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Entrepreneurship

ICSE · Class 11 · Business Studies

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Meaning and Definition of Entrepreneur

  • The word entrepreneur first appeared in the French language and was used for leaders of military expeditions and civil engineering.
  • Richard Cantillon was the first person to use the term entrepreneur for economic activities.
  • The concept of entrepreneur is associated with three main elements: risk-bearing, organising, and innovating.
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Definitions of Entrepreneur

  • Richard Cantillon described the entrepreneur as the agent who buys means of production at certain prices and sells at uncertain prices.
  • J. B. Say described the entrepreneur as the economic agent who unites all means of production.
  • Joseph Schumpeter described the entrepreneur as an innovator who brings economic development through new combinations of factors of production.
3

Classification and Types of Entrepreneurs

  • The two sub-categories of entrepreneurs are Independent Entrepreneurs and Spin-off Entrepreneurs.
  • Independent Entrepreneurs foster an idea on their own and start a new organisation based on that idea.
  • Spin-off Entrepreneurs foster an idea within an existing workplace and then create a new firm or organisation on their own.
4

Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

  • Forward looking: able to observe trends and spot opportunities.
  • Hardworking: puts constant effort into work.
  • Passionate: strong enthusiasm helps overcome difficulties.

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What are the important topics in Entrepreneurship for ICSE Class 11 Business Studies?
Key topics in Entrepreneurship include Mind map showing the four main dimensions of an entrepreneur's role and definition, Flowchart showing the two classifications of entrepreneurs and their characteristics, Pie chart showing typical distribution of entrepreneur types in developing economies. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Entrepreneurship — ICSE Class 11 Business Studies?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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