An analysis of the enterprising tendencies and personality dimensions of the independent petroleum marketers of Nigeria

ABSTRACT: Entrepreneurship has been a widely discussed subject in recent years. The individuals and persons who are involved in the act of entrepreneurship known as the entrepreneurs are very critical actors in discussing the concept of entrepreneurship. There are various characteristics which the entrepreneur is expected to possess. However, following the concept and phenomenon, the expected actions and reactions of the entrepreneur can and is influenced by many and different factors. The personality of an individual is also seen as an important factor in the critical examination of who the entrepreneur is. Different individuals with different personalities tend to act differently, as well as individuals with multiple personalities. This thesis will basically focus on the Big Five personality traits/dimensions of individuals. This thesis deals with the tendencies which are expected of an enterprising individual as well as the personality of the individual. The study basically will try to link the enterprising tendencies of petroleum marketers of Nigeria with their personality traits. This is to understand whether or not the enterprising tendencies are or can be affected by the personality of an individual. Understanding what and which of the general enterprising tendency the individual possesses as well as the personality does. The primary data which was used for this research was obtained from the population samples for the study. However, the secondary data was obtained from already researched works of many different researchers and authors around the world. The basic priority of this thesis is to measure and find out the enterprising tendencies and personality dimensions of the independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria, and linking both to see if there is a relationship. Keywords: Independent Petroleum Marketers, General Enterprising Tendencies, Personality dimensions, Relationship. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………