Unit 1 FTM
Unit 1 FTM
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Role of Entrepreneurship in economic development
3 Types of Entrepreneurship
4 Qualities of an entrepreneur
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Women entrepreneurs in India
• Imitative Entrepreneur:
Adapts existing ideas or products to suit a specific market.
Example: Smart phone manufactures.
• Public Entrepreneurship:
This involves individuals or organizations operating with in the public sector,
often government agencies or non-profit organizations.
Examples : State Bank of India, Indian Railways, BSNL, NTPC, Coal
India etc.
• Public Private Entrepreneurship:
This involves collaboration between government agencies and
private companies.
• IBM's Watson Health platform, which partners with
healthcare startups to develop healthcare solutions
• Intel Capital's investment in startups, which enables
companies to access Intel's vast resources and
expertise
QUALITIES OF AN ENTREPRENEUR
Qualities Enables Entrepreneurial actions Drive Business Success
Successful business people have many traits in common with one another. Some of them are:
Visionary thinking
Ability to envision and shape the future.
Passionate
Drive and enthusiasm for their business idea.
Disciplined
Individuals are focused on making their businesses work, and eliminate
any hindrances or distractions to their goals.
Confidence
Faith in their abilities and decision-making.
Open minded Strategic
Willingness to consider new ideas and perspectives. Capacity to plan, prioritize, and execute.
Self-Starter Communicative
If something needs to be done, entrepreneurs should Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
start it themselves. Continuous learner
Competitive Embracing lifelong learning and self-improvement.
Striving to outperform others. Accountability
Risk-taker Taking responsibilities for actions and outcomes.
Willingness to embrace uncertainty and challenges. Strong work ethics
Resilient Putting in effort and perseverance.
Ability to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Flexibility
Creative Embracing pivot and adjusting plans.
Innovative thinking and problem-solving. Positive attitude
Maintaining a optimistic outlook.
Customer-focused
Understanding and meeting customer needs.
Resourceful
Efficiently managing resources and networks.
Collaborative
Ability to build and lead effective teams.
Adaptable
Flexibility in responding to changing circumstances.
Determination
Ability to stay focused and motivated.
Some of the qualities of entrepreneurs highlighted from research articles:
• Crant, J. M. (1996). The proactive personality scale as a predictor of entrepreneurial intentions. Journal of Small Business Management, 34(3), 42-49.
• Chen, C. C., Greene, P. G., & Crick, A. (1998). Does entrepreneurial self-efficacy distinguish entrepreneurs from managers? Journal of Business
Venturing, 13(4), 295-316.
• Schere, J. (1982). Tolerance for ambiguity as a discriminating variable between entrepreneurs and managers. Academy of Management Journal, 25(2),
404-410.
• Fernald, L. W., Jr., Solomon, G. T., & Tarabishy, A. (2005). A new paradigm: Entrepreneurial leadership. Southern Business Review, 30(2), 1-10.
Women Entrepreneurs
Definition
• Women entrepreneurs are defined as the women or a group of women who set up and operate her own
enterprise. In other words women entrepreneurs are self employed individuals who establish their
• The Government of India has defined a woman entrepreneurship as “an enterprise owned and controlled
by a woman having a minimum financial interest of 51% of the capital and giving at least 51% of the
• Women entrepreneurship can be important because it can: Promote gender equality, Diversify the
entrepreneurial environment, Create new job opportunities, Promote financial independence, and Develop
Rajni was married in a well-to-do business family in Ludhiana, but her love for
baking never went away.
It is interesting to know that her passion for baking provided financial support
to her family when their 107-year-old grain business came to an end.
At first, Rajini started catering and hosting marriages and parties, but she
believed in her passion and skill.
She worked for over 12 hours a day with complete dedication and kept
improving her business day by day.
What did she achieve?
In 2021, Rajni Bector was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
Today, Cremica, which started in a backyard, has tied up with the world's biggest brands
like McDonald's, Cadbury, and many more.
As of August 29, 2024, Mrs. Bector's Food Specialities Ltd. had a market capitalization
of ₹9,160 crore
Having 5,50,000+ retail outlets across India, and in over 64 countries across 6 continents.
Schemes for Women Entrepreneur in India
The need?
support for women entrepreneurs (and SC/ST) to Launched by NITI Aayog, this platform offers a
set up greenfield enterprises. It offers bank loans range of services including funding support,
ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for both mentorship, and networking opportunities for
manufacturing and service sectors.
women entrepreneurs.
Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme: Focuses on Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY):
providing financial assistance to women Offers micro-financing to small businesses,
entrepreneurs in the small-scale sector. It offers including those run by women. It provides
long-term loans for the acquisition of plant and loans up to ₹10 lakh to support
machinery. entrepreneurship and small-scale businesses.
• One of the pillars of India’s G20 women-led development agenda was the promotion of women’s
entrepreneurship. According to several studies, if women were represented in the formal economy
on par with men, the Indian economy would grow by an additional 60% by 2025, adding $2.9
trillion. At present, only about 14% of all enterprises in India are women-led businesses. The sixth
economic census says that women entrepreneurs account for 13.76% (about 8.05 million) of the
total entrepreneurs of 58.5 million in India. Undoubtedly, there has been a growth in the number
of women entrepreneurs, but it has been patchy and slow and needs to be stepped up.
• A family business is accompany owned operated and controlled by one or more family
members. It often involves multiple generations and represents a significant portion of the
global family
IMPORTANCE
Family business are essential as they create jobs foster innovation and contribute to
economic stability and representing a significant portion of a country’s GDP and
providing employment.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILY BUSINESS
Family involvement – Family members are actively involved in the business for
future generations
Long term orientation- Focus on sustaining the business for future generations.
Ownership and management-Typically owned and managed by family members
Values and Culture –The business often reflects the family values and culture
TYPES OF FAMILY BUSINESS
Family businesses play a crucial role in India's economy, blending traditional values with modern
enterprise.
Typically owned and managed by family members, these businesses range from small shops to large
conglomerates.
Notable examples include: Reliance Industries: Led by the Ambani family.Wipro: Expanded significantly
under Azim Premji.
Family businesses benefit from:Deep-rooted trust.Long-term vision.Focus on sustainable growth and
community impact.
Challenges faced by family businesses include:
Succession planning. Family conflicts.
Overall, they exemplify a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making them vital to India's economic
landscape.
GOVERNANCE IN FAMILY BUSINESS
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CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESFUL FAMILY
BUSINESS
Successful family businesses in India include Reliance Industries, Godrej Group, Wipro, and Dabur
.Reliance Industries: Founded by Dhirubhai Ambani; now a leading conglomerate led by Mukesh
Ambani.
Godrej Group: Started by Ardeshir Godrej; expanded from locks to a diversified business under
successive generations.
Wipro: Began as a vegetable oil company by Mohamed Premji; transformed into a global IT leader
under Azim and Rishad Premji.
Dabur: Founded by Dr. S.K. Burman; evolved from Ayurvedic medicines to a major consumer goods
company. These businesses balance tradition with innovation for long-term success.
CONCLUSION
• Summary: Family businesses play a vital role in the economy, combining the strengths of
family values with business acumen. However, they face unique challenges that require
careful management, especially regarding succession and governance.
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