definition of an Entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and manages a business undertaking‚ assuming the risk for the sake of the profit.” The word ’entrepreneur’ is derived from the Old French word ’entreprendre’ which was first used by the economic ’theorist’ Richard Cantillon in 1755 in an essay where he used this term to describe a person who assumed the risk of buying goods in the belief that they could sell them at a higher price at a later time. So‚ the term in French was used to describe ’one who
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Task: Describe the place you like the most Purpose: - language: informal - content: describe Audience: My classmates. OUTLINING Topic sentence: On the last summer‚ I have visited my friend in Singapore. I deeply impressed by her house Body: 1 – Geogarphy • North of Singapore • On the Elizabeth street • Next to the Tracy shop. 2 – Total area and first floor • 1500sq • a living room 3 – Second
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Chapter Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Explain entrepreneurship and discuss its importance; Discuss three main reasons people decide to become entrepreneurs; Identify four main characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Explain five common myths regarding entrepreneurship. Explain how entrepreneurs differ from businessperson. Discuss the impact of entrepreneurial firms on economies and societies. Explain the entrepreneurial process. Minicase: KLYMIT • Who? • What? • Why? • Where
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_Essay - What are the three most difficult challenges that face leader-managers‚ and how do effective leader-managers meet those three challenges?_ In the beginning there was the word: leader-managers. I will begin this essay by briefly differentiate between a leader and a manager. A manager has subordinates‚ meaning he has power over the people under him‚ while a leader has followers‚ people who are willing to follow and not obliged to. Huband (1992) wrote that a manager uses his authority as a boss
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Case Study 1 Question: Do managers have the right to seek control over their employees? Does anyone‚ for that matter‚ have their right to control others? Does control imply manipulation? And if so‚ is there anything wrong with managers manipulating employees through goal setting or other motivational Manipulation is getting what you want by ignoring or harming the desires of others. Manipulators use charm‚ persuasion‚ coaxing‚ trickery‚ and misdirection. The underlying idea is "I have to fool
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The most Effective Presidents in US History Effective presidents are those who must have certain traits in order to lead our country in the best way possible. These things would include being the best in economic‚ foreign and domestic affairs‚ chief executive‚ and commander in chief. Some of the presidents in our history have demonstrated these traits. These presidents are George Washington‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. An effective president is one who gets the jobs done
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In my eyes‚ a president arrives in Washington with an agenda and is either successful or unsuccessful in implementing that agenda. So‚ the American president who I had thought was most effective in office at the time was Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln had entered office at a bad time. There was slavery at the time that he was elected. Half of the nation that had elected him was so mad at him for what he had done. Abraham was trying to fight for black rights‚ but the others didn’t seem to
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our destination brings no joy either because usually there is no place to park. So when we go to town‚ we go in pairs‚ one to drive and the other to get down to do whatever is necessary. Otherwise we stay home and avoid the irritation. The second most irritating thing is inconsiderate people. Examples are people who throw rubbish on sidewalks‚ roads and out of moving cars. Out of sight and out of mind for them‚ but how about others who have to put up with the rubbish or clean it up ? Sadly the worst
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Thomas Paine: The Most Effective Leader “These are times that try men’s souls.” This quote is one of the most famous in American history‚ written by the illustrious Thomas Paine. This quote is from one of his most famous pamphlets‚ "The American Crisis". This quote is only the beginning of the lasting impact Thomas Paine has made on not only the U.S‚ but on the entire world. He truly is the most effective leader. Thomas Paine‚ as many of you know‚ has written many pamphlets. “Common Sense”‚ “The
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that make up a successful entrepreneur Le 1 How to become a successful business woman. Le Minh Thao Dung Class: E3301 Instructor: Mr. Jonathan W. Lankford The elements that make up a successful entrepreneur Le 3 Introduction Have you ever known what the elements that make up a successful entrepreneur are? In today’s society‚ many people have become successful entrepreneurs with many ways. Depending
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