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What is the primary function of an entrepreneur in relation to the economy?
Entrepreneurs do not contribute to job creation in the economy.
False
What term describes a person who starts and manages a business while assuming its risks?
Entrepreneur
The essential economic requirements that entrepreneurs need for effective business operations include access to human resources, natural resources, capital formation, and __________.
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of entrepreneurs in economic development?
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Economic development occurs when entrepreneurial efforts are poorly managed.
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List one key element that must be properly managed to achieve economic development.
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Match the entrepreneurial tasks with their corresponding economic benefits:
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What is one of the basic tasks of entrepreneurs?
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Innovation is only related to the creation of new products.
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What does the term 'invention' refer to?
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___ refers to the actual introduction of a new product or process.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of innovation?
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Match the following stages of product development with their definitions:
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Entrepreneurs do not need to consider buyer motivations to gain patronage.
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The freedom of competition in a capitalist economy drives entrepreneurs to ___ and outperform competitors.
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the transition from a new venture to a long-term enterprise?
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The late growth stage requires the entrepreneur to be heavily involved in management.
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What is one of the primary goals of the start-up stage?
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The __________ stage involves testing the market and generating necessary capital.
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What activity is typically carried out in the prestart-up stage?
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In the early growth stage, activities are operated on a large scale.
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What happens during the late growth stage?
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Match the stages of transitioning from new venture to long-term enterprise with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Entrepreneurship Overview
- Entrepreneurship is the economic activity of starting, managing, and assuming risks in a business venture.
- Entrepreneurs are individuals who engage in entrepreneurial activities, driving innovation and economic growth.
- Innovation is essential in entrepreneurship, defining the introduction of new methods, products, or processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Economic Development
- Economic development aims to improve citizens' living standards through effective management of:
- Human resources: labor supply, education, discipline, and motivation.
- Natural resources: land, minerals, fuel, and climate.
- Capital formation: investments in machines, factories, and infrastructure.
- Technology: advancements in science and engineering.
- Successful economic growth hinges on the effective utilization of these elements and the performance of entrepreneurial functions.
Tasks of Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs provide goods and services to consumers and producers, contributing to the economy.
- They create employment opportunities and generate tax revenue for governmental support.
- Key entrepreneurial tasks include harnessing resources effectively, determining resource quantities, and applying them timely.
New Ventures and Transition Stages
- A new venture evolves into a small business, necessitating growth to recoup initial costs and seize market opportunities.
- Stages of transition from a new venture to a long-term enterprise include:
- Prestart-up: Assessing the feasibility of ideas and potential markets.
- Start-up: Forming the business, generating capital, and testing prototypes without full-scale production.
- Early growth: Limited market outreach, focusing on small-scale sales and resource management.
- Late growth: Transition towards a stable enterprise with structured management and long-term financing.
Rewards and Motivation in Entrepreneurship
- Successful entrepreneurship leads to various compensations through the use of production factors and efficient supply chains.
- Entrepreneurs are motivated to innovate, as competition in a capitalist economy necessitates unique offerings to retain market presence and customer loyalty.
Innovation and its Role
- Innovation is characterized by the introduction of new methods, products, processes, or organizational changes.
- Types of innovation include:
- New products or production processes.
- Use of cost-effective materials without altering product integrity.
- Improvements in internal functions to enhance efficiency.
- The innovation process comprises invention (creation of new products), development (realization of ideas into products), and actual innovation (market introduction).
- Examples of successful innovations: cordless microphones, cellular phones, laser treatments, and computer applications in architecture.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 1: A Perspective on Entrepreneurship. Explore key concepts such as definitions of entrepreneurship, the role of innovation, and the broader impact on economic systems. This quiz will help reinforce your knowledge of how entrepreneurs contribute to economic development.
