Conceptualizing Inclusive Learning and Development: A Framework towards Entrepreneurial Competency Practices for Sustainability

Abstract

This paper reviews the position of entrepreneurial competency practices for sustainability within the learning and development (L&D) narrative over the last three decades. In alignment with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, gaps within the context of entrepreneurial learning theories, learning delivery, and roles of interlocutors are addressed. The discourse unfolds the meaning and measurement attributes of entrepreneurial competencies, advocating for developing an inclusive framework within the entrepreneurial L&D space. Extant literature posits exclusivity in learning theories, learning delivery, and role of interlocutors as approaches to achieving Entrepreneurial Competencies (EC); however, scarcity in research adapting a dynamic and inclusive framework for amalgamating learning theories, learning delivery, and roles of interlocutors can impact entrepreneurial competency sustainability. This paper analyzes EC to achieve L&D sustainability, employing a mixed-method content analysis to develop a dynamic and inclusive framework encompassing learning theories, learning delivery, and roles of interlocutors. The paper concludes by establishing an Inclusive Framework of Entrepreneurial Competency Practices (IFECP) that bridges learning and development gaps, namely learning theories, learning delivery, and roles of interlocutors. The IFECP is aimed at assisting interlocutors and learners from nascent to mastery stages in ECs to embody the core values of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Is knowledge management a missing link? Linking entrepreneurial competencies and sustainable performance of manufacturing SMEs

“…ECs have direct effect on SP; consequently, strong ECs are crucial for managers of manufacturing SMEs to connect strategic goals with long-term performance targets and achieve environmental sustainability, community welfare and public safety. This aligns with prior research conducted by Al Koliby et al (2022a), Chander et al (2020) and Kisubi et al (2022).…”

“…While the literature acknowledges the importance of ECs in enhancing the sustainability of SMEs (Chander et al , 2020; Tehseen and Ramayah, 2015), prior research has produced inconclusive findings (Agyapong and Acquaah, 2016; Aquilani et al , 2017). Furthermore, the relationship between different ECs and the competitiveness of business performance is complex and warrants comprehensive examination (Al Mamun et al , 2018, 2019; Tehseen and Anderson, 2020).…”

Entrepreneurial Competency as a Mediation Variable Between The Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Learning Orientation on Performance

“…This shows that the better entrepreneurs apply optimal learning, are committed to learning, have an open attitude to new thinking such as new ideas, new strategies both through individual learning and looking at the market, always question what is learned and known and are willing to learn from past experiences, and have a shared vision, then entrepreneurs will be more competent in their entrepreneurship. The results of this study are also consistent with the research results of [21], and [6] which result that learning orientation has a significant effect on business performance.…”

“…The relationship between entrepreneurial competence and the variables contained in this study can be seen from the research conducted by [21] which results that entrepreneurial competency has a significant effect on performance and [12] results that entrepreneurial competency can mediate behavior employees in banking with their performance. In addition, research conducted by [6] revealed that in order to maximize learning about the concept of performance on resources in the company, appropriate competencies were needed.…”

Econometric Modeling to Measure the Social and Economic Factors in the Success of Entrepreneurship

“…Entrepreneurial competency (EC) has been examined from various perspectives over the years. Much of the empirical work found a strong association between entrepreneurial competency practices and business performance, Chander et al [2].…”