Bøger af Uma S. N

The term entrepreneur has been a topic of research in various academic fields around theworld. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject - entrepreneurship itself is acomprehensive, complex, social and economic phenomenon.In the light of this, the present research study seeks to understand and explore theentrepreneurial intentional factors which are motivating women to become a successfulentrepreneur. This chapter provides an overview of the research study by describing theconcept of entrepreneur, evolution of entrepreneurs, role of entrepreneurs in socio-economicdevelopment,women entrepreneurs across the country, women entrepreneurial history, briefprofile of women entrepreneurs, unique characteristics and profile of successful womenentrepreneurs,followedby review of literature and research gap discussed in the chapter.India is emerging as an economic inspiration of the world and the country's economicgrowth and development determined by physical, financial and human resources. Mosteconomists agree that in developing countries entrepreneurs are necessary elements forstimulating economic growth.Hence,government considered entrepreneurs are key strategymaker for the economic development of the country. The successful enterprises are primaryengines for job creation, income growth and poverty reduction. In view of increasingimportance,the success of small and medium enterprises has been of interest to researchersand policy makers, therefore it has become the subject of research and innovations.