Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice [Paperback]

Kuratko's ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THEORY, PROCESS, PRACTICE, 12th EDITION, combines a practical, step-by-step approach with a theoretical foundation to form a basic framework for understanding the theory, processes, and practice of entrepreneurship. Recognized for over 30 years as one of the leading books in the field, the aim of the text and accompanying MindTap? learning suite is to present the most current thinking in entrepreneurship, as well as to provide learners with experiential learning activities that challenge them to apply ideas and develop useful entrepreneurial skills. This edition has been updated to include current developments and issues in this explosive field.Part 1: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET. 1. Entrepreneurship: Evolutionary DevelopmentRevolutionary Impact. 2. The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Individuals: Cognition, The Dark Side, Ethics. 3. The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Organizations: Corporate Entrepreneurship. 4. The Global Entrepreneurial Mindset: Social Entrepreneurship. Part 2: INITIATING ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES. 5. Innovation: The Creative Pursuit of Ideas. 6. Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities. 7. Pathways to Entrepreneurial Ventures. 8. Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs. Part 3: DEVELOPING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PLAN. 9. Legal Challenges for Entrepreneurial Ventures. 10. Marketing Challenges for Entrepreneurial Ventures. 11. Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial Ventures. 12. Developing an Effective Business Plan. Part 4: GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES. 13. Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth-Scaling. 14. Valuation of Entrepreneurial Ventures. 15. Harvesting the Entrepreneurial Venture.