O papel dos municípios na promoção do empreendedorismo: a implantação da Lei Geral Municipal no município de São Caetano do Sul como uma forma de ação empreendedora pública

Abstract

This research paper analyses the evolution of the concept of entrepreneurship and related concepts, with a focus on application for small businesses. Sought to identify, in the literature, entrepreneurial characteristics capable of promoting the development of small businesses, fundamental category of economic and social life of the Nations. Analyzed the content of the texts and works consulted, as well as the social representation that different authors studied make entrepreneurship phenomenon. Four characteristics appeared to be the most representative of the concept of entrepreneurship, according to the authors consulted: innovation, looking for opportunities, risk-taking and creativity. In addition, the analysis effected plural and multifaceted character identified the concept of entrepreneurship, as well as enabling is recommended the continuation of studies related to the topic, which is older than do show some recent works. What is new is the interest of pe.