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Enterprise
Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ENTREPRENEUR | Person who starts/sets up own business |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Activity of person who starts/sets up a new business |
| HUMAN RELATIONS | Entrepreneur skill of dealing with people |
| INNOVATION | Entrepreneur skill of identifying new ideas |
| INTRAPRENEUR | Employee comes up with new ideas within a business |
| NETWORKING | Connecting with people (meeting) |
| PROACTIVE | "Get up and go" - do things without being asked |
| PLANNING | Only try and sort things once problem arises |
| RISK MANAGEMENT | Identifying and Minimizing risks (insurance) |
| SWOT | Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats |
| TIME MANAGEMENT | Organising job from most urgent to least urgent |
| FACTORS OF PRODUCTION | 1. Land (reward: rent) 2. Labour (reward: wages) 3. Capital (reward: interest) 4. Enterprise (reward: profit) |
| WHY BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR? | 1. Own Boss/Make all decisions 2. Keep all Profit/flexible hours 3. Make redundant |
| CHARACTERISTICS OF ENTREPRENEUR | 1. Hard Working 2. Flexible/Determined 3. Innovative/Dedicated/Ambitious 4. Decisive |
| SKILLS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR | 1. Time management/Risk management 2. Human Relations 3. Decision making/Innovation |
| IMPORTANCE OF ENTERPRISE | 1. Creates Jobs and Spin off industries 2. Pay taxes so good for government 3. Improves the standard of living 4. Provides work experience/Training 5. Sponsorship (Jerseys for local club) |