Development Of Entrepreneurial Skills Research Articles

Exploring Digital Entrepreneurship and the Development of Entrepreneurial Skills in General Studies Students

In a changing and complex world, the university is no stranger to the incursion of the digital world and the development of entrepreneurial skills in the learning of young university students. Currently, digital ventures have emerged and many of them are seen as tools and spaces for the development of entrepreneurial skills such as leadership, creativity and even new forms of teamwork. The development of skills that lead to the creation of different ventures is a window of opportunity to achieve personal and social improvement. This research was developed under the qualitative approach, and, from the methodology of grounded theory, the experiences of general studies students and their entrepreneurial skills were analyzed using digital resources developed from their curricular experiences. Thus, through semi-structured interviews and content analysis, it was possible to know how these entrepreneurial skills were able to develop learning based on creativity, leadership and teamwork. Ten general studies university students selected under inclusion criteria participated. The technique used was in-depth interview, description and categorical analysis. The results show that the students' experience reflects a partial knowledge of what is meant by digital entrepreneurship. Likewise, it is concluded that the learning experiences of general studies students about their entrepreneurial skills are very important in vocational training. Finally, it is hoped that this research can lead to new studies on the impact that digital entrepreneurship has on society and the culture of our young university students. Received: 5 November 2023 / Accepted: 13 March 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024

Impact of Teaching and Learning Modes on Graduates’ Social and Entrepreneurial Skills Development: A Comparative Analysis

There is a growing interest in researching the impact of different modes of learning and teaching on the non-academic outcomes of graduates, such as their employment outcomes. This study examines the impact of teaching and learning modes on the perceived relevance of study programmes in preparing graduates for career entry and the development of social and entrepreneurial skills in six European countries that participated in the Eurograduate pilot survey: Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Lithuania, Malta, and Norway. The study shows that learning and teaching methods have a modest impact on graduates’ perceptions that their study programmes provide a good foundation for entering professional life. However, it proves that there is a significant relationship emerging between activating teaching and learning modes and the development of graduates’ social and entrepreneurial skills. It, thus, expands on the results of the first European pilot study on the graduate survey and contributes to the current debates in this area.

Empowering The Female Undergraduates With Practical Entrepreneurial Skills Development For Curbing Social Economic Challenges In Rivers State

The unjustifiable constants neglect to empower the women in Nigeria called for; “Empowering the female undergraduates with practical entrepreneurial skills development for curbing social economic challenges in Rivers State.” The study was directed by two research questions, and two null hypotheses were developed. The study design used was a descriptive survey. There were 79 lecturers in the population, and a census sampling technique was used. Three experts verified a four-point response options questionnaire that was used to gather data. Cronbach’s alpha was used to determine the instrument’s dependability; the result was a coefficient of 0.89 and 0.88. The mean was employed to address the research questions, and the null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that there was a high level of improvement in the practical entrepreneurial abilities required to enable female undergraduates to address social and economic challenges. Also, there was a significant benefit on reducing social and economic challenges from equipping female undergraduates with real-world business skills. Consequently, it was determined that Nigeria’s social and economic problems would be significantly reduced if our postsecondary institutions sufficiently equipped female undergraduates with useful entrepreneurial abilities. In addition to other crucial recommendations, Nigeria’s female students and women in general should be equipped with high-demanding, lifelong skills for the rapidly evolving workplace by means of sufficient funding for the development of practical entrepreneurial abilities. In addition to government subsidies, the money should be consistent, steady, and could come from other sources as well.

Exploring new horizons in developing entrepreneurial skills through the catavento project

This article presents the results of a survey with students from an Enactus team who verified their perception regarding the following aspects experienced from the elaboration of a project until the participation in the Enactus Brazil National Meeting (Eneb): development of skills and personal maturation/autonomy, engagement with the team, sense and purpose, satisfaction with the Enactus methodology, development of entrepreneurial and leadership skills and integration of activities in the team with the extension and Pedagogical Project of Courses. The results point to a rich and fruitful experience, in the vision of the participants, both in the personal sphere, in the academic and in the professional. The study limitation is recognized as covering a single team, suggesting new studies covering all Enactus teams.

Entrepreneurship education and new business creation among Ebonyi State University Graduates (2014-2020)

This study is on entrepreneurship education and new business creation among Ebonyi State University Graduates (2014-2020). 2014 was used as the base year because it was in 2014 that the University started offering entrepreneurship courses with emphasis on the development of entrepreneurship competencies, acquisition of entrepreneurship skills and development of entrepreneurship attitude. Specific objectives of the study were to determine the degree to which development of entrepreneurship competencies, entrepreneurship skills, and improvement of entrepreneurship attitude affect new business creation among Ebonyi State University Graduates. It was survey research that used a sample size of 392 from a population of 21,120. Using regression model to analyze data, it was found that development of Entrepreneurship competencies had significant positive (0.105) effect on new business creation; Entrepreneurship Skills had significant positive (0.346) effect on new business creation; and entrepreneurship attitude had significant positive (0.587) effect on new business creation among EBSU graduates. The implication of the study is that development of entrepreneurship competencies significantly affect creation of new businesses. The study recommends increase in duration and content of entrepreneurship education to ensure a link between the graduates and the business world.

GAMIFICAÇÃO E AVERSÃO AO RISCO: UM ESTUDO COM ESTUDANTES DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO

ABSTRACT This article evaluates whether the use of gamification in entrepreneurship education is associated with a reduction in risk aversion among students studying at the technical level of Business Administration. As a theoretical framework, we used the Cumulative Prospect Theory. The research was conducted at a Brazilian Federal Institute (IF) of education. We used a sample of 191 participants, and the research instrument was applied at the beginning and end of the course. The data analysis included the Difference-in-Difference, Propensity Score Matching, and Quantile Regression methods. The results indicate that, after the implementation of the gamified pedagogical practice, there was an increase in the participants’ propensity to assume risks related to financial allocation decisions and occupational choices. This corroborates the role of gamification in the development of entrepreneurial skills by revealing that its use aids in preparing students to deal with uncertainties and calculated risks.

Strengthening the Capacity for Developing Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills for Intellectually Disabled Learners through Curriculum Reform in Zimbabwe; Evidence from the Skills Development Programme Developed by Harare Polytechnic in Partnership with Special Olympics Zimbabwe.

The study provided a framework of developing employ ability and entrepreneurial skills through curriculum reform for intellectual disability[ID] learners in Zimbabwe. The research was a collaboration between two partners, Harare Polytechnic and Special Olympics Zimbabwe, through a Memorandum of Understanding, to tackle the challenges of stigma and skills development for intellectual disabled learners in Zimbabwe. Special Olympics Zimbabwe carried a qualitative assessment of potential skills that could be done by ID learners from the total list of skills offered by Harare Polytechnic and 22 learners in Special Olympics Harare Province confirmed the skills that they considered would be achievable given their interest in those skills. Harare Polytechnic studied the responses of the ID learners and provided a training methodology for the realisation of the skills development of those learners. The study makes a number of recommendations meant to address skills development of ID learners from the early stages of the development of an ID child up to technical vocational education and training college training as a livelihoods sustainable development strategy. The study concluded that it is possible to provide skills development to ID learners, in inclusive setting, in line with the constitutional values of inclusivity and non-discrimination through the training methodology developed by Harare Polytechnic which can be deployed nationally to tackle sustainable development issues, through inclusive employment practices, employment creation and entrepreneurial skills development involving ID learners

Meningkatkan Kompetensi Wirausaha Siswa SMK melalui Pelatihan BMC

students for the dynamic global world. Research shows a positive relationship between entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial activities, and entrepreneurial intentions of vocational students. The integration of entrepreneurship education in the vocational education system supports the national agenda to encourage innovative and entrepreneurial practices among youth. In this context, the development of entrepreneurial skills among SMK students is essential, including communication, collaboration, and digital skills. The 2019 National Standard for Vocational Education emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship, character, and literacy competencies. Business Model Canvas (BMC) training is a solution to help SMK students understand and plan their business comprehensively, improve their readiness to create jobs and overcome obstacles in starting a business. The study involved 30 students of SMKN 1 Gantiwarno, Klaten, and was organized at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta using lecture, demonstration, and discussion methods. The result was an increase in students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in planning a business with BMC. This activity successfully benefited the Perempuan Indonesia Maju community and the vocational school students. It is desired that students can apply the knowledge gained and it is recommended to organize follow-up training to deepen the material and understanding. Continuous evaluation will ensure the long-term impact of this community service.

The Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills and Business Mentoring on Startup Growth and Success in West Java

This study investigates the dynamic interplay between entrepreneurial skills, business mentoring, and the growth and success of startups in West Java. Through a quantitative analysis involving 120 startups, the research employs structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS) and hypothesis testing to unravel the intricate relationships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The results reveal a positive correlation between entrepreneurial skills and startup growth, emphasizing the catalytic role these skills play in business expansion. Additionally, the study affirms the significant impact of effective business mentoring on both entrepreneurial skills development and overall startup success. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, mentors, and entrepreneurs, suggesting targeted interventions to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

Investigation of Entrepreneurial Values Through Business Program at Gudo Vocational School, Jombang District

This research aims to evaluate the instillation of entrepreneurial values through the Business Program at Gudo Vocational School, Jombang Regency. Through a qualitative approach, observations and in-depth interviews with 50 students, teachers and school management, this research highlights the impacts and challenges faced in implementing the program. The research results show that the Business Program has succeeded in increasing entrepreneurial awareness among students, with more than 80% of respondents indicating an increased understanding of the essence of entrepreneurship. However, challenges such as the lack of integration between theory and practice in the curriculum and the need for more mentor support and guidance in developing business ideas are highlighted. Recommendations for this research include expanding direct practice, increasing theory-practice integration, and strengthening the role of mentors to support the development of students' entrepreneurial ideas and skills at Gudo Vocational School, Jombang Regency.

Developing entrepreneurship skills in scientific academia: best practices from India and Japan

Purpose This paper aims to identify such “entrepreneurial skills” that the scientific community can develop within themselves through training and practice to improve their academic research translation capabilities and performance. Design/methodology/approach From a qualitative perspective, this study currently presents a few findings from some of the best government-funded laboratories in India and Japan, where they are training their young researchers to be world-class scientists as well as entrepreneurs to help them commercialize their scientific research findings from lab to market for societal benefit. Findings This paper intends to focus on identifying some of the “best practices” in developing such capabilities that allow “entrepreneurial scientists” to take their science to the society through entrepreneurship. This paper presents two exemplary case studies about institutions that are trying to build innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities in their research groups through continuous training and practice in the fields of biotechnology (India) and autonomous transportation (Japan). Originality/value Policymakers and top management teams at academic institutions can learn from the “best practices” on envisioning, evaluation and execution skills for designing their innovation and entrepreneurship skill-building programs for their scientific community.

TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG SMK NEGERI JAGOI BABANG MENGEMBANGKAN SPIRIT KEWIRAUSAHAAN KEARIFAN LOKAL BIDAI PERBATASAN MALAYSIA INDONESIA KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG

The Indonesia-Malaysia border region has the potential for various natural and cultural resources. The development of entrepreneurial skills is critical, particularly for the younger generation, in order to improve the economic potential of the region near the Indonesia-Malaysia border. This study intends to examine the obstacles and opportunities experienced by students in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of Bidai indigenous wisdom in Bengkayang Regency, Malaysia-Indonesia border. The qualitative research method was applied in this study. Data was gathered through conversations with students who had prior experience creating Bidai local wisdom entrepreneurial firms. Data analysis employs interactive data analysis techniques such as data reduction, data visualization, and conclusion or verification stages. According to the findings of the study, the problems that students encounter include a lack of funding to start a business, a lack of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and competition from imported products. Opportunities include the opportunity for cross-border markets with Malaysia, which expands opportunities for indigenous knowledge goods, as well as government and related organization support. This study's recommendations include enhancing students' entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, government assistance in getting financing and training, building effective marketing tactics, and forming partnerships with connected parties

Digitalization of accounting: advantages and challenges in the era of digital technologies

Introduction. In the conditions of the development of society and the transition of enterprises to the information type of economy, there is a need to generate ideas, and creative thinking of personnel, release innovative products, increase the company's intangible assets, and create a positive image as a basis for ensuring the development of entrepreneurial skills. Therefore, the issue of the formation and development of entrepreneurial competencies in the modern conditions of digitalization of the economy is gaining special importance and relevance. The driving force of the digital economy is the demand for innovative digital technologies, which today are used in completely different spheres of social and economic life. Digital transformation of a business, which is a transformation through the revision of its business strategy, models, operations, goals, marketing approaches, and products through the adoption of digital technologies, is impossible without the implementation of digital technologies in the development of the accounting system. However, the digitalization of accounting opens not only new opportunities for enterprises but also creates additional risks. The purpose of the paper is to specify the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technologies in accounting. Results. The conducted research has allowed defining the essence of digitization and outlining the possibilities of its application for the development of accounting in modern Ukrainian enterprises. The state of utilization of contemporary digital technologies in the context of accounting has been diagnosed. The opportunities provided by the implementation of modern digital technologies in the field of accounting have been specified, and the risks associated with the use of such technologies have been identified. The obtained results can be useful for enterprise managers to substantiate the possible directions of digitization of accounting, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages outlined in the paper. Conclusions. The key conclusion from the study is a generalization of the advantages and disadvantages of digitization of accounting. Accordingly, the automation of manual work and optimization of data storage are the main advantages, and the high cost of implementation and provision of technical support is a disadvantage.

Factor Analysis of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to Develop Comprehenship Entrepreneurship Skills

Purpose: To comprehensively develop entrepreneurship skills in students and ultimately cultivate young entrepreneurs with strong capabilities, a holistic approach requires the integration of an entrepreneurial learning model supported by a campus entrepreneurship ecosystem and business incubators. This synergy aims to drive downstream activities and commercialization. This research aims to design an entrepreneurship learning model backed by a campus entrepreneurship ecosystem and business incubators to stimulate downstream activities and commercialization of products and services developed by students. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Data collection involves surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Respondents include 9 students, 5 MSME practitioners, 5 university incubator representatives, and 5 entrepreneurship lecturers. Data analysis techniques encompass factor analysis and content analysis, with a sample size of 200 students. Research, Practical & Social implications:The outcome will be a designed entrepreneurship learning model supported by a campus entrepreneurship ecosystem and business incubators to facilitate downstream activities and commercialization of students' products and services. Originality/Value: The proposed entrepreneurship learning model supported by a campus entrepreneurship ecosystem and business incubators, aimed at fostering downstream activities and commercialization of students' products and services, encompasses the following aspects: Enhanced Entrepreneurial Competence Learning Process, Entrepreneurship Internship Program, Bootcamp for Skill Enhancement, Prototyping and Validation, and Expo Engagement.

WORKSHOP INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) BERBASIS TECHNOPRENEURSHIP DI SMA/SMK KABUPATEN JOMBANG SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN REVOLUSIONER DI ERA SOCIETY 5.0

This community service aims to introduce Internet of Things (IoT) based on technopreneurship at SMK Plus Umar Zahid Jombang as a revolutionary learning medium in the era of Society 5.0. Education today is facing the demand to integrate technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship into the school curriculum to prepare students for the challenges of the digital era. This workshop is designed to provide students with a profound understanding of IoT and technopreneurship, enabling them to develop innovative projects using IoT.
 The workshop encompasses the comprehension of fundamental IoT concepts, related technologies, and the application of IoT in various contexts. Furthermore, the workshop imparts the principles of technopreneurship, including the development of technology-based business ideas and entrepreneurial skills. Through a practical and collaborative approach, students are encouraged to design and implement their IoT projects.
 The outcomes of this workshop are expected to enrich students' comprehension of IoT's potential in addressing real-world societal issues, while also equipping them with pertinent technopreneurship skills for the digital era. Consequently, this workshop is anticipated to make a positive contribution to education and prepare students for Society 5.0, which emphasizes human-technology collaboration in achieving sustainable social progress

Feasibility of designing a cloud-based platform for entrepreneurship training of college students

Abstract This paper aims to improve college students’ entrepreneurial abilities as its main goal. A platform for college students’ entrepreneurship development is constructed using cloud technology, and the entrepreneurship data on the platform is classified and divided by combining it with the KNN algorithm. The algorithm is optimized for distance calculation and distance sorting stages to reduce inter-program dependencies and shorten the program execution time. The distance between matrices is calculated by calling the functions in the cublas function library. The experimental data are used to analyze the feasibility of entrepreneurship training for college students. The results show that the KNN algorithm can be applied to data processing in cloud computing. When the data dimension is 128 and the number of sample points is 215, the algorithm can get a maximum speedup of 1.52 times. The server configuration of the platform needs to be in a 4-way dual-core or 4-core to ensure the platform’s normal operation. This study is beneficial in promoting the improvement and development of entrepreneurial skills for college students.

Model of Vocational Madrasah Based Student Entrepreneurship Skill Development Through Religious Values

The mission of MAN 1 Kota Bukittinggi, a vocational school that instills strong religious values in its students, is to develop students with entrepreneurial insights and vocational skills needed for future survival, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit in accordance with Islamic law. This research seeks to investigate the techniques and methods used by MAN 1 Kota Bukittinggi, a vocational madrasah, in developing the entrepreneurial character of its students while preserving Islamic teachings. This study uses a descriptive-qualitative methodology, by combining interview techniques and field observations. The results of the study show that by educating students starting from religious observance, personality development, application of self-discipline, creativity, and self-confidence and strong responsibility as an entrepreneur, as well as by providing insight and skills that must be mastered, students can be directed to enjoy the world of entrepreneurship.

Assessing the impact of business simulation as a teaching method for developing 21st century future skills

PurposeHigher education institutions are undergoing a change in their teaching–learning practices, with the core goal of giving students the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in a complex and uncertain society. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of business simulation as a pedagogical strategy for teaching 21st-century competencies to undergraduate students. The study looks at students’ self-perception on how business simulation impacts future skills such as entrepreneurship, employability and sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe research incorporates a one-week workshop for undergraduate business students using AnyLogic business simulation. For this study, a 24-item skills-based survey was used as the instrument for eliciting input about students’ self-perceptions. To measure the impact of business simulation on overall student learning, a theoretical framework was developed and tested using SmartPLS version 4 for construct reliability, validity and hypotheses testing.FindingsBased on the students’ feedback, the finding shows that most of the 24 soft skills were facilitated by the business simulation used. The simulation significantly affects the development of entrepreneurial and employable skills. On the contrary, it has little effect on enhancing sustainability skills. In addition, the study suggests that factors like gender and expertise had little overall impact on the results.Practical implicationsThe most apparent practical implication of this study is that business schools should focus more on skill development by stressing on experiential teaching methods like business simulation to help students build various skills and become more prepared for the actual world of business.Originality/valueThe research presents fresh empirical data that add to the continuing discussion on active learning in business education and assist educators in avoiding some potential drawbacks of these innovative teaching techniques. With the right direction and criticism throughout the simulation, this learning experience has shown to be useful for everyone involved.

INTEGRATION APPROACH TO ENSURING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF A TOURIST DESTINATION THROUGH RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The article defines the importance of strategic partnership in the processes of development of a tourist destination. The partnership will allow subjects of the tourism industry, based on the distribution of rights, duties, responsibilities, functions and resources between the participants, to create a comprehensive tourism product, to form an effective commercial system, taking into account the interests of each participant in the partnership. The results of strategic partnership are the creation of a competitive market offer, development of the territory and community; diversification of the tourism product; improving the quality of services. The study substantiates the concept of sustainable development of a tourist destination through the development of rural tourism with the active participation of the host society. The criteria for the development of rural tourism based on the diversification of the tourism product in order to ensure the permanence of the tourist destination are the development of environmental initiatives, environmental education for tourists; development of entrepreneurial skills of the population; ensuring the recreational value of the territory; reducing inequality and increasing the resilience of rural societies; increasing the income of rural society; creating added value of the tourism product and increasing the well-being of the population. The article formed a business model for the development of rural tourism in the village. Vysochinovka Zmievskaya city community. The strengths of the project are a clean and safe environment; availability of natural resources, favorable economic and geographical location; availability of high-quality transport infrastructure; tourism potential of the Zmievskaya community; the presence of monuments of religious significance and places of pilgrimage for parishioners; hospitality of the population; presence of an education cell; development of folk crafts; development of viticulture; awareness of organizers on the implementation of environmental practices in the activities of accommodation facilities; awareness of organizers on marketing and promotion of rural tourism services; public interest in rural development projects. The Canvas business model was used to describe the business processes of a rural estate in the village of Vysochinovka.

Analysis of the Influence of Internal and External Factors on the Entrepreneurial Behavior of UMKM in Northern Kalimantan Province

Increasing entrepreneurial behavior to improve the national economy is of great importance. Approximately 99.9% of the national economy is contributed by the UMKM sector, which also creates job opportunities. Moreover, UMKM contributes 60.34% to the GDP, and there is a potential for further growth as long as the number of entrepreneurs increases. However, the internal aspects of entrepreneurship still lack competence, particularly in entrepreneurial competence and social competence. Entrepreneurial competence encompasses various components rooted in an entrepreneurial background, such as traits, characters, attitudes, social roles, and self-image. External factors, such as training, education, and work experience, also contribute to the development of entrepreneurial skills. Entrepreneurial behavior is the core of entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial value is a prerequisite factor that shapes such behavior. The research method used in this study was qualitative with an associative approach. The study was conducted through a survey, and data analysis employed a descriptive approach. Quantitative analysis included multiple linear regression analysis and an individual parameter significance test (t-test). The study involved 67 young UMKM entrepreneurs in North Kalimantan Province. The results of this study indicate that entrepreneurial values significantly influence entrepreneurial behavior. Furthermore, entrepreneurial behavior has an impact on the continuity of UMKM businesses in North Kalimantan province.
 Keywords: UMKM, influence, entrepreneurial values, entrepreneurial behavior