Management Competencies of Female Entrepreneurs of Khulna City, Bangladesh

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze and evaluate competencies practiced by female entrepreneurs. A sample of 135 female entrepreneurs was selected to judge the management competencies. From this study, it is found that female entrepreneurs are in better position in the skills of organizing, motivating, liaising, communicating, group dynamics, decision making, problem solving, and dedication to work whereas in relative weak position in planning, leading, controlling, negotiation, risk assuming, and creativity and innovation. The result of the study also detected positive correlation among female entrepreneurial venturing and the skills of planning, leading, organizing, motivating, communication, risk assuming, decision making, problem solving, creativity and innovation, and dedication to work. This study concludes that there is a positive significant linear relationship exists between the women entrepreneurship and managing qualities.