Understanding Entrepreneurship

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Which of the following is NOT considered a primary factor of production as mobilized by entrepreneurs?

  • Land, encompassing natural resources.
  • Capital, referring to financial resources.
  • Technology, enabling efficient processes. (correct)
  • Labour, representing human resources.

An entrepreneur's role in society primarily involves which action regarding resources?

  • Distributing resources equally among all citizens.
  • Conserving existing resources to prevent depletion.
  • Controlling resource allocation through government policies.
  • Mobilizing resources in novel ways to meet societal needs. (correct)

How does entrepreneurship contribute to economic environments, according to the information provided?

  • By creating value from resources in dynamic environments. (correct)
  • By focusing solely on profit maximization.
  • By maintaining the status quo and avoiding risks.
  • By adhering strictly to traditional business models.

What is identified as a key characteristic associated with successful entrepreneurship?

<p>The obstinance to succeed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which potential outcome is identified as a 'punishment' for entrepreneurs making poor business decisions?

<p>Financial loss and reputational damage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What combination of traits is commonly associated with entrepreneurs?

<p>Creative, innovative, and risk-tolerant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement aligns with the typical attitude of an entrepreneur towards challenges?

<p>Challenges are new opportunities to be embraced. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role is identified for various sectors of society in relation to entrepreneurship and community development?

<p>To play a role in poverty reduction and inequality elimination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely impact on employment opportunities when an economy experiences a period of no growth?

<p>Fewer employment opportunities are available. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the different types of 'preneurs' mentioned, which one specifically operates primarily in the digital space?

<p>E-preneur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Entrepreneurship?

A factor that mobilizes land, capital, and labor to meet societal needs and wants.

Land

Natural resources.

Capital

Financial resources.

Labour

Human resources.

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Factors of Production

Land, capital, and labour.

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Entrepreneurship Definition

A continuous process of creating value from resources in dynamic environments.

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Key Factor of Entrepreneurship

The obstinance to succeed.

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Entrepreneur's Reward

Profit.

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Entrepreneur's Punishment

Financial loss, reputational loss and a sense of failure.

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Entrepreneur Traits

Creative, innovative, opportunity-seeking, risk-tolerant and open to change.

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Study Notes

What is Entrepreneurship?

  • A factor that mobilizes land, capital, and labor
  • Tackles these resources in different combinations to meet the needs and wants of society
  • Land is natural resources
  • Capital is financial resources
  • Labour represents human resources
  • Land, capital, and labour are factors of production

Entrepreneurship as a Process

  • A continuous process in dynamic environments
  • Entails creating and building something of value from resources
  • It involves risking finances with sustained effort for success

Key Factors

  • A key factor is the obstinance to succeed

Rewards and Punishments

  • An entrepreneur's reward is profit
  • An entrepreneur's punishment for making wrong decisions is financial loss, reputational loss, and potentially a sense of failure

Entrepreneurial Traits

  • Creative, innovative, opportunity-seeking, risk-tolerant, and open to change

Types of Entrepreneurs

  • Include agri-preneur, beerpreneur, mompreneur, and e-preneur (online)

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • A creative person who scores high on achievement motivation
  • Willing to take calculated risks and views a challenge as a new opportunity

Societal Role

  • A plan identifies the role different sectors of society need to play to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality
  • Calls for entrepreneurship training to stimulate youth employment and community development

Economic Impact

  • When there is no growth in the economy fewer employment opportunities are available

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