Diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures

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Course/Unit Information

Course

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Unit No. and Name

Unit 09: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Unit code

09: T/508/0495
Unit Type

Core
Batch

SEV10-ESBM-PaulGulston-1711

Instructor Information

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Prof. Paul Gulston
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paul@westford.org.uk

Assignment Information

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Full

Date Assignment Issued

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Date Assignment Due

Saturday, December 9, 2017
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16760330
Turnitin Keyword

1711
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LO1 Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.

P1 Choose an item.

P2 Choose an item.

M1 Choose an item.

D1 Choose an item.

P1 Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurship.

P2 Explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures.

M1 Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector.

D1 Critically examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventures.

LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant for a business research project

P3 Interpret and assess relevant data and statistics to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy.

P4 Explain the importance of small businesses and business start-ups to the growth of the social economy

M2 Evaluate the differences small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and statistics.

D2 Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy (local, regional, national) and in an international context.

P3 Choose an item.

P4 Choose an item.

M2 Choose an item.

D2 Choose an item.

LO3 Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind set.

P5 Choose an item.

P6 Choose an item.

M3 Choose an item.

D3 Choose an item.

P5 Determine the characteristic traits and skills of successful Entrepreneurs that differentiate them from other business managers.

P6 Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mind set.

M3 Explore and examine different lines of argument relating to Entrepreneurial characteristics.

D3 Analyse the characteristic traits, skills and motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs, supported by specific examples

LO4 Apply a range of leadership approaches to a change initiative.

P7 Choose an item.

M4 Choose an item.

D4 Choose an item.

P7 Examine, using

relevant examples,

how background

and experience

can hinder or

foster

entrepreneurship.

M4 Analyse the link between entrepreneurial characteristics and the influence of personal background and experience to specific successful entrepreneurs.

D4 Critically evaluate how background and experience influences entrepreneurs, both positively and negatively, by comparing and contrasting examples.

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management: Assignment Task

Assignment title

LO1: Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
LO2: Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.

LO3: Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind set.

LO4: Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.

Scenario:

You currently work for a consultancy firm that provides advice and market intelligence to small businesses and entrepreneurs. As part of updating the new website you have been tasked with investigating different types of ventures and their impact upon the economy to put on a webpage. This is a mini research project that is based on a range of different examples, one of which should be a local business.

You should choose one example of each type of entrepreneurship (one of which should be a local business and the other global). You must describe and compare different environments for each of your examples and evaluate their impact on the economy at different levels.

Primary research could be conducted for your choice of local business. Primary research may include the use of interviews, existing videos or questionnaires completed by practicing entrepreneurs.

Please ensure that the specific requirements of the M and D grade descriptors are addressed for achieving higher grades.

The report (with updates for the website contents and mindset of the entrepreur) should include the following:

1. Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and compare their similarities and differences and discuss how they relate to the business and typology of entrepreneurship. [P1, P2, M1, D1]

1. Interpret and analyze the data and statistics collected in your research and discuss how small/micro businesses and startups impact the economy. Discuss how startups and small businesses help the economy grow. [P3, P4, M2, D2]

1. Determine the traits, characteristics and skills of successful entrepreneurs and discuss how they differ from other business managers. You may cite examples form local and global entrepreneurs from different industries. Assess how unique aspects of entrepreneurial personality reflect on entrepreneurial motivation and mindset.[P5, P6, M3, D3]

1. Cite relevant examples and examine how background and experience hinder or foster entrepreneurship. [P7, M4, D4]

The submission on the LMS is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard Referencing System. The recommended word limit is 5000–6,500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit.

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