Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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What role does the individual hold at Benha University?

  • Chief Judge
  • IEEE Counselor (correct)
  • Graduate Mentor
  • Head of IoT Systems
  • How many years of experience does the individual have in Embedded and IoT Systems?

  • 15 years
  • 20 years
  • 10 years
  • Over 20 years (correct)
  • Which organization has certified the individual as a mentor?

  • The Next Society (correct)
  • World IoT Forum
  • Tech Innovators Alliance
  • IEEE
  • In which of the following competitions has the individual participated as a judge?

    <p>IbTIECar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the competitions specified where the individual acted as a judge?

    <p>Egypt IoT Challenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of project scope management?

    <p>Defining and managing project deliverables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is primarily associated with project time management?

    <p>PERT analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in project cost management?

    <p>Budgeting and cost control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a tool used for project time management?

    <p>Gantt charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of critical path analysis in project management?

    <p>To determine the longest path of scheduled tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary financial projections a business should develop?

    <p>Cash flow statements, income statements, and balance sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the project life cycle?

    <p>Budgeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the project life cycle is project planning primarily conducted?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily evaluated using a cash flow statement?

    <p>The company's liquidity and cash management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of the project life cycle phases?

    <p>Initiation, planning, execution, closure, monitoring &amp; controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    • Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, reasoning, and acting that is opportunity obsessed, holistic in approach, and leadership balanced.
    • It encompasses moving from ideas to innovation to realization.

    Amr Al-Awamry's Background

    • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Egypt
    • IEEE Counselor for Benha Student Branch- Benha University
    • 20+ years of experience in Embedded and IoT Systems
    • Certified Mentor from The Next Society (TNS)
    • Judge in various competitions (e.g., IbTIECar, EED, MIE, Egypt IoT challenge)
    • Website: www.awamry.com

    Entrepreneurship: A Definition

    • Entrepreneurship involves developing, organizing, and managing a business with associated risks geared towards profiting.

    Entrepreneur vs. Businessman

    Feature Businessman Entrepreneur
    Business Origin Existing idea Unique, self-developed idea
    Rivalry Many rivals Self as primary rival
    Focus Competition Cooperation and revolution
    Approach Traditional Innovative
    Risk Tolerance Avoids risk Risk taker
    Financial Status Active income Active or passive income(leader)
    Financial Freedom Has not achieved financial freedom Has achieved financial freedom

    Entrepreneur Characteristics

    • Visionary
    • Energetic
    • Confident
    • Self-reliant
    • Risk-taker
    • Definitive
    • Committed
    • Time-oriented
    • Curious
    • Flexible

    Defining Entrepreneurship

    • Key feature: persistence (never giving up).
    • Entrepreneurs often are not born with the character, but rather develop their characteristics for the role.
    • Don't wait for opportunity but rather create it.

    Types of Entrepreneurship

    • SME (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise): Focuses on local needs, small size, geographically distributed, job creation, and quick revenues.
    • IDE (Innovation Driven): Focuses on global needs, risky, and tends to grow when successful.
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Aims to tackle social issues.

    Practical Considerations:

    • Unemployment rates in Egypt fluctuated between July 2016 and January 2019.
    • The power of small businesses in regard to job creation, enterprise stimulation, and economic growth.
    • Deadly mistakes of entrepreneurship, such as lack of vision, poor employee/organization structure, mistaken idea implementation, poor handling of employee/financial management.
    • Avoiding pitfalls in business.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including its definition, key concepts, and the distinctions between entrepreneurs and businessmen. Discover the importance of opportunity recognition and leadership in creating innovative business ventures.

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