Entrepreneurship Principles and Practices

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Which statement best describes the typical behavior of entrepreneurs regarding risk?

Entrepreneurs never take risks.

Most entrepreneurs are moderate risk takers. (correct)

Entrepreneurs are known as inveterate risk-takers.

Most entrepreneurs tend to avoid all risks.

What common perception exists about entrepreneurs and their work environment?

Entrepreneurs often face uncertain possibilities due to their roles. (correct)

Entrepreneurs are primarily traditional workers.

Entrepreneurs always plan every step meticulously.

Entrepreneurs have very structured work environments.

How do entrepreneurs typically involve others in their projects?

They seek to interest third parties to secure their commitment. (correct)

They only work with established companies.

They work alone without any collaboration.

They fully plan all aspects before engaging others.

What characteristic is associated with entrepreneurs' approach to goal-setting?

They often set highly challenging goals. Signup and view all the answers

What should one expect when dealing with entrepreneurs in terms of unpredictability?

Surprises are common when working with entrepreneurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen when suppliers are concentrated?

Organizations' profit may be reduced. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation indicates a high threat of new entrants?

There are minimal fixed costs. Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to an increased threat of substitutes?

A higher price-performance ratio of substitutes. Signup and view all the answers

What factors promote rivalry among existing competitors?

High exit barriers in the market. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be considered a barrier to entry?

Innovative product design. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can reduce the power of suppliers?

Availability of alternative suppliers. Signup and view all the answers

What is one impact of high fixed costs within an industry?

It reduces the incentive for competitors to leave the market. Signup and view all the answers

What typically enhances the likelihood of customers switching to substitutes?

Lower customer satisfaction with existing products. Signup and view all the answers

What are core competencies when they are valued and rare?

Competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What happens when core competencies are valuable, rare, and costly to imitate but substitutes exist?

Temporary competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about dynamic capabilities is true?

They focus on the dynamics of combining and developing new knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for sustained competitive advantage based on core competencies?

No opportunities for disruption technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes core competencies?

They are the management's ability to consolidate corporate-wide competencies. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes sustained competitive advantage from temporary competitive advantage?

The absence of disruptive technology Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of sensing capabilities in dynamic capabilities?

They involve constant scanning for new opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates competitive parity?

Valuable but not rare core competencies Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes pure competition from monopolistic competition?

Products are homogenously identical. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a defining feature of an oligopoly?

High barriers to entry for new competitors. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome when buyers have high bargaining power?

Profit margins for suppliers decrease. Signup and view all the answers

In a regulated monopoly, how is the price determined?

By the government mandate. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of monopolistic competition can lead to higher prices for consumers?

Limited information availability. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of pure monopoly significantly influences its market power?

Ability to change prices freely. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of market structure is indicated by having both limited buyer choices and the potential for product differentiation?

Oligopoly Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical characteristic of pure competition?

Absence of product differentiation. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not influence profitability in an industry?

Public perception. Signup and view all the answers

In specific regulated monopolies, what is a key reason for their existence?

To ensure consistent service at regulated prices. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would likely lead to increased buyer power?

Low switching costs. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the structure of a pure monopoly?

A single seller with unique products. Signup and view all the answers

In monopolistic competition, what can result from firms excelling in product differentiation?

Increased control over pricing. Signup and view all the answers

What is often a barrier to entry in oligopolistic markets?

High capital requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a cost leadership strategy?

To become the lowest cost organization in a specific domain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a key cost driver in achieving cost leadership?

Product and service attributes Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial for successful focus strategies?

Distinct segment needs Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the differentiation strategy?

Providing unique features valued by customers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be a typical example of a differentiation focus strategy?

A luxury car brand targeting affluent buyers Signup and view all the answers

How does business strategy influence operations capabilities?

By aligning production efforts with market demands Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT considered a driver of differentiation?

Operational cost control Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of operations capability?

Performing tasks better than competitors Signup and view all the answers

What does benchmarking primarily help organizations understand?

How they compare with other organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of industry/sector benchmarking?

Evaluating performance against similar organizations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes best-in-class benchmarking?

Evaluating against the highest performance standards in any industry Signup and view all the answers

In a SWOT analysis, what do strengths and weaknesses represent?

Internal factors affecting performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the dangers of misusing SWOT analysis?

Creating overly simplistic conclusions Signup and view all the answers

How is the TOWS matrix utilized in strategic planning?

To generate strategic options based on SWOT findings Signup and view all the answers

What does strategy focus on according to the provided content?

Long-term direction and resource configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about SWOT analysis?

It is not aimed at guiding strategic decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of SWOT analysis?

To forecast competitive market dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of collecting benchmarking data?

It should be compared against chosen performance indicators. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecture 1: Introduction to Business

Business is any profit-seeking organization aiming to create goods or services to satisfy consumer needs.
Value is added to products and services by companies before they are offered to consumers.
Revenue is the money a company generates through the sale of goods and services.
Business models describe how businesses intend to generate revenue.
Profit is revenue minus cost
Non-profit organizations provide goods and services but do not aim to make a profit.
Goods-producing businesses primarily manufacture tangible items (e.g manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture).
Service businesses primarily perform actions that generate a benefit for customers (e.g., finance, transportation, healthcare, insurance, entertainment).

Business Models & Revenue Models

Business models describe the structure and strategy of a business; revenue models describe how the business makes customers pay.
Business Models and revenue models are different.

Lecture 2: Macro-environment

PESTEL framework analyzes political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental and legal factors that affect business.
Industry (or sector) - a group of firms producing similar products and services.
Market - a group of customers for particular goods or services.
Sector - a broad industry group, especially in the public sector.

Lecture 3: Value Net

Value net - a map of organizations within a business environment to show cooperation opportunities as well as competition.
Focus on different stakeholders, their role and their interactions in the business environment.
Characteristics of small businesses: focused, limited resources, more freedom to innovate;
Roles of small businesses in the economy: providing jobs, introducing new products, meeting the needs of larger organizations, taking risks.

Lecture 4: PESTEL Analysis

PESTEL (political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, legal) analysis frameworks.
This framework identifies possible threats and opportunities for organizations.
Provides a thorough analysis and evaluation of risks.

Lecture 5: Industry Life Cycle & Five Forces

Industry life cycle - progression of business over time (introduction, growth, maturity, decline).
Five Forces Analysis - framework for determining industry attractiveness.
Identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of an organization and its environment

Lecture 6: Market Equilibrium (Supply & Demand)

Supply- a certain amount of a certain product the seller is willing to sell at a certain price Demand - consumer willingness and ability to purchase, at various prices

Lecture 7: Marketing

The process of creating value for customers, communicating, and exchanging offerings that are valuable to customers, clients, partners, and society overall.
Marketing identifies opportunities, develops products and services to address those opportunities, and creates branding and advertising strategies for communication with potential customers.
There are four Eras of Marketing, with different concentrations on focus:

Lecture 8: Value Propositions

Value proposition = value created by a product/service for customer = what differentiates product /service compared to competitors, and why consumers would pay for this product.

Lecture 9: Strategy

Strategic plan - establish and accomplish goals and directions; usually done over 2-5 years.
Planning - establishing goals, objectives for organization and defining the best approaches.
Managing a business - planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Leading - guiding and motivating to achieve organizational goals.
Organizational structure - a way to organize work (department, divisional, matrix, network)

Lecture 10: Human Resource Management

Human resource management - specialized function of planning how to obtain, train, evaluate, and compensate employees, this includes:
- HR planning
- Job analysis
- Compensation
- Recruitment
- Selection
- Orientation
- Performance appraisal
- Training and development

Lecture 11: Internationalization

Globalization - globally interconnected economy
Internationalization - any activity in which a business is engaged with a partner in another country.
Multinational Corporation (MNC) - a company that conducts business in more than one country
Internationalization - drivers, strategy, modes of entry, and challenges associated with international business

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