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CHAPTER 3 Entrepreneurial Mind
CHAPTER 3 Entrepreneurial Mind
CHAPTER - 3
INTRODUCTION
The previous two chapters gave us a glimpse of what
entrepreneurship is all about. In Chapter 1, we defined the process of
entrepreneurship, identified the qualities of an entrepreneur, discussed
the key elements of the entrepreneurial process, and examined how
entrepreneurial intentions are formed. In Chapter 2, we focused on the
use of logic and creativity in generating business ideas and in solving
problems.
OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION PROCESS
OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT
OPPORTUNITY PATHWAYS
Once the opportunity has been identified, the individual can
subject it to an assessment as described above, proceed with its
implementation, or put the business idea on hold. These two
opportunity pathways are called the rational approach and the intuitive
approach.
PRODUCT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
The various stages of the product life cycle are summarized as follows: