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                 The key features of the series have been designed to ensure better learning, assessment, and evaluation.
                                                  Learning Resources




                     Organising academic life effectively involves creating a structured schedule using a planner or digital tools,     Use Local Materials: Using local materials helps entrepreneurs support local
                     setting clear priorities, and establishing a daily routine that includes dedicated study times. Break tasks into   economies, reduce environmental impact through shorter supply chains, and
                                                                                                often provides unique selling points tied to local culture or sustainability.
                     manageable steps, minimise distractions, and utilise resources like technology and study aids. Stay organised
                     with notes and materials, regularly review progress, and adjust strategies as needed. By maintaining discipline
                     and proactive habits, you can manage workload efficiently, reduce procrastination, and achieve academic
                                                                                            Help Society: Entrepreneurs contribute to society by creating jobs, improving living
                     success while minimising stress.                                     standards  through  innovative  products  or  services,  and  supporting  community
                       Notes                                                              initiatives or causes, thereby fostering social development and well-being.
                       Art therapy is a stress-management tool that involves creating artwork using various mediums such as   Impact of Entrepreneurs on Society
                       painting, drawing, or sculpting. Artistic expression can provide a therapeutic release for emotions and   Notes
                       promote relaxation and mindfulness.                                Entrepreneurs help society by creating jobs, giving people opportunities to work and earn money. They
                                                                                          also innovate, making products better and cheaper for everyone. By starting businesses and competing,
                     Working Independently                                                entrepreneurs improve our choices as consumers. Successful entrepreneurs often give back by supporting
                     Ability to work independently means working without any support, interference or supervision. By working   schools, hospitals, and community projects, making their communities stronger and improving quality of life
                                                                                          for everyone. Some ways in which they impact society can be noted as follows:
                     independently, work satisfaction increases because here the individual is responsible to tackle the duties, and
                     get credit for the success.                                           Create Jobs: They identify opportunities in the market and take risks to capitalise on them and generate
                     Most necessary skills in mastering independent work are:  This section contains additional   employment  opportunities  across  various  sectors.  The  jobs  created  by  entrepreneurs  often  lead  to
                                                                                          indirect employment through suppliers, service providers, and support industries, further stimulating local
                       Self-monitoring: Understanding your strengths and weaknesses to   economies.
                     improve performance continually.
                       Effective  Task  Prioritisation: Skilfully  organising tasks  based on   information to enrich the subject.    Sharing of Wealth:  Successful  entrepreneurs  contribute  significantly  to  wealth  distribution  through
                     importance and deadlines to maximise productivity.                   various channels. They pay taxes on their business profits and personal incomes, They engage themselves
                       Proactive  Initiative: Taking proactive  steps and making decisions   in donating substantial amounts to charitable causes, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and
                     independently to achieve goals efficiently.                          community projects.
                       Accountability and Learning from Mistakes: Taking ownership of     Lower Price of Products: Entrepreneurs drive down the prices of goods and services through competition
                     responsibilities and using errors as opportunities for growth.       and  innovation.  By  entering  markets  with  new  products  or  improved  processes,  entrepreneurs  create
                                                                                          competitive pressures that compel existing businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and offer better
                       Commitment to Continuous Learning: Being motivated and actively seeking new knowledge and skills   value to consumers.
                     to stay relevant in your field.
                       Problem-solving Skills: Effectively analysing issues and developing practical solutions.  Do you know?
                       Communication: Expressing ideas clearly and listening attentively to others’ perspectives.  Do you Know?  Tilak Mehta is India's youngest entrepreneurs who founded Papers N Parcels (PNP) at 13,
                     Enhancing Ability to Work Independently                               revolutionising same-day intra-city deliveries.
                     Improving independent work capabilities involves developing self-awareness, self-motivation, and self-regulation.
                     The description of these are as follows:                             SESSION  2  Qualities and Functions of an Entrepreneur
                       Self-awareness: Understanding oneself, including strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and character traits,
                     is termed as self-awareness. This awareness enables individuals to navigate their paths independently,   In this session, we will learn about the qualities, functions and role played by an entrepreneurs. By understanding
                     focusing on leveraging strengths for success across various aspects of life.  the qualities that make someone a successful entrepreneur, the tasks they handle, and the various roles they
                       Self-motivation: Self-motivated individuals possess an innate drive to pursue their goals without relying on   This  section  contains   take on, you’ll get a clearer idea of what it takes to become an entrepreneur.
                     external rewards or recognition. Cultivating this trait is essential as it fuels intrinsic motivation and resilience.  QUALITIES OF ENTREPRENEURS
                       Self-regulation:  It  empowers  individuals  to  prioritise  long-term  outcomes  over  fleeting  emotions,
                     fostering responsible and values-driven behaviour. It instils the ability to exercise self-control and   Quality is a way in which a person acts or behaves. Entrepreneurs possess different qualities. Some of them are:
                     channel efforts effectively towards achieving objectives, promoting discipline and consistency in progress   a fact about the topic.    Confident:  Entrepreneurs  believe  strongly  in  themselves  and  their  ideas.  This  confidence  helps  them
                     towards goals.                                                       convince others—like investors, customers, and employees—to believe in and support their business.
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                      ACTIVITY:   Arranging a Group Task  Century  Skills  #Creativity
                      Separate your friends into groups of two and ask one person from each group to non-verbally enact   Activity
                      the word given by the another group to guess. The word can be a movie name.  Viva Voce Questions
                     Visual Communication
                     It is a way of communicating in which a message is conveyed in an image form. It can be in the form
                     of signs, pictography, films, and many more. All images and symbols, like traffic signals, sign boards,
                     or direction signals at malls, roads, etc., are effective ways of expressing ideas. The method of visual   This section contains fun-based     1.  Which feature enables us to build an automated table of contents from the    Century  21 st   #Communication
                     communication  remains  consistent  across  different  places.  You  do  not  need  to  know  any  particular   headings present in our document?  Skills
                     language to understand it.                                           Ans.  Table of Contents
                                                                                            2.  What is data consolidation?
                                                interactive task.                          into a single/master worksheet.
                       Sign  Message  Sign  Message                                       Ans.  Data consolidation refers to collecting and integrating data from multiple worksheets or workbooks
                                                                                            3.  What is the use of ‘Track Changes’ feature?
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                                                                                          Ans.  ‘Track Changes’ feature is used to track every edited cell by highlighting with a coloured border.
                                                                                            4.  What is a systematically arranged collection of data, which can be viewed as a repository of information,
                                                                                           called?
                          No Parking  No Entry                                            Ans.  Database
                                                                                            5.  Define Table.
                                                                                          Ans.  Table is a collection of organised data in the form of rows and columns, and it is used to represent the
                                                                                           relations.
                                                                 Viva Voce Questions      Ans.  Cropping  typically  refers  to  the  process of  removing unwanted  outer  areas  from an  image or  a
                          Danger Warning  Radiation/Biohazard Warning                       6.  Define cropping.
                                                                                           photograph to improve framing, composition, or focus on the main subject.
                                                                                            7.  How template eases the work of a user?
                          Under CCTV surveillance  No Mobile Phones                       Ans.  Templates provide a predefined structure or format, ensuring consistency across documents or projects.
                                                                                           This consistency makes it easier to create new documents without having to redesign or format them
                                                                                           from scratch each time.
                                                         This section is designed to help   through the content efficiently and understand the document’s layout without having to read through
                                                                                          Ans.  A Table of Contents (TOC) outlining the structure and organisation of a document. It helps them navigate
                     SESSION  4  Communication Cycle and Importance of Feedback             8.  What is the purpose of a Table of Contents (TOC) in a document?
                     The communication cycle is a process where a message is sent by a sender, received and understood by a   it sequentially.
                     receiver, and feedback is given. It ensures effective exchange of information and mutual understanding.    9.  Which command is used to automatically create groups and apply inbuilt functions like SUM, COUNT,
                                                                                           AVERAGE, etc. to summarise data in Calc?
                     COMMUNICATION CYCLE                 students  effectively  prepare   Ans.  Subtotal
                     Communication is a two-way exchange of information. The communication cycle involves various elements,     10.  Define Macro.
                     which are as follows:               for verbal questions commonly    Ans.  Macros are the set of stored functions that can be used to automate processes that are repeated often.
                       Sender: Sender  is the  person  who  begin the                       11.  What is a collection of multiple data stored in related fields that can be treated as a single unit called?
                                                                                          Ans.  Record
                     communication.
                                                                                          Ans.  Goal Seek is used to find a specific input value that produces a desired result
                       Encoding: In verbal and visual communication,                        12.  What is goal seek?
                     the message is converted from one system  to   encountered  during  practical     13.  Define solver.
                     another  system in the  form of codes.  It is the                    Ans.  A  solver  is  used  to  optimise  a  target  variable  by  adjusting  multiple  input  variables  under  defined
                     creation of a message in another form.                                constraints.
                                                         exams.                             14.  Name one fire safety equipment.
                                                                                          Ans.  Smoke Alarms
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                                                                                            Grow: After surviving the initial hurdles, successful entrepreneurs focus on growth.
                                                                                          This phase may involve scaling operations, expanding into new markets, introducing
                       Glossary                                                           new products or services, and building a sustainable business model. It involves scaling
                                     Century  21 st   #Information Literacy  Glossary     the  business,  expanding  operations,  and  maximising  market  opportunities.  For
                                      Skills
                                                                                          example: Sarah expands by opening a storefront, hiring staff, and wholesaling to local
                                                                                          businesses.
                     1.  Accident: It can be defined as an unfortunate, unexpected and unforeseen incident that may cause   Careers in Entrepreneurship
                      injury or damage.                                                   Entrepreneurship as a career option can be both challenging and rewarding. It involves starting and running
                     2.  Anchors: Anchors are indeed used to position items (like images) in a document. They ensure the item   your own business, which requires a blend of creativity, risk-taking, and determination. Entrepreneurs often
                      remains in place or moves relative to document modifications.  This  section  contains  definition   need to wear multiple hats, managing everything from product development and marketing to finance and
                     3.  Cell Reference: Cell references accurately point to specific cells or ranges on a worksheet, essential for   customer service. The journey is typically marked by uncertainties and the need for constant adaptation.
                      retrieving data or performing calculations.                         However, despite the challenges, entrepreneurship can provide a sense of fulfillment and the opportunity to
                     4.  Conservation: Conservation refers to the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources to prevent   make a meaningful impact on the market and society. It's a path that demands hard work, resilience, and a
                      their exploitation or depletion.  of common terms.
                     5.  Database: A database is defined as an organised collection of data that can be visualised as a container   willingness to learn and grow continuously.
                      of information.                                                     Advantages of Entrepreneurship as a Career
                     6.  Data Type: A data type specifies the type of data that a column or variable can hold, ensuring consistency   Some of the advantages of entrepreneurship as a career are as follows:
                      and enabling appropriate operations.                                  Independence and Control     Pursue Passion     Job Satisfaction
                     7.  Emergency:  It is a  non-visualised situation that  needs immediate attention  and  seeks priority  over     Financial Rewards    Creativity and Innovation     Personal Growth
                      anything.
                     8.  Entrepreneur: An entrepreneur is an individual who establishes a business for making profit.     Flexibility     Impact
                     9.  Ergonomics: It is the study of designing and arranging objects and environments to fit the capabilities   Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship as a Career
                      and limitations of the human body.                                  Some of the disadvantages of entrepreneurship as a career are as follows:
                     10.  Evacuation: Evacuation refers to the process of moving people away from a dangerous or potentially    Financial Risk     Uncertainty and Stress     Long Hours
                      hazardous situation to a place of safety.
                                                                                            Responsibility     Lack of Steady Income     Isolation
                     11.  Fire  extinguisher: It is  a portable  device designed for active fire protection,  filled  with dry or wet     Market Competition     Limited Resources     Work-Life Balance
                      chemicals to extinguish or control small fires in emergencies.
                     12.  First Aid: It is the first and immediate treatment or care given to a person who is ill or is hurt before
                      regular medical help is obtained.
                                                                                           Recap Zone
                     13.  Forms: It enables to provide a user interface for entering of data or to display intermediary information.
                      In the Form, the user can add or modify data.
                     14.  Hazard: A hazard is any element that has the potential to cause harm to individuals, while a risk represents     Entrepreneurship is successful if the entrepreneur is creative, innovative, and he/she uses the resources
                      the likelihood of that harm occurring.            Recap Zone         that are available in the society or country.
                     15.  Hyperlink: It is a reference to a specific location, document or webpage that the user can switch by     Society also provides financial support for entrepreneurs.
                      clicking on that link.                                                 A myth, or a misconception is a false belief or opinion about something.
                     16.  Macros: Macros are the set of stored functions that can be used to automate processes that are repeated     Businessman takes calculated risks within existing business framework.
                      often.                                                                 Entrepreneurship process follows three steps: Enter, Survive and Grow.
                     17.  Primary key: It is a field which is used to uniquely identify records in a database.    Self-employment refers to individuals who work for themselves rather than for an employer.
                     18.  Self-motivation: It is defined as the force within you that drives you to do things without any influence.    Wage employment refers to individuals who work for an employer and receive regular wages or salaries
                     19.  Sorting: It means to arrange the data of a table in a particular order like, in ascending or descending   in exchange for their services.
                      order.                                 This section contains the
                     20.  Query: Queries are commands that are used to define the data structure and also to manipulate the     Entrepreneurship as a career option can be both challenging and rewarding.
                      data in the database.
                                                             summary of the chapter.
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