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<strong>ENT</strong> <strong>420</strong> Module 3 DQ 2<br />
Discuss how a SWOT analysis should be used as an analytical tool that can help you work through all the information<br />
you have about your business. Why should an entrepreneur conduct a SWOT analysis during his/her new business<br />
venture-planning phase?<br />
<strong>ENT</strong> <strong>420</strong> Module 4 DQ 1<br />
Max Points: 8.0<br />
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For your initial post, choose one of the articles listed below and summarize it in 250-300 words. Focus on how your<br />
article relates to or clarifies the concepts discussed in the Module 4 Readings. (APA format is not required, but proper<br />
grammar and spelling are expected. Make sure you clearly identify the article you are summarizing. When possible,<br />
check previous posts by other students so that you can try to choose an article not already summarized.)<br />
Access the following articles and choose one for this Discussion Forum:<br />
Khavul, S., Bruton, G. D., & Wood, E. (2009). Informal family business in Africa. Entrepreneurship: Theory &<br />
Practice, 33(6), 1219-1238. Retrieved<br />
from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132275<br />
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Le Breton-Miller, I., & Miller, D. (2009). Agency vs. stewardship in public family firms: A social<br />
embeddedness reconciliation. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1169-1191.<br />
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45132278&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site<br />
Mitchell, J. R., Hart, T. A., Valcea, S., & Townsend, D. M. (2009). Becoming the boss: Discretion and<br />
postsuccession success in family firms. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1201-1218.<br />
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Reay, T. (2009). Family-business meta-identity, institutional pressures, and ability to respond to<br />
entrepreneurial opportunities. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1265-1270.<br />
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Shepherd, D., & Haynie, J. M. (2009). Family business, identity conflict, and an expedited entrepreneurial<br />
process: A process of resolving identity conflict. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1245-1264.<br />
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Smith, G. D. (2009). East Africa: Extended families with many rights. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice,<br />
33(6), 1239-1244.<br />
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Villanueva, J., & Sapienza, H. J. (2009). Goal tolerance, outside investors, and family firm<br />
governance.Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1193-1199.<br />
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As an additional post, each student will reply to the posted summary of at least one student (a student that chose a<br />
different article) and discuss how their own article relates and/or contrasts. This summary will be for the participation<br />
grade only.
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