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Introduction to Entrepreneur — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Entrepreneur revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Meaning of an Entrepreneur, Traits.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning of an Entrepreneur
- The word entrepreneur comes from the French word entreprendre.
- Entre means between and prendre means to take.
- An entrepreneur is a person or group of persons willing to take the risk of a new venture.
2
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
- A successful entrepreneur needs entrepreneurial spirit.
- Desire to do is important: a person must want to work and succeed in the venture.
- Risk taking is a key trait; an entrepreneur is defined as someone willing to take risk.
3
Classification of Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs can be classified under various traits and these traits need not be mutually exclusive.
- On the basis of nature of enterprise: Trading entrepreneur, Manufacturing entrepreneur, Business entrepreneur.
- On the basis of depth of technology employed: Technopreneur, Non-Technoprenuer, Professional Entrepreneurs.
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Functions of an Entrepreneur
- The first function of an entrepreneur is identifying opportunities and taking initiative.
- The entrepreneur arranges resources such as human resources, capital, machinery, and tools.
- Risk taking is a major function because the entrepreneur guarantees payment to labour, suppliers, and lenders and bears the loss of any contingency.
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The word entrepreneur comes fromAn entrepreneur brings the ideaA manager works for someone elseAn intrapreneur is an entrepreneur withinImportant traits include desire to do
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What are the important topics in Introduction to Entrepreneur for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship?
Key topics in Introduction to Entrepreneur include Meaning of an Entrepreneur, Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur, Classification of Entrepreneurs, Functions of an Entrepreneur. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Introduction to Entrepreneur for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Introduction to Entrepreneur. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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