Document Type : Research Article
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Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Accounting, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Tech-Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Farabi School, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Policy and Public Affairs Administration, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Leadership and Human Capital, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction: Entrepreneurship is widely recognized as a fundamental driver of economic growth and development. To thrive in complex and dynamic environments, entrepreneurs require a comprehensive set of competencies. While previous studies have explored various cognitive, personal, social, communicative, managerial, and leadership abilities, a systematic and holistic framework for classifying these entrepreneurial competencies remains underdeveloped. This study aims to fill this gap by proposing a comprehensive framework for identifying and categorizing entrepreneurial competencies.
Methodology: This research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing the meta-synthesis method. An initial pool of 180 articles was sourced from reputable academic databases, including Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Following a rigorous screening process, 67 relevant articles published between 2018 and 2024 were selected for analysis based on their direct relevance to the research topic. Data reliability was confirmed using Cohen’s Kappa coefficient, which yielded a value of 0.76, indicating strong inter-coder agreement. Furthermore, the findings were reviewed and validated by a panel of entrepreneurship experts.
Findings: The analysis yielded a framework comprising six main dimensions and 21 components: cognitive competencies (problem-solving, decision-making, creative thinking, critical thinking); personal competencies (self-awareness, self-confidence, self-motivation, self-control); social competencies (collaboration, teamwork, facilitation); communicative competencies (networking, effective communication, conflict management); managerial competencies (planning, organizing, controlling, evaluating); and leadership competencies (inspiration, trust-building, strategic thinking, transformational leadership).
Conclusion/ Implications: This study presents an innovative and integrated framework for entrepreneurial competencies. In contrast to earlier research that often examined these competencies in a fragmented manner, this model offers a systematic and cohesive classification of all key dimensions. The framework has significant practical applications for designing educational programs, informing policy-making, and guiding competency development, particularly for novice entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and policymakers. By leveraging this model, entrepreneurs can identify and enhance essential skills, organizations can develop targeted training curricula, and policymakers can formulate effective support mechanisms. Ultimately, the adoption of this framework can contribute to improved entrepreneurial performance, greater business sustainability, and increased innovation within entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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