Entrepreneurship: Concepts and Factors

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Which of the following outcomes is a direct result of entrepreneurship, impacting an individual's financial standing?

  • Advancing technological infrastructure across industries.
  • Promoting cultural exchange programs internationally.
  • Enhancing political influence within a community.
  • Improving standard of living. (correct)

How does entrepreneurship contribute to the broader economic landscape beyond individual success?

  • By serving as a means of economic development for society. (correct)
  • By increasing dependence on foreign aid.
  • By complicating international trade regulations.
  • By promoting isolationist economic policies.

The term 'entrepreneur' originates from a French verb meaning what?

  • To create.
  • To undertake. (correct)
  • To analyze.
  • To manage.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of how managerial skills are typically honed?

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What does 'initiative,' as a personality factor in entrepreneurship, primarily involve?

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Being 'proactive' in entrepreneurship directly enables one to do what?

<p>Quickly identify and capitalize on opportunities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait helps entrepreneurs succeed by enabling them to maintain positive relationships, especially when resolving conflicts?

<p>Being a problem solver. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'persuasion' empower an entrepreneur to achieve?

<p>Entice people to buy, even if they don't want to. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Being a 'planner' is essential for entrepreneurs because it helps them do what?

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Why is the trait of being a 'risk-taker' crucial for an entrepreneur?

<p>It supports their willingness to gamble, but after careful calculation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which broad category, encompassing factors like climate and legal systems, significantly impacts entrepreneurial activities?

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What fundamental element drives an individual to pursue entrepreneurship?

<p>A desire for personal and family progress. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is being 'decisive' considered a key competency for an entrepreneur?

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What is the main advantage for an entrepreneur who is a good 'communicator'?

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Why is 'leadership' essential for an entrepreneur?

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What primary advantage does an 'opportunity seeker' have in the business world?

<p>They have the ability to be the first to see business chances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does being 'proactive' benefit an entrepreneur?

<p>It enables them to control situations by preparing for future problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must an entrepreneur be a 'risk taker'?

<p>Because it gives them the courage to pursue business ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for an entrepreneur to be 'innovative'?

<p>They have big business ideas and always improve them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is entrepreneurship considered an 'economic and dynamic activity'?

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What is the key characteristic of an 'innovative' entrepreneur?

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What does 'profit potential' refer to in entrepreneurship?

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What does 'risk bearing' entail for an entrepreneur?

<p>Gambling wisely to offset the risk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entrepreneurial career opportunity involves offering expertise to other entrepreneurs and businesses?

<p>Business consultant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a graduate of entrepreneurship utilize their knowledge in the field of education?

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What is one role an entrepreneur can take as a 'researcher'?

<p>Being employed as a researcher by an enterprise. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might an entrepreneurship graduate apply their skills in 'sales'?

<p>As a salesman. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an entrepreneur is an expert in their field, what role can they fulfill as a 'business reporter'?

<p>Being employed as a business reporter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'Innovative Entrepreneurs' primarily focus on?

<p>Always making new things by thinking of new ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of 'Imitating Entrepreneurs'?

<p>They only follow the ideas of other entrepreneurs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do 'Fabian Entrepreneurs' typically react to organizational changes?

<p>They are skeptical and follow only after they are satisfied. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes 'Drone Entrepreneurs'?

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What is the primary focus of 'Social Entrepreneurs'?

<p>Driving social innovation and transformation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of management that could help in running a business enterprise?

<p>Marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which basic function of management involves defining goals and establishing strategies to achieve them?

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What does 'organizing' primarily involve in the context of managing a business enterprise?

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Which management function focuses on recruiting, hiring, and developing competent personnel?

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What does 'Directing' entail as a function of management in a business enterprise?

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What is the purpose of 'Controlling' as a management function?

<p>To monitor performance and take corrective action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Entrepreneurship

Setting up micro and small businesses; understanding basic theories and principles.

Development of Managerial Capabilities

Gaining skills to manage and lead a business effectively.

Creation of Organizations

Forming new entities that contribute to the economy.

Improving Standard of Living

Improving financial well-being through business ventures.

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Means of Economic Development

Enhancing local economies through entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Entrepreneurship Defined

Taking on the risks of a new business venture.

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Initiative in Entrepreneurship

Acting before being instructed; showing initiative.

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Proactive Entrepreneur

Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.

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Problem Solver

Maintaining positive relationships with others.

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Perseverance

Persistence despite obstacles.

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Persuasion

Enticing people to buy products.

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Planner

Strategic planning and monitoring.

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Risk-taker

Willing to take calculated risks.

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Decisive

Firm decision-making.

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Communicator

Possessing the ability to communicate effectively.

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Leader

Having charisma to lead employees.

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Opportunity Seeker

Identifying opportunities before others.

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Proactive

Controlling situations and preparing for problems.

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Risk Taker

Having courage to pursue ideas.

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Innovative

Continuously improving and innovating.

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Economic and Dynamic Activity

Using resources efficiently to create value.

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Innovative

Constantly seeking new ideas and being creative.

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Profit Potential

Earning compensation from business profits.

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Risk Bearing

Offsetting risks with careful planning.

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Business Consultant

Providing advice to other entrepreneurs.

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Teacher

Sharing knowledge and skills.

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Researcher

Analyzing data for a company.

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Sales

Applying expertise as a salesman.

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Business Reporter

Reporting on business-related topics.

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Innovative Entrepreneurs

Creating new things with unique ideas.

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Imitating Entrepreneurs

Following others' ideas without creating.

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Fabian Entrepreneurs

Are skeptical about changes; only follow when satisfied.

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Drone Entrepreneurs

Reliant on the labor of others and conservative.

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Social Entrepreneurs

Driving innovation and social transformation.

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Functions of Management

Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling

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Study Notes

  • Entrepreneurship is a guide for students to learn the foundations to set up micro and small-scale businesses.
  • Entrepreneurship introduces students to basic theories and principles
  • Entrepreneurship helps students apply concepts to actual entrepreneurial settings and operations
  • Entrepreneurship offers up-to-date coverage of entrepreneurial theories and concepts, with real-world examples.
  • Entrepreneurship helps in:
    • Developing managerial skills
    • Creating organizations
    • Improving standard of living
    • Means of economic development

The Concept of Entrepreneurship

  • The word "entrepreneur" comes from the French verb "entreprendre," meaning "to undertake"
  • An entrepreneur undertakes the risk of enterprise, they create the enterprise
  • Entrepreneurship is the process of creating that enterprise
  • Managerial skills are developed through experience, education, and training.

Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship

  • Personality factors include:
    • Initiative (doing things even before being told)
    • Proactive (can classify and seize opportunities)
    • Problem Solver (can retain good relations with other people)
    • Perseverance (pursues tasks regardless of challenges)
    • Persuasion (can entice people to buy)
    • Planner (makes and monitors plans)
    • Risk-taker (calculates risks before gambling)
  • Environmental factors include:
    • Political
    • Climate
    • Legal system
    • Economic and social conditions
    • Market situations
  • Anyone who desires progress can become an entrepreneur.

Common Competencies in Entrepreneurship

  • Decisive (firm in decisions)
  • Communicator (convincing power)
  • Leader (charisma to be obeyed)
  • Opportunity seeker (ability to spot business chances)
  • Proactive (controls situations)
  • Risk Taker (courage to pursue ideas)
  • Innovative (always improves ideas)

Core Competencies in Entrepreneurship

  • Economic and Dynamic Activity:
    • It involves creating value or wealth by ensuring optimum utilization of limited resources.
  • Innovative:
    • The entrepreneur is constantly looking for new ideas.
  • Profit Potential:
    • The entrepreneur can be compensated by profit.
  • Risk bearing:
    • The entrepreneur is wise to offset the risk.

Career Opportunities of Entrepreneurship

  • Business Consultant: Provides advice to other entrepreneurs and would-be businessmen.
  • Teacher: Uses knowledge in teaching.
  • Researcher: Can be employed by an enterprise.
  • Sales: Can apply as a salesman.
  • Business Reporter: Being an expert, they can be employed as a business reporter.

Types of Entrepreneurs

  • Innovative Entrepreneurs:
    • always make new things by finding newer, better, and more economical ideas.
  • Imitating Entrepreneurs:
    • They follow the ideas of other entrepreneurs.
  • Fabian Entrepreneurs:
    • Skeptical about changes
    • Follow only after they are satisfied.
  • Drone Entrepreneurs:
    • Live on the labour of others
    • Die-hard conservatives who are ready to suffer business loss.
  • Social Entrepreneurs:
    • Initiate changes and drive social innovation and transformation in fields like:
      • education
      • health
      • human rights
      • environment
      • enterprise development
  • Basic functions of management help in running a business:
    • Planning
    • Organizing
    • Staffing
    • Directing
    • Controlling

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