2. Activity 1. Let Me Know
Give at least five (5) names of
entrepreneurs that you know, may it be
from your locality or within the
Philippines. Identify what are their
common traits as entrepreneurs.
3. Activity 2. Essay
Explain the following questions below
about the competencies of
entrepreneurs.
1. What characteristics can you observe
or see that are common among the
entrepreneurs that you have listed?
4. Activity 2. Essay
Explain the following questions below about
the competencies of entrepreneurs.
2. Who among the entrepreneurs that you
mentioned do you admire the most and why?
3. In your own opinion, what do you need to
possess to become a successful entrepreneur?
7. 1. Development of
Managerial capabilities
this means that one of the
benefits an entrepreneur
gets is to develop his
managerial skills.
8. 2. Creation of Organizations
which means that because
of entrepreneurships many
organizations will exist
9. 3. Improving standard of living
this means that
entrepreneurship can lift up
the economic status of an
individual.
10. 4. Means of economic
development
this means that not only the
life of the entrepreneur is
improved but also the society
where the business is located.
14. Entrepreneurship
it is the process that the enterprise is
created by an entrepreneur
are innovators, willing to take risks
and generate new ideas to make it
unique and profitable solutions to the
present – day problems.
16. 1. Personality Factors
which includes:
a. Initiative – which means doings things even
before being told
b. Proactive – which means he can classify
opportunities and seize it.
c. Problem solver – which means he can retain
good relations with other people.
17. 1. Personality Factors which
includes:
d. Perseverance – meaning he will
pursue things to get done regardless
of challenges
e. Persuasion – means that he can
entice people to buy even if they
don’t.
18. 1. Personality Factors which
includes:
f. A Planner – meaning he makes
plan before he can entice people to
buy even if they don’t.
g. Risk – taker – which means that he
is willing to gamble but he will
calculate it first.
19. 2. Environmental Factors
which include political,
climate, legal system,
economic and social
conditions and market
situations.
29. 1. Economic and dynamic
activity
Entrepreneurship is an economic activity
because it involves the creation and
operation of an enterprise with a view to
creating value or wealth by ensuring
optimum utilization of limited resources.
38. Examples:
Spotify (imitated online music streaming
and created a user – friendly platform)
Xiaomi (imitated Apple’s business model)
Zara (imitated like H&M)
39. 3. Fabian entrepreneurs
they are those skeptical(unconvinced)in their approach in
adopting or innovating new technology in their
enterprise.
They are not adoptable to the changing environment.
They only adopt the new technology when they realize
that failure to adopt will lead to loss or collapse of the
enterprise
They don’t initiate but follow only after they are satisfied.
40. Example
The creator of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, might be
compared to a Fabian entrepreneur. Although the
McDonald brothers opened the first McDonald’s
restaurant with an emphasis on a small menu and
quick service, it was Ray Kroc who saw the potential
for rapid expansion. He modified the business
strategy and made McDonald’s a dominant franchise
worldwide. The success of McDonald’s was largely
attributed to Kroc’s capacity to adapt and welcome
change.
41. 4. Drone entrepreneur-
they are those who lives on the labor of
others.
Reluctant to make or accept any
transformation
are die-hard conservatives even ready to
suffer the loss of business.
42. EXAMPLE
The once-dominant video rental business Blockbuster is a
prime example of a drone entrepreneur. Blockbuster stuck to
its established brick-and-mortar rental strategy in the face of
the shifting environment of the entertainment business and
the emergence of Internet streaming services. The business
finally declared bankruptcy because it was unable to
transform for the digital age. They were finally defeated
because of their stubborn commitment to outmoded
practices, which prevented them from taking advantage of
fresh prospects.
43.
44. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN:
FABIAN
ENTREPRENEUR
Willing to adjust
when necessary
Inflexible and
steadfast in their
ways
DRONE
ENTREPRENEUR
Similarities:
• both rejects changes.
• stick to tried – and true practices
45. 5. Social entrepreneurs
they are those who initiate
changes in the various fields such
as education, health, human
rights, environment and
enterprise development.
46. 5. Social entrepreneurs
focuses on providing solutions to
environmental and societal
problems through businesses
after philanthropic change; and
profit is just secondary
50. 1. Business Consultant
with expertise of the
entrepreneur he can be a very
good source of advices to
other entrepreneurs and would
be business man
54. 5. Business Reporter
the entrepreneur being
expert in the field, he can
be employed as business
reporter.
55. Activity 3 Interview the Known
Choose three successful entrepreneurs in your community or
nearby places and conduct an interview using the guide
questions below. Discuss the result of your
interview to your teacher.
1. What motivated you to become an entrepreneur?
2. What do you think are your characteristics and competencies
that made you a successful entrepreneur?
3. What do you think of being employed? Why didn’t you
choose that path?
56. Activity 1 Interview the Known
Write the answers in paragraph
form. The output should be
written in your activity notebook.
Notes de l'éditeur
Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is an example of imitative entrepreneurship. It entered a market that was already established by pioneers like Pandora and Apple’s iTunes. Spotify imitated the concept of online music streaming and created a user-friendly platform with a vast music library, offering a freemium model that attracted millions of users. While it replicated the basic idea, Spotify differentiated itself through its user interface, personalized recommendations, and social sharing features, ultimately becoming a dominant player in the music streaming industry.
Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics company, is often referred to as the “Apple of China.” It imitated Apple’s business model, focusing on producing high-quality smartphones at affordable prices. Xiaomi replicated the minimalist design aesthetic, user-friendly interface, and direct-to-consumer sales approach popularized by Apple. By offering feature-rich smartphones at competitive prices, Xiaomi gained significant market share and established itself as one of the leading smartphone manufacturers globally.
Zara, the Spanish clothing retailer, exemplifies imitative entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. Zara imitated the fast-fashion model pioneered by companies like H&M. It replicated the concept of quickly responding to fashion trends, producing affordable yet fashionable clothing, and maintaining a vertically integrated supply chain. By imitating and adapting this model, Zara became known for its agile production, frequent product turnover, and ability to deliver trendy clothing to consumers at a rapid pace.
Bayani Brew supports Gawad Kalinga’s social programs. A part of its profit goes to providing housing and livelihood programs for farmers in different rural areas of the country.
Bambike manufactures handmade bamboo bicycles. They aim to alleviate poverty while advocating the importance of going green. Moreover, they partner with Gawad Kalinga to provide programs such as scholarships, sponsorship for teachers, and skills training.