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Entrepreneurial concepts are highly influenced by changes in the ______.
Entrepreneurial concepts are highly influenced by changes in the ______.
environment
A wealth-creating venture utilizes resources fully to maximize the ______ of the entrepreneur.
A wealth-creating venture utilizes resources fully to maximize the ______ of the entrepreneur.
investment
Products and services are considered ______ when they provide additional benefits to the buyers and users.
Products and services are considered ______ when they provide additional benefits to the buyers and users.
valuable
In entrepreneurship, value is always measured from the perspective of the ______.
In entrepreneurship, value is always measured from the perspective of the ______.
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Entrepreneurs face business ______ instead of avoiding them.
Entrepreneurs face business ______ instead of avoiding them.
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A small business correctly adopts and practices the principles of ______.
A small business correctly adopts and practices the principles of ______.
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An ordinary small business is managed by an owner who does not practice concepts of ______.
An ordinary small business is managed by an owner who does not practice concepts of ______.
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One feature of entrepreneurship is that it is an art of correct ______.
One feature of entrepreneurship is that it is an art of correct ______.
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Entrepreneurship is a ______-creating venture.
Entrepreneurship is a ______-creating venture.
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Entrepreneurship provides valuable goods and ______.
Entrepreneurship provides valuable goods and ______.
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Entrepreneurship entails opening and managing a self-______ enterprise.
Entrepreneurship entails opening and managing a self-______ enterprise.
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Small and medium ______ have been strongly promoted by both government and non-government organizations.
Small and medium ______ have been strongly promoted by both government and non-government organizations.
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Flashcards
Entrepreneurial Concepts
Entrepreneurial Concepts
They change and evolve based on environmental influences.
Wealth-Creating Venture
Wealth-Creating Venture
A business that fully utilizes resources to maximize investment.
Value in Entrepreneurship
Value in Entrepreneurship
Measured from the consumer's perspective, reflecting additional benefits.
Business Risks
Business Risks
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Minimizing Business Risks
Minimizing Business Risks
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Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
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Small Business
Small Business
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Ordinary Small Business
Ordinary Small Business
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Five Salient Features of Entrepreneurship
Five Salient Features of Entrepreneurship
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Risk-Taking Venture
Risk-Taking Venture
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Art of Correct Practices
Art of Correct Practices
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SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)
SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)
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Study Notes
Entrepreneurial Behavior and Competencies
- Entrepreneurship is defined operationally as the creation and management of a business venture for profit, taking associated risks.
- It commonly involves starting new businesses.
- Entrepreneurship is a dynamic concept, not fixed; constantly influenced by environment and innovation.
- Entrepreneurship involves the creation of new goods, services, production methods, markets, or organizational forms.
- Entrepreneurship can be motivated by factors other than purely financial gain, often driven by a desire to improve existing business practices or create new opportunities.
What is Entrepreneurship?
- Entrepreneurship is the capacity and willingness to develop, organise, and manage a business venture, encompassing associated risks, to achieve profit.
- The core of entrepreneurship involves a willingness to innovate and accept risk.
- A key feature of entrepreneurship is the creation of new businesses. Entrepreneurial spirit is essential for a nation's success in a competitive global market.
The Definition of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship originates from the French word "entreprendre," meaning "to undertake."
- Entrepreneurship is often described as organizing, managing, and assuming the risks of a business or enterprise (Merriam-Webster).
- Innovation, including new products, production methods, markets, and organizational forms, is central to Joseph Schumpeter's definition of entrepreneurship.
- J.B. Say defined an entrepreneur as a person shifting resources from less productive areas to more productive ones for increased yield.
The Key Concepts of Entrepreneurship
- Opportunity: A fundamental entrepreneurial concept, recognizing opportunities to be addressed.
- Resource Use: The efficient and adaptable utilization of resources for opportunity pursuit.
- Creation of something new: A continuous effort in producing novel products, services or processes in response to identified opportunities.
- Risk: Risk is inherent in entrepreneurship and is managed by sound processes.
- Value creation: Entrepreneurs need to ensure their concepts provide genuine value to their customers.
Key Myths in Entrepreneurship
- Myth 1: Success is inherent, not learned. Successful entrepreneurs often develop specific traits over time, not being born with them.
- Myth 2: Entrepreneurs are gamblers. Successful entrepreneurs use a rational approach to risk assessment, mitigation, and management.
- Myth 3: Entrepreneurs are motivated only by money. Successful entrepreneurs are often motivated by a desire for improvement / innovation.
Importance of Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs create new businesses, generating new employment opportunities and impacting related sectors.
- Entrepreneurs stimulate the economy by generating wealth and enabling new markets.
- Entrepreneurs drive social change through the creation of innovative products and services.
- Entrepreneurs also engage with, fund and develop local communities and support projects.
Characteristics of the Entrepreneur
- Motivation: Passion, optimism, future orientation, and the ability to persevere through challenges are essential.
- Creativity and Persuasiveness: The ability to identify and develop opportunities, along with strong selling skills, are key.
- Versatility: Being prepared to wear many hats (handling different tasks) is crucial and a key aspect of entrepreneurship.
- Superb Business Skills: Managing finances and business operations are part of essential entrepreneurial skills.
- Risk Tolerance: Willingness to take calculated risks is a core attribute, although risk management strategies are also vital.
- Drive: Entrepreneurship may involve proactively managing many aspects of the business.
- Vision: The ability to strategically plan and foresee opportunities or problems.
- Flexibility and Open-Mindedness: The capability to adjust to evolving circumstances, and new developments.
- Decisiveness: Ability to make timely and sound decisions is crucial.
What Makes Someone an Entrepreneur?
- Creativity: Innovation and improvement are paramount.
- Dedication: The determination to work hard and persevere, to realize the vision.
Personal Attributes
- Determination: The unwavering drive to achieve goals, and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Flexibility: Adapting to market shifts.
- Leadership: Ability to establish goals and create a structure for the business.
- Passion: The enthusiasm to drive the business forward.
- Self-confidence: A belief in one's ability and a calculated approach to risk.
- Smarts: Common sense coupled with knowledge in relevant areas of business.
Required Education and Career Opportunities
- Educational requirements are not specific.
- Necessary skills are capital, planning of effective business plans, skill in handling risk, and multi-tasking capacity.
- Career opportunities vary from business consulting, management analysis to sales, research & development and fund raising.
Small Business vs. Entrepreneurship
- Small businesses may focus on traditional employment replacement, while entrepreneurship involves significant wealth creation.
- Entrepreneurial ventures aim for rapid growth and high-impact change.
- Entrepreneurship typically entails higher risk, but potentially higher rewards.
- Entrepreneurship often involves radical innovation, not just incremental improvements.
Salient Features of Entrepreneurship
- The art of correct practices
- A wealth-creating venture
- Provision of valuable goods and services
- Managing self-owned enterprises
- Risk taking
Overall
- Entrepreneurship, is the ability to recognize opportunities, develop solutions, and confidently manage a commercial venture, often with a strong degree of innovation.
- Entrepreneurship is closely linked to business concepts, but differs from an ordinary business by its focus on wealth-creation, risk, and speed, along with innovation that has significant market impact.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, including the definitions, characteristics, and motivations behind starting and managing a business venture. Gain insights into how entrepreneurship is influenced by innovation and environment, and understand its impact on creating new goods and services.
