Each superior is responsible for a large number of subordinates this requires greater delegation but fewer levels allowing for quicker communication through the firm
an approach to managing staff that focuses on developing staff so that they reach self-fulfillment and are motivated to work hard and stay with the business
How does an entrepreneur run and develop a business?
-Once its started trading, need to keep the business running by keeping up-to-date with things like the law business sales, marketing techniques, continue market research, continue to set aims and objectives.
-As business grows, it becomes harder for them to manage all business functions, so they hire more employees to help manage different areas of the business.
How do entrepreneurs overcome barriers to entrepreneurship?
-Overcome of lack of money for business by raising capital.
-When they lack confidence, overcome by developing a strong belief.
-May not have had training so they should make sure they learn as much as they can about running a business.
-A firm might lack entrepreneurial capacity, the ability to identify growth and development opportunities to overcome need to develop their businesses entrepreneurial capacity.
What doe businesses do in first year (objectives 1.5.3)
May just have survival as the objective, while it build a customer base establish itself in the market to reach us. Sustainable sales must reach breakeven point.