Ibidunni, Ayodotun Stephen. and Olokundun, Ayodele Maxwell and Oke, Adunola Oluremi and Nwaomonoh, Ifeoma C. (2017) Enhancing the Performance of Agro-Based SMES:The Role of Entrepreneurship Competencies. Covenant Journal of Entrepreneurship (CJoE), 1. pp. 44-51.
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Abstract
The role of entrepreneurial competencies in enhancing the performance of SMEs, especially in the agro-based industry of developing economies such as Nigeria has not been discussed extensively in extant literature. Therefore, this research is focused on examining the role of entrepreneurial competencies in enhancing the performance of agro-based SMEs. The study used 232 copies of questionnaires that were administered to agro-based business owners and managers in Lagos State as the data gathered instrument. Data analysis was carried out using regression analysis to show relationships between the variables. At different levels, the findings revealed that entrepreneurial competencies relates with the firms’ profitability, customer base, organisational effectiveness, and sales growth. Therefore, the study recommended that entrepreneurial firms should consciously develop the ability of being sensitive to the environment and the ability to recognize opportunities in the market place.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial orientation, performance, SMEs, Nigeria |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jan 2018 07:22 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jan 2018 07:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/9957 |
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