Empreendedores do setor público: características empreendedoras dos gestores públicos no município de Luzerna/SC

Abstract

For a long time, entrepreneurship was linked to the private sector as an essential and exclusive feature of these organizations. However, in recent years, the Public Administration has also believed in the development of entrepreneurship in its sector. Defined as decision-making, innovation and pro-activity, the literature presents public entrepreneurship as a qualified and qualified action to improve the allocation of resources, but it needs an organizational environment favorable to its development. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the entrepreneurial characteristics of the public managers (mayor, deputy mayor and secretaries) of the city of Luzerna / SC. To meet this objective, we opted for the research with a qualitative, exploratory and bibliographical approach, being this the support for clarifications and major arguments. Regarding the data collection, the interview with the seven managers of the municipal administration was chosen. It was found in this study that managers have full knowledge about entrepreneurship, being greatly encouraged by the mayor to implement entrepreneurial actions in the municipality to improve the lives of citizens. It was also concluded that for the managers, the successful entrepreneur needs to have some characteristics, among many were highlighted the persistence, commitment and the search for opportunities and initiatives. It was evidenced that the managers give full support and incentive for the entrepreneurship in the public sector, however, they declare that the outdated laws make difficult and delimit, overworking the implementation of any activity and for fear of not complying, the entrepreneur gives up.