scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Business Research Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-111
Author(s):  
Ileana Hamburg ◽  
Emma O’brien ◽  
Gabriel Vladut
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Staff Behavior ◽  
National Governments ◽  
And Training ◽  
Significant Attention

Abstract In recent years area of entrepreneurship has gained significant attention nationally and internationally. It is one of the main skills priorities of national governments and EU council. Traditionally associated with commercial activity, entrepreneurship has gained traction as a key competence necessary to allow society as a whole to adapt to the changing economic climate. Small and medium sized companies (SMEs) greatly contribute to employment and wealth in Europe but there are limited studies into the specific skills needs required for SMEs into the future. Skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and entrepreneurship allow learners to adapt to changes, communication, digital skills and teamwork allow learners to collaborate and exploit technology in the changing workplace. Research is a key element of entrepreneurial success, but how these skills particularly workplace-oriented ones improve entrepreneurial culture has not been widely explored in the literature. This paper explores the importance of entrepreneurship today, the skills required to allow our society to become more entrepreneurial and identifies the potential of workplace research skills to develop entrepreneurial capacity in all facets of work, particularly within SMEs. The authors collaborated on many European projects aimed at improving work and education/training of entrepreneurs. The work presented int this paper resulted from surveys conducted within these projects regarding the problems SME staff have in connection with workplace transformation and entrepreneurship education and training. From this the paper proposes a conceptual model to facilitate the development of workplace research skills which will enhance entrepreneurial capacity in SMEs. The problems discussed in this chapter will also be used within the German initiative Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrum with the participation of one author. Companies within this program are eager to improve their workplace research skills and change the learning culture and staff behavior in connection with digital workplaces.

scholarly journals The Importance Of Business Research Skills In Entrepreneurial Orientation For Digital Transformation

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 403-412
Author(s):  
Ileana Hamburg
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Significant Attention

In recent years area of entrepreneurship has gained significant attention nationally and internationally. It is one of the main skills priorities of national governments and EU council.  Traditionally associated with commercial activity, entrepreneurship has gained traction as a key competence necessary to allow society as a whole to adapt to the changing economic climate. An important aspect particularly in the digital transformation is entrepreneurial orientation (EO) as the proactive nature of businesses of products and services in the market seeking for new innovations by even investing into it in spite of the high risk following it (Miller, 1993). It seems that organizations guided by a combination of market, technology, entrepreneurial learning (EL) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by digital technologies.  Small and medium sized companies (SMEs) greatly contribute to employment and wealth in Europe but there are limited studies into the specific skills needs required for SMEs into the future.  Skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and entrepreneurship allow learners to adapt to changes, communication, digital skills and teamwork allow learners to collaborate and exploit technology in the changing workplace.  Research is a key element of entrepreneurial success, but how these skills particularly workplace-oriented ones improve entrepreneurial orientation has not been widely explored in the literature.  This paper explores the importance of EO and entrepreneurship today, the skills required to allow our society to become more entrepreneurial and identifies the potential of workplace research skills to develop entrepreneurial capacity in all facets of work, particularly within SMEs.

TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Jamil ◽  
Kamariah Ismail ◽  
Nasir Mahmood ◽  
Noor Ullah Khan ◽  
Muhammad Siddique
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Funding Support ◽  
University Industry ◽  
And Training ◽  
University Industry Linkages ◽  
Entrepreneurial Society ◽  
Significant Attention

Globally, technology business incubator (TBI) has become a growing initiative to promote the entrepreneurship. Recently TBIs has gained significant attention from research scholars and play a vital role to facilitate the development of entrepreneurial society.  The institutions are established and leadership is groomed via entrepreneurial society. Moreover, entrepreneurial culture encourages the entrepreneurial society for economic development, innovation, technology competitiveness and sustainable job creation. A government backed TBI, Plan9, is presented to highlight the significance towards developing an entrepreneurial society in a developing country context, Pakistan. Plan9 has introduced unique practices with a broad vision for a sustainable entrepreneurial growth. University industry linkages are created, entrepreneurial education and training programs for social awareness are operationalized, innovative ideas are encouraged and financial innovation without equity share and funding support are designated. This paper presents a comprehensive spotlight over the dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial culture of plan9. Furthermore plan9 is encouraging to promote entrepreneurial society, institutional development and leadership. Lastly this research recommends that the other TBIs should be initiated by the collaboration of government and private sector to nurture the entrepreneurial society. 

ASSESSING THE EXISTENCE OF AN ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS AT FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COLLEGES IN KWAZULU-NATAL

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 201-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
GAVIN ASHLEY CHAPMAN ◽  
SHALINI SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Process ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Vocational Learning ◽  
And Training

FET colleges are integral centres of learning to provide students with vocational learning opportunities. This paper examined if FET colleges in Kwazulu-Natal were aware of an entrepreneurial culture that could assist them in supplementing their income to become less dependent upon the State for operational subsidies. A quantitative study with a sample size of 100 candidates was undertaken. The study revealed that although there is an awareness of entrepreneurial activities, there is a weakness in the application of an entrepreneurial process at FET colleges.

Poland’s Health Reform: Politics, Markets and Informal Payments

2002 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
IAIN McMENAMIN ◽  
VIRPI TIMONEN
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Health Reform ◽  
Public Spending ◽  
Informal Payments ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Recent Reform ◽  
National Governments

This article analyses the pre-reform Polish healthcare system, the theory of the recent reform, the early experiences, and the likely future developments. The reform aims to preserve a state-guaranteed egalitarian healthcare system while ensuring optimal use of resources by the introduction of market-type mechanisms. These mechanisms cannot function as intended while sub-national governments, which have little incentive to support restructuring, remain a vital part of the system. An even greater impediment to the proper functioning of the system is the practice of informal payments. Therefore, smaller than expected gains in efficiency and equity, together with demographic and technological pressures on health costs and a political and economic climate which is unlikely to deliver large increases in public spending, are likely to result in a more privatised and unequal health system than is intended.

scholarly journals THE CHANGING LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Catherine E. Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Information Services ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Large Role ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Future Information

Tiris article, a summary of a recent study conducted for the author's doctorial dissertation, examines issues, trends, and relevant studies on the impact of the changing environment on the role of the librarian. Based on the enquiry conducted, she clearly sees the future role of the librarian as broadly based and focused on the utilization and evaluation of information, and as a client consultant. The librarian is seen as playing a large role in the development of information services, and as an information architect. Applying the principles developed in the frame of reference created for this study to business, research and education, will assist policy makers in making decisions about resources and training which will be needed for the development of future information resource centres. Strategic advantage due to prior knowledge will be more than ever required for organizational success.

scholarly journals Social Justice and Lower Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Educational Attainments ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
National Governments ◽  
And Training ◽  
Minimum Education

National governments believe that higher levels of educational attainments and training are necessary for successful competition in knowledge-driven economies and all young people are urged to invest in their own human capital and learn new skills. Moves towards inclusive education have brought into mainstream schools and colleges many who would formerly have been segregated in special schooling or otherwise given minimum education, joining those simply regarded as lower attainers. More research is needed on what is happening to all these young people who do not do well in competitive education systems and uncertain job markets. This article is taken from a study which set out to discuss with school and college principals, local administrators, teachers and others, who they regard as lower attainers, what sort of education and training programmes are offered to the students, and what policies they think are in place to help young people into work or independent living. Discussions were held with respondents in England, Germany, the USA, Finland and Malta. The article takes Rawls' view that social injustice is mainly due to the inequitable distribution of economic and social resources and the State has a responsibility to ensure that all young people can participate in the economy and the society.

scholarly journals Kebolehpasaran Graduan Pendidikan Teknikal Dan Vokasional: Satu Analisis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enah Ali ◽  
Ridzwan Che’ Rus ◽  
Mohd Adib Haron ◽  
Mohd Azlan Mohammad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Long Time ◽  
And Training ◽  
Significant Attention

Graduates' employability plays a significant role in justifying the effectiveness of the technical and vocational education system (TVE). This issue has been debated among scholars for a long time and this concept has gained significant attention from organizational administrators as well as academicians. This study aims to understand more deeply about the dimensions of graduates' employability skills and it impact on graduates as workers and organizations. In-depth study has been carried out by analysing previous literature related to TVE, graduates' employability skills and training and development. This study incorporates a number of skills dimensions that are able to develop robust employability skills among graduates such as skill applications, self-efficacy, metacognition, entrepreneurial skills and soft skills. In this regard, it is a priority for the TVE system to equip graduates with the ability to apply skills, enhance self-efficacy skills, metacognition, entrepreneurial skills and soft skills so that graduates have the skills required by the organization to enhance graduates' employability. This study also summarizes the dimensions of employability skills from the perspective of the organization and TVE through the development of a model of graduates' employability. This model can be used by organizations and TVEs to identify and define key skills in graduates' employability skills.

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