1ST Entrepreneurship Assignment

Entrepreneur Research Assignment
Expectation: Students will develop a profile of a typical entrepreneur by researching a diverse group
of successful entrepreneurs; including Pakistani entrepreneurs.
Assignment: You are to research two of the following famous entrepreneurs and answer the
following questions for each. You will be marked according to the quality and depth of
your answers. For more detail, see the attached rubric.in case of co-founders pick only
one founder.
Available Entrepreneurs
Fabrice Grinda /Alec Oxenford – OLX Muhammad Iqbal Qarshi – Qarshi Industries
Jeff Bezos –Amazon Salim Ghauri – NetSol Technologies
Hanif Bhatti – PakWheels Irfan Ahson – Irfan Ahson photography
Fusajiro Yamauchi – Nintendo Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib –Akhuwat
Konosuke Matsushita – Panasonic Malik Riaz – Behria Town
Amancio Ortega– Zara Junaid Jamshed – J.
Binny Bansal – Flipkart Brian Chesky– Airbnb
Warren Buffett – Berkshire Hathaway Sergey Brin– Google
Marc Randolph/ Reed Hastings – Netflix Jan Koum–WhatsApp
Oprah winfrey –Harpo, Inc Jimmy Wales–Wikipedia
Zhang Yiming – TikTok Michel Krieger/Kevin Systrom– Instagram
Steve Chen /Chad Hurley –YouTube Evan Spiegel– Snap Inc
Henry Ford –Ford Motor Company Richard Branson–Virgin Group
Thomas Edison– NPC Sam Walton – Walmart
Fernando Duarte–Nando's
For each of the entrepreneurs that you choose, answer the following questions in your write-up. Do
not simply answer the questions, but be sure to include that information (use them as a guide).
1) Give a brief explanation of the idea/business that this entrepreneur was involved with.
(approx. 5 lines)
2) Create a profile of this entrepreneur that includes at least 5 elements. (elements are
characteristics, skills, motivations, abilities, attitudes, aptitudes, contributions, etc.) Each
element of the profile should include an example that supports your claim.
3) What impact has this entrepreneur had on his/her local community? (Creating jobs, charities,
leadership, etc.)
4) Would you consider this entrepreneur ethical and incorporating social responsibility into their
business? Give at least one example to evidence your opinion.
5) Describe how this entrepreneur was an agent of change. (How did the world change because of
this person?)
You are to present your findings in a written report, including the name of each entrepreneur and
the answers to the questions. You are to ensure that you proof read and spell check your report.
You are also to include a picture of each entrepreneur and the company logo if applicable.
Entrepreneur Research Assignment
This rubric may be used for self-assessment and peer feedback. The project grade will be based upon the following evaluation scale:
A - Exemplary: 27-30 points C & D - Partially Proficient or Incomplete: 15-20 points

B - Proficient: 21-26 points F : Below Average - less than 15 points
ACTIVITY Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 POINTS
Research and 5-6 points 4 points 2-3 points 0-2 points

Note taking Bibliography indicate student Bibliography show student Bibliography show the Bibliography or lack of
accurately researched varied recorded relevant information student misinterpreted bibliography show the
information sources, recorded from multiple sources of statements, graphics and student recorded
and interpreted statements, information, evaluated and questions and failed to information from less than
graphics and questions and synthesized relevant identify relevant arguments two resources, and
evaluated alternative points of information relative to the and information relative to ignored alternative points
view regarding the entrepreneur. entrepreneur. the entrepreneur. of view relative to the
assigned entrepreneur.
Background 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

The background presents the The background is clear and The background shows some The background does not
overall character of the inventor coherent and relates to the structure but does not create a orient the reader as to
and draws the reader into the inventor in an interesting strong sense of what is to what will follow.
report with compelling way. follow. May be overly The sequencing is unclear
statements or by clearly relating detailed or incomplete and is and does not appear
to the readers interests or somewhat appealing to the interesting or relevant to
curiosity. reader. the reader.
Content 11-12 points 9-10 points 6-8 points 0-5 points

The content is written clearly The content is written with a The content is vague in The content lacks a clear
and concisely with a logical logical progression of ideas conveying a point of view point of view and logical
progression of ideas and and supporting information. and does not create a strong sequence of information.
supporting information. The report includes some sense of purpose. Includes little persuasive
The report includes clearly required elements and links Includes some persuasive information and only one
stated discussion as required in some of them to the project. information with few facts or two of the required
the assignment outline Includes persuasive and a few of the required elements related to the
Information is accurate, current information from *primary elements. assignment.
and comes mainly from * sources. Some of the information Information is incomplete,
primary sources. may not seem to fit. out of date and/or
*Primary source use is not incorrect.
always clear. Sequencing of ideas is
unclear.
Text Elements 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

The fonts are easy-to-read and Sometimes the fonts Overall readability is difficult The text is extremely
point size varies appropriately are easy-to-read, but in a few with lengthy sentences, too difficult to read with long
for headings and text. places the use of fonts, many different fonts, dark or blocks of text and small
Use of italics, bold, and italics, bold, long sentences, busy background, overuse of point size of fonts,
indentations enhances colour and/or contrast or bold or lack of appropriate inappropriate contrasting
readability. busy background detracts and indentations of text. fonts, poor use of
does not enhance readability. headings, subheadings,
Text is appropriate in length and
indentations, or bold
to the point.
formatting.
The background and use of
color and/or contrast enhance
the readability of text.
Writing 5-6 points 4 points 2-3 points 0-2 points

Mechanics The text is written with no errors The text is clearly written Spelling, punctuation, and Errors in spelling,
in grammar, capitalization, with little or no editing grammar errors distract or capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling. required for grammar, impair readability. punctuation, usage and
punctuation, and spelling. (3 or more errors) grammar repeatedly
distract the reader and
major editing and revision
is required.
(more than 5 errors)
TOTAL POINTS /10

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A - Exemplary: 27-30 points C & D - Partially Proficient or Incomplete: 15-20 points

ACTIVITY Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 POINTS

Research and 5-6 points 4 points 2-3 points 0-2 points

Background 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Content 11-12 points 9-10 points 6-8 points 0-5 points

Text Elements 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Writing 5-6 points 4 points 2-3 points 0-2 points

TOTAL POINTS /10

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