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OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND
ENTREPRENEURS TO THE
ECONOMY & SOCIETY
LESSON 3
RELEVANCE AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE
ECONOMY & SOCIETY
Develops new markets – entrepreneurs are opportunity seekers, creative, and resourceful.
They seek new buyers or customers of their product and services.
Introduces innovation – entrepreneurs innovate, this innovation is done for the product,
service or technology towards commercialization and generates economic wealth.
ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP &
ENTREPRENEURS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& SOCIETY
Generates new sources of materials – entrepreneurs are always inconstant, search for
better and cheaper sources of materials they need.
Improves the quality of life – the new products and services developed by the entrepreneurs
contribute to the increase in personal benefit and convenience of the people in society.
Serves as role-models – the attitude, behavior and personality traits, like pro-activeness,
opportunity recognition, risk-taking, alertness and creativity are some of the characteristics that
will also make them successful entrepreneurs in their life.
ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP &
ENTREPRENEURS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& SOCIETY
Brings social benefit to the people – entrepreneurs pay taxes for every product or
service sold in the market. They also pay for the licenses and permits to operate their business.
Utilizes and mobilizes indigenous resources - small and medium enterprises will always
look for cheaper and local materials to supply their needs.
Provides more alternatives for consumers – the stiff competition in the market for
quality and cheaper products and services requires the entrepreneurs to come up with more
products and services consumers can choose from.