ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
, Content – Unit I
Introduction: Meaning, definition and concept of
entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurship development. The entrepreneurial
mind-set. Common myths to becoming an
entrepreneur and how to overcome them.
Corporate entrepreneurship. Concepts of
intrapreneurship, types of entrepreneurs, functions
of entrepreneur. Family Business, Women
entrepreneurship, social and rural entrepreneurship.
, ENTREPRENEUR
An entrepreneur is often considered as a person who
sets up his own business or industry. He has initiative,
drive, skill and spirit of innovation who aims at high
goals.
The entrepreneur is the individual that identifies the
opportunity, gathers the necessary resources and is
ultimately responsible for the performance of the
organization. Entrepreneurs are action oriented, highly
motivated individuals who take risks to achieve goals.
Entrepreneurs play a vital role in the economic
development of a country.
Economic development of a country depends primarily
on its entrepreneurs.
, The Entrepreneur
In French entreprende, which means – ‘Go
between’ or ‘to undertake’
Webster dictionary – one who organizes, manages
and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
Ritesh Singhal
DEVELOPMENT
, Content – Unit I
Introduction: Meaning, definition and concept of
entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurship development. The entrepreneurial
mind-set. Common myths to becoming an
entrepreneur and how to overcome them.
Corporate entrepreneurship. Concepts of
intrapreneurship, types of entrepreneurs, functions
of entrepreneur. Family Business, Women
entrepreneurship, social and rural entrepreneurship.
, ENTREPRENEUR
An entrepreneur is often considered as a person who
sets up his own business or industry. He has initiative,
drive, skill and spirit of innovation who aims at high
goals.
The entrepreneur is the individual that identifies the
opportunity, gathers the necessary resources and is
ultimately responsible for the performance of the
organization. Entrepreneurs are action oriented, highly
motivated individuals who take risks to achieve goals.
Entrepreneurs play a vital role in the economic
development of a country.
Economic development of a country depends primarily
on its entrepreneurs.
, The Entrepreneur
In French entreprende, which means – ‘Go
between’ or ‘to undertake’
Webster dictionary – one who organizes, manages
and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
Ritesh Singhal
