APPENDIX III CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Car ib b e an Ad v an ce d Pr of icie n cy Ex am in at ion ® CAPE® ENTREPRENEURSHIP SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May-June 2015 CXC A31/U2/13 Published in Jamaica‚ 2013 © 2013‚ Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ stored in a retrieval system‚ or transmitted in any form‚ or by any means electronic‚ photocopying‚ recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Definition and explanation Entrepreneurship is one of the four mainstream economic factors: land‚ labour‚ capital‚ and entrepreneurship. According to Timmons and Spinelli (2004) p3‚ “entrepreneurship plays an important role in the economic and social structure development of the nation and of course the whole world. It determines how the nation and the world live‚ work‚ learn‚ and lead in this century and beyond”. It is a purposeful activity that includes initiation‚ promotion
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HOW CAN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY? Of late we have witnessed that many philanthropic and governmental institutions have failed to achieve the desired goals and outcomes. The social sector has been seen to be afflicted with the stigma of inefficiency‚ ineffectiveness and unresponsiveness. Thus‚ the need for social entrepreneurs in the society has emerged in the new century. Table of Content Table of Figure 3 1. Terms of Reference 4 2. Introduction
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There are several avenues we can lead our lives into. Some can be chosen to fetch money‚ some taken for pleasure and some to gain power and popularity. Entrepreneurship is fantastic; the thrill that one gets in fostering something which is one’s own is superb besides freedom from being bossed. Looking out for ventures where one can convert their passion into a successful business is the way to go. India has thousands of frustrated sports aficionados who are motivated and ready to work for the betterment
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‘Discuss the relationship between entrepreneurship‚ innovation and economic development. What role if any do creativity and problem solving play in this relationship? Refer to both theory and examples from the business world to support your discussion.’ “Economic development is so far simply the object of economic history‚ which in turn is merely a part of universal history‚ only separated from the rest for purposes of exposition”(Schumpeter‚ 2008‚ p 58). Economic expansion is vital because it
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process of innovation. In the recent years‚ entrepreneurship has become the most successful innovation to increase the
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Assignment title: Entrepreneurship Report Student ID: 4494418 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP REPORT ESSAY CONTENT Introduction to entrepreneurship Definition of enterprise‚ entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship The skills‚ attributes and the behaviour an entrepreneur Importance of entrepreneurship‚ enterprise
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Frederick Taylor University BA 465D: Entrepreneurship – Small Business Management Final Assignment Student ID: 1754 Importance of Entrepreneurship Francis P. Remengesau 14 0 Table of Contents I. Introduction Pg. 2 II. Job Creation Pg. 2 III. Importance of Entrepreneurship Pg. 3 IV. The Role of Entrepreneurs in the Economy Pg. 4 V. Risk Pg. 6 VI. American entrepreneurs Pg. 8 VII. Conclusion Pg. 9 VIII. Bibliography/Further
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Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship What is Intrapreneurship?: Intrapreneurship is the practice of entrepreneurship by employees within an organization. Difference between an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur: An entrepreneur takes substantial risk in being the owner and operator of a business with expectations of financial profit and other rewards that the business may generate. On the contrary‚ an intrapreneur is an individual employed by an organization for remuneration‚ which is based on
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Explain entrepreneurship and discuss its importance. Describe corporate entrepreneurship and its use in established firms. Discuss three main reasons people decide to become entrepreneurs. Identify four main characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Explain five common myths regarding entrepreneurship. Explain how entrepreneurial firms differ from salary-substitute and lifestyle firms. Discuss the changing demographics of entrepreneurs in the United States. Discuss the impact of entrepreneurial
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