Social Orientation: Individualist Definition Impacts -One that pursues a markedly independent course in thought or action. -One that advocates or practices individualism. -free will is highly value. -same value standard apply to all universalism. -other people seen as potential. -task prevails over relationship. -calculative model of employer employee relationship. -become more innovative or excel in their responsibilities. -opinions can lead to robust discussions and debates‚ resulting in
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Case Study 26: Samsung Electronics 1. The five dimensions of Entrepreneurial Orientation are key factors that firm’s practice in order to be successful in an industry. These five factors consist of autonomy‚ innovativeness‚ proactiveness‚ competitive aggressiveness‚ and risk taking. The first dimension‚ autonomy‚ describes how an independent action by a person or a team working on project has a vision or concept for a business and develops the plan and carries it out‚ onto completion. The second
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PART III: ENTREPRENEURIAL CASE ANALYSIS COMMUNITY WEB.COM: AN INTERNET FIRM’S EFFORT TO SURVIVE QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLE ANSWERS 1. Should Community Web utilize Wall Street Venture Capital as its primary funding source? If not‚ why and what should the firm’s next step be? Community Web should seriously consider Wall Street Venture Capital’s offer. At this point‚ the company is redlining and any funding source approaching them should be heard. Unfortunately‚ the lack of transparency
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has $40‚000 of his own funds invested in equipment (pottery wheels‚ kilns‚ and so forth) that could earn him $4000 per year if alternatively invested. He has been offered $15‚000 per year to work as a potter for a competitor. He estimates his entrepreneurial talents are worth $3000 per year. Total annual revenue from pottery sales is $72‚000. Calculate the accounting profit and the economic profit for Gomez’s pottery firm. Solution: Annul Helper Salary Cost = $12‚000
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Maintaining the “Single Samsung” Spirit: Recommendations for a changing environment Contents Introduction 1.a. Samsung: - Philosophy - Culture - Values - Human Resource Policies 1.b. Philosophical grounding of Samsung’s Value System: - Ontological Assumptions - Agency Assumptions - Epistemological Assumptions 2.a. Current Challenges facing Samsung’s NEO program: - A Changing Profile of New Samsung Employees
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ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Entrepreneurial Case Study Question 1: You are interested in being your own boss and have the chance to buy a franchise office-supply store that is for sale in your city. You will need outside investors to help pay the franchise fees and other start-up costs. How will you determine if this is a good entrepreneurial opportunity and make your decision about buying the store? Before making any decisions‚ we will have to evaluate all the parameters of the franchisor`s
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1. What are Hofstede’s five dimensions of cultural differences that affect work attitudes? Using these dimensions describe the United States. 1.1 Individualism vs. Collectivism‚ the individuals believe they should make their own choices and be responsible for them‚ they are concerned about losing their social frames‚ in contrast the collectivism involves the loyalty and group thinking in order to create hormonal work process. The individualism encourages individual achievements‚ as collectivism
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The Merger of HP-Compaq Case Question 1: Was the merger sound strategically? HP was already a famous global company in 1990s. Although innovation was still critical to long-term success‚ HP’s industry was maturing and with that came the additional pressure of slimming margins‚ the importance of distribution efficiencies‚ and a more critical need for developing long-term relationships with customer. Although HP was the market leader in imaging and printing‚ its computing and IT-services businesses
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CHAPTER 2: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN INDIVIDUALS TRUE/FALSE 1. Entrepreneurs are pessimists who see the cup half empty‚ rather than half full. ANS: PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB Reflective Thinking | Motivation Concepts KEY: pg 29 2. Good entrepreneurs seek feedback from others. ANS: PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB Reflective Thinking | Motivation Concepts KEY: pg 31 3. Commitment‚ determination‚ and perseverance are the only characteristics one needs to become a successful entrepreneur. ANS: PTS:
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Entrepreneurial Leadership: Five Guys Burger & Fries Lisa Dunn Dr. Doris Martin BUS 505 Strayer University October 16‚ 2012 “We are in the business of selling burgers” – Jerry Murrell says as one of the mission statements for his company; Five Guys Burger & Fries. Five Guys has had the same business plan since Jerry and his sons opened the first burger shop in 1986. They only use fresh ingredients never frozen. There are no gimmicks to the Five Guys philosophy; just simple food with
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