The Social Levers of Entrepreneurial Success (An Empirical Study Based on Family SMEs)

Authors: Dr. Manel Jaafar Ellouze(1), Dr. Habib Kechida Derouiche(2)
Assistant Professor in Sociology, Research Unit, Development and Social Environment, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia(1)
Associate Professor, Department of Social Studies, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia (2)
Email: manel1.ellouze@yahoo.fr
Doi: doi.org/10.52132/Ajrsp.e.2022.39.5


Abstract:

Entrepreneurial Social Competences (ESC) most advanced practices allows entrepreneurs to avoid the traps that can lead to unnecessary training and the social errors that my prevent them from achieving their objectives. Moreover, the sustainability and the company success depend directly on the individual’s ability to push their collaborators to help and to sell, to induce a positive reaction from investors and financial institutions and to control their feelings. The current work offers a detailed insight into the social skills which are acquired and developed throughout the entrepreneurial process, showing their impact on the formation and amplification of the relational capital, and on the success and sustainability of the company. It is true that entrepreneurs ability to build a rich relational network in addition, to surrounding themselves with people likely to provide them with the adequate resources, makes it possible to ensure a good business performance. Qualitative research was conducted on nine Tunisian entrepreneurs in 2020 to prove how efficient these skills are. This research indicates that industrial entrepreneurs face various challenges including the acquisition of the social skills needed to weave an effective network of relationships and develop their social resources in order to obtain the information and assistance necessary for the success and sustainability of the corporation.

Keywords:

Social Competences, Key Resources, Business Creation, Social networks, Social adaptability, Emotional intelligence.

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