Understanding Entrepreneurship

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The term 'entrepreneur' is derived from the French verb 'enterprendre', which most closely means:

  • To manage
  • To create
  • To innovate
  • To undertake (correct)

Which of the following is the BEST description of entrepreneurship?

  • The process of creating a new enterprise. (correct)
  • The act of maintaining a stable market position.
  • The practice of avoiding risks in business.
  • The process of managing an existing business.

Which of the following best describes the role of risk in entrepreneurship?

  • Entrepreneurs eliminate risk by focusing on proven business models.
  • Entrepreneurs avoid risk through careful planning.
  • Entrepreneurs accept risk as part of seeking opportunities. (correct)
  • Entrepreneurs transfer risk to investors and stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT a core relevance of entrepreneurship to an organization?

<p>Ensuring strict adherence to traditional practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does entrepreneurship improve the standard of living in a society?

<p>By creating organizations that make a wide variety of goods and services available to society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does innovation play in entrepreneurship as a means of economic development?

<p>Promotes new ideas, efficient use of resources, and managerial skill development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of entrepreneurship typically operates on a localized level with limited expectations for expansion?

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How does a scalable start-up primarily differ from a small business?

<p>Scalable start-ups plan for widespread growth, while small businesses focus locally. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exemplifies large company entrepreneurship?

<p>Google launching Google Maps. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social entrepreneurship?

<p>Creating societal change and benefiting humankind. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the mindset of an entrepreneur primarily encompass?

<p>A combination of attitudes, behaviors, and perspectives conducive to business success. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is LEAST likely to be associated with a successful entrepreneur?

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Why is 'economic and dynamic activity' considered a core competency in entrepreneurship?

<p>It ensures optimum use of resources to create value amid uncertainty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of innovation is MOST critical for entrepreneurs?

<p>Continuously evaluating and improving business operations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'profit potential' primarily represent for an entrepreneur?

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What does risk bearing in entrepreneurship primarily involve?

<p>Assuming risks associated with implementing new ideas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do innovative entrepreneurs contribute to business organization and management?

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Why do imitating entrepreneurs choose to follow the path shown by innovative entrepreneurs?

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What is the defining characteristic of Fabian entrepreneurs?

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What defines drone entrepreneurs in the context of business leadership?

<p>Those who are satisfied with the existing mode of business and show no inclination to gain market leadership. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain is LEAST likely to be driven by social entrepreneurs?

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An entrepreneur observes that a competitor's innovative product is gaining popularity. They decide to launch a similar product with minor modifications. This entrepreneur is most likely an:

<p>Imitating Entrepreneur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur is considering a new technology but hesitates because they're unsure of its long-term success. They wait for other companies to implement it successfully before adopting it themselves. This entrepreneur is most likely a:

<p>Fabian Entrepreneur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur is content with their current business model and market share and has no desire to expand or innovate, despite changing market conditions. This entrepreneur is most likely a:

<p>Drone Entrepreneur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur establishes a non-profit organization to provide clean water to underserved communities, aiming to address a critical social issue. This entrepreneur is most likely a:

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How does studying a problem and identifying alternatives contribute to the development of managerial capabilities in entrepreneurs?

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Considering the role of entrepreneurship in means of economic development, which activity would LEAST exemplify this role?

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Which scenario BEST exemplifies the continuous evaluation aspect of innovation?

<p>A company regularly analyzes its processes to identify areas for improvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might an entrepreneur exhibit the entrepreneurial trait of being 'resourceful' when faced with limited capital?

<p>Leveraging existing networks, bartering, or finding low-cost alternatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is resilience considered a core trait in a successful entrepreneur's mindset?

<p>Because challenges and setbacks are an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations BEST demonstrates the characteristic of 'flexibility' in an entrepreneur?

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How does developing managerial capabilities contribute to the relevance of entrepreneurship within an organization?

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How does entrepreneurship contribute to the creation of organizations?

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In what way does entrepreneurship act as a 'means of development' for a society?

<p>Creating innovative ideas and maximizing output from resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies an entrepreneur demonstrating 'risk bearing' as a core competency?

<p>An entrepreneur launches a new business venture despite economic downturn. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur is launching an innovative, eco-friendly product. Which activity best demonstrates the innovative competencies?

<p>Consistently checking in with customers and getting insight into their satisfaction levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur sacrifices short-term profits to invest in research and development of a new technology, anticipating future market demand. This action BEST exemplifies which entrepreneurial trait?

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A small business owner consistently seeks feedback from customers and readily adapts the store's offerings and layout based on customer suggestions. This MOST directly demonstrates which aspect of the entrepreneur's mindset?

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An entrepreneur launches a new venture aimed at training unemployed individuals in a community with in-demand technology skills, with the goal of enhancing their employability. This BEST exemplifies which type of entrepreneurship?

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Flashcards

Who is an Entrepreneur?

A person who undertakes the risk of a new business or enterprise.

What is an Enterprise?

It is created by an entrepreneur, the process of its creation is entrepreneurship.

What is Entrepreneurship?

A process where an entrepreneur seeks new ideas to exploit into gainful opportunities, accepting enterprise risk.

Development of managerial capabilities?

Studying problems, identifying alternatives, comparing costs/benefits, and choosing the best option.

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What is the creation of organizations?

Occurs when entrepreneurs gather physical, human, and financial resources and direct them to achieve goals via managerial skills.

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Improving standard of living

By creating productive organizations, entrepreneurship makes diverse goods/services accessible, raising societal standards.

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Means of economic development?

Using innovative ideas, maximizing output, developing managerial skills for advancement.

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Small business entrepreneurship?

Takes place on a localized level, without the expectation of wide-scale expansion. (e.g., local restaurant).

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Scalable start-up?

A business guided by innovation, starts small, and aims for widespread growth. (e.g., Meta).

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Large company entrepreneurship?

A business launched within an existing company, through acquisition or a new division. (e.g., Google Maps)

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Social Entrepreneurship?

Emphasizes societal change by benefiting humankind. (e.g., Microfinance).

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The mindset of an entrepreneur

Combination of attitudes, behaviors, and perspectives for success in business.

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Economic, dynamic activity?

Involves creating/operating an enterprise to generate value/wealth via optimal resource use.

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Innovation in Entrepreneurship?

Continuous search for novel ideas, evaluating business operations for improvement.

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Profit potential?

Return for taking the risk of developing an idea into a business.

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Risk bearing?

Willingness to assume risk when creating/implementing new ideas, requiring patience.

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Innovative Entrepreneurs

Ability to conceive newer, improved, more economical business ideas.

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Imitating Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs who follow paths set by innovative entrepreneurs.

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Fabian Entrepreneurs

Skeptical about changes, adopting inventions only after proven success.

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Drone Entrepreneurs

Satisfied with the status quo, showing no interest in gaining market leadership.

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Social Entrepreneurs

Drive social innovation/transformation in education, health, human rights, environment, etc.

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Study Notes

  • Entrepreneurship is introduced and explained

Entrepreneur

  • Originates from the French verb "enterprendre," which translates to "to undertake"
  • Refers to someone who takes on the risk of starting a new business or enterprise

Enterprise

  • Created by an entrepreneur
  • The creation process is known as entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

  • Defined as a series of actions by an entrepreneur
  • Its when one constantly seeks new ways to turn ideas into profitable opportunities
  • It involves accepting the inherent risks and uncertainties

Relevance of Entrepreneurship to an Organization

  • Development of managerial capabilities
  • Creation of organizations
  • Improvement of standard of living
  • Contributes to economic development

Development of Managerial Capabilities

  • An entrepreneur studies issues.
  • Alternatives are identified
  • The alternatives are compared in terms of costs and benefits
  • The most effective option is selected

Creation of Organizations

  • Entrepreneurship establishes organizations.
  • Entrepreneurs gather resources and use managerial skills to achieve goals.
  • They combine physical, human, and financial resources

Improving Standard of Living

  • Entrepreneurship creates high-quality of life
  • It is done by providing a wide range of goods and services

Means of Economic Development

  • Entrepreneurship maximizes output
  • It involves inventive ideas and managerial abilities

Four Common Types of Entrepreneurship

  • Small business
  • Scalable start-up
  • Large company
  • Social

Small Business

  • Operates on a local scale without expecting significant growth
  • Examples: local restaurants, gift shops, and furniture restorers

Scalable Start-Up

  • Guided by innovation
  • Starts small, with plans for large-scale growth
  • Examples: Meta

Large Company

  • Launched business within an already existing business.
  • Occurs through acquisition or creating a new internal division
  • Examples: Disney acquiring Pixar, and Google launching Google Maps

Social Entrepreneurship

  • Focuses on creating societal change
  • The goal is to benefit humanity, locally or globally
  • Can include microfinance institutions offering collateral-free loans

Mindset of an Entrepreneur

  • Attitudes, actions, and viewpoints for success in the business world
  • Success includes being: result-oriented, proactive, visionary, a leader, a risk-taker, resourceful, resilient, flexible and confident

Core Competencies in Entrepreneurship

  • Economic and dynamic activity
  • Innovation
  • Profit potential
  • Risk bearing

Economic and Dynamic Activity

  • Establishing and running a business
  • With the goal of making value or wealth through resource use
  • Value creation is continuous, even with uncertainty

Innovation

  • Constant pursuit of new concepts
  • Regular assessment to find better business methods

Profit Potential

  • Level of return for taking the risk of turning an idea into a business

Risk Bearing

  • Eagerness to accept risks when launching new ideas
  • Patience is needed to see the results

Types of Entrepreneurs

  • Innovative
  • Imitating
  • Fabian
  • Drone
  • Social

Innovative Entrepreneurs

  • Able to create new and economical business ideas

Imitating Entrepreneurs

  • Follow the paths set by innovative entrepreneurs
  • Copy due to a lack of creative environment

Fabian Entrepreneurs

  • Skeptical of organizational changes
  • Adopt inventions only after proven successful

Drone Entrepreneurs

  • Satisfied with the existing business and no inclination to improve
  • Referred to as a person who lives on the labor of others

Social Entrepreneurs

  • Promote social change through creativity and transformation
  • Driving change in areas like education, health, human rights, environment, etc.
  • They focus on poverty reduction
  • Innovate rather than follow old business ways

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