Contemporary Microenterprise

Author : Joseph Mark S. Munoz
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849808040

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Contemporary Microenterprise by Joseph Mark S. Munoz Pdf

While there have been numerous books and articles written on the popular topic of microfinance , few books have been written on the business model behind it: the microenterprise . Due to its diversity of thought and high quality of chapter contributions, this book is poised to be the book on microenterprises . Contemporary Microenterprise is a collage of the latest research and viewpoints on the subject by recognized academics and experts from around the globe. Through the confluence of diverse and profound voices from around the world, very small (micro) businesses have proven to be the most prevalent and fastest-growing business form, and a suitable model for enterprise survival and success in a challenging global economy. Joseph Mark Munoz has brought together an international cast of contributors, and draws insights from concepts and cases from locations such as Vietnam, the United States, Latin America and Africa. The chapters include conceptual frameworks and research that yield valuable lessons and practical business solutions. The broad scope of this compendium, coupled with its careful attention to detail, will be of critical value to business students and their professors, industry executives, government officials, policymakers, consultants and entrepreneurs.

Author : Mai Thi Thanh Thai,Ekaterina Turkina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135076245

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Entrepreneurship in the Informal Economy by Mai Thi Thanh Thai,Ekaterina Turkina Pdf

Although entrepreneurship in the informal economy occurs outside state regulatory systems, informal commercial activities account for an estimated 30% of economic activity around the world. Informal entrepreneurship goes unmonitored despite the fact that it significantly contributes to poverty reduction and economic development. As a result, the informal sector is open to unethical practices including corruption, worker exploitation, and natural environment abuse to name just a few. In the media, debates have formed around whether informal entrepreneurship should be assisted or legitimized. Hence, a deep understanding of the phenomenon is vitally important. This book is the first on the market to offer models and approaches to informal entrepreneurship as well as to its prospects for economic development. Offering an in-depth examination of informal entrepreneurship in many different countries, it reveals the motivations for engaging in entrepreneurship in the informal economy, characteristics of informal entrepreneurship, and informal entrepreneurs’ response to ethical issues. This volume illustrates the relationship between formal and informal economies and the conditions for the benefits of informal entrepreneurship to outweigh its disadvantages. And finally, it gives recommendations about when and how the informal economy can be formalized, which sectors should be formalized, and which ones can remain informal. This book offers much-needed guidance for stakeholders involved in economic development programs and scholars and entrepreneurs interested in the field of informal entrepreneurship as it is developing around the globe.

Author : Jeremi Brewer,Stephen W. Gibson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781956182

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Necessity Entrepreneurs by Jeremi Brewer,Stephen W. Gibson Pdf

Necessity entrepreneurs are individuals in developing countries who start small enterprises out of necessity. While they range from street sellers to educated hopefuls with little access to formal employment, the one thing that unites them is the need

Author : Dieter Bögenhold,Jean Bonnet,Marcus Dejardin,Domingo Garcia Pérez de Lema
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319281346

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Contemporary Entrepreneurship by Dieter Bögenhold,Jean Bonnet,Marcus Dejardin,Domingo Garcia Pérez de Lema Pdf

This book presents the current state-of-the-art in all major and upcoming areas of entrepreneurship research. Thousands of scholars around the world are currently working to broaden our understanding of the entrepreneurial phenomenon. The disciplines involved are numerous, as are the topics of interest, with substantial efforts to enhance the existing knowledge. This book is specifically designed to facilitate high-level, high-intensity discussions and fruitful exchanges between scholars involved in entrepreneurship research. The articles address a variety of topics ranging from self-employment, technology, growth patterns and job creation, and success and failure rates, to historical, conceptual and comparative international approaches. “This book takes entrepreneurship beyond the individual, size of the venture, entrepreneurial personality, and looks at entrepreneurship as a long term complex process that is heterogeneous, content dependent with an emphasis on innovation and growth. A must read for individuals interested in entrepreneurship, today and in the future, on a domestic and global basis.” – Robert D. Hisrich, Director – Walker Center and Garvin Professor of Global Entrepreneurship, Thunderbird School of Global Management “Entrepreneurship is perhaps not just the most multifaceted but also the most important concept of the modern socio-economic disciplines. This book makes an invaluable contribution in this fascinating area: it presents a multifaceted socio-economic examination of the impact of entrepreneurship for growth.” – Roy Thurik, Erasmus School of Economics in Rotterdam and Montpellier Business School

Author : Takako Izumi,Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9784431554141

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Disaster Management and Private Sectors by Takako Izumi,Rajib Shaw Pdf

This book draws upon case studies and practices of different types of DRR involvement by the private sector from all over the world. The book comprises two parts, Part I: Overview and Regional Cases; and Part II: Country Cases. The regional cases include those from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America, and the country cases include ones from India, Japan, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Nepal. DRR at the international level is discussed from the perspective of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). The perspective of the Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is presented in the discussion of DRR at the societal level. The private sector is becoming more active in disaster management and plays an important role in distributing relief items and sending search and rescue teams in the response phase. However, once the response stage is over, private sector involvement tends to fade. While a number of disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives by the private sector are documented, they remain limited. The private sector can contribute enormously to DRR by developing business continuity plans, innovating technology for early warning systems, and providing and sharing technical knowledge, skills, and resources in the field of disaster preparedness. To strengthen DRR capacity, it is crucial to involve the private sector as major actors in DRR. The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of disaster management and DRR studies. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply the collective knowledge from this work to policy and decision making. The book provides an overview of the current research trends and furnishes basic knowledge on this important topic.

Author : Michelle Ingram Spain,J. Mark Munoz
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781606493595

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African American Entrepreneurs by Michelle Ingram Spain,J. Mark Munoz Pdf

African American entrepreneurs are key contributors to the American economy. Faced with numerous challenges, many African American entrepreneurs have learned to transcend tough obstacles, leverage resources, and strategically pursue opportunities to achieve business success. This book captures the stories and mindsets of contemporary African Americans in their quest for the American dream.

Author : Scott Hipsher
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857094490

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The Private Sector’s Role in Poverty Reduction in Asia by Scott Hipsher Pdf

The private sector has an important role in poverty reduction in Asia. The Private Sector’s Role in Poverty Reduction in Asia argues that the best way to create sustainable projects is to create win-win situations where both private companies and individuals working their way out of poverty can benefit. The book provides a practical guide for managers and individuals working in the private sector in the least developed areas of Asia to help make a difference to the lives of others. The book’s opening chapter considers the private sector’s role in poverty reduction in Asia and following chapters discuss the variable nature of development, developing economy environments in Asia and business practices and strategies in these economies. A number of Asian economies are considered in turn, including: China; Vietnam; Thailand; Cambodia; Laos PDR; Southeast Asian countries; South Asian countries; Central Asian countries; and the Himalayas. The final chapter looks at creating sustainable win-win situations. Focuses on practical advice for acting managers Uses primary research carried out in developing economies, with interviews and ideas from local managers and business owners Covers a variety of academic theories, empirical evidence and personal experiences of individuals working in the region

Author : Scott Hipsher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811059483

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Poverty Reduction, the Private Sector, and Tourism in Mainland Southeast Asia by Scott Hipsher Pdf

This book explores the issue of poverty reduction within mainland Southeast Asia with a specific focus on the impact of the private sector and tourism. Covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan, the book discusses how success in poverty reduction has come about largely through innovation in the private sector, foreign investment and the move toward more market based economic policies as opposed to foreign aid, or interventions by international development programs, to reduce poverty in the region.

Author : J. Mark Munoz,Michelle Ingram Spain
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781606493571

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Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship by J. Mark Munoz,Michelle Ingram Spain Pdf

The Hispanic-Latino community is large, expanding, and an important contributor to the U.S. economy. Numbering over 50 million, Hispanic-Latinos currently represent about 16% of the population. Hispanic-Latinos engage in a diversity of jobs that help keep the American economic engine running. The practice of entrepreneurship has been on the rise with over 2.3 million business in the United States categorized as Hispanic-owned, generating over $345 billion in sales. This book examines the entrepreneurial mindset of Hispanic-Latinos in the United States. With limited literature on the subject, the authors created a pioneering book that captures the viewpoints of real-life Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs. Using a 15-item questionnaire, the authors obtained information on entrepreneurial intent, goals, and business strategies utilized. This book highlights real world business experiences, inlcuding challenges relating to entrepreneurial pursuits, and the importance of hardwork, discipline, and a positive mindset in the success of an enterprise.

Author : Nancy Jurik
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781501731372

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Bootstrap Dreams by Nancy Jurik Pdf

Declines in real wages, increases in the number of poor families, and cutbacks to welfare and other safety-net programs have stimulated the popularity of microenterprise development programs (MDPs). These programs typically offer training and loans to individuals seeking to operate very small businesses. MDPs are often presented as a path to the self-sufficiency that comes with entrepreneurship and as an example of the success of market-based alternatives to government programs. In Bootstrap Dreams, Nancy C. Jurik analyzes the origins and maturation of these programs in the United States. Based on a national sample of fifty programs and an eight-year case study of one in particular, this is a rare book about microenterprise development. Jurik understands the positive social mission of MDPs, but she is not blind to the problems that they encounter. Jurik's clear perception of potential difficulties and her keen ability to place the microenterprise movement in the larger context of welfare reform and globalization make Bootstrap Dreams a valuable book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605951881

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International Conference on E-Commerce and Contemporary Economic Development by Anonim Pdf

International Conference on E-Commerce and Contemporary Economic Development (ECED 2014) which will be held on June 7–8, 2014. The ECED 2014 aims to bring together researchers, educators and students from around the world in both industry and academia for sharing the state-of-art research results and applications, for exploring new areas of research and development, and for discussing emerging issues on E-commerce and Contemporary Economic Development fields. 2014 International Conference on E-commerce and Contemporary Economic Development [ECED2014], aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and students from around the world in both fields about E-commerce and Contemporary Economic Development for information sharing and cooperation. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their contributions to ECED2014.

Author : Naeem Hayat
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031509278

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Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Technology by Naeem Hayat Pdf

Author : Various
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 3998 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351983952

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Routledge Library Editions: Women and Business by Various Pdf

This 15-volume set of previously out-of-print tiles examines many aspects of women and business. Encompassing such as areas as women’s access to managerial positions, positions within trade unions, inequality, family life, role in family businesses and entrepreneurship, it is a remarkable collection and a vital business reference source.

Author : J. Mark Munoz,Neal King
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631572272

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Strategies for University Management by J. Mark Munoz,Neal King Pdf

The state of affairs of contemporary higher education has been described as chaotic, highly competitive, and constrained with institutional roadblocks and bureaucracy. Despite obstacles, several academic leaders defied conventional wisdom and took on an aggressive path toward innovation and change. This book captures the viewpoints of thought leaders in the contemporary education landscape. With insights from academic administrators and experts from around the world, this book is poised to be the official Òhow to guideÓ for success in the management of educational institutions. This first volume in the series focuses on the planning and leading management functions of universities.

Author : Albert Kazaura Tibaijuka
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783643803665

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Multinational Mines and Communities of Place by Albert Kazaura Tibaijuka Pdf

Like many other developing countries hosting multinational mines in rural communities, Tanzania has not only witnessed a mushrooming investment in its extractive industry, but has also experienced continuous contestation and disagreements between key stakeholders in the industry. This study demonstrates that analysis of the antagonistic relationship between multinational mines and communities, offers a productive way through which deeper understanding of corporate - community relations, particularly stakeholder dialogue practices can be developed. The study views this `battleground' as not necessarily a problem. Instead, it employs an analytical approach to the actions, views and perspectives of community of place, to offer a locally grounded construct of stakeholder dialogue.