation to the socio-cultural and geographical context. It explores
the experiences and motivations of these Thai women business owners and tries to
understand why they got involved into entrepreneurial activity. By carefully
examining these factors we can come to a greater understanding of Thai women
entrepreneurs' role in the contemporary business environment and how it relates to
issues of social equity and gender equality.
The findings suggest that public policy directed at suppo11ing education, financial
assistance, network development and mentoring would enable the increased
involvement of women in new venture creation. |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sununta Siengthai; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Donyaprneth K.rairit ;Kusakabe, Kyoko ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. BA.) - Asian Institute of Technology 2006 |