Gloria A. Peralta, EdD
= Ruth A. Arsenue
Catalina R. Ipolan 2
Yolanda L. Quiambao
Helenay Ann C. Ariola
Authors
Elaine Q. Borazon, PhD _~
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Lessons
IN THIS UNIT
The ide!
Entrepreneur
Sale ang
Responsible Use
of ict
Gathoring and
Organizing
Information Using
ict
Analyzing
Information Using
ier
‘Communicating
and Collaborating
Using ICT
Creating
Knowledge
Products Using
ICT Tools
Riera
ead
What are the
characteristics of a
Successful entrepreneur
and what role do ICT
tools play in the success
ofa business?
Entrepreneurship
and Information and
Communications Technology
nea
Oe
Many young individuals like yourself dream of one day running
their own business and becoming entrepreneurs. Are you one of them?
Do you have what it takes to be successful in the field of business?
In this unit, the qualities of an ideal entrepreneur will be discussed.
This will allow you and your fellow students an opportunity to assess
yourselves and find out if you have what it takes to pursue a future
career as an entreprencur.
In addition, it will introduce the activities of an entrepreneur such
as gathering, organizing and analyzing information, ¢reating knowledge
products, and communicating and collaborating. It will show how tools
in Information and Communications Technology can be tapped to propel
an entrepreneur's business ventures.
Many of you are familiar with some of these tools. You have
encountered them and experienced using them at home and in school.
‘What kind of impact has ICT made in your personal and student life?tesson1| The Ideal Entrepreneur
Way
hiker
Identity the
characteristics
and values of a
successful and idea!
entrepreneur
Identify the sellers
and buyers,
Produce simple
products
Buy and sell products,
based on needs and
demands in schoo!
. and community
Being knowedgeable, hardworking, innovative, and honest are among
the many qualities ofan ideal entrepreneur
An emtrepreneur is a person who meets the needs of other people
by fulfilling their demands for products and services. Some economists
would also consider an entrepreneur as someone with the ability to
innovate or improve on certain products or services to come up with
something more sellable. An entrepreneur plays an important role in
sociely because he of she contributes 10 economic development by
helping build industries. Like any other career or profession, one must
possess not just the necessary knowledge and skills but also the correct
attitude, values, and characteristics in order to be successful in this field.
‘This lesson will present the different types of entrepreneur. It will
discuss the important values and traits a person must possess in order
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to thrive in the business industry. In addition, it will provide ideas for | Asucoosstu entre
a start-up business. It will discuss the most basic knowledge and skills | Preneur must combine
one needs in order to come up with a marketable produet one can sell eecnean
in school or within one’s community. ergs 8
personal attbutes.