literature review

The task You are required to write a literature review of 2500 words based upon study related to the first part of the module. Using the title below the literature review must consider the academic research and journal articles relating to the topic given. The literature review requires an academic style of writing and the use of journal articles and text books to provide the basis for the understanding of the topic. The key to a good literature review is to use the reading to build an effective discussion around the topic and to reference accurately. You may use your own views in the conclusion but not in the body of the review, that must contain the views, research and opinions of the experts who have studied this topic. Use the following title: ‘Small Business growth is solely dependent on the skills of the entrepreneur and their attitude towards risk.’ A minimum of 10 academic references is required for this literature review. Learning outcomes for this assignment Knowledge and Understanding b) Identify areas of developing new knowledge or understanding relating to SME activity in a range of sectors and markets d) Evaluate the different approaches to the financing of SME’s and evaluate their effectiveness for their development Subject-specific Skills e) Evaluate the determinants of business growth g) Denote alternative theories on the entrepreneurial process. Key Skills h) Access and process information from a variety of academic, practitioner and quality journalistic sources with an emphasis on source evaluation. j) Accurately reference using the Harvard system.