Module 8: Business Studies
Entrepreneurship and business ideas.
Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.
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SECTION: BUSINESS STUDIES
MODULE: 8
Part A: Units
1. Entrepreneurship
a. Meaning of entrepreneurship
b. Characteristics of entrepreneurs
c. Business ideas
Part B: Project
Develop a simple business idea.
Project Title: Entrepreneurship Idea Pitch
Objective: Create a feasible business idea based on local needs.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Identify a local problem or need.
- 2. Propose a business idea that solves it.
- 3. Describe the target customers and expected benefits.
- 4. List two qualities needed to run the idea.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Business idea description.
- • Target customer notes.
- • Entrepreneur qualities list.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Teach a peer about entrepreneurship.
Guidance:
- • Explain the meaning of entrepreneurship.
- • Discuss two characteristics of entrepreneurs.
- • Ask the learner to suggest a business idea.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Entrepreneurship meaning:
- • Entrepreneur characteristics:
- • Business idea development:
Coach assessment:
- • Entrepreneurship meaning:
- • Entrepreneur characteristics:
- • Business idea development:
Submission
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