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1.0 Unit 1 Overview: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Lesson 2 of 17 in the free Introduction to Management and Entrepreneurship Development notes on Siksha Sarovar, written by Rohit Jangra.

Unit I — Overview: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Unit I lays the foundation:

  1. Meaning and concept of entrepreneurship
  2. History of entrepreneurship development (global + Indian)
  3. Role of entrepreneurship in economic development
  4. General characteristics and personality traits of entrepreneurs
  5. Factors affecting entrepreneurship
  6. Agencies in entrepreneurship development in India

Learning outcomes

After Unit I you should be able to:

  • Define entrepreneurship and explain its evolution
  • List 8-10 traits of successful entrepreneurs
  • Discuss how entrepreneurs contribute to economic development
  • Identify factors that promote or hinder entrepreneurship
  • Name and describe key Indian government and private agencies supporting entrepreneurship

Topic map

Typical exam weight

Unit I contributes 2 long questions:

  • Define entrepreneurship. Discuss its role in economic development. — long
  • Discuss the traits of a successful entrepreneur. — long (very common)
  • Discuss the factors affecting entrepreneurship. — long
  • Discuss agencies for entrepreneurship development in India. — long

Self-check

  1. Name the six foundation topics Unit I covers. (meaning and concept; history; role in economic development; characteristics and personality traits; factors affecting entrepreneurship; agencies in entrepreneurship development in India)
  2. After Unit I, how many traits of successful entrepreneurs should you be able to list? (8-10)
  3. How many long questions does Unit I typically contribute to the paper? (2)
  4. Which lesson pairs the factors affecting entrepreneurship with India's support agencies? (1.4)