The entrepreneurs who will succeed will need to focus upon having a purpose beyond profit for their business.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Justify your reasons with reference to relevant literature.
Full topic:
Entrepreneur Richard Branson noted recently in his LinkedIn blog that, “The entrepreneurs who will succeed in 2014 will need to focus upon having a purpose beyond profit for their business.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Justify your reasons with reference to relevant literature.
Provided references:
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