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The document discusses small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are companies involved in local industries and responsible for supplying equipment and components. SMEs play a crucial role in economic development and provide a base to develop entrepreneurial talent. The document also examines business ethics and the social responsibilities of entrepreneurs.

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OFPS Entrepreneurship 3e: © Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd. (008974-T), 2013 1 - 1

The document discusses small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are companies involved in local industries and responsible for supplying equipment and components. SMEs play a crucial role in economic development and provide a base to develop entrepreneurial talent. The document also examines business ethics and the social responsibilities of entrepreneurs.

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Chapter

ISSUES IN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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ISSUES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 AT THE END OF THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL BE ABLE


TO:
– Define small and medium-sized enterprises.
– Analyze the principles and role of business ethics in
entrepreneurship.
– Explain the social responsibilities of entrepreneurs.
– Understand the application and importance of information
and communication technology in a company.
– Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce.
– Explain how the entrepreneurial culture can be developed
and the role of the government in developing the culture.

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SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED
ENTERPRISES

 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)


are companies involved in local industries
 Responsible for supplying equipment and
components to local and multi-national
companies

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MICRO-SIZED ENTERPRISES

 A micro enterprise has full-time


employees of less than 5 persons or
annual sales turnover of less than
RM250,000.

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SMALL-SIZED ENTERPRISES

 A small enterprise has full-time employees


of between 5 and 50 persons or annual
sales turnover of between RM250,000 and
less than RM10 million.

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MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

 A medium enterprise has full-time


employees of between 51 and 150
persons or annual sales turnover of
between RM10 million and RM25 million.

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SMALL AND MEDIUM
ENTERPRISES

 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are


companies involved in local industries.
 They are responsible for supplying equipment
and components to local and multi-national
companies.
 SMEs play a crucial role in the economic
development of a country and provide the base
to further develop entrepreneurship talent
among individuals.

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ROLES OF SMALL AND
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)

 Source of innovation and creativity


 Test ground for entrepreneurs
 Career opportunities for productive individuals

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BUSINESS ETHICS

 A branch of ethics that examines ethical rules


and principles within a commercial context and
the various moral or ethical problems that can
arise in a business setting as well as any
special duties or obligations that apply to
persons engaged in commerce

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IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESS
ETHICS
 Social responsibility
 Commitment to the profession
 Good time management
 Personal initiative
 Continuous improvement

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PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS

 Identify and accept the rights of customers


 Be trustworthy
 Carry out a genuine profession
 Provide clear information
 Adhere to fair competition

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF
ENTREPRENEURS

 Responsibilities towards Customers


 Responsibilities towards Staff
 Responsibilities towards Creditors
 Responsibilities towards Environment
 Responsibilities towards Suppliers
 Responsibilities towards Competitors
 Responsibilities towards Society/Community
 Responsibilities towards Government

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IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN A
COMPANY

 Attracts a large number of customers


 The company can be visited without time
restrictions
 Gives an image of a well-established company
 Minimizes management costs
 Disseminates business information
 Reduces the size of filing

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ADVANTAGES OF E-COMMERCE

 Faster and easier transactions


 Remains open all the time
 Removes barriers of global trading
 Low operational costs and better services
 No need of physical company set-ups

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DISADVANTAGES OF E-COMMERCE

 Risk of being cheated


 No guarantee of product quality
 Tendency to have mechanical failures
 Customer loyalty
 Threats to security and privacy

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DEVELOPING
ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE
 Having a clear direction
 Maximising self-potential
 Planning strategically
 Managing time effectively
 Being creative and innovative
 Increasing work quality continuously
 Seizing opportunities

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