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Entrepreneurship : a contemporary approach / Donald F. Kuratko and Richard M. Hodgetts.

By: Kuratko, Donald F.
Contributor(s): Hodgetts, Richard M.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Harcourt College Publishers series in entrepreneurship: Publisher: Fort Worth : Harcourt College Publishers, c2001Edition: 5th ed.Description: xix, 722 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0030196043.Subject(s): Entrepreneurship -- United States | New business enterprises -- United States | Small business -- United StatesDDC classification: 658.421
Contents:
Part 1: The contemporary world of entrepreneurship -- The entrepreneurial revolution -- Entrepreneurship: An evolving concept -- Intrapreneurship: Developing corporate entrepreneurship -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Odysseum: An intrapreneur's vision at Polaroid -- Part 2: The entrepreneurial perspective -- Understanding the entrepreneurial perspective in individuals -- Developing creativity and understanding innovation -- Ethical and social responsibility challenges for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Sport' Life: A minority entrepreneur's creation -- Part 3: Developing the entrepreneurial plan -- Environmental assessment: Preparation for a new venture -- Marketing research for new ventures -- Financial preparation for entrepreneurial ventures -- Developing an effective business plan -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: The roaring '20s museum -- Part 4: Initiating entrepreneurial ventures -- Assessment and evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities -- Legal structures for new business ventures -- Legal issues related to emerging ventures -- Sources of capital for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: The playboy emblem: A case of trademark infringement -- Part 5: Growth and development of entrepreneurial ventures -- Strategic planning for emerging ventures -- Managing entrepreneurial growth -- Global opportunities for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Acordia's Little Giants -- Part 6: Contemporary challenges in entrepreneurship -- Valuation of business ventures -- Management succession and continuity: A family business perspective -- Minority entrepreneurship -- Total quality and the human factor: Continuous challenges for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Emge packing company, Inc.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.421 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00092411
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.421 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00092355
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This market leader was the first of its kind to cover entrepreneurship in one entire text. Its practical step-by-step approach helps develop entrepreneurial skills. The revision of this successful text features the Internet and a chapter on "Quality and the Human Factor," as well as current management themes that will keep the text at the forefront of the market.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part 1: The contemporary world of entrepreneurship -- The entrepreneurial revolution -- Entrepreneurship: An evolving concept -- Intrapreneurship: Developing corporate entrepreneurship -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Odysseum: An intrapreneur's vision at Polaroid -- Part 2: The entrepreneurial perspective -- Understanding the entrepreneurial perspective in individuals -- Developing creativity and understanding innovation -- Ethical and social responsibility challenges for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Sport' Life: A minority entrepreneur's creation -- Part 3: Developing the entrepreneurial plan -- Environmental assessment: Preparation for a new venture -- Marketing research for new ventures -- Financial preparation for entrepreneurial ventures -- Developing an effective business plan -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: The roaring '20s museum -- Part 4: Initiating entrepreneurial ventures -- Assessment and evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities -- Legal structures for new business ventures -- Legal issues related to emerging ventures -- Sources of capital for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: The playboy emblem: A case of trademark infringement -- Part 5: Growth and development of entrepreneurial ventures -- Strategic planning for emerging ventures -- Managing entrepreneurial growth -- Global opportunities for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Acordia's Little Giants -- Part 6: Contemporary challenges in entrepreneurship -- Valuation of business ventures -- Management succession and continuity: A family business perspective -- Minority entrepreneurship -- Total quality and the human factor: Continuous challenges for entrepreneurs -- Entrepreneurial case analysis: Emge packing company, Inc.

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