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What was the primary motivation behind the creation of Nirma detergent powder?

  • To provide a more affordable option for consumers (correct)
  • To dominate the global detergent market
  • To create a luxury brand for affluent consumers
  • To innovate new cleaning techniques

Which percentage of the Indian market does Nirma currently hold?

  • 25%
  • 60%
  • 50%
  • 40% (correct)

What is the first step an entrepreneur should take in estimating demand for a new product?

  • Procure raw materials
  • Secure funding for the business
  • Finalize the production site
  • Analyze consumer market trends (correct)

What type of financial sources might an entrepreneur consider for long-term requirements?

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Which managerial function is described as determining the course of action to achieve objectives?

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What challenge might complicate the estimation process for a new line of business?

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What significant financial support did Narayana Murthy receive when starting Infosys?

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What is a key aspect of assembling the requirements for a new venture?

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What is one of the primary ways entrepreneurship can increase profits?

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Which statement reflects a common myth about entrepreneurship according to Guy Kawasaki?

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What social benefit does entrepreneurship provide to society?

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Which option is a strategy successful entrepreneurs use to minimize startup costs?

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What is a significant impact of entrepreneurship on employment opportunities?

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What percentage of entrepreneurs maintain a new company with positive cash flow after seven years?

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Why do many entrepreneurs prefer to use debt rather than equity for funding?

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What role does entrepreneurship play in the utilization of resources?

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What is a common misconception about banks and start-up financing?

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What is often required to successfully finance a start-up?

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What does the correlation of 0.77 indicate about entrepreneurs starting businesses in certain industries?

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How does the choice of industry affect an entrepreneur's chances of success?

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What is true about the financial success of most enterprises?

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What is one of the risks associated with entrepreneurship?

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What was one outcome of Steve Jobs' decision to leave Apple Inc. and start Pixar?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of entrepreneurship?

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What is one key aspect of encouraging employee feedback?

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How does maintaining a strong work ethic affect employees?

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What is the significance of quickly rebounding from setbacks?

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Why is stepping out of one’s comfort zone important?

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What role does motivation play for entrepreneurs?

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What does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory emphasize?

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What results from an unsatisfied need according to the motivation process?

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Which of the following best describes entrepreneurial motivation?

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Which of the following best defines the concept of intrapreneurship?

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What factor contributed to the founding of Adobe by John Warnock and Charles Geschke?

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What is one of the core values among entrepreneurs?

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Which type of entrepreneur is characterized by following existing ideas rather than creating new ones?

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What is a key aspect of entrepreneurial competencies?

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of technology entrepreneur?

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According to Danh, which type of entrepreneur is likely to take spontaneous action?

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What common outcome may result from not encouraging employees in a company?

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What distinguishes professional entrepreneurs from other types of entrepreneurs?

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Which type of entrepreneur is driven primarily by personal satisfaction and self-fulfillment?

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Induced Entrepreneurs typically engage in entrepreneurship due to which of the following reasons?

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What characteristic is common among Motivated Entrepreneurs?

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How do Spontaneous Entrepreneurs typically view external motivation?

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Which option correctly describes the typical situation for Induced Entrepreneurs?

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What is a primary motivation for Motivated Entrepreneurs to engage in business activities?

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Which type of entrepreneur is least likely to require external incentives for motivation?

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Flashcards

Entrepreneur's Role

An entrepreneur identifies a market need/problem and devises a solution, taking risks to create and manage a business venture.

Demand Estimation

Estimating the total market need for a product or service, crucial for business planning.

Financial Resources

Securing funding (e.g., loans, investments) to support a business venture. It involves long and short-term finance.

Essential Resources

Identifying and securing resources like labor, raw materials, machinery, and power to operate a business.

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Business Planning

The process of creating a plan or strategy to achieve business objectives. It includes decision making about what to do, when, how, and who will do it.

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Capital Structure

The way a business funds itself; the proportion of debt, equity, and other funding is known as the capital structure.

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Market Share

The percentage of total sales in a market held by a specific brand or company.

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Entrepreneurial Strength

Skills like creativity, risk-taking, and the ability to marshal resources are critical for running a successful venture.

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Change of Growth/Inclusive Growth

An entrepreneur not only adapts the business to a changing environment but also actively changes the environment itself for success.

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Entrepreneurship and Profit

Entrepreneurship primarily increases profits by reducing costs, providing opportunities for future growth and development.

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Employment Opportunities

Entrepreneurial activities generate significant employment, with growth in these activities creating even more job opportunities.

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Social Impact of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship benefits society through increased standards of living, provision of quality goods and services at low costs, and optimal resource utilization.

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Myth: Starting a Business is Easy

Starting a business is challenging, with only a third of entrepreneurs achieving positive cash flow after seven years.

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Myth: High Startup Costs

While funding is needed, many successful businesses start with minimal capital and focus on efficiently managing resources.

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Myth: No Debt Financing for Startups

Debt financing is actually more common than equity financing for startups.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

Successful entrepreneurs often challenge conventional thinking and adapt their business models based on real-world experiences.

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Debt vs. Equity

Entrepreneurs often use debt (loans) rather than equity (ownership shares) to fund their businesses. The ideal mix of debt and equity needs careful planning.

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Startup Funding Myths

Many believe banks don't lend to startups – this is false. Banks and government programs exist to support budding entrepreneurs.

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Industry Choice Impacts Success

Entrepreneurs often start businesses in crowded industries, increasing failure risk. Researching a niche with less competition can improve success chances.

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Entrepreneurial Talent vs. Business Choice

A great entrepreneur doesn't automatically guarantee success. Choosing the right industry is crucial for a startup's growth potential.

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Entrepreneurial Success Rate

The majority of businesses are not financially successful. Only a small percentage of entrepreneurs earn significantly more than traditional employees.

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Entrepreneurship Risks and Rewards

Entrepreneurship involves taking risks, but it offers potential rewards like profits, independence, and decision-making power.

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Entrepreneurial Excitement

Running a startup can be exciting because of the high risk and potential for innovation and creating something new.

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Entrepreneurship is Not for Everyone

While entrepreneurship has advantages, it's not suitable for everyone. It requires hard work, dedication, and risk tolerance to succeed.

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Professional Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur who focuses on creating and selling businesses for profit rather than managing their daily operations.

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Spontaneous Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur motivated by personal fulfillment, a desire for excellence, and a strong drive for self-expression.

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Induced Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur motivated by external factors like government incentives, financial assistance, or a lack of other job opportunities.

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Motivated Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur motivated by a desire to apply their technical expertise and skills to create a product or service and make a profit.

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What is the common goal of professional, spontaneous, induced, and motivated entrepreneurs?

All types of entrepreneurs aim to create and manage a successful business, whether driven by internal passion, external factors, or a desire to utilize their skills.

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Why do you think some entrepreneurs sell their businesses?

Entrepreneurs may sell their businesses to pursue new ventures, capitalize on their investment, or simply transition to a different stage in their career.

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What is the difference between an induced and a motivated entrepreneur?

Induced entrepreneurs are driven by external factors like government support or lack of job options, while motivated entrepreneurs are driven by their own skills and desire to create a product or service.

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What kind of entrepreneur seeks personal fulfillment and status?

This describes a spontaneous entrepreneur, who prioritizes self-expression and achieving personal goals over external rewards.

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Contagious Confidence

A leader's confidence inspires their team, customers, and stakeholders, creating a positive ripple effect in all interactions.

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Accepting Criticism

Encourage open and honest feedback from employees, even if it challenges your opinion. This fosters trust and helps identify areas for improvement.

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Strong Work Ethic

A leader's dedication to hard work sets the tone for the entire team. It motivates employees and helps stay ahead of the competition.

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Rebounding from Setbacks

Learn from mistakes, move on quickly, and adapt to challenges. Resilience is crucial for business growth.

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Stepping Out of Comfort Zone

Embrace new challenges, technologies, and changes to ensure personal and company growth. Comfort zones can limit progress.

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Entrepreneurial Motivation

The drive that pushes an entrepreneur to work hard and achieve their goals. It involves internal forces that influence their behavior.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory explaining human motivation based on five levels of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Each need must be fulfilled before moving to the next.

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Motivation Process

A cycle of unsatisfied needs creating tension, motivating action to satisfy those needs and reduce tension. This process drives behavior.

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Intrapreneurship

The process of encouraging innovation and new ideas within a company, where employees act like entrepreneurs within their existing roles.

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Consequences of Not Encouraging Intrapreneurship

Loss of talented employees who might leave to start their own businesses, missed opportunities for innovation and new products, and potential stagnation of the company.

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Entrepreneurial Types

Different categories of entrepreneurs based on their approach, industry, technology, motivation, and generation.

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Innovative Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs who create something entirely new and original, driven by a desire to solve problems and introduce novel ideas to the market.

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Imitative Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs who copy existing successful business models, often adapting them to new markets or contexts. They focus on replicating proven strategies.

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Fabian Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs who are cautious and hesitant to make major changes or take risks, preferring to maintain existing practices and avoid disruptive innovations.

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Drone Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs who lack initiative and innovation, often following established routines without actively seeking new opportunities.

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Entrepreneurial Competency

A set of skills, knowledge, and behaviors that enable an entrepreneur to effectively identify opportunities, launch and manage their own ventures.

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Study Notes

Unit 1: Entrepreneurship: Concept and Functions

  • Entrepreneurship is the ability of individuals to perceive opportunities, including innovative ideas for new products, services, or markets, and to organize resources to pursue these opportunities.
  • Entrepreneurship in business involves understanding the concept, functions, myths, advantages and disadvantages, and the process of entrepreneurship.
  • A case study of Mansukhbhai Prajapati discusses how he transformed his struggling pottery business by introducing innovative earthenware products like a refrigerator that runs without electricity, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit.

Entrepreneurship

  • Entrepreneurship is a journey of innovation.
  • Entrepreneurs take risks to capitalize on opportunities.
  • The article discusses characteristics of and different types of entrepreneurs.
  • Entrepreneurship is essential for economic development.

The Concept of Entrepreneurship

  • An entrepreneur is a person who sets up and runs an enterprise.
  • Entrepreneurs are forward looking.
  • Entrepreneurs are risk takers.
  • Entrepreneurs are innovative.
  • Key qualities of entrepreneurs include developing and owning their own business, being moderate risk takers, working under uncertainty, being innovative, persuading others of their ideas, being independent, dissatisfied with routine, determination.

Functions of an entrepreneur

  • Innovation is the core function of an entrepreneur, referring to introducing new combinations of the means of production, new product, new markets, or new sources of raw material.
  • Risk taking is the ability of an entrepreneur to take responsibility for a loss that may occur due to unforeseen contingencies in the future.
  • Organizational building refers to bringing together of factors of production for the purpose of allocating them.
  • Promotional functions includes the discovery of an idea and convincing others of its potential and profitability, and also include more extensive research.

Myths of Entrepreneurship

  • Starting a business is easy.
  • Requires a lot of money to start a new business.
  • Start-ups cannot be financed with debt.
  • Banks do not lend money to start ups.
  • Entrepreneurs start businesses in attractive industries.
  • The growth of a start up depends more on entrepreneurs's talent than on the business chosen.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship

  • Advantages: Excitement, originality, independence, and rational salary, freedom,
  • Disadvantages: Irregular salary, lower benefits, unpredictable work schedule, administrative workload, and risk of employing incompetent employees.

Process of Entrepreneurship

  • Self-discovery: identifying one's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identifying opportunities: finding unmet needs.
  • Generating and evaluating ideas: developing innovative solutions.
  • Planning: writing a business plan.
  • Raising start-up capital: attracting investors.
  • Start-up: Launching venture, developing customer base, and adjusting operational plans.
  • Growth: developing and following strategic plans and adapting to new circumstances.
  • Harvest : Selling the business or moving on to new ventures.

Unit 2: An Entrepreneur

  • Entrepreneurship entails defining various types of entrepreneurs.
  • Competency of an entrepreneur involves risk-bearing, vision, management, leadership.
  • Importance of ethics as a guiding function in entrepreneurship.

Various Types of Entrepreneurs

  • Innovative entrepreneur: introducing new products or processes.
  • Imitative entrepreneur: adopting and improving existing innovations.
  • Fabian entrepreneurs: cautious and risk-averse, they only take action when sure of success.
  • Drone entrepreneurs: resistant to change and do not adopt new processes.

Unit 3: The Entrepreneurial Journey

  • A business plan is a crucial document for organizing and running a business, outlining objectives, strategies, and execution plans.
  • The study examines the significance of a business plan considering the entrepreneur's role in driving the business and other factors that affect success including the concept of feasibility studies vs. business plans.

Unit 4: Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving

  • Entrepreneurship involves identifying problems and utilizing innovation to create solutions.
  • Social entrepreneurship is a form of entrepreneurship focused on solving social problems.

Unit 5: The Concept of Market

  • A market is a place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services.
  • Understanding the nature and complexities of markets, including e-business and e-commerce, is vital for an entrepreneur.
  • The changing nature of the market with globalization and technological advances must be considered in strategy.

Unit 6: Business Finance and Arithmetic

  • Understand the importance of cash flow analysis.
  • Calculating and managing cash flow is vital for running a business.

Unit 7: Resource Mobilization

  • Resource mobilization is the process by which an entrepreneur acquires resources, including human capital, finances, and infrastructure, to pursue their business objectives.
  • The chapter identifies different types of resources and various sources for raising funds.
  • Discusses the role of mentors in guiding entrepreneurs.

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