EBK STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: CONCEPTS
3rd Edition
ISBN: 8220102807938
Author: Rothaermel
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 7, Problem 5MS
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It is given that higher education would limit the ability of an individual to innovate and start a new business. The case stated that there is a complex link between entrepreneurship and education. A capable individual will become an entrepreneur without the help of a college degree. The business innovation was chosen by many entrepreneurs rather than degree.
The two views of being the entrepreneurs are more than 75 percent of graduates are becoming entrepreneurs and it is stated that higher education is an enemy to entrepreneurship due to the impact of education loan.
To determine: The way to apply the strategy to enhance the startup and to sustain a competitive advantage.
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