Entrepreneurship Development : An Operational Approach : Text and Cases with Special Reference to Bangladesh

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Theories of entrepreneurship. 2. Creativity and entrepreneurship. 3. Entrepreneurship development. 4. High-tech entrepreneurs. 5. A proposed model for entrepreneurship promotion through technological development. 6. How to make a business plan. 7. Small business development in Bangladesh. 8. Doing business in Bangladesh. 9. Practices of entrepreneurship in the Government supported enterprises of Bangladesh: an evaluation. Appendix: Highlights of industrial policy of Bangladesh. References. Subject index. Name index. "The book portrays concepts, theories, principles, and practices of entrepreneurship development in the context of developing countries. Along with the explanation and description of different aspects of entrepreneurship development, their applications are demonstrated through a number of real life case studies, observations, profile studies, etc. Exploration and understanding of entrepreneurship development involves, in the first instance, addressing of issues, such as, definition, focus, characteristics, functions and success factors of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship development. Next entrepreneurship theories introduced in different times by different scholars are discussed and tested by empirical studies. The unique feature of this book is the incorporation of high-technology entrepreneurship development. Due to rapid development of technology it is expected that coming years will be shaped by technological innovations. As such high-tech entrepreneurs and their contributions in business and entrepreneurship development are explained with the help of models. The book also explores the present situation of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh emphasizing its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints. This should help the local entrepreneurs and also outsiders in understanding the business culture and environment in Bangladesh. As detailed elaboration is made of the importance, uses, features, winning strategies of a business plan, the book should help potential entrepreneurs.".…