Entrepreneurship has as much to do with mindset as it does with talent, the product or the service. Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. Work time and play time are often interrelated. Additionally, entrepreneurship is n...Entrepreneurship has as much to do with mindset as it does with talent, the product or the service. Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. Work time and play time are often interrelated. Additionally, entrepreneurship is not about the entrepreneur personally. Entrepreneurship has more to do with serving fellow human beings and our society. The mission and values of the entrepreneur are important. Finally, entrepreneurship is about how the individual responds to change. Flexibility and versatility are paramount. Change is a constant for entrepreneurship.展开更多
Within the framework of its Statistical Capacity Building Program the African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting development and improvement of statistical business registers (SBRs) in African countries. As a f...Within the framework of its Statistical Capacity Building Program the African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting development and improvement of statistical business registers (SBRs) in African countries. As a first step, the AfDB prepared a document entitled Guidelines .for Building Statistical Business Registers in Africa, which describes SBR design, construction, introduction, use and maintenance. To support dissemination, interpretation and effective use of the Guidelines, the AfDB is now sponsoring a programme of review and recommendations for enhancements to SBRs in selected African national statistical offices. The paper outlines the content of the Guidelines and experiences in their application. The views expressed are those of the authors and ,do nnt nec'e^arilv reflect an official nosition of the AfDB.展开更多
Globalization had changed the competitive landscape in which entrepreneurs used to compete. There are advantages and disadvantages of doing business globally. Globalization had also brought about many challenges to en...Globalization had changed the competitive landscape in which entrepreneurs used to compete. There are advantages and disadvantages of doing business globally. Globalization had also brought about many challenges to entrepreneurs in the management of their organization. The values and beliefs of managers and staff across the globe influence visions, missions of their organization. Culture, resources and business practices of countries vary widely. Entrepreneurs must deal with global issues side by side with domestic considerations. This paper looks into how the theories and model of strategic management remain useful and relevant to entrepreneurs in a globalized business world especially in a turbulent economy.展开更多
文摘Entrepreneurship has as much to do with mindset as it does with talent, the product or the service. Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. Work time and play time are often interrelated. Additionally, entrepreneurship is not about the entrepreneur personally. Entrepreneurship has more to do with serving fellow human beings and our society. The mission and values of the entrepreneur are important. Finally, entrepreneurship is about how the individual responds to change. Flexibility and versatility are paramount. Change is a constant for entrepreneurship.
文摘Within the framework of its Statistical Capacity Building Program the African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting development and improvement of statistical business registers (SBRs) in African countries. As a first step, the AfDB prepared a document entitled Guidelines .for Building Statistical Business Registers in Africa, which describes SBR design, construction, introduction, use and maintenance. To support dissemination, interpretation and effective use of the Guidelines, the AfDB is now sponsoring a programme of review and recommendations for enhancements to SBRs in selected African national statistical offices. The paper outlines the content of the Guidelines and experiences in their application. The views expressed are those of the authors and ,do nnt nec'e^arilv reflect an official nosition of the AfDB.
文摘Globalization had changed the competitive landscape in which entrepreneurs used to compete. There are advantages and disadvantages of doing business globally. Globalization had also brought about many challenges to entrepreneurs in the management of their organization. The values and beliefs of managers and staff across the globe influence visions, missions of their organization. Culture, resources and business practices of countries vary widely. Entrepreneurs must deal with global issues side by side with domestic considerations. This paper looks into how the theories and model of strategic management remain useful and relevant to entrepreneurs in a globalized business world especially in a turbulent economy.