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Which type of entrepreneurship primarily focuses on solving social or environmental issues?
Which type of entrepreneurship primarily focuses on solving social or environmental issues?
What type of entrepreneur is typically focused on capitalizing on financial opportunities and achieving wealth?
What type of entrepreneur is typically focused on capitalizing on financial opportunities and achieving wealth?
Which characteristic of entrepreneurship involves bringing new ideas to market?
Which characteristic of entrepreneurship involves bringing new ideas to market?
What describes a scalable startup entrepreneur?
What describes a scalable startup entrepreneur?
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Which type of entrepreneur is likely to be risk-averse and analytical?
Which type of entrepreneur is likely to be risk-averse and analytical?
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What is a primary contribution of entrepreneurship to society?
What is a primary contribution of entrepreneurship to society?
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An entrepreneur known for having unique concepts and focusing on their impact rather than money is referred to as?
An entrepreneur known for having unique concepts and focusing on their impact rather than money is referred to as?
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What does the visionary characteristic of an entrepreneur emphasize?
What does the visionary characteristic of an entrepreneur emphasize?
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What is the foundational element for starting a business?
What is the foundational element for starting a business?
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Which personal attribute is crucial for an entrepreneur to maintain, especially in tough times?
Which personal attribute is crucial for an entrepreneur to maintain, especially in tough times?
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How does understanding customer needs influence business success?
How does understanding customer needs influence business success?
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What does conducting competitive research help an entrepreneur understand?
What does conducting competitive research help an entrepreneur understand?
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What is a critical marketing strategy for attracting customers?
What is a critical marketing strategy for attracting customers?
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Which personal attribute showcases an entrepreneur's resilience in the face of setbacks?
Which personal attribute showcases an entrepreneur's resilience in the face of setbacks?
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Which of the following attributes is NOT essential for entrepreneurship?
Which of the following attributes is NOT essential for entrepreneurship?
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What is the implication of recognizing barriers to entry in a market?
What is the implication of recognizing barriers to entry in a market?
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What is the definition of marketing according to the American Marketing Association?
What is the definition of marketing according to the American Marketing Association?
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What key difference exists between consumers and customers?
What key difference exists between consumers and customers?
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What is a primary goal of a marketing strategy?
What is a primary goal of a marketing strategy?
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Which of the following best describes the marketing mix?
Which of the following best describes the marketing mix?
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What factors can influence customer perception and demand according to pricing?
What factors can influence customer perception and demand according to pricing?
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What is an example of an intangible product?
What is an example of an intangible product?
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What does cost-based pricing primarily consider?
What does cost-based pricing primarily consider?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of increasing customer engagement?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of increasing customer engagement?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a critical aspect of business ethics?
Which of the following is NOT considered a critical aspect of business ethics?
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What is a common unethical practice that may occur in a business?
What is a common unethical practice that may occur in a business?
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What type of workplace environment does Nestle represent in the context of employee satisfaction?
What type of workplace environment does Nestle represent in the context of employee satisfaction?
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Which company is highlighted as pursuing an ethical approach through sustainable practices?
Which company is highlighted as pursuing an ethical approach through sustainable practices?
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How does corporate responsibility relate to business ethics?
How does corporate responsibility relate to business ethics?
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Why is understanding unethical practices essential for businesses?
Why is understanding unethical practices essential for businesses?
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Which of these best illustrates Lush's brand strategy?
Which of these best illustrates Lush's brand strategy?
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What impact does a positive business ethical stance have on employee retention?
What impact does a positive business ethical stance have on employee retention?
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Which of the following sectors is NOT included in the local business landscape?
Which of the following sectors is NOT included in the local business landscape?
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What is the primary purpose of securing intellectual property (IP)?
What is the primary purpose of securing intellectual property (IP)?
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Which legal protection is specifically used for inventions and scientific processes?
Which legal protection is specifically used for inventions and scientific processes?
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Which statement accurately describes the difference between innovators and imitators?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between innovators and imitators?
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What does a trademark specifically protect?
What does a trademark specifically protect?
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What is a potential consequence of IP infringement?
What is a potential consequence of IP infringement?
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What role does the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) play for entrepreneurs in Brunei?
What role does the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) play for entrepreneurs in Brunei?
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What exemplifies effective product development and IP protection from the content provided?
What exemplifies effective product development and IP protection from the content provided?
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What is the primary difference between features and benefits of a product?
What is the primary difference between features and benefits of a product?
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What does the term 'place' refer to in a marketing context?
What does the term 'place' refer to in a marketing context?
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Why is business ethics important for an organization?
Why is business ethics important for an organization?
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Which of the following statements best defines 'goods' in a business context?
Which of the following statements best defines 'goods' in a business context?
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What is a crucial component of the marketing mix that encompasses advertising and public relations?
What is a crucial component of the marketing mix that encompasses advertising and public relations?
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In the context of ethical considerations, what represents individual ethics?
In the context of ethical considerations, what represents individual ethics?
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What can be inferred about a business that effectively capitalizes on consumer demands and market trends?
What can be inferred about a business that effectively capitalizes on consumer demands and market trends?
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What does the concept of akhlaq relate to in business ethics?
What does the concept of akhlaq relate to in business ethics?
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Study Notes
Types of Entrepreneurship
- Small Business: Focuses on small ventures, self-investment, limited employees (e.g., family/friends). Examples include small restaurants and retail shops.
- Scalable Startup: Innovation-driven, unique products/services. Requires large capital and investment aiming for continuous growth.
- Large Company: Expanding existing companies due to new technologies, market changes, or competition.
- Social Entrepreneurship: Focuses on solving social or environmental issues. Profit is not the primary goal, social impact is.
Types of Entrepreneurs
- Builder: Often temperamental, seeks talent and investors. Aims to scale the business rapidly (e.g., reaching $100 million in a few years).
- Opportunist: Finds the right time to capitalize on financial opportunities. Focused on profit and wealth.
- Innovator: Idea-driven, with unique concepts (e.g., Mark Zuckerberg). Focuses more on impact than money, often hands over operations.
- Specialist: Specializes in specific skills, grows businesses slowly through networking, risk-averse, and analytical.
Business Opportunities
- Entrepreneurship: Ability and readiness to organize, manage, and start/run a business. Goal is profit, solving problems, or both. Entrepreneur is the person who does that.
Key Characteristics of Entrepreneurship
- Innovation: Ability to bring new ideas.
- Risk-taking: Willingness to handle uncertainty.
- Visionary: Focus on future opportunities.
- Leadership & Open-mindedness: Leading teams and adapting to change.
- Product knowledge: Deep understanding of the product/service.
- Flexibility
Importance of Entrepreneurship
- Job Creation: Generates employment opportunities.
- Improved Living Standards: Leads to innovation and higher living standards.
- Positive Social Impact: Contributes to society and community.
Business Opportunities from Current Issues (e.g., Covid-19)
- Zoom for virtual communication
- Bersih solution (cleaning services)
- E-commerce (online shopping)
- Automatic gates/online check-in
Starting a Business
- Business Idea: The initial concept that forms the foundation of the business.
- Personal Attributes: Stamina, commitment, dedication, ability to bounce back, motivation to excel, understanding of risk and opportunity, and tolerance of risk and uncertainty.
- Knowledge of Customers: Understanding market demand and customer needs.
- Knowledge of Competitors: Comparing products, advantages, locations (rural/urban). Recognizing entry barriers.
- Marketing: Effective communication with customers—low price points, product differentiation, focusing on customer needs.
- Resources: Money (capital), skills (learn new skills), and hiring needed skills.
Marketing Strategies
- How to communicate with customers
- How to make it happen
Definition of Marketing
- Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
- Distinguish between consumers and customers.
Product
- Core item/service: Designed to meet customer needs. Differentiate from competitors.
- Categories of products: Tangible (physical items), Intangible (non-physical goods/services).
Price
- Cost-based pricing: Determined by production cost plus markup.
- Value-based pricing: Based on perceived value to the customer rather than cost.
Place (Distribution)
- Distribution channels: Utilized to make products available to consumers—easy accessibility for target customers.
- Distribution strategies: Everyday goods may be widely available, while premium products may have limited distribution.
Promotion
- Advertising, sales promotions, personal selling, and public relations: Attracting consumer attention and persuading them to make purchases
Features vs. Benefits
- Features: Characteristics of a product (e.g., heated seats in a car).
- Benefits: Practical advantages/value (e.g., warmth and comfort during winter).
Business Ethics
- What is business? Organized effort to produce goods/services for customers, while generating profit. Involves various components, including goods (physical products) and services (intangible offerings).
- Business Ethics: Principles of right and wrong guiding individual actions in society.
- Individual Ethics: Personal moral standards influencing behavior.
- Contextual Ethics: How individuals interact and uphold their standards in various contexts (like business practices).
- Importance of Business Ethics (in business): Ethical considerations to business actions and decisions, workplace conduct, corporate responsibility, and transparency.
Unethical Practices
- Examples: Nepotism, fraud, discrimination, insider trading, misappropriation of assets, harassment, misleading customers, bribery, disrespecting customer data.
Integrity and Intellectual Property
- Insight into local entrepreneurship: Includes sectors like F&B, apparel, manufacturing, agriculture, entertainment, and fisheries.
- Securing your IP: Intangible property (ideas developed into businesses/inventions) needs protection (licenses, trademarks, copyrights, patents). Protecting from infringement.
Real Life Examples/Navigating IP Protection
- Real-life examples (e.g., khairul aming, oil filter invention) demonstrate IP protection's importance in business innovation.
- Navigating IP protection in Brunei involves understanding the role of intellectual property offices (IPOs).
- Innovators vs. Imitators: Innovators create original products/services; imitators copy successful ideas. Imitators may improve offerings.
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This quiz explores various types of entrepreneurship and the distinct characteristics of different types of entrepreneurs. From small businesses to social entrepreneurship, understand the motivations and goals that drive these ventures. Test your knowledge on the builders, opportunists, innovators, and their roles in the entrepreneurial landscape.
