ENTREPRENEURSHIP
In Class 9,entrepreneurship is defined as the
process of developing a business plan, launching,
and running a new business using innovation to
meet customer needs and make a profit. It involves
identifying opportunities, taking risks, and
managing resources to create a new business
venture, often called an enterprise. The individual
who starts and runs this business is known as an
entrepreneur.
Economic roles
•Job creation:
Entrepreneurshire people, providing employment opportunities
across various sectors.
•Economic growth:
They contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and per
capita income through new businesses and increased economic
activity.
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•Capital formation:
They mobilizeidle savings by investing in
new ventures, promoting capital formation
within the country.
•Export generation:
They can create goods and services that are
exported, leading to foreign exchange
earnings
Qualities of asuccessful entrepreneur
Patience:
Entrepreneurs need to
be patient in managing
their business and
waiting for results.
Positivity:
Maintaining a
positive mindset
helps them face
risks and challenges
effectively.
Hardworking:
Consistent hard work
is vital for achieving
business goals.
Confidence:
Successful
entrepreneurs
confidently make
decisions regarding
their business.
DISTINGGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OFENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WAGE EMPLOYEMENTt
Risk and Responsibility:
Entrepreneurship involves taking calculated risks to start and run a
business, bearing financial and operational responsibilities.
Wage employment offers more job security with fixed income and
fewer financial risks, as employees work under employers.
Control and Decision-Making:
Entrepreneurs have full control over business decisions, vision, and
operations.
Employees follow instructions and contribute to tasks assigned by the
employer without control over business direction.
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Earnings and Rewards:
Entrepreneurshave the potential for higher profits based on business
success but face uncertain income.
Wage employees receive a fixed salary or wage with predictable
income.
Innovation and Creativity:
Entrepreneurship requires innovation, creativity, and problem-solving
to meet market needs.
Wage employment typically involves performing specific job roles with
less emphasis on innovation.
Business Activities andits types
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Business activities, based on entrepreneurship skills, are generally categorized into
three main types: product business, service business, and hybrid business
PRODUCT BUISNESS
SERVICE BUISNESS
HYBRID BUISNESS