Social and Cultural Influences among Mexican Border Entrepreneurs

Abstract

Social and cultural conditions (including U.S. border and inland influence, role models within the family, and educational background) which af fect locus of control and achievement motivation among Mexican entrepreneurs were explored among 64 selected entrepreneurs in two Mexican towns, one on the Mexico-U.S. border, the other located inland. Analyses showed that the border sub sample scored higher on External locus of control; however, in both subsamples the father was an important element in the locus of control variable and the entrepre neur status. No statistically significant mean difference was noted for achievement motivation. Practical applications and limitations are discussed.