microfinance, such as selection bias (Tedeschi, 2007) and lack of integration with the commercial banking sector (Copestake, 2007). In my thesis, I will focus on yet another limitation, that of lack of entrepreneurial knowledge amongst lenders in microcredit. I will develop on the marginal impact of entrepreneurial training on microcredit and suggest an empirical framework. The paper will start by presenting the topics of entrepreneurship and microfinance and the current situation in Tanzania. In Part II
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BRIDGING THE VALLEY OF DEATH: LESSONS LEARNED FROM 14 YEARS OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ABSTRACT We argue for the increasing importance of providing graduate students skills in technology entrepreneurship and the commercialization of technology. We describe the lessons we have learned from fourteen years of developing commercialization of technology pedagogy and adapting it for use on four continents and within numerous corporations. We demonstrate that the straightforward theory-driven
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Ma. Magdalena M. Afable BSED-2 Activity: A training in School Paper Management/Campus Journalism Objectives: At the end of this activity I should have been : * Oriented in the life of a school / campus writer * identified ways in integrating campus journalism in the formal curriculum. Do the following: 1. What good things can be derived from being a campus journalist? * By being a campus journalist, I can express thoughts or feelings (through my write-ups), my communication skills
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decision that will have far reaching positive influences in life and will assist in finding a new rewarding career. An MBA is one of the most important tools in the toolbox for a business, personnel, management, finance, human resource, and entrepreneurial careers. The critical success in the future of a career depends on the ability to be called on for knowledge, expertise, and advice, for which an MBA is the vehicle that will provide my career the means to that end state. A graduate with an MBA
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starting a Social Enterprise, difficulties I encountered during the time and how to make a Social Enterprise a Viable option. This report covers everything from rise of this term Social Entrepreneur, to work done by Social Entrepreneurs, to the Entrepreneurial theories and approaches they follow or must follow. This report also describes several Social Ventures and the people behind those ventures who have brought about a positive social change. Social Entrepreneurship is a relatively new phenomenon
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the School System The discussion of charter schools and vouchers is an unfolding debate that is currently being argued in places from small school board meetings to high official places of power such as the Supreme Court. Both charter schools and school voucher programs are, all together, referred to as “school choice” initiatives, in which they allow parents to choose educational facility or options for their children that are outside of the normal public school system. If granted, a school voucher
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integration of feedback and dialogue to formulate scholarly thought. Doctoral faculty often insist that doctoral learners may not rely upon personal opinion when reaching conclusions. Rather, learners must support their ideas and opinions with scholarly evidence and be able to generalize their findings. As previously stated, one way to advance scholarly thought is through interaction in a learning cohort. Another way to advance scholarly thought includes reading scholarly (peer-reviewed) publications
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Entrepreneur: Tom Bostock- ‘The Travelling Fishmonger’ 1. Introduction The definition of an entrepreneur taken straight from the oxford dictionary is ‘a person who sets up a business or businesses, whilst taking on financial risks in the hope of profit’ (Whitelock, 2011). A definition this simple is near impossible to find in any scientific journal. Schumpter (1934) was one of the first researchers to claim that an entrepreneur was an actual state of being that was different from a business
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Recruiting Employees Georgette Hodson Small Business Management – 3 Entrepreneurial businesses are attractive employers for workers for many reasons. With this in mind, consider how you could recruit and choose employees. First, imagine that you are a small business owner. Next, describe three sources you could use for recruiting employees. The reason I enrolled in school is because I plan to open my own business. The business I plan on is a hotel with a possible entertainment venue
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Subject Outline Subject Name: Managing Entrepreneurial Enterprises Code: LB5207:03 Study Period: SP21, 2014 Study Mode: Internal Campus: Brisbane Subject Coordinator: Dr. Boaz Bernstein Pre-requisites: If pre-requisites apply to your subject, provide link to subject in Studyfinder <https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/studyfinder/index.cfm> e.g., For prerequisites for EV3010, see https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/studyfinder/index.cfm?subject=EV3010&year=2013&transform=subjectwebview
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