The presence and development of entrepreneurship competence

Csuha Eszter Elvira (2025) The presence and development of entrepreneurship competence. Menedzsment Kar (2025-)-.

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Entrepreneurial competence has become an increasingly prominent concept withincontemporary economic, educational and policy discourse. In an innovation-driven andrapidly shifting environment, entrepreneurs are expected to draw on a constellation ofcognitive, behavioural and social capabilities that enable them to recognise opportunities, mobilise resources and navigate uncertainty effectively. Competencies are broadly defined as underlying characteristics that predict effective performance, and in entrepreneurship this multidimensional construct typically encompasses creativity, opportunity, recognition, resilience, strategic thinking and interpersonal effectiveness . Consequently, entrepreneurship is now understood not solely as a career choice or personality type, but as a developable competence that can be cultivated through education and experience. It is important to clarify what competencies mean in the context of entrepreneurship, how competence is defined and which specific competences are considered vital for successful entrepreneurial activity. This includes reviewing standard frameworks, such as the EU’s EntreComp model and categorisations of entrepreneurial competences found in prior studies. Furthermore, this thesis explores the possible ways to measure entrepreneurial competencies. Different assessment models and tools have been proposed, from self-assessment questionnaires to objective profiling methods, the thesis examines those methods and the challenges of evaluating something as complex as entrepreneurial ability. Measuring entrepreneurial competencies is a complex task due to the broad and sometimes abstract nature of the concept. Unlike technical skills that might be assessed with a straightforward test or certification, entrepreneurial competencies involve behaviours and attributes that are less tangible and often context dependent. Additionally, developing entrepreneurial competencies is reviewed, looking at formal education, informal learning experiences, and targeted interventions like mentoring and coaching. If entrepreneurial competencies are so vital to success, an important question is can these competencies be developed and improved, and if so, how? The consensus in literature and practice is that while certain personal traits may give an initial advantage, most entrepreneurial competencies can indeed be cultivated through education, training, and experience. These three areas provide a structured overview of current knowledge and debates, and they highlight gaps that motivate the present research. This thesis addresses that gap by adopting an in-depth psychometric case study approach focused on a single small business owner. Rather than analysing a broad sample, the study examines one entrepreneur’s cognitive, behavioural and motivational profile using a standardised psychometric instrument, interpreted through the EntreComp framework. This approach allows a nuanced exploration of how specific competences manifest in a real entrepreneurial context, how they cluster, and where development needs arise. By integrating theoretical models with psychometric evidence and reflective interpretation, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial competence as a personalised, dynamic and developable construct. It also provides practical insights for entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers interested in strengthening competence-based approaches within small business and entrepreneurial contexts. This study’s contribution lies in enriching our understanding of entrepreneurial competence at the granular, human level. By examining one entrepreneur’s profile in detail, we highlighted the interplay between different competences and how they manifest in practice. Ultimately, by shedding light on how a small business owner’s entrepreneurial competencies stack up against an established framework, this thesis adds to the conversation on what it truly means to be a „competent” entrepreneur. It reinforces the view that competences are not innate givens but are dynamic and developable. The hope is that this work will encourage more individualised and competency-focused approaches in nurturing entrepreneurs, and inspire further research to continue building a robust, evidence-based understanding of the competencies that drive entrepreneurial success and how we can cultivate them in the next generation of business founders.

Intézmény

Budapesti Gazdasági Egyetem

Kar

Menedzsment Kar (2025-)-

Tudományterület/tudományág

NEM RÉSZLETEZETT

Szak

Gazdálkodási és menedzsment

Mű típusa:	diplomadolgozat (NEM RÉSZLETEZETT)
Kulcsszavak:	development, entrepreneurship, kompetencia, startup, study skills, vállalatfejlesztés, vállalkozás
SWORD Depositor:	User Archive
Felhasználói azonosító szám (ID):	User Archive
Rekord készítés dátuma:	2026. Júl. 09. 11:14
Utolsó módosítás:	2026. Júl. 09. 11:14

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