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What is the first step in the entrepreneurial process?
What is the first step in the entrepreneurial process?
Which of the following methods involves taking a product from one industry and applying it in another?
Which of the following methods involves taking a product from one industry and applying it in another?
What does screening the opportunity help identify?
What does screening the opportunity help identify?
Which factor is NOT included in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test?
Which factor is NOT included in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test?
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What does the 'Technology' criterion in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test assess?
What does the 'Technology' criterion in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test assess?
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Which of the following is a key objective in recognizing potential?
Which of the following is a key objective in recognizing potential?
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Why is it important to analyze the environment in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test?
Why is it important to analyze the environment in the Opportunity Attractiveness Test?
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The method of generating ideas that involves gathering a relevant group for brainstorming is called what?
The method of generating ideas that involves gathering a relevant group for brainstorming is called what?
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Which section of the entrepreneurial process comes after identifying opportunity?
Which section of the entrepreneurial process comes after identifying opportunity?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of problem inventory analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of problem inventory analysis?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Recognizing Potential
- Identify unmet consumer needs and market gaps for product or service innovation.
- Discover new products, processes, or services tailored to identified consumer demands.
- Develop a diverse set of ideas for potential products or services for further evaluation.
Entrepreneurial Process Overview
- A structured sequence that guides entrepreneurs in launching ventures, consisting of:
- Identify Opportunity
- Developing a Business Plan
- Obtaining Capital
- Running the Business
Recognizing Opportunities
- The core of entrepreneurship involves spotting opportunities across various business sectors.
- Identifying opportunities is crucial as it drives the essence of any new venture.
Methods of Generating Ideas
- Focus Group: Engage relevant individuals to brainstorm innovative concepts.
- Brainstorming: Encourage collective idea generation for new products or services.
- Force Fitting: Adapt a product from one industry for application in another.
- Problem Inventory Analysis: Assess consumer issues in specific markets to uncover improvement areas.
Screening Opportunities
- A critical process to filter out unviable ideas, ensuring efficient use of limited resources.
- Establishes a basis for evaluating the potential success of identified opportunities.
Opportunity Attractiveness Test Criteria
- A systematic approach to assess the merit of potential ventures, focusing on:
- Context & Strategy: Identify the rationale for the venture's existence, unique benefits, and market positioning.
- Environment: Evaluate political, economic, and societal influences affecting the industry.
- Technology: Ensure the availability and reliability of required technology for production and marketing.
- Economic: Assess local availability of essential resources (labor, capital, raw materials) at reasonable costs.
- Legal: Confirm compliance with relevant legal standards, including zoning and employment laws.
- Social: Determine the positive societal impact of the product or service and address potential negative consequences.
- Labor: Analyze the labor market to ensure the required workforce can be accessed efficiently.
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Description
This quiz explores the entrepreneurial process, focusing on recognizing potential consumer needs and identifying market gaps. You will learn to create innovative product and service ideas that address these needs and can be further developed. Test your understanding of entrepreneurship and the steps involved in bringing new ideas to life.
