Journal #5
Feb 161. What are the connections between the disciplines addressing entrepreneurship at ODU?
Connections between the disciplines addressing entrepreneurship at ODU corresponds with students having the ability to be an entrepreneur regardless of the academic major. ODU has six academic colleges that are available for students to pursue entrepreneurship which are: College of Arts & Letters, Strome College of Business, Batten College of Engineering & Technology, College of Health Sciences, College of Sciences, and Honors College. Within these academic colleges, students have various courses to choose from to help with their career in entrepreneurship. I also believe these courses will help students figure out where to start with their business.
2. Is entrepreneurship an art or science?
I believe entrepreneurship is both art and a science because ideas created from art and science can be turned into entrepreneurship. I also believe that is subjective to an individual whether entrepreneurship is an art or science. Someone could interpret entrepreneurship as an art because you need to be creative and have a vision as an entrepreneurship. Someone could consider entrepreneurship a science because they may think someone uses the scientific method steps to come up with their ideas.
3. How is failure good?
Failure is good because it can be a learning lesson. In the “Ted Talk,” video Dean Shepherd mentioned how people learn more from failures than successes. He also stated when someone fails it captures their attention. I strongly agree because when I fail at something, I want to keep trying until I accomplish it. When it comes to success, once I pass something it no longer is a thought to me. I also believe I can use failure as motivation. Failure does not have to be associated with a negative emotion because failure is not always a bad thing.
4. What have I learned from failing?
I have learned from various things from failing. Failing does not mean that what I am trying to accomplish is impossible. I have also learned sometimes I will have to try things multiple times and just because I failed does not mean I should give up. It has also made me realize I appreciate things when I have failed numerous of times. I feel this way because when success comes with instant gratification, I tend to take things for granted because it came so easy.
5. What ethical issues might arise related to what I am working on?
Ethical issues that might arise related to what I am working in would be people feeling that their privacy is being invaded and accessing certain data without permission. People may feel I would be invading their privacy because I would be able to see certain information that they may not want me to see. They also may feel I am accessing information without their consent when really I am doing what my business requires.