An exploratory study of core self-evaluation and entrepreneurial motivation

ABSTRACT

This research focused on the relationship between core self-evaluation, job satisfaction, and exhaustion that has been supported in the literature. More specifically, this study explored a potential mediation of this relationship by entrepreneurial motivation. The sample included 102 bed and breakfast entrepreneurs. Findings indicate that entrepreneurial motivation partially mediates the core self-evaluation and job satisfaction relationship while it has no mediating effect on the core self-evaluation and exhaustion relationship. Implications and future research are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Entrepreneurship
• bed and breakfast
• exhaustion
• job satisfaction
• mediation

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Alleah Crawford

Alleah Crawford is an Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality Leadership at East Carolina University. She received her PhD from Auburn University. Her research interests include entrepreneurship, alternative lodging, and soft skills.