A study on entrepreneurial competency of entrepreneurs in micro and small agribusiness enterprises

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises occupy an important place in Indian economy by contributing about 29 per cent of the nation's gross domestic product. The research was focused on assessing the major characteristics and skills possessed by entrepreneurs in micro and small agribusiness enterprises. Fifty three sample respondents (micro and small entrepreneurs) were selected by using convenience sampling technique and a well-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results showed that the competencies such as risk-taking propensity and social orientation were higher among entrepreneurs. This revealed that the entrepreneurs were prepared to take risks in their business and they were good at developing and maintaining contacts. The competencies like flexibility and need of power were weak among the entrepreneurs. This showed that the entrepreneurs were not pliable, not dominant and weak in obtaining work from others.