The world of the entrepreneur – a new perspective

Abstract

Discusses the terms entrepreneur and entrepreneurship, emphasises the economic and social importance of entrepreneurs and summarises key research findings to produce a model of outcomes and capital created by entrepreneurs. Shows how entrepreneurs can be found in many walks of life, not just business, and explains that they are responsible for creating social and artistic capital as well as financial wealth. Concludes with reflections on the challenges faced, in part by educationalists, in trying to develop both more entrepreneurs and more enterprise in organisations.

Citation

Thompson, J.L. (1999), "The world of the entrepreneur – a new perspective", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 11 No. 6, pp. 209-224. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665629910284990