The factors that transform pharmacists into the entrepreneurs: case study from Thailand.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out the factors that transform pharmacists into the entrepreneurs by comparing the factors that have been found in this study with the factors in motivational theories: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Herzberg’s two-factors. Information used for this study is derived from first-hand observation and two in-depth interviews with pharmacists who are now full time working for their own businesses. The result of this study shows external factors and internal factors have played a part of the transformation. Recommendations to pharmacists who wanted to be the entrepreneurs have been provided in the conclusion part.