Map of the Entrepreneurial Propensity of European Students–A French Case Study

Abstract

The aim of our paper is to present a case that represents a part of a broader research endeavor meant to provide a competitive analysis of the pro-entrepreneurship features and attitudes that shape the profile of European students. While economic crises strikes, there is a need for Europe to redefine its public policies is order to provide in different fields composing the society the chance to act more entrepreneurial. Our study regarding a model of key features that define an entrepreneurial mind showed us that there are different perspectives that French students approach. The variables that we employed in a cluster analysis helped us to make the statement that seeds of entrepreneurship must be helped to grow during the entire school life and beyond. Well known factors as family and society can be supportive, but there is a need for partnership and collaboration when talking about technical and management competencies, and moreover, a clearer vision of business development is required.