Entrepreneurship Nature and Concepts

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What entities are included in the definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?

  • Publicly listed companies and sole traders
  • Single proprietorships, cooperatives, partnerships, and corporations (correct)
  • Only cooperatives and partnerships
  • Only corporations and partnerships

What is excluded from the total assets value when categorizing MSMEs?

  • The land on which the business is situated (correct)
  • Assets from loans
  • Equipment used in the business
  • Inventory held by the business

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a service provided in the SME Development Plan?

  • Financial Assistance Programs (correct)
  • Provision of Business Opportunities
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Training and Self-Development

In what industry sectors can MSMEs operate according to the definition provided?

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How is the total asset value for an MSME determined?

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What does Peter Drucker emphasize about entrepreneurship in 1985?

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According to William Gartner, what is a key aspect of entrepreneurship?

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Which of the following best summarizes Fernandez, Hisrich & Brush's view on entrepreneurship?

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What does Howard Stevenson suggest about the pursuit of opportunities?

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Frank Knight associates entrepreneurship with which of the following concepts?

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What did Joseph Schumpeter contribute to the understanding of entrepreneurship?

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What do Scott Shane's views on entrepreneurship focus on?

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Which aspect is common across various definitions of entrepreneurship presented?

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Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of entrepreneurship according to Albert Shapero?

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What aspect of entrepreneurship does Robert Ronstadt primarily focus on?

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Which element is NOT identified as a common component of entrepreneurship?

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According to Donald Kuratko, what is crucial for the process of entrepreneurship?

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What does George Douglas Howard Cole define as a purposeful activity in entrepreneurship?

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Mark Casson is known for his emphasis on which aspect of entrepreneurial decision-making?

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Which country is NOT listed as one of the friendliest entrepreneurship countries?

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What do the COMMON ELEMENTS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP primarily contribute to?

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Which entrepreneur is best known for founding Amazon?

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 6977?

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Which entrepreneur is associated with the company LVMH?

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What significant amendment does Republic Act No. 9501 introduce?

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Which entrepreneur is associated with the founding of Facebook?

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What is the main focus of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council?

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Who is known for their role in creating Oracle?

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What was the approved date of Republic Act No. 8289?

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Flashcards

Opportunity Seeking

The process of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that can be turned into profitable ventures.

Resource Mobilization

The ability to gather and manage the necessary resources, like people, money, and materials, to make an idea a reality.

Innovation

Introducing new or improved goods and services to the market, often involving creativity and innovation.

Risks and Uncertainties

The inherent risks and uncertainties that come with starting or running a business.

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Economic and Personal Rewards

The potential for financial gain and personal satisfaction that drives entrepreneurs.

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Uncertainty Bearing

The willingness to take calculated risks to achieve a business goal.

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Entrepreneurship Definition (Kuratko)

A dynamic process that combines vision, resource coordination, innovation, and personal drive to create and implement new ideas.

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Entrepreneurship Definition (Cole)

A purposeful activity aimed at developing and establishing a profit-oriented business.

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Entrepreneurship

The act of creating something new with value by dedicating time and effort, accepting financial, emotional, and social risks, and reaping rewards in the form of money and personal fulfillment.

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Entrepreneurial Process

The process of discovering new ways to combine resources, resulting in a higher market value than the individual resources could generate elsewhere.

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Profits from Uncertainty

The profit gained by bearing uncertainty and risk, as opposed to predictable returns.

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New Combinations of Firm Organization

The introduction of new products, services, raw materials, production methods, markets, or organizational structures.

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Entrepreneurship as Opportunity Pursuit

The pursuit of opportunities without considering current resources, but limited by past choices and industry experience.

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Entrepreneurship as Opportunity Exploitation

The activity that involves finding, evaluating, and exploiting chances to introduce new products and services, and organizing efforts in innovative ways.

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Entrepreneurship as Behavior

Entrepreneurship is about behavior, not personality traits. It relies on concepts and theory, not intuition.

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Entrepreneurship as New Organization Creation

The creation of a new organization, highlighting the key role of starting something new.

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What are MSMEs?

A business enterprise that qualifies for special government support programs based on its size and assets.

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What are the different types of MSMEs?

Single proprietorship, cooperative, partnership, or corporation

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What are the assets considered when classifying MSMEs?

The total assets of a business, excluding the value of the land where their offices, plants, and equipment are located.

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What is the SME Development Plan?

A plan designed to support and develop MSMEs, providing access to opportunities, training, and resources to help them grow.

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What are the key aspects of the SME Development Plan?

Special government programs that help MSMEs by providing opportunities, planning assistance, training, and self-sufficiency.

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Republic Act No. 6977

The "Magna Carta for Small Enterprises", this Philippine law aims to boost small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by establishing a Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Council and streamlining government assistance programs.

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Republic Act No. 8289

An amendment to Republic Act No. 6977, Republic Act No. 8289 enhances the development and support initiatives for SMEs in the Philippines, further strengthening their role in the economy.

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Republic Act No. 9501

This law builds on previous legislation, aiming to empower entrepreneurship and strengthen programs assisting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the Philippines. It also updates Republic Act No. 6977.

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SEC. 3 of RA 9501

This section of Republic Act No. 9501 emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and the need to enhance development and assistance programs for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the Philippines.

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Jeff Bezos

One of the leading entrepreneurs in the world, Jeff Bezos is the founder and former CEO of Amazon. He is known for his innovative ideas and his ability to build successful companies.

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Bill Gates

A prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft and has been instrumental in shaping the technology landscape. He is recognized for his contributions to software development and his work in global health.

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Warren Buffet

An influential investor and entrepreneur, Warren Buffet is known for his value investing strategy and his leadership of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. He is considered one of the most successful investors of all time.

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Bernard Arnault

A prominent figure in the fashion and luxury goods industry, Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, one of the world's largest luxury conglomerates. He oversees the management of prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon.

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Study Notes

Entrepreneurship Nature and Relevance

  • Entrepreneurship is the process of discovering new ways to combine resources.
  • Profit is generated when the market value created by this new combination exceeds the value generated by those resources used individually or in other combinations.

Different Meanings of Entrepreneurship

  • Frank Knight (1921): Profits come from bearing uncertainty and risk.
  • Joseph Schumpeter (1934): Carrying out new combinations of firm organization, new products, new services, new sources of raw material, new production methods, new markets, and new forms of organization.
  • Berthold Frank Hoselitz (1952): Uncertainty bearing, coordination of productive resources, introduction of innovations, and provision of capital.
  • George Douglas Howard Cole (1959): Purposeful activity to initiate and develop a profit-oriented business.
  • David McClelland (1961): Taking moderate risk.
  • Albert Shapero (1975): A behavior involving initiative-taking, reorganizing economic mechanisms, utilizing resources, and accepting risk of failure.
  • Mark Casson (1982): Decisions and judgments about coordinating scarce resources.
  • Robert Ronstadt (1984): Dynamic process of creating incremental wealth by individuals taking risks in terms of equity, time, and/or career commitment to provide valuable products or services

Additional Key Concepts

  • Peter Drucker (1985): Entrepreneurship is a behavior, not a personality trait. It's based on concepts and theory, not intuition.
  • William Gartner (1985): Creation of a new organization.
  • Robert Hisrich & Candida Brush (1985): Creating something new, incurring risks, taking effort, and receiving financial rewards.
  • Howard Stevenson & Irving Grousebeck (1989): Pursuit of opportunities without regard to resources - focusing on the opportunity rather than current resources.
  • Myra Hart, Howard H. Stevenson, & Jay Dial (1995): Pursuit of opportunity but constrained by previous choices and industry experience.
  • Scott Shane (2003): Discovering, evaluating, and exploiting opportunities to introduce new goods, services, and processes.
  • Donald Kuratko (2009): A dynamic process of vision, change, and creation through energy and passion to develop new ideas and solutions.
  • Walter Van Dyck & Mitchell Neubert (2012): Conceiving, pursuing, and converting an opportunity to offer new or improved products or services.

Common Elements in Entrepreneurship

  • Innovation: Introducing something new.
  • Opportunity Seeking and Exploitation: Identifying and using opportunities.
  • Resource Mobilization: Gathering necessary resources (e.g. finance, skills).
  • Encountering Risks and Uncertainties: Understanding and dealing with potential problems.
  • Economic and Personal Rewards: Profit and satisfaction from entrepreneurial activities.

Friendliest Entrepreneurship Countries

  • USA
  • China
  • Singapore
  • Canada

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

  • Definition: In the Philippines, 99.1% of businesses are SMEs, with specific criteria for micro, small, and medium categories based on total assets.
  • Republic Act No. 9501 (Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises): Governs SMEs in the Philippines, defines micro, small, and medium enterprises, sets criteria to qualify, and aims to improve opportunities.

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