Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
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What is one key aspect that an entrepreneur must ensure before selecting a business opportunity?

  • The idea is popular among peers.
  • There is a good market for the product being produced. (correct)
  • The idea has received recognition from industry leaders.
  • The investment requires minimal effort.

Which element is NOT considered part of a business opportunity?

  • Assured market scope
  • Potential of future growth
  • Practicability of the idea
  • Personal connections within the market (correct)

What does entrepreneurship primarily involve according to the definitions provided?

  • Copying successful business models.
  • Implementing ideas without market research.
  • Investing in multiple startups without a plan.
  • Organized search for changes and analysis of opportunities. (correct)

What is a common mistake made by entrepreneurs when launching a product?

<p>Focusing solely on their own ideas without market analysis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the economic development of a nation?

<p>Enterprises providing goods and services. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of environment scanning for entrepreneurs?

<p>It allows for the formulation of strategies to handle market threats. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an entrepreneur's ability to harness different sources of information benefit the business?

<p>It helps in the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does vision play in an entrepreneur's success?

<p>It allows for the creative identification of solutions that can be turned into opportunities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcome is suggested by proper adaptation to environmental factors by a company?

<p>Increased market share and long-term success. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if an entrepreneur is unaware of their surrounding environment?

<p>They are sure to face failure in their business ventures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of environmental scanning?

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Why is sensitivity to environmental factors crucial for entrepreneurs?

<p>It provides insights into potential threats and opportunities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of failing to adapt to environmental changes, as exemplified by Sony?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five ways to generate creative ideas?

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What is the initial process of spotting ideas described as?

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What is indicated as necessary alongside knowledge and skills for market success?

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In the first step of the opportunity assessment process, what should the entrepreneur focus on?

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In terms of assessing an idea's application, what is emphasized regarding existing products?

<p>Their current use should be examined. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be determined about a product's level of operation?

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Which of the following is NOT part of transforming ideas into opportunities?

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What aspect of an idea's evaluation process involves real-life application?

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What aspect of the business environment does the Micro Environment refer to?

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Which component is NOT part of the Macro Environment?

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Which of the following accurately describes the PESTEL model's component focused on workforce factors?

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Which of these factors is associated with the Legal component of the PESTEL model?

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

What does the Ecological component of the PESTEL model primarily focus on?

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Which factor is an example of a Political aspect in the PESTEL model?

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What does the term 'Micro Environment' NOT include?

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Which of these aspects would be classified under the Economic component of the PESTEL model?

<p>Disposable income levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that an entrepreneur must assess when determining the per unit cost of a product?

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Which aspect is essential for understanding market competition?

<p>Study of trends in demand and supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating technical complexity, which question should an entrepreneur consider?

<p>Is the technology locally available or does it need to be imported? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should annual turnover and profit margin influence entrepreneurial decisions?

<p>They serve as indicators for expected market share. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor that influences demand assessment in market research?

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What does supply position refer to in market assessment?

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For effective market assessment, what should entrepreneurs analyze regarding project innovation?

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What is the main purpose of spotting trends in market assessment?

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What is one of the primary methods an entrepreneur uses to spot trends?

<p>Reading leading publications and websites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT mentioned as a trend-spotting tactic?

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Why do entrepreneurs pay attention to influencers and trendsetters?

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What is a recommended location for entrepreneurs to observe trends?

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What is the benefit of using tech tools like RSS feeds for entrepreneurs?

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Which approach is encouraged when gathering insights about trends?

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What should entrepreneurs consider when observing customer behavior?

<p>Paying attention to what people are doing and using (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of reading publications from different cities like London or Tokyo?

<p>It allows for a broader perspective on upcoming trends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Entrepreneur

An individual who identifies a profitable opportunity, gathers resources, and acts on it.

Entrepreneurship

The process of systematically discovering, assessing, and exploiting opportunities for profit and social change.

Enterprise

A business entity that provides goods or services, creates jobs, and contributes to the economy.

Business Opportunity

An idea that can be used to create a business and generate profits.

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Elements of a Business Opportunity

An opportunity must have a market, a good return on investment, be feasible, match the entrepreneur's skills, and have growth potential.

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Harnessing Information Sources

Gathering information from diverse sources like magazines, journals, seminars, and even everyday interactions with people, to gain insights and develop ideas for new ventures.

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Analyzing Information

Analyzing information from various sources to identify potential business opportunities. It involves evaluating the viability and potential success of new ventures.

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Entrepreneurial Vision and Creativity

The entrepreneur's ability to envision a valuable solution to a problem and translate that vision into a profitable business opportunity. It involves creativity, problem-solving, and a strategic mindset.

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Environment Scanning

The process of actively monitoring an organization's internal and external environments to identify potential opportunities and threats. It helps businesses adapt to changing circumstances and stay competitive.

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Business Environment

The sum of all external factors that influence a business's operations and performance. This includes economic conditions, competition, government regulations, and societal trends.

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Importance of Environmental Adaptation

The ability to adapt to changing environments is critical for a business's long-term success. Entrepreneurs who fail to understand and respond to these changes may struggle to thrive.

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Formulating Strategies and Policies

Environmental scanning helps identify threats and opportunities in the marketplace, enabling businesses to develop strategies to mitigate risks and exploit potential gains. For example, analyzing market trends to identify untapped customer segments.

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Understanding New Trends

Understanding the business environment can guide the development of new products and services that meet evolving market needs. This helps companies stay ahead of the competition and maintain customer relevance.

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Micro Environment

Forces that directly affect an organization's ability to serve its customers, such as suppliers, customers, competitors, and intermediaries.

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Macro Environment

Forces that operate within the larger society and cannot be directly controlled by the organization, including political, economic, social, technological, ecological, and legal factors.

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PESTEL Model

A framework for analyzing the external environment of an organization, considering Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Ecological, and Legal factors.

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Political Environment

This factor includes taxation policies, government stability, and foreign trade regulations.

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Economic Environment

This factor includes interest rates, inflation, business cycles, unemployment, and disposable income.

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Social Environment

This factor includes population demographics, social mobility, lifestyle changes, and consumer behavior.

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Technological Environment

This factor includes government spending on research, new discoveries and development, technological advancements, and obsolescence rates.

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Ecological Environment

This factor considers the environmental impact of business operations, promoting sustainability and minimizing damage to the environment.

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Product Identification

Identifying the specific product or service an entrepreneur will offer. It involves considering if the product already exists in the market and understanding the reason for introducing it.

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Application and Use

Examining how an idea can be used in real life, whether it's a modification of an existing product or a totally new application.

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Level of Operation

Deciding the scale of production based on the product's use—cottage industry, small scale, or large scale.

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Idea and Opportunity Assessment

Assessing the idea's potential profitability and feasibility. It involves analyzing market demand, competition, resources, and potential risks.

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Idea Investigation

The process of systematically examining ideas and evaluating their potential as opportunities.

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Strategic Positioning

Identifying the unique position a product or service holds in the market, helping it stand out from the competition.

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Creative Thinking

The ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to challenges, essential for developing and launching a successful venture.

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Competencies

The combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to execute business activities effectively.

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Demand Assessment

Analyzing potential customer groups, their preferences, and needs to understand the market size and potential for a new product or service.

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Supply Assessment

Examining all existing and potential competitors, their production levels, and future plans to understand the market's supply dynamics.

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Cost Comparison

Comparing the cost of producing your product to similar products in the market, including factors like transportation and storage.

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Trend Spotting

Identifying new trends in technology, consumer behavior, or market demands to stay ahead of the competition.

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Technical Complexity

Evaluating the technology needed to produce a product, its availability, and the cost of setting up production.

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Annual Turnover & Profit Margin

Projecting the expected annual sales and profit margins for a product or service, helping determine its market viability.

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Market Assessment

The process of analyzing the market to identify potential opportunities and threats for a new product or service.

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Sale Price

The price at which a product is sold, determined by considering production costs, competition, and market demand.

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Reading Trends

Reading industry publications, trade association websites, major newspapers, key business magazines, thought leaders, and influential bloggers to identify emerging trends.

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Talking Trends

Engaging with industry professionals, attending trade events, and participating in relevant online forums to gather insights and network.

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Listening to Customers

Utilizing social media and online surveys to understand customer preferences, identify key influencers, and stay connected to trends.

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Watching Trends

Observing customer behavior in their natural environment to get a sense of trends and patterns.

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Trade Shows

Visiting trade shows to see new products, technologies, and trends firsthand.

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Analyzing Reviews

Analyzing customer reviews and ratings on websites to understand what customers are saying about businesses and products.

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Trend Spotting Techniques

The combination of all the methods used by entrepreneurs to identify and understand emerging trends.

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Study Notes

Entrepreneurial Opportunity Definitions

  • Entrepreneur: Someone who identifies opportunities, gathers resources, and exploits them.
  • Entrepreneurship: A systematic process of innovation, which includes searching for and analyzing opportunities for economic and social transformation.
  • Enterprise: A business organization that produces goods or services, contributes to national income, and promotes economic development.
  • Business Opportunity: An economic idea that can be implemented to form a profitable business. A successful opportunity must have a good market for the product/service and an attractive rate of return for the investor.

Elements of a Business Opportunity

  • Assured market scope
  • Attractive rate of return on investment
  • Practicality of the idea
  • Potential for future growth
  • Entrepreneur's competence

Exploring Opportunities in the Environment

  • Opportunities are often found in the needs and problems of society.
  • An entrepreneur needs to consider the customer base and expected profits of an opportunity.

Sensing Entrepreneurial Opportunities

  • Sensing entrepreneurial opportunities involves converting an idea into an opportunity and an enterprise.
  • Ability to observe, analyze, synthesize to identify new opportunities.
  • Ability to access and utilize various information sources.
  • Ability to develop and preserve basic ideas.
  • Changes in society, laws, and technology can be potential sources of opportunities.

Environment Scanning

  • Carefully monitoring the internal and external environment to anticipate opportunities and threats.
  • Important for adapting to the changes in the business environment.
  • Helps understand potential success factors.
  • Necessary for formulating strategies, policies, and gaining first-mover advantage.

Business Environments

  • Macro environment factors are uncontrollable and include political factors, economic factors, social factors, technological factors, ecological factors, and legal factors.
  • Micro environment factors are controllable and include suppliers, customers, intermediaries, competitors, and general public.

Idea Generation and Analysis

  • Ideas are generated through creativity, existing products, market trends/demands, and service-sector needs.
  • Idea fields are useful frameworks. -Natural resources, existing products, market-driven ideas, and service-sector ideas.
  • Idea generation is continuous and needs refinement.
  • Important to have a framework for evaluating generated ideas, understanding their market prospects for success, and assessing financial viability.

Opportunity Assessment and Evaluation

  • Product identification involves converting ideas into specific products/services.
  • Product application, including cost and competition, must be considered.
  • Market assessment focuses on demand, supply, competition, and pricing.
  • Assessment of the market (size, trends, demand, competition) is crucial

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