Psychological factors influencing perceived entrepreneurial success among Nigerian women in small-scale businesses

Journal of International Women's Studies

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 78-95

  Ehigie, Benjamin Osayawe ^a   Umoren, Ugonma Eme ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Female entrepreneurs; Nigerian women; Psychology of work

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EID: 18544373851     PISSN: 15398706     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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