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Understanding the Concept of Entrepreneurship
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Understanding the Concept of Entrepreneurship

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In terms of focus, what is the key difference between an entrepreneur and a manager?

  • Entrepreneurs focus on ongoing operations whereas managers focus on business startup.
  • Entrepreneurs focus on the achievement of the company whereas managers focus on financial risks.
  • Entrepreneurs focus on business startup whereas managers focus on ongoing operations. (correct)
  • Entrepreneurs focus on profits whereas managers focus on controlling a group of people.
  • What is the key motivation for managers according to the text?

  • The incentives they receive from the company
  • The profit they earn from the company
  • The power that comes with the position
  • Achievement of the company (correct)
  • Who establishes a company or enterprise as per the text?

  • Entrepreneurs (correct)
  • Workers
  • Employees
  • Managers
  • What is the main reward for entrepreneurs according to the text?

    <p>The profit they earn from the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of decisions made by entrepreneurs according to the text?

    <p>Flexible and adaptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decisions do managers mostly make according to the text?

    <p>Calculative decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does a manager's reward primarily come from based on the text?

    <p>Salary received from the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do entrepreneurs differ from managers in terms of ownership?

    <p>Managers are responsible for directing and controlling a group of people while entrepreneurs are owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of managers according to the text?

    <p>Controlling a group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which decision-making approach is more prevalent for managers according to the text?

    <p>Calculative but adaptable decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Entrepreneurship involves developing new products or services, identifying markets, securing funds, managing resources, and making strategic decisions for business growth.
    • Entrepreneurial ideas include computers, ATMs, and credit cards.
    • Two main perspectives on entrepreneurship are focused on characteristics (e.g. innovation) and outcomes (e.g. creation of value).
    • Definitions of an entrepreneur include bearing risks, organizing factors of production, and coordinating, organizing, and supervising business activities.
    • Australian market process theories highlight human actions based on economic knowledge and the importance of creativity and imagination in entrepreneurship.
    • Internal factors influencing entrepreneurship include occupational and educational backgrounds, independence desire, recognition, and achievement.
    • External factors influencing entrepreneurship include government support, resource availability, encouragement from big businesses, and product demand.
    • Business structures are legal representations of company organization affecting operations, taxes, paperwork, liability, and capital raising.
    • Partnership business structures involve sharing profits among two or more individuals, with advantages like easy setup and capital investment but limitations like unlimited liabilities and decision conflicts.
    • Corporation structures are independent entities from owners, providing liability protection and business continuity but requiring compliance with regulations and record-keeping.
    • Entrepreneurs and managers both make decisions but differ in ownership, focus (startup vs. ongoing operations), motivation (profit vs. power), rewards (profit vs. salary), and nature of decisions.

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    Explore the fundamental aspects of entrepreneurship, such as developing new products or services, identifying markets, securing funds, managing resources, and making strategic decisions. Learn about different entrepreneurial ideas like computers, ATMs, and credit cards. Delve into the varying perspectives on the meaning of entrepreneurship.

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