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Investigating entrepreneurial competency in emerging markets: a thematic analysis

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  • Mahima Mishra
  • Abhijit Prakash Deshpande

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Small and medium enterprises are critical for the growth of the economy and entrepreneurs play an important role. The study aimed to identify the competencies required for Indian SME's entrepreneurs in the Indian market. A thematic analysis was done using a case-based approach to identify and explore key insights into the entrepreneurial competencies supported by a comprehensive literature review. The survey was conducted based on convenience sampling of SME owners of manufacturing sector. The narratives were used to develop entrepreneurial competencies. For data collection purposes eight competencies related to opportunity, strategic, conceptual, relationship, personal, technical, organisational and leading were used. It was identified that both generic entrepreneurial and specific competencies are necessary to conduct the business and also ensure sustainability in the competitive emerging market. The findings will have an implication for SME owners in terms of acquiring relevant competencies for sustainability and growth of their businesses in emerging market.

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  • Mahima Mishra & Abhijit Prakash Deshpande, 2023. "Investigating entrepreneurial competency in emerging markets: a thematic analysis," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 33(1/2), pages 245-265.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbglo:v:33:y:2023:i:1/2:p:245-265
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