Abstract
The article is devoted to a comprehensive consideration of the problem of personal responsibility in the context of the current state of psychological science. The work presents and analyzes the main theoretical approaches to the study of responsibility, its structural and functional characteristics, as well as various interpretations of its essence in psychological literature. Based on the analysis, an updated definition of responsibility was proposed, which goes beyond the traditional understanding and emphasizes its importance as a regulatory mechanism of behavior that affects decision-making, the formation of strategies and the regulation of personal activity in professional activities. The purpose of the study is to identify the specifics of responsibility as a key psychological factor in the success of entrepreneurial activity. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of its relationship with decision-making processes, risk management, planning and achievement of set goals in an uncertain and volatile environment. Theoretical models are considered that allow justifying the impact of responsibility on the effectiveness of entrepreneurial behavior and its significance as a predictor of professional success. The results presented in the article provide a deeper understanding of the role of responsibility in the formation of a competent and strategically thinking entrepreneur, as well as emphasize its importance for the development of self-regulation skills, goal-setting and successful adaptation to the difficult conditions of modern business.