Investigating the Role of Competencies and Environmental Factors on Success of Rural Entrepreneurs, in the Kermanshah Township

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of competencies and environmental factors on the success of rural entrepreneurs in Kermanshah Township. The statistical population consisted of 110 rural entrepreneurs, which with using Kerjci and Morgan table, a sample size of 86 people were selected by random sampling technique. To collect the data, questionnaire was used. Correlation and multiple regressions were conducted for data analysis. The results show that the organization and leadership, opportunities and relationships competencies are the most important competencies affecting success. From the perspective of rural entrepreneurs, the business environment is dynamic and hostile that in such an environment, the entrepreneur to be successful requires flexibility and the survival of the business; the greater the profitability is valuable. Results of multiple regression shows that environment plays a moderating role in the relationship between competences and the success of rural entrepreneurs. Therefore, in a dynamic and hostile environment, entrepreneurs with a high level of competence are better to act than entrepreneurs with low-level competence.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 47, Issue 2
December 2016
Pages 521-532

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