Entrepreneurialism, the government, and you
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Introduction
Students develop an understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur and the qualities of successful entrepreneurs. They complete a questionnaire to consider where their own strengths lie and identify actions they could take to strengthen the qualities they need to achieve their ambitions. Students also explore how and why governments support entrepreneurship and innovation.
Topics:
- The meaning of entrepreneurialism and the attributes of entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurialism and government funding as sources of business opportunities
- The role of government in fostering innovation and entrepreneurialism
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Entrepreneurialism
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Am I a natural entrepreneur, intrapreneur or manager?
What qualities do I need to achieve my career aspirations?
Entrepreneurialism and the government
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Suggested activity sequence
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Part A: Entrepreneurism and you
- Introduce the topic of entrepreneurialism and brainstorm what it means and why it is necessary for business start-up and success.
- Display the quote on the visualiser. Students think-pair-share the relationship between entrepreneurialism and the economy.
- Use a grouping strategy to organise students into groups of 3.
- Groups brainstorm what entrepreneurialism looks like, sounds like and feels like to them and record their responses on a Y-chart.
- Groups share their responses.
- Display the visualiser and explain the difference between an entrepreneur, and intrapreneur and a manager. Emphasise that the main difference is the level of risk each is willing to assume.
- Students complete the Am I a natural entrepreneur, intrapreneur or manager? Quiz.
- Discuss with students what they learned about themselves from the quiz and what they found interesting.
- Explain to students that even though they may have certain strengths that may lead them to lead an organisation, manage one or start a business, there is always the opportunity for them to strengthen their capabilities so they can realise their career ambitions.
- Students complete the What do I need to achieve my career aspirations – Worksheet.
Part B: Entrepreneurialism and governments
- Begin with a where do you stand activity in response the statement:
Grants given to businesses is a good use of taxpayers’ money.
- Play: GrantConnect – Discovery and Grants Awarded. This video explains how the Australian Government supports individuals and businesses through the Grant Connect website.
- Students complete the Entrepreneurialism and the government – Worksheet.
- Post the following question for discussion:
How do governments foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and why?
- Organise students into pairs and facilitate a snowball discussion. Give each pair time to discuss before joining pairs with other pairs and so on. Continue until the whole class has joined up in one large discussion.
- Conduct a where do you stand activity in response to the statement:
Grants given to businesses is a good use of taxpayers’ money.
- Ask students who changed their position on the line why.