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Journal of Small Business Management Volume 51, 2013 - Issue 3: Measuring the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education
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A Competency‐Based Perspective on Entrepreneurship Education: Conceptual and Empirical Insights

Michael H. MorrisCorrespondence[email protected]
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Justin W. WebbView further author information
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Sujata SinghalView further author information
Pages 352-369 | Published online: 19 Nov 2019
 
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Abstract

Competencies necessary for entrepreneurial action are investigated. Building on structuration theory, competencies are approached as an outgrowth of the learning of scripts deriving from interactions between the individual and environment. Managerial and entrepreneurial competencies are distinguished, with the latter helping to define the domain of entrepreneurship education. Employing a elphi methodology, evidence is provided of a core set of 13 entrepreneurial competencies. Measures are then developed with a pilot study involving students in an international education program. Based on pre‐ and post‐measures, findings demonstrate significant improvement on the competencies. Implications are drawn for the role of entrepreneurship education in competency development.

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Notes on contributors

Michael H. Morris

Michael H. Morris is Professor and N. Malone Mitchell Chair in Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University.

Justin W. Webb

Justin W. Webb is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University.

Jun Fu

Jun Fu is a doctoral student in entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University.

Sujata Singhal

Sujata Singhal is a Researcher in Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University.

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