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What is the primary role of an entrepreneur?
What is the primary role of an entrepreneur?
- To spot market opportunities and take risks to establish a business (correct)
- To provide financial support to various businesses
- To ensure the business follows governmental regulations
- To manage daily operations of the business
Which of the following is considered a financial risk that entrepreneurs face?
Which of the following is considered a financial risk that entrepreneurs face?
- Inability to meet consumer demands
- Loss of reputation if the business fails
- Loss of owner’s capital investment if the business fails (correct)
- Failure to hire qualified employees
How do investors contribute to a business venture?
How do investors contribute to a business venture?
- By developing new business ideas
- By putting money or capital into the business to earn a return (correct)
- By providing the raw materials needed for production
- By managing the workforce of the company
Which characteristic is most critical for effective managers?
Which characteristic is most critical for effective managers?
Which of the following groups is NOT typically considered a stakeholder in a business?
Which of the following groups is NOT typically considered a stakeholder in a business?
What is a primary responsibility of a manager in a business?
What is a primary responsibility of a manager in a business?
What type of investment do government bodies typically provide?
What type of investment do government bodies typically provide?
Which option best describes the relationship between stakeholders?
Which option best describes the relationship between stakeholders?
What is the significance of having security for investments?
What is the significance of having security for investments?
What quality is essential for an entrepreneur when identifying a business opportunity?
What quality is essential for an entrepreneur when identifying a business opportunity?
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Stakeholders
- Stakeholders are diverse groups affected by and involved in a business's operations.
- The relationship between stakeholders is interdependent; decisions by one can impact others.
- Key stakeholder groups include entrepreneurs, investors, suppliers, employees, consumers, managers, and government agencies.
Stakeholder Examples
- Examples of stakeholders encompass:
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors (including owners’ capital, loan capital, and grants)
- Managers
- Employers
- Employees
- Consumers
- Interest groups
- Producers
- Suppliers
- Service providers
- Government
Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs identify market opportunities and take risks to establish businesses for profit.
- Essential entrepreneur characteristics include innovation, risk-taking, initiative, self-confidence, and market gap recognition.
- Entrepreneurs face two primary risks:
- Financial failure risk involves potential loss of personal investment.
- Personal failure risk relates to the reputational damage from business failure.
Investors
- Investors provide capital to business ventures with the expectation of financial returns.
- Unlike entrepreneurs who create business ideas, investors primarily supply the necessary funds for startups.
- Many investors seek security for their investments to mitigate loss risks if a business fails, such as through asset-backed loans.
- Common investor types include banks (loans), government bodies (grants), and shareholders (dividends).
Managers
- Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a business.
- Their role involves coordinating resources such as finances and equipment to meet the organization's goals effectively.
- Senior managers, typically referred to as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) or Managing Directors (MDs), oversee larger business operations.
- Tim Cook serves as the CEO of Apple, exemplifying this role.
- Key characteristics of effective managers include innovation, motivation, delegation skills, leadership, resilience, customer focus, flexibility, and the ability to maintain a realistic perception of business.
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