THE BEST TRAITS OF ENTREPRENEURS: A RESEARCH ON THE PARTICIPANTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS
THE BEST TRAITS OF ENTREPRENEURS: A RESEARCH ON THE PARTICIPANTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to put forth the framework of the estimated traits of entrepreneurs. As, success requires special traits in any job, or in any professional area, entrepreneurship requires many special traits. This study depends on a literature review, and a research which was conducted on the participants of official entrepreneurship training programs in Turkey, about the estimated traits of entrepreneurs. The data analysis has shown that, self-confidence, innovativeness, honesty, risk taking, ability for marketing, sense of responsibility, leadership, creativity, determination, utilizing the opportunities are the top traits that the participants linked with the entrepreneurs. On the other hand, independent decision making, change focus, emotional intelligence, proactivity, and flexibility against uncertainty are the least traits that were associated by the participants with entrepreneurship. Also, it was found that gender, age, and the number of children in the family are statistically significantly associated with the preferences of respondents about the best traits of entrepreneurs.

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