MD4044: Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice- University of Central Lancashire- Report Writing Assignment

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Report Writing Assignment:

Task: Critically discuss: Part A - Can you make an omelette without breaking eggs? 1000 words (Is the downside of difficult behaviour or shady business dealings an acceptable trade-off for the success and wealth that entrepreneurs create?) Part B - Make specific reference to the activities of two well-known entrepreneurs to help illustrate your position. (research and choose 2 entrepreneurs to help you answer this question, using them as examples) 500 words per person Critically discuss Using your skill at reasoning, backed up by carefully selected evidence taken from a wide range of sources to: a) make a case for and against this argument, or b) point out the advantages and disadvantages of this question and c) come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice. Link your learning outcomes to your assignment Learning outcomes being assessed in this report and reflection On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Critically evaluate various conceptualisations of entrepreneurship and demonstrate an awareness of the ideological nature of entrepreneurship These 2 points can be discussed in your report (especially Part A): a) conceptualisations of entrepreneurship and b) ideological nature of entrepreneurship Things to consider when you research 1. To gain background information and select possible entrepreneurs https://www.ranker.com/list/most-successful- entrepreneurs-in- the-world/business- and-company- info or http://uk.businessinsider.com/richest-people- world-billionaires- list-2017- 11 2. Find out more detailed information from websites, publications, business books, articles, journals etc. to find out about the strengths and weaknesses of the 2 entrepreneurs you have selected and the original question (find suitable, reliable sources). 3. You could come at your research and choice of entrepreneurs from different angles i.e.: A. Self-made entrepreneurs versus inherited wealth and status B. Gender – male entrepreneur versus female entrepreneur C. Selected industry – technology, hotels, retail, diversified D. Entrepreneur in your country versus entrepreneur in a different continent or country These might allow you more information to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the entrepreneurs and give you more scope to be critical.