An entrepreneur- Rupert Murdoch background

word paper on analysing a current Australian entrepreneur and his/her business venture

Analyse a current Australian entrepreneur of your own choice. Individual assignment, report format with headings and sub-headings, 1.5 spacing to be used. Critical analyses and reflection on relevant theories required, not just a simple presentation of the biography of the entrepreneur. Suggested structure:

• Cover page ✓ Please indicate your full name, student ID, class day/time & tutor’s name
• Introduction
• Background of the entrepreneur ✓ Discuss the background of the entrepreneur (i.e. history, development, family and socio-cultural background) to see what developed his/her entrepreneurial passion and contribute to this person’s success (with reflection on the relevant theories)
• Entrepreneurial traits/characteristics ✓ Discuss the characteristics of the entrepreneur (with reflection on the relevant theories).
• Opportunity recognition and idea development process ✓ Discuss the processes of opportunity recognition and idea development (with reflection on the relevant theories).
• Competitive advantages ✓ Discuss the type of business developed and the competitive advantage(s) of the business compared to that in the market.
• Recommendations ✓ Discuss future suggestions for the entrepreneur including different types of businesses or avenues (e.g. selling their business) he/she may take.
• References (10-12 references required, at least half of the references should be academic, Harvard referencing style)