Exploring link between skills, attitudes, and intentions in information technology industry: a study on entrepreneurial mindset

Abstract The study seeks to determine the relationship among entrepreneurial skills, attitude towards behaviour (ATB), and the entrepreneurial goals of IT professionals. With implications for comprehending entrepreneurship in a service-oriented business, this study explores how ATB connects abilities and intents using the theory of planned behaviour. With an emphasis on technology-driven niches, the study develops theoretical models and improves theory on how attitudes and skills interact to impact entrepreneurial intentions by incorporating ATB as a moderating variable of interest. Simple random sampling was used to pick the sample from a cross-sectional survey of 376 IT professionals, and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to investigate the hypothesized association between the variables. According to the results, ATB moderates the link between skills and intentions, suggesting that fostering both skill and intention development will support the growth of entrepreneurial ability. This realization has significant ramifications for politicians, educators, and practitioners in terms of establishing favourable environments, developing logical skill-building exercises, and encouraging optimistic entrepreneurial attitudes. According to identified factors, stakeholders have the ability to improve the climate for entrepreneurship and support economic growth. This study advances the theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship, particularly as it relates to the creation of intent in the technology sector.