Assessing Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Self-Perceived Competencies in Transient Workers

Abstract

This research explores entrepreneurial aspirations among temporary workers, focusing on their inclination to view entrepreneurship as a viable career path. Central to this study is assessing how these workers perceive their entrepreneurial skills. Engaging a sample of 184 temporary workers, we employed multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) to delineate profiles of entrepreneurial competencies concerning their entrepreneurial intentions and openness to entrepreneurship as a career choice. Findings reveal a varied perception among temporary workers regarding their entrepreneurial competencies, influencing their entrepreneurial intentions and willingness to consider entrepreneurship as a career. Many temporary workers do not view themselves as adequately equipped with the necessary competencies for an entrepreneurial journey. This study highlights the diversity in self-assessed entrepreneurial skills among temporary workers and how they correlate with their career aspirations and intentions. The insights gained offer valuable implications for individual and organisational strategies to foster entrepreneurial competencies.