Gee2 Module 1
Gee2 Module 1
Gee2 Module 1
In pursuance of the school’s mission, the objectives of the College of Business Education are as
follows:
1. articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, staffing
directing and controlling;
3. apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business
(marketing, finance, human resource management, production and operations
management, information technology, and strategic management) and employ these
concepts in various business situations,
4. select the proper decision making tool to critically, analytically anf creatively solve
problems and drive results;
5. express oneself clearly and communicate effectively with stakeholders both in oral and
written forms;
6. apply information and communication technology ( ICT) skills as required by the
business environment;
7. work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace;
8. plan and implement business related activities;
9. demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility;
10. exercise high personal moral and ethical standards;
11. analyze the business environment for strategic direction;
12. prepare operational plans;
13. innovate business ideas based on emerging industry;
14. manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability;
15. conduct business research;
16. participate in various types of employment, development activities and public discourse
particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course takes the approach that anyone not just those who wants to start business or
enterprises) can benefit from understanding and applying an entrepreneurial mindset to any
situation that demands change in their life. It is designed to immerse you in learning about the
fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide.
You then will take that knowledge and apply it to the creation, implementation and evaluation of
a self-directed project with a topic of your choice.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
In this course, you are expected to:
use critical thinking skills to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities, manage
risks and learn from the results of evaluating that process;
understand the process that enables entrepreneurs with limited resources to transform a
simple idea into a sustainable success;
understand fundamental aspects of entrepreneurial thinking across disciplines and as a
means of personal development;
appreciate the importance of entrepreneurship;
examine the importance of balancing the “right” idea with our ability;
illustrate how entrepreneurs create sustainable wealth regardless of circumstances;
make effective oral presentations pertaining to the project based work that you performed
this semester;
establish goals, identify resources and determine the steps required to accomplish their
goals.
MODULE 1
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THE 21 CENTURY ENTREPRENEURIAL MIND-SET: AN INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION:
Lesson 1
I. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
In this lesson, you are expected to:
ENTREPRENEURIAL
MIND-SET
This map shows the various concepts that make up an entrepreneurial mindset. These are
entrepreneurial approaches, evolution, and concepts.
Process Questions:
1. From the given article, what do you think are the characteristics of a successful
entrepreneur?
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EXPLORE: EXAMINING THE TERM ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Instruction: Read the article below “The Evolution of the Term Entrepreneurship”
In 21st century, Entrepreneurs are known as a hero for Free Enterprise market.
Entrepreneur of the century created many products and services and is willing to face a lot of
risks in the business. According to Kuratko & Hodgetts, most people say entrepreneurs are
pioneers in creating new businesses. In the year 2005 Hisrich, Peter and Shepherd regarded
entrepreneur as an organizer who controls, systematize, purchases raw materials, arranges
infrastructure, throw in his own inventiveness, expertise, plans and administers the venture.
The Future of entrepreneurship will be growth with development of technologies. The
modern technologies and internet have improved the ways of conduct business. Entrepreneurs
now have the luxury of putting their business idea into action through the click of button.
Guide Questions: Based on the article above, answer the following questions:
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2. In your own words, summarize the different views of economist about
entrepreneurship.
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In this section, we shall be using the concepts you have formed previously.
Processing Questions:
How do you differentiate the concepts of Entrepreneurship you have earned from the
“Explore” part to the concepts you have just read?
b. “Anyone can be an entrepreneur who wants to experience the deep, dark canyons,
of uncertainty and ambiguity and who wants to walk the breathtaking highlands of
success. But I caution, do not plan to walk the latter until you have experienced
the former.”
Processing Questions:
1. What do you think is the quotation from an anonymous source above trying to
say? Justify by giving concrete examples.
III. Entrepreneurship : A Mind-set
Entrepreneurial Mind
IV. The Myths of Entrepreneurship
a. Entrepreneurs are Doers, not Thinkers
“Thinking” entrepreneurs are as important as “Doing” entrepreneurs.
b. Entrepreneurs are Born, not Made
Entrepreneurship, like any other discipline, has models, processes, cases, that
allow topic to be studies and the knowledge to be acquired.
c. Entrepreneurs are Always Inventors
Entrepreneurs are not necessarily inventors. Entrepreneurship covers more than
just inventions but requires a complete understanding of innovative behavior in all
its form.
d. Entrepreneurs are Academic and Social Misfits
Entrepreneurs are not socially and academically ineffective. This thought
originated from the stories of some business owners who have stared business
after dropping out of school.
e. Entrepreneur must Fit the Profile
Entrepreneurs need not to fit the profile of other successful entrepreneurs.
f. All Entrepreneurs Need is Money
Money is not the only bulwark against failure. Money is a resource but never an
end in itself.
g. All Entrepreneurs Need is Luck
What appears to be luck is actually preparation, determination, desire, knowledge,
and innovativeness.
h. Entrepreneurship is Unstructured and Chaotic
Entrepreneurs are well – organized individuals.
i. Most Entrepreneurs Initiatives Fail
The corridor principle states that with every venture launched, new and
unintended opportunities often arise.
j. Entrepreneurs are Extreme Risk Takers
Entrepreneurs are usually working on moderate or calculated risks.
Processing Question:
1. Prior to reading the content of this lesson, which myths stated above did you consider
true or factual?
2. What did you realize upon knowing that these are just myths? Are your
misconceptions now clarified? Elaborate.
V. Topic Summary:
In this lesson, you have learned that:
Entrepreneurship as a concept and as discipline is ever-dynamic and evolving.
Entrepreneurs are individuals who recognize opportunities where others see
chaos, contradiction, and confusion.
Entrepreneurship is a combination of competence: brain/mind (cognition),
heart (values and ethics), and skills (creativity and innovativeness).
There are 10 myths about entrepreneurship which include:
o entrepreneurs are doers, not thinkers
o entrepreneurs are born, not made
o entrepreneurs are always inventors
o entrepreneurs are academic and social misfits
o entrepreneur must fit the profile
o all entrepreneurs need is money
o all entrepreneurs need is luck
o entrepreneurship is unstructured and chaotic
o most entrepreneurs initiatives fail
o entrepreneurs are extreme risk takers
VI. Reference:
1. Kuratko, D. (2019). Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, and Practice. Cengage
Learning Asia PTE Ltd.