Description

This element of coursework accounts for 30% of the overall assessment.

PART A: (1000 words)

– A brief introduction about an International Entrepreneur + Ventures. Should make use of IE definitions covered in class (Kizner, Hisrich, Oviatt and Mcdougall etc.)

– IE’s motivation to set up the ventures/businesses supported by theories such as: familial influences, education, prior experience, push and pull factors, etc.

– Apply trait theories to chosen IE: Are Entrepreneurs born or made? (Burns)

– Use effectuation theories by SAVARASTHY, what makes entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial? What influences their decision making?, applying whichever of the 5 Principles – Bird in hand, affordable loss, Crazy Quilt, Lemonade and Pilot in the sky – that your chosen IE may confirm to.

– What lessons can we draw from this International Entrepreneur? (Lessons learnt should have links to underlying theories and concepts related to entrepreneurs)

Part B: (500 words) – Themes

– Define the theme/s your chosen IE falls into using 2 or 3 definitions.

– What are the features of the chosen theme/s selected above? Apply the features to your chosen IE.

– Try to capture the current debates on the chosen theme/s.

– Conclude part A and part B comparing and confirming/dis confirming whether the literature is similar with these definitions of an IE and the related themes applied.

Indicative topics for themes include:

1. Gender and (international) entrepreneurship

2. Family and (International) entrepreneurship

3. Financing (International entrepreneurship)

4. Technology entrepreneurship

5. Social (International) entrepreneurship

6. Habitual/Serial (Entrepreneurship)

7. Ethnicity & (International) entrepreneurship

References: In alphabetical order + follow Harvard ref Style.