The Influence of Entrepreneurial Spirit and HR Competence on Sustainable Business Practices of Students at Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta: The Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness
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https://doi.org/10.31603/conference.17636Kata Kunci:
entrepreneurial spirit, HR competency, environmental awareness, sustainable business practices, vocational studentsAbstrak
This article aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial spirit and human resource competence on the sustainable business practices of students at Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta, with environmental awareness as a mediating variable. This research is motivated by the increasing need for business models that are not only oriented toward economic profit but also take into account environmental and social responsibilities. Indonesia is currently concerned with issues of waste reduction, utilizing waste into economically valuable products, and developing environmentally friendly businesses. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 200 students from Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta. Data were collected thru an online questionnaire and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results show that entrepreneurial spirit and HR competencies have a positive impact on environmental awareness and sustainable business practices. Environmental awareness also bridges entrepreneurial skills and student competencies toward more sustainable business practices. This article provides conceptual and practical contributions to the development of entrepreneurship education in vocational colleges, particularly in integrating business orientation, human resource competencies, and environmental awareness as the foundation for forming adaptive, innovative, and responsible young entrepreneurs.
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