Naslov
The importance of entrepreneurial skills in SMEs in Croatia and possibilities for improvement

Autori
Bejaković, Predrag ; Klemenčić, Irena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Economic development and entrepreneurship in transition economies: Challenges in the Business Environment, Barriers and Challenges or Economic and Business Development / - Banja Luka : Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci, 2014, 676-687

ISBN
978-99938-46-54-3

Skup
Third REDETE Conference - Economic development and entrepreneurship in transition economies: Challenges in the Business Environment, Barriers and Challenges or Economic and Business Development

Mjesto i datum
Banja Luka, Bosna i Hercegovina, 10.04.2014. - 12.04.2014

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
SME ; entrepreneurial skills ; tax incentives ; Croatia

Sažetak
The exploitation of knowledge and ideas play a crucial role in a knowledge-based economy. A key component is the development of human capital, i.e. knowledge, competencies and capabilities of employees. The competitiveness of the Croatian economy can be protected only with improvement in competitiveness of the labour force and entrepreneurial skills. This is particularly important in the context of SMEs and craft businesses. The current paper presents the findings of theoretic and empiric surveys showing that the development of education has longterm positive impacts on economic development and GDP growth. The situation regarding education of employees is still not satisfactory in Croatia. However, there have been changes and improvements. The paper shows that even though the process of formal education is long-lasting and needs time for changes in educational structure, it should be persistent in implementation of educational policies as well as in monitoring of positive, but also negative consequences. Possible changes can be observed only throughout several years with constant promoting of education and importance of entrepreneurial skill. The enterprises stress that the most important area they are facing is the access to finance and capital, followed by attitudes and working behaviour of employees. The role of the state in the financing of education and professional training is of particular importance. Tax incentives may provide companies with additional encouragement for investments in education by enabling tax allowances for education, but as studies show, those possibilities are used insufficiently. The surveys show that enterprises are aware of the importance of skill development of employees. Considering still unsatisfactory awareness about the possibilities of using the state support and participation in educational programmes, there is need for informing about the importance of education and available educational programmes conducted by the state and other bodies, and the possibilities for encouraging their funding and co-financing. It is also important to intensify co-operation between firms and chambers. At the same time, it is necessary to continue the research on the need for education of entrepreneurs in general, in order to understand the effects, monitor progress, identify defects and propose measures for improvement.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Pravo

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