Lecture 1

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What is a common trait of successful entrepreneurs?

Risk averter

High-risk taker

Overly cautious

Moderate risk taker (correct)

What is a myth about entrepreneurs?

They are born leaders

They are highly educated

They are extremely wealthy

They are gamblers (correct)

What motivates entrepreneurs to start new firms?

Primarily financial rewards

Social recognition

Peer pressure

Personal fulfillment (correct)

What is a characteristic of entrepreneurs that helps them face uncertainty?

Tolerance of ambiguity Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of an entrepreneur's mindset?

Optimistic disposition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key skill of successful entrepreneurs?

Networking Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a firm's position on the continuum of entrepreneurial intensity?

Entrepreneurial intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason people become entrepreneurs and start their own firms?

Desire to be their own boss Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important characteristic shared by successful entrepreneurs?

Passion for the business Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an entrepreneur's product/customer focus?

Customer needs and wants Signup and view all the answers

What motivates entrepreneurs to take risks and pursue their ventures?

Passion for the business Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an entrepreneur's proactive posture?

Taking calculated risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the learning objectives in Chapter 1 of the entrepreneurship textbook?

Introduction to entrepreneurship and its characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons people decide to become entrepreneurs?

Pursuing a passion or interest Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of successful entrepreneurs?

Flexibility and adaptability Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the positive effects of entrepreneurship on economies and societies?

Job creation and economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common myth about entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs are born, not made Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of start-up firm?

Social entrepreneurship Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Entrepreneurial Intensity

A firm's position on the entrepreneurial intensity continuum refers to its entrepreneurial intensity.

Entrepreneurial Firms vs. Conservative Firms

Entrepreneurial firms are proactive, innovative, and risk-taking.
Conservative firms take a "wait and see" posture, are less innovative, and risk-averse.

Why Become an Entrepreneur?

The three primary reasons to become an entrepreneur are:
- Desire to be one's own boss
- Desire to pursue one's own ideas
- Financial rewards

Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Passion for the business: believing that the business will positively influence people's lives.
Product/Customer Focus: having a keen focus on products and customers.

Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Moderate risk taker
Persuasive
Resource assembler/leverager
Creative
Self-starter
Tenacious
Tolerant of ambiguity
Visionary
Optimistic disposition
Networker
Achievement motivated
Alert to opportunities
Self-confident
Decisive
Energetic
Strong work ethic
Lengthy attention span

Common Myths About Entrepreneurs

Myth 2: Entrepreneurs are not gamblers, but moderate risk takers.
Myth 3: Entrepreneurs are not motivated primarily by money, but by other factors.

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