Entrepreneurial Competencies and Entrepreneurial Mindset as Determinants of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Performance in Nigeria

Asenge, Emmanuel Lubem

Entrepreneurial Competencies and Entrepreneurial Mindset as Determinants of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Performance in Nigeria

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In carrying multiple roles, entrepreneurs must equip themselves with entrepreneurial competencies. The environment in which entrepreneurs operate requires knowledge, skills and the ability to recognize opportunities and think out of the box. Owners of small and medium scale businesses need to have a resilience which will enable them to thrive well. This study assessed entrepreneurial competencies and entrepreneurial mindset as determinants of SMEs performance in developing countries. The study focused on SMEs in Benue State, Nigeria. Two research hypotheses were formulated to achieve the objectives of the study. A survey design is adopted and questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. The population of the study consists of 1,250 owners of SMEs in Benue State and, a sample of 300 participants was derived using the Taro Yamane formula. Regression analysis is used for data analysis and test of hypotheses at 0.05 significance level.

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Asenge, Emmanuel Lubem. 2018. "Entrepreneurial Competencies and Entrepreneurial Mindset as Determinants of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Performance in Nigeria". Global Journal of Management and Business Research - A: Administration & Management GJMBR-A Volume 18 (GJMBR Volume 18 Issue A13).

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Submission ReceivedDecember 15, 2017
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