Entrepreneurial Skills Research Articles

Innovative Behavior and Entrepreneurial Competence of Chinese College Students

The research focuses on innovative behavior and entrepreneurial capabilities in the context of literature awareness, creativity, novel approaches to problems, and adaptability in learning, laying the foundation for enhancing students' levels of innovation and entrepreneurship. These areas deepen the cultivation of students' innovative behavior and entrepreneurial abilities, improving the efficiency of their career development. The study has positively impacted the employment performance of students in relevant universities in Hubei Province, China, providing teaching support to help students develop innovative behavior and entrepreneurial skills. A random sample of 313 students was selected for the study, and data were analyzed through descriptive correlation design using the social science statistical software SPSS. The results indicated that the respondents were predominantly aged between 20-30 years (97.8%), with a majority being female (63.3%), and mainly sophomore students (44.1%). The scores for literature awareness (3.32), creativity (3.24), novel approaches to problems (3.24), adaptability in learning (3.21), model construction (3.22), industry component trends (3.26), profitability analysis (3.24), and experimentation with new ideas (3.25) were observed. The research concludes that elevating the levels of innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities among university students effectively promotes the enhancement of their innovative employment skills, including literature awareness, creativity, novel approaches to problems, and adaptability in learning. Ultimately, this strengthens the overall employability performance of university students. To facilitate the development of students' participation in class, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial abilities, teachers need to implement relevant measures. For instance, adopting diverse assessment methods, integrating interdisciplinary comprehensive cultivation in teaching, and creating an environment encouraging expression and challenge can contribute to nurturing students' innovation and entrepreneurial skills, broadening their perspectives, and shaping them into confident and adaptable thinkers.

Innovation Development Strategy of Entrepreneurial Skills Education Program in Parepare

Innovation in the Entrepreneurial Skills Education (PKW) program is urgently needed. For this reason, an appropriate strategy is required so that the PKW program can align with the times. This study aims to find a strategy model for developing innovation in the PKW program organized by PKBM Sipatuwo Deceng in Parepare City for 2020–2022. This study used a qualitative research method with a case study design. In collecting data, 10 participants were interviewed intensively and in-depth for approximately 3 months, offline and online. The collected data were analyzed using interactive analysis techniques developed by Miles Huberman. Based on the review and analysis, this study revealed several findings. First, the PKW program was developed by mobilizing community participation through social action during the COVID-19 pandemic. Second, the strategy for developing the PKW program innovation is based on a gradual cycle. Starting with project discussions, case studies, feedback, and forming working groups. Third, the weaknesses were identified, recommending that financial literacy and strengthening the character of participants become essential parts of future PKW programs. Overall, the PKW program development strategy implemented by PKBM Siaptuwo Deceng was quite successful and had a real impact.

Pengaruh Enterpreneur Skills dan Pemanfaatan Peluang Usaha terhadap Minat Usaha Di Kabupaten Purwakarta

This study aims to determine the influence of entrepreneurial skills and business opportunities on business interest in Purwakata district. People's interest in business in developing countries is not very high, this happens because people in developing countries prefer to work rather than entrepreneurship. People assume that it is more profitable to work than entrepreneurship, especially in communities around industrial cities which are companies that are expanding from developed countries. The research method used is an associative descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The type of data used is primary data by distributing questionnaires to respondents where the respondents are from the Purwakarta district community. The research results show that there is a positive and significant influence between entrepreneurial skills and business opportunities on business interest in Purwakarta district, both partially and simultaneously. Descriptively, weaknesses in entrepreneurial skills are based on incentives, ability measurement, personal potential, technological abilities and in the business opportunity aspect there are weaknesses in family support, business networks and opportunities for new ideas and in the business interest aspect there are weaknesses in interest, risks and challenges.

Stimulating Awareness and Entrepreneurial Skills of Students through the Strong Role of Social Media: A Motivation for Growth and Innovation

Stimulating Awareness and Entrepreneurial Skills of Students through the Strong Role of Social Media: A Motivation for Growth and Innovation

Self-Employment Dynamics amid High Unemployment: An Empirical Analysis of Transitional Labour Market in India

There is a high unemployment rate in India, and self-employment is considered a way to create more jobs and stimulate the economy. However, personal and family characteristics and occupational structure play a role in determining who is likely to pursue self-employment. We conducted a study to assess the probability of Indian youth choosing self-employment over regular-wage employment. Our findings show that females living in rural areas and married individuals are more likely to choose self-employment than their male, urban, and unmarried counterparts. Education is also a factor, as those with higher education tend to seek regular-wage employment. Certain occupations, such as technicians and clerical support workers, are less likely to pursue self-employment. To promote self-employment among youth, there should be a focus on enhancing entrepreneurial skills and capabilities.

Advanced CoCoSo method for uncertain MAGDM: Evaluating college students’ entrepreneurial skills

With the in-depth implementation of the innovative development-driven strategy of “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” put forward by the state, colleges and universities, as the main positions for cultivating innovative and entrepreneurial talents, have set up a multi-level and all-round training system for college students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ability according to the relevant policies and implementation opinions of the state for deepening innovation and entrepreneurship education in colleges and universities, and actively promoted the improvement of college students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ability. The college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship ability evaluation could be regarded as the classical multiple attribute group decision making (MAGDM) issue. The PULTSs could well depict uncertain information during the college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship ability evaluation and the combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) method is appropriate to stable the decision-making results. In this paper, the probabilistic uncertain linguistic combined compromise solution (PUL-CoCoSo) method based on the probabilistic uncertain linguistic sets (PULTSs) and combined compromise solution method is proposed for multiple attribute group decision making (MAGDM). The weights of attribute based on the CRITIC method are obtained under PULTSs. Finally, an application related to the college students’ innovation and entrepreneurship ability evaluation is utilized to demonstrate the usage of the developed algorithms.

Empowering Educators: Revolutionizing Teaching with Entrepreneurial Skills

The integration of entrepreneurial competencies into academic curricula has garnered growing attention for its ability to equip students with the mindset and abilities important for fulfilment in the 21st century. This article examines the notion of entrepreneurial instruction as a mechanism for transforming conventional pedagogical approaches. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, problem- solving skills, and a proactive technique to learning, educators can empower students to navigate a hastily evolving panorama with confidence and adaptability. Drawing upon theoretical frameworks and sensible examples, this paper elucidates the transformative impact of incorporating entrepreneurial competencies into educational practices. Through a comprehensive evaluation of the advantages, demanding situations, and exceptional practices related to entrepreneurial education, this paper aims to encourage educators to embrace innovation and domesticate an entrepreneurial attitude among their students. This shift closer to entrepreneurial education represents a departure from conventional didactic approaches, emphasising experiential learning, risk-taking and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. By attracting students to entrepreneurial activities consisting of developing.

A Study of Global Trade War and Its Impact on Indian Economy

A Study of Global Trade War and Its Impact on Indian Economy

Evaluating the Challenges Facing Small-Scale Sugarcane Farmers (Sugarcane Outgrowers) In Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Chiredzi District in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

The study was based on the evaluation of the challenges facing small-scale sugarcane farmers (sugarcane outgrowers) in Zimbabwe and focusing on Chiredzi District. Consequently, the research used phenomenological philosophy to study this phenomenon and the sample was made of 50 persons comprising of 20 sugarcane outgrowers, 5 Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development officials, 5 Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, 5 Agritex, 5 Village heads and 10 spouses. Accordingly, the findings from the study show that small-scale sugarcane farmers in Chiredzi District are facing a myriad of challenges and that the government should intervene in order to save the industry. Likewise, microfinance institutions should help sugarcane outgrowers with the much-needed funds for their day-to-day operations. Thus, it was suggested that Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development officials and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises should help sugarcane outgrowers with establishing a workable relationship with Tongaat as the current one is unhinged in favour of Tongaat Hullets. Similarly, sugarcane outgrowers are playing a vital role in developing Zimbabwe economically. Therefore, should be equipped with the much need entrepreneurship prerequisite skills sets though up-to-date trainings in order to equip sugarcane outgrowers with extant and suave entrepreneurial skills in order for them to increase production and meet the expectations of their miller through capacity building.

Religious Pilgrimages in South Africa: A Catalyst for Sustainable Tourism and Local Economic Development

Sustainable tourism and local economic development as a mechanism for religious pilgrimages in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is particularly pertinent for religious pilgrimages in KZN province which boosts historical landmarks and pilgrimage destinations. Pilgrimage tourism and several other forms of tourism related to it have significant affinities to the tenets of sustainable development. The purpose of this paper is to examine the complications that could arise from religious pilgrimages' potential as a form of travel that, once implemented, would be beneficial for sustainable tourism and local economic development (LED). This paper further intends to assess the pilgrimage destinations to be viewed as a mechanism for local economic development. A quantitative research design was employed, as the nature of this research necessitates the use of numerical data and descriptive statistics to draw conclusions. A standardised questionnaire was used to collect data from 410 respondents selected using a convenience sampling technique from different pilgrimage destinations in KZN, South Africa. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted using IBM’s SPSS version 28 software. The pilgrims and local communities’ perceptions of socio-economic contribution indicate that the availability of tourism facilities might be perceived as a socio-economic contributor to pilgrimage destinations. The findings further reveal that African religious pilgrimages can be sustainable and be a local economic development catalyst in KwaZulu-Natal. The study recommends that the South African National Christian Forum (SANCF), in collaboration with the South African government (national and provincial), develop an operational plan to provide business education, entrepreneurial skills, and relevant support to local communities surrounding religious pilgrimages or religious destinations, to empower them to contribute to the development of the local economy. This will assist to reduce South Africa's high unemployment rate, particularly in less developed regions.

How Entrepreneurship Education Can Help Student Thrive in the Digital Age? : The Implications of Creative and Innovative Learning

This study aims to identify the essential entrepreneurial skills required for students to tackle challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the present circumstances. Additionally, it provides information on how educators can utilize technology to create conducive learning environments that enhance students’ entrepreneurial skills. This study employed a systematic literature review method adapted from PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Qualitative data collection techniques were employed, followed by thematic analysis for data interpretation. Studies were retrieved from the Scopus database that published between 2018 and 2023. The findings revealed three key aspects to enhance students’ skills: personal, interpersonal, and digital aspects. The personal aspect encompassed creativity and innovation, initiative, self-efficacy, and resilience, as well as risk-taking. The interpersonal aspect included leadership, effective communication, collaboration, networking, and a positive attitude. The digital aspect comprised digital awareness, digital literacy, digital content, digital communication, digital creativity, and digital critical thinking. The study also found that experiential learning and project-based learning have been widely used in entrepreneurship education. This indicated that the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education for students can be achieved through learning experiences, problem-solving, and practical applications in an entrepreneurial environment. By employing various creative, innovative, and technology-based teaching techniques, educators can capture students’ engagement and provide added value to their learning experience.

The Effect of Entrepreneurship Education and Sociological on Student's Entrepreneurial Intention : The Perspective of Entrepreneurial Skills Theory and Social Capital Theory

This study aims to analyze the effect of entrepreneurship education and sociological factors on the entrepreneurial intentions of students. Two theories integrated into this research were the Entrepreneurial Skills Theory and Social Capital Theory. The research adopts a quantitative approach, applying structural equation modeling (SEM) and Partial Least Square (PLS) for analysis. The non-probability sampling technique used was Purposive Sampling to determine the research sample. The study participants consisted of 68 college students in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, selected to complete an online questionnaire. The research findings indicated that entrepreneurship education and sociological factors significantly and positively influence students' entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, both the Entrepreneurial Skills Theory and Social Capital Theory not only have individual positive impacts but also complement each other in shaping students' entrepreneurial intentions. The integration of entrepreneurship education, combining the development of individual skills with the strengthening of social relationships and collaboration, was an effective foundation for motivating and preparing students to face challenges in the business world.

Tourism and hospitality industry: A case study of Polish female firms

The objective was to identify the firms’ short-run and long-run strategies that contributed to firms’ development, job creation and economic growth of local economies, and employees’ and customers’ satisfaction across all Butler’s stages of development. The results indicate that the firms have been successful supporting environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources, and protection of cultural elements of local communities. During the Covid-19 shutdown, the female entrepreneurs assessed past strategies, invested in development and production of new and better-quality products and services, advanced employees’ and entrepreneurial skills, and transformation of digital and production infrastructure. The study identified the importance of government policies critical for entrepreneurship success, particularly during global crises. The paper illustrates several lessons focused specifically on fostering a supportive work environment that enables firms to endure through and successfully recover from market shocks or global crises. The study concludes that all female entrepreneurs were experienced, motivated, visionary, goal-oriented, and innovative regarding their entrepreneurial undertakings while focusing on understanding the needs and maximizing employee and customer satisfaction. The resiliency they developed enabled them to stay focused on their goals and maintain successful operations while facing insufficient financial and non-financial support, market challenges, and global crises.

Effects of Teaching Entrepreneurship Skills amongst Students (11 to 13 Years) on the Psychological and Mental Well-being of Adolescents

Entrepreneurship is important because it creates jobs, shows the risk taking ability of an individual, and helps in bringing new innovative ideas into action. It plays a vital role in psychological and mental development during the formative years of adolescents. The role of entrepreneurship in the overall development of adolescents is substantial. One of the biggest advantages of getting started with entrepreneurship at a young age is the opportunity to learn important skills such as teamwork, networking, problem-solving, critical thinking, innovation, self-discipline, etc. and above all Experiential Learning. All these skills can help make school performance better and later in life they are able business folks. Students not only develop a range of skills and competencies that are valuable in both their personal and professional lives but also get prepared for the ups and downs in professional web. It teaches them how to think creatively and critically, how to identify and solve problems, and how to take calculated risks. Business management skills are the better learnt when the teenagers have ever expanding horizons because of their mental development. And when the goal of learning entrepreneurship skills is PHILANTHROPY, it adds icing to the cake. The enthusiasm and thrill, adds to the experiential learning feathers in their caps. This project aimed at developing interpersonal communication skills, thinking skills, critical analytical skills, leadership skills, entrepreneurship cell skills and philanthropic skills.

Rural Entrepreneurship Education

This Special Issue focuses on entrepreneurship education in rural areas and small towns, illuminating the dynamics of entrepreneurship education in these often-neglected contexts. The articles in the Special Issue examine the development and outcomes of entrepreneurship programs and initiatives in different parts of the world and aiming at different kinds of rural students. By doing so, they also raise questions about the effectiveness of applying one-size-fits-all approaches to entrepreneurship education regardless of the context, calling for a more nuanced approach to developing entrepreneurial mindsets, competencies and skills. The findings also identify new opportunities to improve pedagogical methods for entrepreneurship education in rural contexts. Among these, future entrepreneurship education should focus more strongly on the role played by place and community, the interplay between formal and informal pedagogical approaches, and the diverse support needs of rural students of different ages and backgrounds.

The Effect Of Entrepreneurship Competence And Islamic Business Ethics On The Performance Of Micro And Small Enterprises (SMEs) Makassar

The objective of this study is to (1) investigate the effect of entrepreneurial skills on the performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Makassar, (2) explore the implications of Islamic business ethics on the performance of MSEs in Makassar. The primary data were collected using questionnaires and multiple regression analysis. The population of this study were all participants of MSEs in Pasar Cidu, Makassar, and the sample used in this study consisted of 40 representatives, and the data obtained were analyzed by IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The results of this study indicate that (1) several business skills have a significant influence on the performance of SMEs, (2) some Islamic business ethics have a significant influence, and (3) both variables concurrently have a significant impact on the performance of SMEs in small and medium enterprises. So far, research findings suggest that entrepreneurial competence and Islamic business ethics strongly influence the performance of SMEs in Makassar. The significance of this study is to show that entrepreneurial ability has a substantial impact on the performance of SME participants. Likewise, Islamic business ethics influence consumers in making a purchase decision.

Designing a Digital Business Study Program using Lean Startup Methodology

In the ever growing digital era, the need for adaptive and innovative business education is becoming increasingly important. This research focuses on the central problem of the lack of integration between traditional business theory and dynamic digital business practices, as well as the need to develop entrepreneurial skills that are relevant to today's market. The aim of this research is to design a digital business study program that utilizes the Lean Startup methodology to promote action-oriented and experimental learning. The method used in this research is a participatory curriculum design approach, involving stakeholders from academia, industry and digital entrepreneurs. Data is collected through surveys, in-depth interviews, and case studies, which are then analyzed to identify best practices and principles of effective learning. The conclusion of this research shows that the integration of Lean Startup in digital business study programs can increase students' adaptability and innovation capabilities, preparing them for success in a rapidly changing business environment. The designed program emphasizes iterative learning, rapid market validation, and scalable business model development, all of which are crucial for modern entrepreneurship. This research provides a framework for more responsive and practical digital business education, which can be adopted by educational institutions to develop curricula that meet current and future industry demands.

Youth employability and the problem of unemployment in Nigeria; an evaluation of the graduate internship scheme (GIS) in Nigeria

One of the biggest problems Nigeria faces in recent times is the high level of youth unemployment. To address this, the Nigerian federal government framed and implemented the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) in 2012. The main objective of the GIS programme is to drive youth unemployment down by providing employability skills, work experience and opportunity to create business through internship placement, career development and entrepreneurship skills training. However, after a decade of the GIS programme, the problem of youth unemployment in Nigeria remains high. Armed with this observation, this study evaluated the outcome of the GIS programme to uncover the performance of the programme in terms of serving its objectives. To this end, this study surveyed participants of the GIS programme. The data collected showed that GIS has a poor outcome

Skills and Strategic Planning: Unveiling the Nexus in SMEs - A Case Study

The study examines the determinants of companies' key skills and strategies to understand better how firms can use their resources to achieve success. This study is, therefore, undertaken for this reason to investigate the connections between possible variables. Specifically, it aims to examine the mediating effect of strategic planning on the relationship between technical skills, managerial skills, entrepreneurial skills, business skills, and performance of the small and medium enterprises in Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected through self-administrative questionnaires with 265 owners/managers of small and medium enterprises in Punjab, Pakistan. PLS-SEM is used to analyze the data and test the hypothesis. The study's findings suggest a significant relationship between managerial skills, entrepreneurial skills, business skills, and strategic planning. Strategic planning mediates the relationship between managerial skills, entrepreneurial skills, business skills, and firm performance for the mediating effect. However, no empirical support has been found from the mediator on the relationship between technical skills and firm performance. This study provides valuable insights into strategic planning's role in improving the firm’s performance to the owners/managers of small and medium enterprises, policymakers, and researchers. SMEs owners/managers should also be encouraged to undertake strategic planning that can encourage them to utilize their resources to improve their performance. Finally, the study concludes with feedback from theory, methodology, consequences, guidelines, limitations, and future research.

Nanotechnology Education and Workforce Development through Higher Education: The Case of Malaysia

This research aims to examine the main drivers of university nanotechnology programs in producing knowledge workers for the nanotechnology related job market. Three key drivers, namely multidisciplinary and complexity, hands-on training and transferability knowledge are determined in order to elicit experts' views on nanotechnology education. Ten in-depth interview sessions were conducted with middle- or high-level field experts from the various fields of nanoscience. The findings show that students stringing from an assortment of science disciplines will have an opportunity of surviving nanotechnology as the progression will be at full tilt; however, it would be challenging for management and business-oriented people to apprehend and cherish the impact of this technology. The balance between capstone experience and classroom teaching, as well as the aspects of malleability and transferability knowledge such as management and entrepreneurial skills are also important elements of university nanotechnology education. This paper ends with several key policy implications.