Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study assessed alignment between concepts included in current definitions of Entrepreneurial Spirit and job descriptions written by employers seeking undergraduate business administration or management degrees. In addition, a research-based definition of the Entrepreneurial Spirit was sought. A literature review generated concepts attributed to the Entrepreneurial Spirit. The quantitative conceptual content analysis examined job descriptions from Indeed. Implementation, creativity, and collaboration were concepts most appearing in job descriptions. The Marketing Manager job title contained the most Entrepreneurial Spirit concepts. Findings identified skills that are explicit in job descriptions which is useful for employers seeking Entrepreneurial Spirit in their hires.

Department(s)

College of Adult and Professional Studies; Graduate School; Business

Publication Title

Journal of Education for Business

Volume

95

Issue

8

First Page

527

Last Page

533

Publication Date

1-23-2020

DOI

10.1080/08832323.2020.1715332

ISSN

0883-2323

E-ISSN

1940-3356

Comments

Article officially published in: Molly J. Wickam, Lacey R. Finley & Karla Saeger (2020) Assessing alignment of Entrepreneurial Spirit to job descriptions seeking business administration or management undergraduates, Journal of Education for Business, 95:8, 527-533, DOI: 10.1080/08832323.2020.1715332

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