Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Simon Down - Anglia Ruskin University, UK, Newcastle University Business School, 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.
It contains comprehensive theories and practices on the module that I lead.
A thoughtful and reflective account of enterprise and entrepreneurship, offering good theoretical background of enterprise/entrepreneurship
Down's book cover all the basic topics related to Small Business and Entrepreneurship, considering not only the entrepreneur as a self-employed or COE but also as an employee who can provide added value to the company they work for.
It is a good supplement for those courses that focus on one aspect of the entreprenuership or enterprise, providing basic information to those students who are willing to learn beyond the established curriculum.
useful, relevant and good range of theory and practice covered.
This book contains a good balance of approaches to provide a rounded view of entrepreneurship. The philosophical debates balanced out the economic approach well. The case studies and activities provide some thoughtful ideas for seminars and dicussions.
Using resource for additional study material and research. Strong case study support.
I like this book and will use it as a personal reference text but I feel that it is too highly pitched for my students. It would be better suited to Level 7 students.
This is really good book that I would certainly consider aopting for bachelor level courses. Yet for master levels it is perhaps a little too "easy"
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
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