This study applies the Theory of Planned Behavior to investigate the impact of personal attitudes towards entrepreneurship, social norms, and perceived behavioral control on students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Conducted on a sample of 184 students in Croatia, the research study applies the practical adaptation of the TPB model so as to reflect the realistic context in which students develop their entrepreneurial intentions. The multiple regression analysis conducted in the study reveals that all the components of the theory positively and significantly affect entrepreneurial intentions. The most influential factor is perceived behavioral control, only to be followed by personal attitude and social norms. These findings enhance the understanding of the critical elements shaping students’ entrepreneurial aspirations. Additionally, the study offers useful information for higher education institutions, helping them understand students’ entrepreneurial behavior and guiding the development of targeted programs and internal policies. Ultimately, this research serves as a valuable resource for a broader academic community to help them design the strategies that promote students’ entrepreneurial ambitions.
Márton Gosztonyi
This study explores the socioeconomic dynamics between entrepreneurship and traditional employment within the framework of the semi-periphery of the European Union, specifically focusing on Hungary. A mix of the ridge, LASSO, elastic net, and polynomial regression techniques are used so as to analyze a representative 2022 dataset, examining how individual self-perceptions and local socioeconomic environments influence employment types. The analysis made in this study reveals that, while entrepreneurship and traditional employment often exist on a continuum, they are influenced by the distinct socioeconomic and perceptual factors that contribute to a fluid employment landscape. The key findings indicate significant variations in how entrepreneurs and traditional employees perceive local economies, trust in institutions, and view their personal roles within the economic system. The study reveals critical details in the interplay between personal aspirations and a broader socioeconomic context, suggesting a complex, intertwined relationship that challenges traditional dichotomies between employment types.
Dejan Molnar1, Sonja Josipović2 and Bojan Baškot3
The paper presents different concepts of regional economic growth, according to which the educational structure of the working age population and entrepreneurial activity significantly contribute to the improvement of economic performance. It also analyzes the role of the entrepreneurial activity and the quality of human capital in regional economic growth in Serbia in the period from 2011 to 2020 using a sample of 25 NUTS 3 level sub-regions. The results of the evaluation of the three selected panel models indicate that entrepreneurial activities play a vital role in the growth of gross added value at the level of the sub-region. Given the fact that the main theoretical and numerous empirical findings suggest that bearers of regional development should be entrepreneurs who possess the appropriate knowledge, abilities, creativity and skills, the recommendation for the creators of public policies is to continuously work on improving the business climate and building a stimulating entrepreneurial environment. Such an environment can encourage highly educated individuals to become the key bearers of entrepreneurial activities.
Marijan Cingula
Managerial as well as entrepreneurial skills are necessary for leaders in turbulent global environment. The research goal of this paper is to show how generally accepted entrepreneurial competences fit into modern management activities. Author is seting hipothesis that fundamentals of managerial competences can be recognized in entrepreneurial behavior, so fostering entrepreneurship can improve the management process. The main research question is whether one can talk about entrepreneurship in large and medium-sized businesses, in other words, can one identify the entrepreneurial approach in contemporary management, and can it be expected that today’s managers possess entrepreneurial skills? It is important to recognize that fostering entrepreneurship can improve the process of management and enable leaders to encourage employees to behave in more creative and innovative manner, in order to achieve and sustain competitive position on the market place in a long run.