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2(a)
Definition from notes
The entrepreneur who is a business leader looks for ideas and puts them into effect in fostering
economic growth and development. Entrepreneurship is one of the most important input in
the economic development of a country. The entrepreneur acts as a trigger head to give spark
to economic activities by his entrepreneurial decisions. He plays a pivotal role not only
in the development of industrial sector of a country but also in the development of farm and
service sector. The major roles played by an entrepreneur in the economic development of an
economy is discussed in a systematic and orderly manner as follows.
(1) Promotes Capital Formation:
Entrepreneurs promote capital formation by mobilising the idle savings of public. They employ
their own as well as borrowed resources for setting up their enterprises. Such type of
entrepreneurial activities lead to value addition and creation of wealth, which is very essential for
the industrial and economic development of the country.
(2) Creates Large-Scale Employment Opportunities:
Entrepreneurs provide immediate large-scale employment to the unemployed which is a chronic
problem of underdeveloped nations. With the setting up.of more and more units by
entrepreneurs, both on small and large-scale numerous job opportunities are created for others.
As time passes, these enterprises grow, providing direct and indirect employment opportunities
to many more. In this way, entrepreneurs play an effective role in reducing the problem of
unemployment in the country which in turn clears the path towards economic development of
the nation.
(3) Promotes Balanced Regional Development:
Entrepreneurs help to remove regional disparities through setting up of industries in less
developed and backward areas. The growth of industries and business in these areas lead to a
large number of public benefits like road transport, health, education, entertainment, etc. Setting
up of more industries lead to more development of backward regions and thereby promotes
balanced regional development.
(4) Reduces Concentration of Economic Power:
Economic power is the natural outcome of industrial and business activity. Industrial
development normally lead to concentration of economic power in the hands of a few individuals
which results in the growth of monopolies. In order to redress this problem a large number of

entrepreneurs need to be developed, which will help reduce the concentration of economic power
amongst the population.
(5) Wealth Creation and Distribution:
It stimulates equitable redistribution of wealth and income in the interest of the country to more
people and geographic areas, thus giving benefit to larger sections of the society. Entrepreneurial
activities also generate more activities and give a multiplier effect in the economy.
(6) Increasing Gross National Product and Per Capita Income:
Entrepreneurs are always on the look out for opportunities. They explore and exploit
opportunities,, encourage effective resource mobilisation of capital and skill, bring in new
products and services and develops markets for growth of the economy. In this way, they help
increasing gross national product as well as per capita income of the people in a country. Increase
in gross national product and per capita income of the people in a country, is a sign of economic
growth.
(6) Improvement in the Standard of Living:
Increase in the standard of living of the people is a characteristic feature of economic
development of the country. Entrepreneurs play a key role in increasing the standard of living of
the people by adopting latest innovations in the production of wide variety of goods and services
in large scale that too at a lower cost. This enables the people to avail better quality goods at
lower prices which results in the improvement of their standard of living.
(7) Promotes Country's Export Trade:
Entrepreneurs help in promoting a country's export-trade, which is an important ingredient of
economic development. They produce goods and services in large scale for the purpose earning
huge amount of foreign exchange from export in order to combat the import dues requirement.
Hence import substitution and export promotion ensure economic independence and
development.
(8) Induces Backward and Forward Linkages:
Entrepreneurs like to work in an environment of change and try to maximise profits by
innovation. When an enterprise is established in accordance with the changing technology, it
induces backward and forward linkages which stimulate the process of economic development in
the country.
(9) Facilitates Overall Development:
Entrepreneurs act as catalytic agent for change which results in chain reaction. Once an
enterprise is established, the process of industrialisation is set in motion. This unit will generate
demand for various types of units required by it and there will be so many other units which

require the output of this unit. This leads to overall development of an area due to increase in
demand and setting up of more and more units. In this way, the entrepreneurs multiply their
entrepreneurial activities, thus creating an environment of enthusiasm and conveying an impetus
for overall development of the area.

2(b)

1.

Economic Factors

Capital, labour, raw materials and market are the main economic factors.
(a)

Capital:

Capital is one of the most important prerequisites to establish an enterpris1e.


Availability of capital helps an entrepreneur to bring together the land of one,
machine of another and raw material of yet another to combine them to produce
goods. Therefore, capital is regarded as lubricant to the production process.
Basically, capital is the life blood of any activity. If capital is available, people who
have innovative ideas would like to put them into reality. Without having any
obstacles, if capital is available, it will act as a lifeline to entrepreneurs. So, if capital
is available, entrepreneurial activities will increase.
(b)

Labour:

The quality and quantity of labour is another factor which influences the emergence
of entrepreneurship. Availability of labour makes entrepreneurship attractive. More
than abundantly available labour, the presence of skilled labour force is very
important because such a workforce is generally less mobile than other resources. If
entrepreneurial activities are initiated near areas where labour is available, then it is
easy to carry out the business more comfortably and profitably at low cost. This is
why one finds textile units and machine tools manufacturing industries concentrated
in certain cities like Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Ludhiana, Rajkot, Baroda, etc. just
because of availability of skilled labour force required for such units.
(c)

Raw Materials:

Raw materials are required for establishing any industrial activity and therefore has
an influence in the emergence of entrepreneurship. In the absence of raw materials,
neither any enterprise can be established nor an entrepreneur can emerge. In some
cases technological innovations can compensate for raw material inadequacies. The
supply of raw materials is not influenced by themselves but becomes influential

depending upon other opportunity conditions. The more favourable these conditions
are, the more likely is the raw material to have its influence on entrepreneurial
emergence.
(d)

Market :

It is not only the availability of capital, labour and raw materials but a readily
available market that attracts entrepreneurial activities. Ultimately, it is the market
that fetches revenue for any business. If sufficient market is not there, people will
naturally hesitate to do business in a sector where there is no market. In addition to
market opportunities, it is equally important to ensure future market opportunities for
the emergence of entrepreneurial activities.

2.

Social Factors :

Development of entrepreneurship in a society may take place not just because of


better economic factors but because of the presence of positive social factors. The
following social factors influence the development of entrepreneurship in a society.
(a)

Social norms and values:

A society sets certain norms and values for the beha1viour of people who are part of
that society. If people violate or overstep these norms and values, certain restrictions
are likely to be imposed on them. As a result, many people are forced to accept
certain types of jobs and tasks that reflect the social environment. If the society has
an open and flexible approach towards various types of jobs and works, then people
will feel free to do whatever they like and even go in for innovation and creativity.
When there is more openness and flexibility, entrepreneurship will not only emerge
but also thrive.
(b)

Role models:

Societies that celebrate entrepreneurship and felicitate successful entrepreneurs in a


way encourage many future generations to take up entrepreneurial activities. This is
because successful businessmen prove to be role models for the society at large.
For instance, states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and to some extent Tamil Nadu and
Haryana have experienced better industrial development as a result of higher

concentration of entrepreneurs compared to lesser industrialised states such as


Orissa, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and other Northeastern states.
(c)

Social pressure:

At times, entrepreneurship can emerge in a society due to social restriction too. If a


society is orthodox, close and imposes a lot of restrictions, then it is likely to backfire.
People who are at the receiving end are likely to react strongly and go in for change.
In other words, because of negative pressure, more number of people would like to
become entrepreneurs as a means of improving their status. It has been noticed that
where people were marginalised, they became entrepreneurs just to prove their
abilities and establish an identity in the society.

(d)

Respect and Status:

If societies accord recognition and respect to people who dare to do something


different and creative, it proves to be an encouragement for others to do something
enterprising. Therein lies the emergence of entrepreneurship. In the traditional
societies, people were looked down upon rather than encouraged for deviating from
the set norms or regular occupation. This means there was no respect for change.
Thus, societies where there is respect and recognition for people to do something
different are more likely to see the development of entrepreneurial activities.
(e)

Security:

The view regarding role of social security in encouraging entrepreneurship


development is rather divided. One school of thought is of the view that people are
more prone to take entrepreneurial risks in secure social environments. On the other
hand, there are others who argue that entrepreneurship will more likely emerge if
there are turbulent conditions. In both cases, there is scope for entrepreneurship
development.

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3(a)

It is a commonly held view that entrepreneurs are born, not made that what leads someone to
become a successful entrepreneur has more to do with their personality and innate qualities than
anything learned through formal education.
The biographies of entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Alan Sugar and Theo Paphitis, all of
whom left school at 16 to make their own way in the world of business, add to the impression that
entrepreneurs are born not made. The idea that certain entrepreneurial traits such as being
able to spot opportunities, think differently and take risks may be inherent has even led to a
whole new area of genetic research.
So, is it really that simple? Do entrepreneurs pursue their path because of a genetic
predisposition to do so?
I am not convinced. Having met many successful entrepreneurs in the course of my work, I can
safely say that they have included an enormous diversity of individuals and personality types a
mix of introverts and extroverts, natural risk-takers and those with a more cautious outlook, each
exhibiting their own particular strengths in their entrepreneurial endeavours.
There isnt one single type of entrepreneur, just as there isnt one single type of business
opportunity. The talent of many entrepreneurs lies in their ability to align their skills and their
passion with potential opportunities and, as the next stage on, to develop the skills and
attributes they need to maximise those opportunities.
A survey last year by Ernst & Young of 685 entrepreneurial leaders found that experience is key
to people becoming entrepreneurs. Fifty eight per cent of the respondents were transitioned
entrepreneurs who had previously been employees. Many cited their experience in a corporate
environment as an important training ground for their subsequent entrepreneurial career.
As well as experiences gained through work, another type of experience relevant to
entrepreneurial success is the wider set of life skills which span both our personal and
professional lives. A recent blog by Nischala Murthy Kaushik highlighted the 33 Life Lessons No
School Really Taught Me, touching on skills such as; how to deal with change, handling failure,
learning when and how to say no, how to ask for help, and mastering the art of prioritisation. All
valuable lessons for any entrepreneur.
In short, entrepreneurial skills and attributes can be taught and are something that I believe
should be part of the educational experience of all young people.
That is why City College Norwich is at the forefront of the Gazelle group, which is bringing
together like-minded entrepreneurs and college leaders nationally to create a new generation of
entrepreneurial colleges. Using the inspirational environment of The StartUp Lounge, we are
giving students opportunities to experience what it is like to be part of a business start-up and to
develop the skills of an entrepreneur as a core part of their education.

So, entrepreneurs can be made as well as born and we can all play our part in helping to make
the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

3(b)
Notes
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4(a)

4(b)
Notes
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Notes

Innovation is a new idea, device or method; or the act of introducing new ideas,
devices or methods. Innovations can be new products, business models, customer
experiences or any form of new idea. Innovation, however, doesnt have to mean the
creation of something entirely new. Iterations and improvements upon an existing
idea are also innovations. Take the iPod, for example. While far from the first
personal music player, the iPod introduced an unprecedented customer experience
and business model, shaking up the industry.
Innovation creates change; it disrupts the status quo, but it does not automatically
translate to entrepreneurship or new business. Plus, innovation occurs in plenty of
other contexts beyond business. Government, academic and non-profit organizations
also generate groundbreaking ideas, often sparking social change.

Entrepreneurship is the practice of starting and managing a business, usually with


considerable risk. Entrepreneurs are often innovators, creating ventures from new
ideas, but sometimes they see the opportunity to cash in on an existing idea. While
always enterprising, entrepreneurs are not necessarily disruptive.
Entrepreneurship also focuses on the tangible task of building a business, while
innovations sometimes do not evolve beyond intangible ideas.
Intersection of both
While each provide value on their own, the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship
produces the greatest impact on our economy.

Innovation is the fuel to the entrepreneurial fire, the seeds of a sustainable business. The
best entrepreneurs are innovators first, armed with brilliant ideas to introduce something
new and valuable to the market.
In a globally competitive economic environment, the only source of sustained competitive
advantage has to come through innovation, said Hugh Courtney, dean of the DAmoreMcKim School of Business.
A venture lacking innovation will have little impact on the marketplace.
But when it comes to business, innovation without entrepreneurship is even less valuable.
Innovation cannot thrive in a vacuum. It requires a vehicle to realize its full potential and
evolve from the intangible into the tangible.
Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship - the creation of new ideas, systems or products
within an existing organization - are prime channels for empowering innovations. Both serve
as incubators to grow forward-thinking ideas into actionable, and often profitable, ventures.
Todays entrepreneur is an important engine for growth and job creation in our
economy, Marc H. Meyer, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the DAmore-McKim School
of Business, said.
Without entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, innovation would stagnate and economic growth
would stall.
Innovation creates valuable ideas and entrepreneurship capitalizes on those ideas and gives
them life. The combination of these two elements produces new businesses or business
initiatives that advance industries, disrupt markets and spur economic growth.

5(a)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2014/04/14/5-personality-traits-of-anentrepreneur/

5(b)
Notes
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