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The Origin And Evolution Of New Businesses
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What Is This Mysterious Activity We Call Entrepreneurship? Does Success Require Special Traits And Skills Or Just Luck? Can Large Companies Follow Their Example? What Role Does Venture Capital Play?In A Field Dominated By Anecdote And Folklore, This Landmark Study Integrates More Than Ten Years Of Intensive Research And Modern Theories Of Business And Economics. The Result Is A Comprehensive Framework For Understanding Entrepreneurship That Provides New And Penetrating Insights. Examining Hundreds Of Successful Ventures, The Author Finds That The Typical Business Has Humble, Improvised Origins. Wellplanned Startups, Backed By Substantial Venture Capital, Are Exceptional. Entrepreneurs Like Bill Gates And Sam Walton Initially Pursue Small, Uncertain Opportunities, Without Much Capital, Market Research, Or Breakthrough Technologies. Coping With Ambiguity And Surprises, Facetoface Selling, And Making Do With Secondtier Employees Is More Important Than Foresight, Dealmaking, Or Recruiting Topnotch Teams.Transforming Improvised Startups Into Noteworthy Enterprises Requires A Radical Shift, From Opportunistic Adaptation In Niche Markets To The Pursuit Of Ambitious Strategies. This Requires Traits Such As Ambition And Risktaking That Are Initially Unimportant. Mature Corporations Have To Pursue Entrepreneurial Activity In A Much More Disciplined Way. Companies Like Intel And Merck Focus Their Resources On Largescale Initiatives That Scrappy Entrepreneurs Cannot Undertake. Their Success Requires Carefully Chosen Bets, Meticulous Planning, And The Smooth Coordination Of Many Employees Rather Than The Talents Of A Driven Few.This Clearly And Concisely Written Book Is Essential For Anyone Who Wants To Start A Business, For The Entrepreneur Or Executive Who Wants To Grow A Company, And For The Scholar Who Wants To Understand This Crucial Economic Activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses'? A: The book explores the concept of entrepreneurship, examining the traits, skills, and luck involved in successful business ventures and how large companies can emulate smaller startups.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses' is Amar V. Bhide.
- Q: What can I learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the dynamics of entrepreneurship, the importance of adaptable strategies, and the characteristics necessary for transforming small startups into successful businesses.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs? A: Yes, it is essential for anyone looking to start a business, as well as for executives aiming to grow existing companies.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 16, 2003.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Leadership & Motivation.
- Q: Are there any specific traits emphasized in the book for entrepreneurs? A: Yes, the book emphasizes traits such as ambition and risk-taking as crucial for entrepreneurial success.
- Q: Does the book discuss the role of venture capital in entrepreneurship? A: Yes, it examines the role of venture capital and how it influences the success of businesses, highlighting that well-planned startups backed by substantial funding are exceptional.