Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

Characteristics
1. Calculated risk-takers- Prepared to take a risk in order to maximise rewards
2. Resilient and determined - Able to handle problems and overcome hurdles. Setting up a business is difficult and time consuming
3. Multi-tasker - Able to take on more than one task at a time e.g. product development, recruitment, sales etc
4. Decisive - They don't wait for others to make decisions
5. Passionate and visionary about their product - Having faith in what they're trying to do
Motivations
1. Profit
2. Ethical reasons
Leadership Styles
1. Autocratic - Individual taking control of all decisions with little input from others.
2. Democratic - Members take a more participative role in decision making process. Leads to high productivity and increased group morale.
3. Paternalistic - Individual pays more attention to the social needs of workers and act as a father figure towards staff. They consult employees over issues and welcome their feedback/opinions however the manager will make the actual decision with the best interest of the workers.
4. Laissez-faire - Leaders have more of a relaxed laid back approach and allow staff to make decisions. Leads to low productivity.

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