MGMT 1030 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Calgary Stampede

• School: York University
• Department: Management
• Course: MGMT 1030
• Professor: Olga Kraminer

Document Summary

Study questions for henry klassen"s entrepreneurship in the canadian west . 1)why does the author feel that the entrepreneurial activities of a. e. Business is not just a device to make money, but an estate for his children. Taking the focus away from central canada (toronto and hamilton) to focus on the west in business history and entrepreneurial study. Started ranching business, joint with his two brothers. Cross was adaptable, moved his ranch to a better location when necessary. Got a loan from the bank of montreal. Managing: family run, liked to be hands-on. Cross demonstrates the willingness and ability to sell his cattle where it was most profitable and the most value (he went to chicago because liverpool transportation was to expensive) He helped to establish corporations and associations in the industry so that it is well represented (the calgary stampede)