The Entrepreneurial Arch: A Strategic Framework for Discovering, Developing and Renewing Firms (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107424821)

As the number of universities offering entrepreneurial programs continues to increase, there is a growing need for a suitable framework for the teaching of entrepreneurship beyond the operational side of the business and the preparation of a business plan. This book offers a fresh approach to entrepreneurship by teaching readers how to discover and create a new firm, or grow an existing one, starting from a firm's or team's capabilities. The core methodology is based on the 'entrepreneurial arch' which provides a more holistic view of entrepreneurship by dividing the business development process into six distinct segments. An important feature of this model is the inclusion of learning units focusing on opportunity identification, business design and risk reduction before the business planning stage is attempted. Illustrated with various real-world examples, this structured and concise book will appeal to students, as well as to practitioners looking to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Author: Timothy L. Faley
ISBN-10: 1107424828
ISBN-13: 9781107424821
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/04/2014
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2015 pg. 1550