Chapter 4 Unit 2 Flashcards
Enterprise
When an individual or group of people take a rick and decide to start something new
Entrepreneur
A person who spits a gap in the market and comes up with an idea that they can turn into a business
Why do ppl become entrepreneurs
Being own boss
Varied work day
Unemployment
More money
Characteristics of an entrepreneur
DRDSSC.
Decision making Rick taking Determination Self motivation Self confidence Creativity
Skills of an entrepreneur
DBNRHR
Decision making Being proactive Networking Rick management Human relations Realism
Intrapreneurship
The employees of a business act like entrepreneurs within that business
Employees come up with new ideas new ways of solving business problems
Methods of encouraging intrapreneurship
TRAINING PROGRAMMES employees receive training in how to develop new ideas benefit business
REWARDS employees given financial reward for new idea
WORKPLACE CULTURE good atmosphere even if male mistakes
RESOURCE PROVIDER given resources to come up with new idea
Rewards of becoming an entrepreneur
Control ~ of business, decision
Income ~ could make more money
Challenge~ enjoy being challenged working hard
Risk of being an entrepreneur
Income~ money earned may need to be reinvested in new stock,bills
Decision making ~ may make mistakes not enough knowledge
Long working hours ~ long working hours on personal life no one else to look after business
Importantance of enterprise in business
Encourage intrapreneurship-as new ideas coming from employees
Greater efficiency- be more creativity leading to cost saving
Spin off business- more sales more profit
Business culture- comes up with new ideas without fear of punishment
Importantance of enterprise in the community
Wealth creation- locals spend there capital on local shops restaurants
Creates employment
Community engagement- business can get involved in community sponsor local teams