Characteristics of successful business managers and entrepreneurs Flashcards
what is an entrepreneur?
a person who is willing to seize opportunities to start an operate a business, and prepared to take risks in the hope of making a profit
Characteristics entrepreneurs tend to have
A shared vison, initiative, innovation and enterprise
What is a shared vision?
a clear understanding or hope of what the business will be like in the future.
What is initiative?
initiative is when an individual takes the first steps towards a series of actions or processes
They frequently do this without someone prompting or telling them to take this step: an entrepreneur will usually make this decision independently
What is innovation
Innovation is either adding a new product to an existing product line or significantly improving the existing good or service.
Other qualities entrepreneurs show?
leadership qualities, organisational skills and the ability to take managed risks