McElwee, Gerard and Al-Riyami, Rahma (2003) Women entrepreneurs in Oman: some barriers to success. Career Development International , 8 (7). pp. 339-346. ISSN 1362-0436

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Abstract

This study presents a preliminary report of an exploratory, qualitative investigation of the role of Omani women entrepreneurs in Muscat. It establishes the factors that motivate women to become entrepreneurs. Opportunities for the growth and expansion of women’s entrepreneurship in Oman as well as barriers women encounter are discussed. Suggestions as to how women’s entrepreneurship in Oman might be encouraged are presented; questions for future research are suggested.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This study presents a preliminary report of an exploratory, qualitative investigation of the role of Omani women entrepreneurs in Muscat. It establishes the factors that motivate women to become entrepreneurs. Opportunities for the growth and expansion of women’s entrepreneurship in Oman as well as barriers women encounter are discussed. Suggestions as to how women’s entrepreneurship in Oman might be encouraged are presented; questions for future research are suggested.
Keywords:	Women entrepreneurs, Oman
Subjects:	L Social studies > L321 Women's Studies N Business and Administrative studies > N120 International Business studies
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Business & Law > Lincoln Business School
Depositing User:	Jill Partridge
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2007
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2013 08:22
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/556

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