Competencias motivacionales emprendedoras de cuidadores de personas con alta dependencia en Nariño, Colombia

The article provides evidence of the entrepreneurial competencies of caregivers of people with high dependency in the Department of Nariño. Methodological guidelines were established with a quantitative approach, structured survey to 285 caregivers in order to determine the indicators of achievement, power and affiliation that takes up David McClelland's theory of motivation. The results allowed to establish the caregivers' needs for achievement, emphasized in performing actions at the level of planning, perseverance, flexibility and passion in their daily life; in relation to the needs for power and affiliation, the level of entrepreneurial competencies, caregivers have the capacity to generate competitiveness based on initiative, leadership, responsibility and decision making, demonstrating interest in entrepreneurship. Finally, it is concluded that caregivers need to strengthen their knowledge and skills in finance, social network management, marketing strategies, assertive communication, and business plan development.