2. Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship encompasses the process of identifying opportunities, organizing resources, and accepting risks to establish and manage businesses aimed at profit and growth. It significantly contributes to economic development through job creation, innovation, and wealth generation. Entrepreneurs display key characteristics such as creativity, risk-taking, and leadership while also navigating obstacles like financial constraints and competition.
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What we have learnt
- Entrepreneurship involves taking risks to create and grow businesses.
- Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in economic development and job creation.
- Successful entrepreneurs possess qualities like creativity, determination, and adaptability.
Key Concepts
- -- Entrepreneurship
- The process of identifying opportunities, organizing resources, and taking risks to create and manage a new business venture.
- -- Innovative Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs who bring new ideas and technologies to the market, creating revolutionary products or services.
- -- Imitative Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs who replicate successful business ideas and adapt them to local markets.
- -- RiskTaking
- The willingness to accept the possibility of failure and make calculated risks in business ventures.
- -- Barriers to Entrepreneurship
- Challenges that entrepreneurs face, such as financial constraints, lack of a skilled workforce, government regulations, and competition.
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