With the ever increasing market competition, pressure of up-grading technology and increase in the demand for more productivity are all factors that need an effective management with effective competencies. Leather industry plays a vital role in development of Indian economy. This study highlights the determinants of entrepreneur's competencies in Leather Industry. Respondents i.e., entrepreneurs for the study are from leather companies and tanneries situated in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu in India, sample size was 398. The Percentage Analysis results reveal that majority of the respondents were graduates and leather shoe manufacturing industry owners in the age group of 40–50 years. Factor analysis was performed and four important dimensions are identified namely Leadership competencies, Aptitude competencies, Inter-personal competencies and Financial Management competencies, and these factors were identified as essential for improving the organisational growth.
Leadership competencies Aptitude competencies, Inter-personal competencies, Financial Management competencies
