Chapter 6 Overview
In this chapter, we focus on pathways for entering the world of entrepreneurship, describing the activities of entrepreneurs, the different kinds of entrepreneurs, and the reason a growing number of people choose to be entrepreneurs. It discusses the business environment in which entrepreneurs work, the characteristics that help entrepreneurs succeed, and the ways they start new ventures. The chapter ends with a discussion of methods by which large companies try to incorporate the entrepreneurial spirit.
Learning Objectives
- Define the term entrepreneur, and distinguish among entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and managers.
- Identify the different types of entrepreneurs.
- Explain why people choose to become entrepreneurs.
- Discuss factors that support and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs.
- Identify personality traits that typically characterize successful entrepreneurs.
- Explain how organizations promote intrapreneurship.
In this chapter, we focus on pathways for entering the world of entrepreneurship, describing the activities of entrepreneurs, the different kinds of entrepreneurs, and the reason a growing number of people choose to be entrepreneurs. It discusses the business environment in which entrepreneurs work, the characteristics that help entrepreneurs succeed, and the ways they start new ventures. The chapter ends with a discussion of methods by which large companies try to incorporate the entrepreneurial spirit.
Learning Objectives
- Define the term entrepreneur, and distinguish among entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and managers.
- Identify the different types of entrepreneurs.
- Explain why people choose to become entrepreneurs.
- Discuss factors that support and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs.
- Identify personality traits that typically characterize successful entrepreneurs.
- Explain how organizations promote intrapreneurship.
LECTURE SLIDES OF CHAPTER 6
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