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What is one main reason risk alone does not define entrepreneurship?
What is one main reason risk alone does not define entrepreneurship?
- All people take risks in their lives.
- Risk is too subjective to measure.
- Every business involves risk. (correct)
- Only successful businesses are entrepreneurial.
Which of the following best describes 'new venture creation' in the context of entrepreneurship?
Which of the following best describes 'new venture creation' in the context of entrepreneurship?
- Starting a business in a new geographic area.
- Opening a business similar to existing ones.
- Creating innovative products and services. (correct)
- Establishing any type of new business.
Why is profit orientation a limited definition of entrepreneurship?
Why is profit orientation a limited definition of entrepreneurship?
- Profit is guaranteed in all endeavors.
- Only large businesses aim for profit.
- All businesses are inherently profitable.
- It only considers monetary gains. (correct)
What does the distinction between the owner of funds and the entrepreneur reveal about entrepreneurship?
What does the distinction between the owner of funds and the entrepreneur reveal about entrepreneurship?
Which aspect distinguishes true entrepreneurs from individuals involved in risky activities?
Which aspect distinguishes true entrepreneurs from individuals involved in risky activities?
What implication arises from defining entrepreneurship solely through business ownership?
What implication arises from defining entrepreneurship solely through business ownership?
According to the model presented, what else do entrepreneurs seek besides profit?
According to the model presented, what else do entrepreneurs seek besides profit?
How does the concept of 'newness' impact the classification of entrepreneurship?
How does the concept of 'newness' impact the classification of entrepreneurship?
Which factor can challenge traditional definitions of entrepreneurship?
Which factor can challenge traditional definitions of entrepreneurship?
Why might the definition of 'entrepreneur' as someone who merely owns a business be problematic?
Why might the definition of 'entrepreneur' as someone who merely owns a business be problematic?
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Study Notes
Risk Taking
- An entrepreneur is traditionally defined as one who organizes production factors and assumes risks.
- In Nigeria, risk-taking is a primary criterion for classifying entrepreneurship.
- Despite the significance of risk, it's insufficient to define entrepreneurship alone; various life activities entail risks without leading to entrepreneurship.
- Examples of risky activities (gambling, drug trafficking, etc.) do not qualify as entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Risk does not inherently equate to entrepreneurship or an entrepreneurial identity.
New Venture Creation
- Definitions of entrepreneurship emphasize new venture creation, but clarity on what "new" means is lacking.
- Questions arise about whether new venture creation refers to simply replicating existing businesses or introducing innovative products/services.
- The interpretation of "new" is contextual, suggesting that past businesses could also be considered entrepreneurial.
- Many Nigerians identify as entrepreneurs purely based on business ownership, despite the lack of unique value creation.
Profit Orientation
- The broad definition of an entrepreneur as anyone owning a profit-driven business dilutes the concept of entrepreneurship.
- Such definitions imply that merely having a business goal equates to being an entrepreneur, overlooking the business's structure and execution.
- Profit creation is important, but entrepreneurship also encompasses personal satisfaction and independence.
- The view of entrepreneurship in Nigeria often focuses solely on profit, sidelining the broader rewards and motivations for entrepreneurs.
Ownership of Fund
- Historical distinctions existed between fund ownership and entrepreneurship, particularly before 1725.
- Understanding entrepreneurship has evolved, linking funding ownership and entrepreneurial activities, yet this relationship remains complex.
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