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This article points out the critical importance of up-to-date information for small business entrepreneurs and describes two innovative initiatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): the national electronic bulletin board system called "SBA On-Line" and Business Information Centers in field locations. (JDD)

This study reports creativity policies and practices used by Central Florida corporations. Survey responses (n=105) indicated that businesses are using a variety of creativity techniques with usage greater among the newer companies but that these techniques are not yet a formal part of business operations. (DB)

The study compared values of 123 senior-level college business students and 400 Florida entrepreneurs. Findings indicated value differences between entrepreneurs and students, as well as between female entrepreneurs and female students, but few differences between male entrepreneurs and male students. (DB)

The odds of forming a profitable venture are a critical issue for those weighing the risk of business entry. However, few measures exist to help potential business owners assess their [...]

Four national surveys on course offerings and pedagogies in entrepreneurship and small business management were conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in 1979, 1982, 1986, and 1992. The data are summarized, providing historical information in terms of the number of responses received and the major teaching pedagogies used by both 4-year colleges and universities and 2-year community and junior colleges. Tables are provided that reflect a definite growth pattern in small business management and entrepreneurship course offerings at both 4-year and 2-year schools. Tables also are provided that indicate the extent and use of various teaching and evaluation pedagogies used by these academic institutions.

The critical importance of small business management and entrepreneurship in determining the future of the economic and social well-being of the United States is generally accepted by leading experts in government and business. While there clearly is a boom in entrepreneurial enterprise throughout the nation, the extent of the growth in the educational services supporting this effort is at best only partially known through prior studies, such as those of Vesper (1985). This paper reports the results of three surveys on the development of courses, academic programs, seminars, and workshops in small business management and entrepreneurship in the U.S. The survey results point to a dramatic change in the number of colleges and universities that are now offering small business management and entrepreneurship courses and programs and in the quality and scope of the courses offered within schools. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

China-Pakistan economic cooperation which has been ignored during the Cold War period and the relations between the two states were largely dominated by defense and political cooperation. China's expanding demand for energy where the role of Pakistan is crucial in the import and export towards other region. Their economic cooperation has entered based on many trade initiatives. One of the important initiative was signing of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) in 2006 which was further extended to CPFTA-I 1 in 2020. The second important initiative was the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which provides several opportunities for trade and investment cooperation. The study argues that the enhancement of economic cooperation between the two states has positively affected their strategic partnership and building complex interdependence. The study further finds out that although the prospects of China-Pakistan economic cooperation are increasing, there are several challenges due to domestic and international factors which both states need to address and resolve. Some of the constraints identified are domestic challenges such as political instability and continuity of policy, security, law and order situation, lack of skilled labor, the Baluchistan Conundrum, and from China side Uyghur's security issues and international such as India and the US concerns. The study is significant in terms of its contribution in the debate on the challenges and opportunities on China-Pakistan economic cooperation and further it has policy relevance as it will be of great interests to policy makers both in China and for other states. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper discusses creativity and the creative process, cites current methods used to improve creativity in the workplace, and explains the concept of values and value systems as they relate to creativity. Values and value systems are defined; and their source, their nature and functions, and their measurement are outlined. (JDD)

Comparison of the values of 86 male and 74 female entrepreneurs found males' highest terminal values being pleasure and true friendship while females' highest terminal values were health and self-respect. High instrumental values for males were ambition and broadmindedness; while for females high instrumental values were honesty and responsibility. (DB)

The paper presents examples of corporations (Intel Corporation, 3M, and the Saturn Corporation) which are making their environments more creative and innovative in order to compete in the global marketplace. Such workplace innovation requires development of an idea-nurturing environment, acceptance of failure, and emphasis on creative problem solving. (JDD)