The purpose of this research is to empirically ascertain the status of attitudinal competencies and their relationship with socio-economic characteristics of entrepreneurs of SMEs (Small and Mediaum Enterprises) in Chennai city. This study was conducted among 150 SMEs owner in Ambattur industrial area of Chennai city. The data were collected by survey method using interview schedule. The collected data were subjected to descriptive analysis, correlatin analysis and canonical correlation analysis. From the inferences of the results of the analysis, it is found that attitudinalcompetencies in respect of all aspects except in terms of deailing with failures have been at good level. The concern for high quality tend to be low among the entreprenuers of high self-confidence.

Entrepreneurial competencies, Small and Mediaum Enterprises