International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications

Designing an entrepreneurial university model in higher education in South Khorasan province

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Public Administration, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran

2 Faculty of Management, Economics and Accounting, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is mentioned as the driving force of economic development. Under these circumstances, universities are no longer seen as institutions for the production and dissemination of knowledge solely for teaching and research, and it is expected that these universities will play a more active role in the development of the national economy and its regions. This research is a survey in terms of how to collect data and is applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the present study includes all professors, staff, experts and higher education experts of South Khorasan province. In order to select a statistical sample, a multi-stage random stratified method with proportional assignment was used. The data collection tool in this research is a researcher-made questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with partial least squares (PLS) approach was used to analyze the data using Smart PLS3 software. The results show that among the identified factors, the underlying factors had the highest and the knowledge exchange had the lowest priority.  Regarding the underlying factors of supporting innovation, entrepreneurial behaviors, new ideas and teamwork in the university and regarding the exchange of knowledge, it is suggested that the university connect industrial, educational and research activities (larger communities) to each other. Take steps to influence the overall knowledge ecosystem.

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International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications
Volume 15, Issue 6
June 2024
Pages 187-200
  • Receive Date: 19 January 2023
  • Revise Date: 06 April 2023
  • Accept Date: 21 May 2023