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The Origin And Evolution Of New Businesses,Used
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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 focus of 'The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses'? A: The book focuses on understanding entrepreneurship by integrating over ten years of research and modern business theories. It examines the origins of successful ventures and the role of traits like ambition and risk-taking.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Amar V. Bhide.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs? A: Yes, the book is essential for anyone looking to start a business, as well as for executives aiming to grow their companies.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into venture capital? A: Yes, the book discusses the role of venture capital in entrepreneurship and compares it with more common, humble business origins.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Economics.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of entrepreneurship, the importance of coping with ambiguity, and the differences between small start-ups and large corporations.
- Q: Is there any discussion on famous entrepreneurs in the book? A: Yes, the book references well-known entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Sam Walton to illustrate its points about entrepreneurship.