ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ENTREPRENEURS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The entrepreneur who lives on the labor of others is called?
A
innovative
B
Imitating
C
Fabian
D
Drone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dictionary meaning of the term ‘drone’ is ‘a person who lives on the labor of others’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fabian Entrepreneurs These are entrepreneurs that are very careful in their approaches and cautious in adopting any changes. They are not prone to sudden decisions and try to shy away from any innovations or change that doesn’t fit their narrative.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fabian: The Fabian entrepreneur is timid and cautious. He imitates other innovations only if he is certain that failure to do so may damage business. Drone: His entrepreneurial activity may be restricted to just one or two innovations. He refuses to adopt changes in production even at the risk of reduced returns.

Detailed explanation-4: -The example of a Fabian entrepreneur is Tom Anderson and example for drone entrepreneur is are any entrepreneur of industry who still makes “bid” with hand. Fabian entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs who are second generation entrepreneurs, they do not take the risk and will always prefer a stable business.

Detailed explanation-5: -Labor refers to all wage-earning activities, such as the work of professionals, retail workers, and so on. Entrepreneurship refers to the initiatives taken by entrepreneurs, who typically begin as the first workers in their firms and then gradually employ other factors of production to grow their businesses.

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