Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth: Opportunities and Challenge

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The first textbook to provide the fundamental concepts and applications of entrepreneurship and innovation in both developing and developed countries for faculty and students.

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Entrepreneurship and innovation play a vital role in fostering sustainable development. Advances in technology and communications have both transformed the process of business as well as strengthened the role of entrepreneurship in developed and developing countries. This important book is the first to provide the fundamental concepts and applications for faculty and students in this field, and also serves as a professional reference for practicing entrepreneurs and policymakers.Each chapter provides a clear guide to the conceptual and practical elements that characterize entrepreneurship and the process of new venture formation, including functional strategies in key areas such as marketing, information technology, human resources management, and accounting and finance. Questions and exercises are presented throughout in order to encourage discussion and problem-solving. A quick summary of the important concepts and definitions are also provided. Keeping practicality as the book's core aim, all chapters include a long case study to set the scene and then draw upon shorter cases from both developing and developed countries to reinforce key learning objectives and the real-world application of the book's core concepts.

Author Biography

Nader H. Asgary is Professor of Management and Economics at Bentley University, USA, and founder and President of the CYRUS Institute of Knowledge.Emerson A. Maccari is Professor and the Dean of Graduate School of Management at UNINOVE University, São Paulo, Brazil.

Table of Contents

IntroductionIntroductory chapter: entrepreneurial discovery, creationary, and business model development PART I: The environment and entrepreneurship 1 Entrepreneurship and development in the era of globalization2 Cultural context, entrepreneurship, and development 3 Technology, communications, and entrepreneurship PART II: Individual characteristics and training 4 Personality, experience, and training 5 Creativity, innovation, and development PART III: The organization6 Institutions, governance, and strategy7 Ethics and corporate social responsibility PART IV: Process8 Marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship 9 Financing opportunities and challenges 10 Essentials of bookkeeping Index

Review

"It is a literary work that approaches entrepreneurship and innovation with consistency, timeliness, density, and robust foundation. It will be essential for teachers, students and practical executives." José Edson Lara, University Professor in Master's and Doctoral Programs and CEO, Fundação Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil"This well-structured book places entrepreneurship in a global context, by emphasizing the environment where modern organizations operate, and training the reader to seek opportunities and building a business to solve emerging needs." Henrik Totterman, Hult International Business School, USA "A timely and comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted interplay between innovation, entrepreneurship, and globalization in the context of both developed and developing economies."Tatiana S. Manolova, Professor of Management, Bentley University, Waltham MA, USA"This is a well-structured book that clarifies the concepts of Entrepreneurship. It is a must read to students and interested people in the Global Entrepreneurship scene, informative, and comprehensive that is applicable to both developed and emerging countries."Tarek Hatem, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Founding director of the Entrepreneurship unit American University in Cairo, Egypt "Entrepreneurship is about action. This book is not only a course text. Through relevant content and examples, it helps the entrepreneurs in their quest for value in innovative business models. The book not only integrates entrepreneurship and innovation, but relates with the sustainability challenged. It is well organized, and written to the readers."Fernando Serra, DSc, Professor of Strategic Management, Graduate Program of Business Administration - Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE"A timely and comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted interplay between innovation, entrepreneurship, and globalization in the context of both developed and developing economies."Tatiana S. Manolova, Professor of Management, Bentley University, Waltham MA, USA"This is a well-structured book that clarifies the concepts of Entrepreneurship. It is a must read to students and interested people in the Global Entrepreneurship scene, informative, and comprehensive that is applicable to both developed and emerging countries."Tarek Hatem, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Founding director of the Entrepreneurship unit American University in Cairo, Egypt "Entrepreneurship is about action. This book is not only a course text. Through relevant content and examples, it helps the entrepreneurs in their quest for value in innovative business models. The book not only integrates entrepreneurship and innovation, but relates with the sustainability challenged. It is well organized, and written to the readers."Fernando Serra, DSc, Professor of Strategic Management, Graduate Program of Business Administration - Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVEIt is a literary work that approaches entrepreneurship and innovation with consistency, timeliness, density, and robust foundation. It will be essential for teachers, students and practical executives"Jos é Edson Lara, University Professor in Master's and Doctoral Programs and CEO, Funda ç ã o Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil"This well- structured book places entrepreneurship in a global context, by emphasizing the environment where modern organizations operate, and training the reader to seek opportunities and building a business to solve emerging needs."Henrik Totterman, Hult International Business School

Review Quote

"It is a literary work that approaches entrepreneurship and innovation with consistency, timeliness, density, and robust foundation. It will be essential for teachers, students and practical executives." Jos

Details ISBN0367204630 Author Emerson A. Maccari Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0367204630 ISBN-13 9780367204631 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle Opportunities and Challenges Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Bentley University, USA DEWEY 658.408 Pages 324 Publication Date 2019-11-18 Short Title Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth Language English UK Release Date 2019-11-18 AU Release Date 2019-11-18 NZ Release Date 2019-11-18 Illustrations 40 Tables, black and white; 72 Line drawings, black and white; 69 Halftones, black and white; 141 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367204624 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced by 9781032522432 We've got this

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