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(2006, 1500 words)
Entrepreneurship can be defined as the process by which individuals pursue opportunities without regards to resources they currently control. This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive comparison and contrast between the entrepreneur and the small business owner.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the makings of a successful entrepreneur reviewing the development of female entrepreneurship activities under the Conservative and Labour governments. Literature is reviewed on women's business skills, types of female entrepreneurs, recent change in perceptions about women, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper addresses the issues of entrepreneurship discussing entrepreneurial qualities in an individual, types of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial activities, and the areas most suited for young entrepreneurs.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper looks at the successful entrepreneurs of our time including Indra Nooyi (India), Oprah Winfrey (USA), Sam Walton (USA), and Warren Buffett (USA) providing their profiles, short biographical notes, a record of business accomplishments, analysis of leadership qualities, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship providing its definitions, reviewing economic and social functions of entrepreneurs, discussing the attitudes to innovation, the personality traits that contribute to entrepreneurial skills, the sources of opportunity, the features of an entrepreneurial firm, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions with regard to entrepreneurship, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship reviewing academic literature on the theory of entrepreneurial activities, identifying the types of entrepreneurship and discussing the distinctive features of an entrepreneurial firm.
(2006, 5000 words)
This paper analyzes the aspects which should be taken into account by entrepreneurs when they intend to buy an existing business. Financial analysis is utilized to uncover the weak points of operational performance of a prospective target. Then, the role of human capital is considered and proved to be one of the major determinants of shareholder value. Finally, DCF analysis and basic balance sheet methods are used to obtain an estimate of fair value of the company.
(2004, 4500 words)
The paper examines personality traits associated with entrepreneur behaviour reviewing literature on the theory of entrepreneurship and the personality theory, and discussing the influence of broad and narrow dimensions of personality traits on a person’s success as an entrepreneur.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reviews literature on entrepreneurial behaviour examining the factors needed to create a business, the phases and stages in the creation of business, the challenges facing small business-owners, personality traits typical of an entrepreneur, etc.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper investigates the role of small indigenous businesses in regional development listing their benefits for the economy, tracing the evolution of an SME, examining internal and external influences of SME growth, and outlining the tasks and roles of entrepreneurs in the successful development of small firms.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship focusing on the personality traits of an entrepreneur. Theoretical approaches to the motivations and predictions in entrepreneurial behaviour are reviewed; the key traits of entrepreneurs are identified. The drawbacks of the ‘trait approach in predicting entrepreneurial behaviour are discussed; the role of upbringing, education and family influence is emphasized.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper examines the theory and practice of entrepreneurship performing a study of an English entrepreneurs activity. Primary data is collected through a qualitative semi-structured interview revealing personality characteristics of the respondent and analyzing them against the characteristics of an owner manager. The difference between an owner manager and an entrepreneur is discussed.
(2005, 12500 words)
The dissertation aims to investigate intrapreneurial activity within larger organizations identifying obstacles to its existence. An extensive review of literature touches upon the theory of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, innovation, “corporate immune system”, corporate venturing, barriers to intrapreneuring, and organizational culture. The research is based on positivist and phenomenological approaches combining experiment, survey, case study, etc. The methods of primary data collection (questionnaires) and secondary data collection are used in combination with deductive and inductive modes of analysis. The results of comparing four companies are summed up in Conclusions revealing the existing barriers to intrapreneurial activity.
(2005, 4000 words)
The paper investigates the problems involved in family business known as copreneurship. A comprehensive literature review supported by case studies provides information on male and female internal entrepreneurial motivations (copreneurial triggers); gender differences; conflicts over roles, work-life balance, division of responsibility, etc. and solutions to these conflicts.
(2005, 2000 words)
This is a mini literature review on the issues of women entrepreneurs. The paper discusses the following issues: the factors that push women to start their own business (both push and pull factors are considered), the profile of entrepreneurial females (educational background, lifestyle), the differences of their status in different countries (the different of their status in developed and developing countries). The paper also considers limitations of the studies which were made so far to investigate the phenomena.
(2005, 2000 words)
The essay examines the experience of four companies – Dell, CGEY (Cap Gemini Ernst and Young), Infopulse, and 4BB – in establishing and managing spin-outs. The companies achievements and problems are scrutinised with the help of important innovation and entrepreneurship concepts such as the Schumpeters Mark I and II models, Rothwells 5 generations of innovation process and Chesboroughs open innovation paradigm.
(2005, 2800 words)
This paper performs analysis of business strategy of Nokia, its recent changes and direction towards its corporate goal. The PEST framework was applied to analyse Nokia's fit to competitive environment changes. The competitive position was defined through mapping and the positioning approach was evaluated by the analysis-choice-implementation framework. Porter's generic strategy helped to evaluate Nokia's strategic choice for either differentiation or low cost. In the conclusion part the paper makes concluding remarks about Nokia's strategic direction and gives recommendations for the strategy improvement.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper deals with the social issues of gender differentiation looking at the performance of women in business. The notion of "entrepreneurship" is defined; types of women entrepreneurs and types of businesses run by women are singled out. The reasons behind the increasing number of female entrepreneurs are explored; their performance in various countries is described.
(2005, 2500 words)
This paper examines entrepreneurship, innovation and economic geography (the clustering of firms in a region) through an examination of the Greater Cambridge area. This area has experienced what has become known as the Cambridge Phenomenon in which thousands of high-tech firms have appeared, encouraging increasing amounts of external investment whilst producing exceptional growth and economic returns. The paper examines this area and the phenomenon in three steps. First, a detailed overview of the area is provided. Next, the theoretical development of entrepreneurship is briefly discussed and followed by a brief outline of how innovation fits with the notion of entrepreneurship. The bulk of the paper then examines how economic geography facilitates agglomeration advantages, resource advantages and knowledge advantages, encouraging firms to locate in such areas. It also helps to explain why they are so successful as a result.
(2003, 12000 words)
This dissertation explores the subject of Franchising and Entrepreneurial Management. Dissertation aims to explore whether management of Franchise Organisations has explicit Entrepreneurial Behaviour and high Motivation and whether there exists any causality between the franchisee and entrepreneurship. Dissertation contains methodology and primary research and is using case study of franchiser and multiple-unit franchisees (MUF).
(2004, 2000 words)
This essay is analysing whether small business owner-managers are entrepreneurs or not. Essay provides some essential definitions; determines whether the start-up of a small business is an enterprising act or not and then focuses on the characteristics of both entrepreneurs and managers illustrating with practical cases and examples.
(2003, 2000 words)
This essay compares and contrasts the attributes, the working ethos and the management style of entrepreneurs, infopreneurs and intrapreneurs. Each role of presented with practical examples.
(2004, 2000 words)
This paper discusses the concept of Entrepreneurial management, strategic management styles; leadership characteristics and leadership styles of the entrepreneurs and organisational climate.
(2004, 3000 words)
The paper focuses on the personal development of an entrepreneur. Applying theoretical framework, it reflects on different aspects of entrepreneurial development. The paper will consider entrepreneurial development within several dimensions. Entrepreneurial motivations represent a complex and somewhat ethereal weave of psychological, social and economic factors that appear to present a certain research challenge. Applying social cognitive theory it will reflect on the way an entrepreneur may unlock his personal value. Within the process dimension it is reflected the way an entrepreneur uses internal and external resources and implies decision making. This paper considers "insight" as a separate phenomenon of entrepreneurial development and tries to highlight the role of insight in entrepreneur's life. The training dimension reflects on the way an entrepreneur may develop himself. It implies Kolb's learning model to highlight the importance of theoretical knowledge in entrepreneurial development. The last part deals with the way entrepreneur may use acquired knowledge in business and limitations to the use of certain theoretical models.
(2004, 3500 words)
This report analyses problems and issues which start-up and newly established businesses face in the early stages of development; discusses UK government policies for SME's; agencies which exist to help SME's and analyses two support agencies: Small Business Service and Business Link in the form of strengths and weaknesses as well as performance improvement. After that report discusses the difference in the management of a small business organisation in the UK compared to the management large business organization as well as the skills that are needed to establish and operate a small business. Last section of the report is looking at how entrepreneurial attitudes and skills differ from conventional management skill and whether real entrepreneurs are born or made.
(2004, 17000 words)
This dissertation aims to examine differences in entrepreneurship strategies of Starters and Acquirers. Extensive literature review is made on the entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs, their motives, and the way in which opportunities are being identified and exploited by entrepreneurs. Numerous strategies and theories are used to build the "wall of knowledge" and identify the gap in the research. Primary research consisted of large sample of entrepreneurs, surveyed via questionnaire survey. Conclusions are statistically evaluated to assess the entrepreneurship strategies of Starters and Acquirers, their motives, degree of innovativeness and extend to which Starters and Acquirers differ and are similar in terms of strategies and competitiveness. Please contact us for further information on this dissertation).
(2003, 1500 words)
This report is analysing market entry and competition strategies available for Entrepreneurs. In order to succeed in the chosen market, the entrepreneur has to look carefully at the resources available, the product or service offered and the target market. Limitations typical to a start-up situation have to be overcome by innovation and stamina. Research has shown that the most successful companies take into consideration the various strategies available to them without narrowing themselves in any respect. While some strategies are simply incompatible due to their opposition to one another, there is no reason why a superior quality product or service can not be priced below the market, as long as the customer's perception of this superior quality is given.
(2003, 3000 words)
This paper is discussing Entrepreneurship, reviewing theories to discuss differences and similarities between the concepts of an entrepreneur and small business owner (SBO) as well as their business practices.
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