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What is a key characteristic of entrepreneurship?
What is a key characteristic of entrepreneurship?
- Setting up franchises for well-established companies
- Working within a corporate structure
- Managing a family business
- Creating something new and valuable (correct)
What percentage of the adult population in the United States is involved in starting a new business according to the GEM study?
What percentage of the adult population in the United States is involved in starting a new business according to the GEM study?
- 5.8%
- 15.4%
- 12.7% (correct)
- 8.3%
What is the Total Entrepreneurial Activity Index (TEA index) used for?
What is the Total Entrepreneurial Activity Index (TEA index) used for?
- To measure the financial success of established businesses
- To calculate the percentage of the population engaged in new business activities (correct)
- To assess the unemployment rate in a country
- To rank countries based on their GDP
Which of the following best describes the entrepreneurial spirit?
Which of the following best describes the entrepreneurial spirit?
According to the information provided, what is one major benefit of entrepreneurship?
According to the information provided, what is one major benefit of entrepreneurship?
What is a common challenge faced by entrepreneurs?
What is a common challenge faced by entrepreneurs?
How many new businesses are launched by U.S. entrepreneurs each month?
How many new businesses are launched by U.S. entrepreneurs each month?
What role do small businesses play in the economy?
What role do small businesses play in the economy?
Flashcards
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Someone who creates, launches, and runs a new business, often a small startup, offering a new product, process, or service.
Entrepreneurial Profile
Entrepreneurial Profile
Characteristics and traits often associated with successful entrepreneurs.
Creativity in Business
Creativity in Business
Generating something new and valuable, which might be tangible (like a product) or intangible (like an idea).
Entrepreneurial Activity Index (TEA)
Entrepreneurial Activity Index (TEA)
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New Business Startups (US)
New Business Startups (US)
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Benefits of Entrepreneurship
Benefits of Entrepreneurship
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Drawbacks of Entrepreneurship
Drawbacks of Entrepreneurship
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Role of Small Businesses
Role of Small Businesses
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Study Notes
Section 1: The Challenge of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching, and running a new business, often starting as a small business
- Creativity is essential, creating something new and valuable, which could be intangible like an idea or a scientific theory
Learning Objectives
- Define the role of entrepreneurs in business globally
- Describe the characteristics of entrepreneurs
- Explain the advantages of entrepreneurship
- Explain the disadvantages of entrepreneurship
- Explain the influential forces behind entrepreneurship growth
- Explain the cultural differences in entrepreneurship
- Describe the significance of small businesses to the national economy
- Understand the context of failure in entrepreneurship
- Describe how to avoid becoming a failure statistic
The World of the Entrepreneur
- 514,000 new businesses are launched every month in the U.S.
- Entrepreneurial spirit is a key driver of economic development
- 12.7% of U.S. adults are actively trying to start a new business (GEM study)
Entrepreneurial Activity Across the Globe
- The Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) Index considers both new business starters and business owners with recent businesses.
- The index is calculated as a percentage of the labor force (people aged 18-64).
- It measures the level of new entrepreneurship in a country.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, including the characteristics and roles of entrepreneurs globally. It also delves into the advantages and disadvantages of running a business, the significance of small businesses, and the common challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Test your understanding of these crucial topics in the world of entrepreneurship.
