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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
"Labor Economics and Human Capital" Scientific electronic journal

Entrepreneurship Development

HUMAN CAPITAL AND ITS ROLE IN ENSURING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES

DOI 10.67668/LEHC/vol5iss2/322 Google Scholar Google Scholar Pages 266-276

Published 2026-06-29

Authors
Musayev Ozodjon Shavkat ugli
Affiliation
Tashkent State University of Economics image/svg+xml
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Abstract

This article explores the issues of effective utilization of human capital in small business enterprises and the improvement of methodologies to enhance its efficiency. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of using the knowledge, skills, experience, and professional competencies of employees in small business entities, as well as to develop modern methods for its enhancement. The study employs systemic, comparative, statistical, and economic analysis methods. The impact of employee qualifications, labor productivity, motivation, professional development, and digital skills on human capital efficiency is examined. As a result of the research, a system of comprehensive indicators for assessing human capital in small businesses is proposed. This approach contributes to increasing labor productivity, effectively utilizing the professional potential of employees, and strengthening the competitiveness of enterprises.

Keywords

human capital, small business, labor productivity, employee qualifications, professional competence, employee development, labor efficiency, motivation, digital skills, human capital management, enterprise competitiveness

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