Professional Documents
Culture Documents
TOPIC 1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET (Hisrich et. al., Chapter 1)
Sub-Topics Covered (All sub-topics are covered)
Nature and Development of Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurial Process
-Cognitive Adaptability
Sub-Topics Covered
Role Models and Support Systems
-Moral & Professional-Support Network
Minority Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurial Intentions Within Existing Organizations
Sub-Topics Covered
Managerial Versus Entrepreneurial Decision Making
Inimitable
- Assessing the Attractiveness of a New Entry Opportunity
- Information on a New Entry
Trend
Innovations
-Types of Innovation
Web Sites
Idea Stage
Concept Stage
Sub-Topics Covered
Technological Environment
Culture
Language
TOPIC 6: ANALYZING THE ENVIRONMENT & IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITY (Hisrich et. al., Chapter 5)
Sub-Topics Covered
Sub-Topics Covered
-Non-equity Arrangements
Entrepreneurial Partnering
Publications
Motivations to Go Global
Information Needs
- Market Information
-Operations Information
-Scope and Value of the Business Plan (Who Reads the Plan)
-Introductory Page
-Operations Plan
- Executive Summary
-Marketing Plan
-Organizational Plan
-Description of Venture
-Assessment of Risk
-Production Plan
-Financial Plan
TOPIC 8: STARTING A NEW VENTURE (UiTM Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Text, Chapter 3 & Hisrich et. al., Chapter 9)
Sub-Topics Covered (Chapter 3)
Organizational Structure
TOPIC 9: FINANCING THE VENTURE (Hisrich et. al., Chapter 11 & Chapter 12)
Sub-Topics Covered (Chapter 11)
An Overview
Personal Funds
Private Placement
TOPIC 10: MANAGING EARLY GROWTH OF THE NEW VENTURE (Hisrich et. al., Chapter 13)
Sub-Topics Covered
Sub-Topics Covered
Diversification Strategies
TOPIC 11: MANAGING, GROWING & ENDING OF A VENTURE (Hisrich et. al., Chapter 14 & 15)
Sub-Topics Covered (Chapter 14)
Using External parties to Help Grow a Business
Franchising
Management Buyout
Disadvantages of Franchising
Types of Franchising
Investing in a Franchise
Joint Venture
Types of Joint Ventures
Factors in Joint Venture Success
Acquisitions
Advantages of an Acquisition
Disadvantages of an Acquisition
Mergers
Leveraged Buyouts
Sub-Topics NOT Covered (Chapter 14)
Synergy
Exit Strategy
Succession of Business
Bankruptcy An Overview
Sub-Topics Covered
Family Interactions
Family Limitations
An Overlooked Problem
Plan Ahead
Sudden & Planned Departures
Selling to Family Members & Outsiders
Making the Transition Easier
Sub-Topic NOT Covered
** REFERENCES
1. Hisrich, Robert D., Peters, Michael P. & Shepherd, D., (2006). Entrepreneurship, New York: McGraw-Hill / Irwin, 7th Edition,
International Edition, 2006.
2. Byrd, M.J. & Megginson, L.C., (2009). Small Business Management: An Entrepreneurs Guidebook, New York: McGraw-Hill / Irwin ,
6th Edition, International Edition, 2009 (for Family Business topic only)
3. UiTM Entrepreneurship Study Group (MEDEC), (2004). Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Petaling Jaya: Pearson-Prentice Hall Sdn.
Bhd. 2004
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