The motivation of e-commerce entrepreneurs in rural China

Tai, Zhang (2020) The motivation of e-commerce entrepreneurs in rural China. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)]

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Abstract

This research seeks to detect the entrepreneurial motivation of e-commerce entrepreneurs in rural China and explore whether and how e-commerce can enable these entrepreneurs achieve their motivation. This research employed method from the qualitative methodology, interviewing 5 respondents based on semi-structure interview method. It is concluded in my research that the motivations of e-commerce entrepreneurs in rural China can be classified as wealth generation, achieving autonomy, and contributing to their community. Based on these motivations, this research also discussed the how e-commerce helped them achieve (or not) their motivation. This dissertation has an implication for understanding the e-commerce entrepreneurship from their individual perspective.

Item Type: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Depositing User: Zhang, Tai
Date Deposited: 21 Apr 2023 09:04
Last Modified: 21 Apr 2023 09:04
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/66388

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