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Contemporary Opinions on the Importance of Entrepreneurial Competencies

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  • Petr Řehoř

    (University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

  • Martin Pech

    (University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

  • Michaela Slabová

    (University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

  • Ladislav Rolínek

    (University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

Abstract

When starting a new business, entrepreneurs used the acquired experience, skills, and competencies. The paper aims to determine opinions on the most important competencies that entrepreneurs need to start their business. The research is based on the questionnaire to survey entrepreneurs and students of economics. We try to determine the differences in their opinions. We assume that the views of entrepreneurs already running a business near reflect the competencies' real usefulness. We used the questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. When comparing entrepreneurs and students, statistically significant differences are in most competencies. Students evaluated entrepreneurial competencies significantly less important than entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs' opinions on competencies do not depend on enterprise size. Similarly, students' views on competencies are not related to their gender. Our study suggests a significant discrepancy between students' opinions on the importance of various competencies and reality.

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  • Petr Řehoř & Martin Pech & Michaela Slabová & Ladislav Rolínek, 2020. "Contemporary Opinions on the Importance of Entrepreneurial Competencies," European Journal of Business Science and Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Business and Economics, vol. 6(2), pages 127-137.
    • Handle: RePEc:men:journl:v:6:y:2020:i:2:p:127-137
    DOI: 10.11118/ejobsat.2020.008
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    1. Michaela Slabová, 2021. "Development of Entrepreneurial Competencies of Students and Relevent Teaching Methods," Economics Working Papers 2021-05, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Economics.

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    Keywords

    entrepreneurial competencies; entrepreneurs; opinions; students; education;
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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