Entrepreneurial Ventures

Question 1

In this discussion, begin by introducing yourself to the class and explaining your background. Next, using your learning from MBA 515 and MBA 550, outline your views on the importance of new ideas and concepts by explaining how you will incorporate entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship into your business implementation plan. Then explain and justify how your own concept or idea fits within the context of entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship to create change.

Question 2

The assignment is to research and prepare a paper (double spaced, 12 point font in Times New Roman, two to three page discussion plus citations) presenting a profile of an entrepreneur. Select one and create a profile directed to the personal traits that contributed to the selected entrepreneur’s success. Indicate why you chose a particular entrepreneur as your subject. Discuss the major challenges encountered in their entrepreneurial ventures. Reflect on how you may use what you learn about your selected entrepreneur to shape your future course and career direction.

Question 3

Identify a social entrepreneur/business. Discuss the social mission they seek to achieve or are achieving. Explain why their efforts are considered social entrepreneurism. Provide a link to their site/mission.

Initial discussion and peer response posts should demonstrate critical thinking skills, engagement, and contain references to textbook readings and supporting outside sources. Initial post should be at least 2 paragraphs in length. Peer responses post should be at least 1-2 paragraphs in length. All posts should be completed using APA formatting.