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Management and entrepreneurship [C3] *G11 Flashcards

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Definition of management *3

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*The process of accepting accountability
*for the innovative application of resources
*to achieve business goals

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Explain top management responsibilities *3

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*The strategic direction of the business
*planning for the future
*taking responsibility for overall business results

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Explain middle management responsibilities *3

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*responsible for tactical decisions (middle-term decisions)
*interperet top management decisions
*business plan interpreted by each department

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Explain lower management responsibilities

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*day to day decisions

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What basic tasks do all management levels perform *4

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Planning
Organising
Leading
Controlling

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What is planning

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Creative and logical thinking is used to improve future performance of the business
(Question words(what,who,how,when))

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Principles of effective planning *4
(red flowers pick pots)

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*rational process aimed at the future
*following the funnel approach
*plans being flexible
*planning taking place on all levels in the business

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Explain planning in terms of rational process aimed at the future

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*future is anticipated to identify the gap between the current stage and wanted future of the business

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Explain the funnel approach

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Doing an environmental scan on all environments
(Micro, market, macro)

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Explain how plans would need to be flexible *2

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*Adapting to internal and external pressures
*Flexibility is limited to resources

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Explain how planning takes place at all levels in the business

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*top level communicates long term direction to ensure understanding
*each manager must be given guidance from their superior to ensure plans are realistic

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Explain the importance of planning *4 [find mice calling cris]

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*ensures attention is focused on business objectives
*well thought plans minimise risks
*planning promotes coordination
*planning assists with control

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Name the steps in the planning process *5
[Esther plants apples in class]

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*establishing objectives
*deciding on planning period
*considering alternatives
*implementing the plan
Controlling process

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Explain establishing objectives

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objectives are developed and communicated to other business functions

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Explain deciding planning period

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Planning the length of planning
(Long/short term)

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Explain considering alternatives *3

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*Seeing if there are other ways of activities being conducted
*Coming up with backup plans
*Feasibility and viability analysis

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Explain implementing plan

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Allocating resources to conduct the plan

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Explain controlling process

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Placing controlling mechanisms to ensure objectives are achieved

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What does organising involve

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To identify activities that should be undertaken to ensure business’ objectives are achieved

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What are the steps in organising *4
[Cream in a donut]

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1.considering objectives
2.identifying activities
3.assigning of duties
4.delegating authority

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Explain considering objectives as a step in organising

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Ensuring everyone clearly understands what the objectives are and why they’re important

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Explain identifying and grouping activities as a step in organising

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Identifying activities assists in avoiding unnecessary duplication and wastage of resources

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Explain assigning of duties as a step in organising *2

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*Tasks are assigned to workers
*Resources are allocated to workers for empowerment

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Explain delegating authority as a step in organising *2

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*Responsibility and authority are delegated to subordinates
*to ensure activities are performed in line with objectives

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Name the advantages of proper organization *5

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*Patterns of communication
*Authority and responsibility
*Create proper balance
*Stimulate creativity
*Encourage growth

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What are the principles of leading *5

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*Harmony of objectives
*Effective communication
*Unity of direction
*Direct supervision
*Follow up

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Explain harmony of objectives

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Ensuring business’ and employees personal objectives are achieved

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Explain clear communication *4

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Manager ensures employees understand the plan, policies, procedures and responsibilities

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Explain unity of direction

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Each employee knows who gives instructions and who to report to
(Prevents confusion)

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Explain direct supervision

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Knowing employees personally boots employee morale

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Explain following up *2

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*Being aware of employees challenges and making adjustments to the employees skills
*Assisting where necessary

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Leader characteristics *3

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*influences people to do what the situation requires
*has informal power
*people oriented

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Manager characteristics *3

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*appointed in a particular position in a business
*has formal power
*task oriented

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Name 6 elements of sound leadership

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*Planning - planning what has to be done to achieve future goals
*Making decisions - makes decisions if situations requires it
*Guiding subordinates - decide actions to be taken, guide subs to implement plan
*Encourage others - encourage to improve business performance
*Take Initiative - get job done themselves if needed
*Mediator and arbitrator - to help find common ground

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Leadership/management style definition

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A way the leader behaves while influencing the behaviour of the workforce

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Explain autocratic leadership *2

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*commands subordinates when directing activities without the input of employees
*employees have no doubt of chain and command

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Advantages of autocratic leadership *3

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*boosts productivity
*quick
*workers know what to do

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Disadvantages of autocratic leadership *3

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*lack of freedom among workers
*lack of creativity
*no employee morale

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Situation where autocratic leadership is suitable *3

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*when workers need to do unfamiliar tasks
*when there’s a crisis
*when quick decisions need to be made

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Explain democratic leadership

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A participative leadership style where the leader encourages joint decision making and allowing team to be involved

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Democratic leadership advantages *2

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*Boots workforce morale
*freedom among workers

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Democratic leadership disadvantages *3

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*Decisions can take long
*A way to avoid responsibility
*demotivation If ideas aren’t used

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Situation where Democratic leadership is suitable *2

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*when different ideas need to be thought of
*when manager needs more perspectives

44
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Explain laissez faire leadership *2

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*Leader does not control workforce
*rather supplies employees with necessary resources to achieve objectives

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Laissez faire leadership advantages *3

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*theres workforce morale
*freedom among workers
*promotes creativity

46
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Laissez faire leadership Disadvantages

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*can create confusion on how to achieve goals

47
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Situation where Laissez faire leadership is suitable *2

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*working with employees that are creative and interperenoural
*when workers are experienced and skilled

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What is control about *2

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*Checking current performance against predetermined expectations *to ensure there’s progress in achieving the business objectives

49
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What are the steps in the controlling process *3

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*establishing standards
*measuring actual performance
*corrective action

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What does measuring actual performance refer to

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Evaluating different activities against the required standards

51
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What does corrective action refer to

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Putting necessary plans in place to rectify deviation from the plan

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What are the components of a good control system *5

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*suitable
*flexible
*motivate
*future performance
*economical

53
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Explain suitable as a component of a good control system

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The level which the employee functions will determine the type of control system appropriate

54
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Explain flexible as a component of a good control system

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Functional system must be able to adapt to change

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Explain motivation as a component of a good control system *3

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Workforce thinks being treated fair = positive reaction = motivates employees to achieve their goals

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Explain future performance as a component of a good control system *2

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Monitoring processes for deviations* ensures future performance is safeguarded

57
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Explain economical as a component of a good control system

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Cost of control system will not exceed benefits gained

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What is communication *4

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The process of exchanging Information
Opinion
Views
And ideas between staff

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What is the aim of communication

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Help employees what and how they should be doing

60
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Horizontal communication meaning

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Same level

61
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Vertical communication meaning

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Different levels of management

62
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What is coordination

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Working together to achieve a common goal

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What are the principles of sound coordination *5

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*Clear objectives
*Comprehensive business policies
Induction process
Chain of command
Liaison between departments

64
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Explain clear objectives (principles of sound coordination) *2

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*Effecient communication of vision *to ensure common understanding throughout the business

65
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Comprehensive business policies (principles of sound coordination)

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Help employees understand expectations

66
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Induction process (principles of sound coordination)

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Ensure employees understand expectations from day one

67
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Chain of command example *2

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*Line of authority in the business
*Help avoid conflict in workplace

68
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Liaison between departments (principles of sound coordination)

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Ensures intergration and coordination

69
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What is delegation

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The allocation of responsibility and authority to subordinates

70
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What does delegation do

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Ensures a more meaningful distribution of work as everyone does what they’re good at

71
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Discipline purpose

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Improve the future behaviour of the employee
Nature of discipline depends on the seriousness of the offence

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What does motivating an employee do? *2

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*Make them feel like they have a special interest in work
*Want to fulfill responsibilities

73
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What does performance in the workplace depend on *2

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Ability to do the work + willingness to complete activities

74
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What are the elements in Maslow hierarchy *5

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Needs:
*physiological
*security
*social
*esteem
*self-actualisation

75
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Explain physiological needs

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Basic needs to survive
Food, water, shelter, sleep

76
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Explain security needs

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The need to feel safe
Job security

77
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Explain social needs

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People need to feel like they belong

78
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Explain esteem needs

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Esteem results in need for power, which motivates

79
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Explain self actualisation

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One’s desires to achieve their full potential

80
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Explain Maslow theory
*2

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*a worker with unsatisfied needs does not have the motivation to put it maximum effort
*fulfilling theses needs motivates workers to perform at better levels, which benefits the business

81
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What is Adam’s equity theory in short

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There’s a relationship between performance of workers and rewards received

82
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Explain Adam’s equity *3

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*Inequitable rewards = dissatisfaction = reduced output
*equitable rewards = continuation of same level of output
*more than equitable rewards = works harder = exceeds required output

83
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Name some entrepreneurial characteristics
*min 5 max 11

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Initiative
Planner
Persistence
Concern for quality
Risk taker
Self confidence
Assertiveness
Experience
Info gatherer
Problem solver
Credibility

84
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Difference between manager and leader *2x3

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*manager - appointed in position - has formal power - task oriented
*leader - influences people to follow - has informal power - people oriented

85
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Manager motive

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Works in an already existing business to ensure the success of it

86
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Entrepreneur motive *3

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*Build own business
*Gain personal gratification
*Ensure success

87
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Manager status

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Employee

88
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Entrepreneur status

A

Owner

89
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Manager risk

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No financial risk other that job security

90
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Entrepreneur risk

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All risk involved

91
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Manager rewards *2

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Salary
Sometime bonus

92
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Entrepreneur rewards

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Receives all profit

93
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Manager innovation

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Execution of plans

94
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Entrepreneur innovation

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Innovates through creative thinking and creative problem solving

95
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List activities performed by an entrepreneur *6

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Idea generation
Market research
Raising of funds
Recruitment
Procurement
Project implementation

96
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Intrapreneur definition *3

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*A person in a business
*Who creates new ideas *and converts them into products/services

97
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What’s a techno entrepreneur

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One that uses tech advancements to build a new business venture

98
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Ultrapreneur definition

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*identify a business opportunity then establishes the business

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What’s a socio preneur *2

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*One that uses innovative ideas to solve community problems
*Aim: achieve widespread social improvements&raquo_space;> make profit for themselves

100
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Explain techno developer

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Develops a new and unique technological concept that drives the new business

101
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Explain technology user

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One who identifies new tech and understands how it can be best used for meeting customers needs

102
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What’s an eco preneur

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One who’s business is based on solving environmentally friendly products/services

103
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What’s a tender preneur

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One who had a business based on a tender they would like to apply for

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