Abstract:
The main aim of the paper was to determine the effect of Technology– Organization–
Environment (TOE) Framework and Entrepreneur Practice in Kenyan Public
Universities. The study was anchored on institutional theory. The target population
comprised of 2863 academic staffroom in 5 chattered public universities in Nairobi
County. The study used stratified and random technique to choose a sample of 342
university’s academic staffroom 5 strata’s
representing each university in Nairobi
County, Kenya.
The findings showed in technology and organization context
positively affect entrepreneurial practices in university. However, environmental
context had insignificant effect on entrepreneurial practices in university. The study
concludes that advancements in technology and supportive organizational
structures can promote entrepreneurship and help university students and faculty
develop their entrepreneurial skills and bring new ideas to market. However,
external factors, such as the regulatory environment or local market conditions, may
not have a major influence on entrepreneurial activities within the university setting.
The results of the study provide important insights into how universities can
support and encourage entrepreneurship among their students and
faculty.
These
findings highlight the importance of universities investing in technology and
organizational support to promote entrepreneurship among their students and
faculty. By doing so, they can help foster a culture of innovation and drive economic
growth and development in their communities.
