Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Simon Down - Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Broad and inquisitive in its intellectual outlook, this provocative but accessible textbook covers core themes and topics in the study of enterprise, as well as looking at subjects that are often ignored, from criminal entrepreneurs and the demise of Enron, to innovation and technology and ethnic and indigenous entrepreneurship.
Along the way, the reader will find an interactive exploration not only of the processes of entrepreneuring, of managing small enterprises, or of the implications of working in an entrepreneurial corporation – he or she will also be challenged to consider enterprise in its social, economic, political, and moral contexts. This textbook moves beyond the narrow, prescriptive focus on the 'how' employed by other textbooks, and places equal emphasis on the 'why' – all the time considering the role of enterprise, entrepreneurship and small business in the world we live in.
Supported by lively case studies, real-life examples, and a concept guide of key terms, this text is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students on any course with an emphasis on enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Good contrast between theoretical aspects and thought-provoking practice. Useful student exercises.
Academically this book has been put together very well. It is more indepth than my students would need, but for those thinking of starting their own business, this will give them a great insight to the business world. Recommended reading, I thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks
very well written. great for a comprehensive course. use it in classroom.
Still looking for other teaching materials.
This book is very useful in understanding entrepreneurship from a wider perspective. It is a stimulating read for final year students. For those who plan to go into business, this book gave them a broader perspective in analysing the environment. For students who plan to pursue an academic career, the book covers important theories and academic arguments which offers a basis for developing future research in the entrepreneurship field.
A good book for for undergraduate students, mainly because it shows the relations and implications of entrepreneurship and small business management
The book gives a compehensive introduction to the major themes and topics as well as usefull information regarding the enterprise's inside and the contexts in which enterprising activity takes places
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of enterprise issues from identifying self entrepreneurial potential to working in and supporting entrepreneurial ventures and fostering intrapreneurial activity. Supported by classic academic argument and contemporary case studies Simon Down provides students with a concise update of pressing entrepreneurial issues, a welcome relief in a sea of 'how to start a business' manuals.
A readable and accessible book, which covers the topic well. It looks at enterprise and entrepreneurship from the perspective of different disciplines, which is very appropriate to our course. The approach Simon takes encourages enquiry and independent thinking which is vital to the study of entrepreneurship at university level.
This book not only provides a thorough grounding in the concepts, theorists and theories of entrepreneurship, it also facilitates active learning at all levels through the use of interactive case studies and activities. As such this offers an excellent student and lecturer resource across a variety of subject areas from new business creation, entrepreneurial development, contemporary issues and globalisation to name a few. It is rare to find one resource which covers all these areas theoretically but to find a resource which also facilates active learning in them is a true gem.
