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Enterprise Growth Strategies — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 12 · Entrepreneurship

Summary of Enterprise Growth Strategies for CBSE Class 12 Entrepreneurship. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Entrepreneurship syllabus.

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Overview

Every business, once established, must grow to survive and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Unit 4 explores the key strategies through which entrepreneurs can expand their enterprises — both internally and externally. The unit focuses on three major external growth strategies: Franchising, Merge

Key Concepts

A business can grow either internally

A business can grow either internally or externally. Internal expansion involves gradual growth through increased production capacity, new machines, m

Franchising is 'an arrangement whereby

Franchising is 'an arrangement whereby the manufacturer or sole distributor of a trademarked product or service gives exclusive rights of local distri

There are four types of franchising

There are four types of franchising: (1) Product Franchise — a manufacturer grants a retailer the right to distribute and sell their products using th

Advantages to the franchisee include

Advantages to the franchisee include: (a) Product Acceptance — entering with an established brand reduces credibility-building efforts; (b) Management

A merger is the combination

A merger is the combination of two companies into one larger company, involving a stock swap or cash payment. All combining companies may be dissolved

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the concept of franchising and its types in detail
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of franchising for both franchisor and franchisee
  • Understand how enterprise growth is possible through mergers and acquisitions
  • Enlist and explain the five types of mergers with examples
  • Elaborate on the meaning and four types of acquisitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Enterprise Growth Strategies for CBSE Class 12 Entrepreneurship?
Key topics in Enterprise Growth Strategies include Growth and Development of an Enterprise, Franchising, Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising, Mergers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.

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