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An entrepreneur decides to reinvest the majority of their business's profits back into the company for expansion, rather than taking a large personal salary. Which entrepreneurial trait does this BEST exemplify?
An entrepreneur decides to reinvest the majority of their business's profits back into the company for expansion, rather than taking a large personal salary. Which entrepreneurial trait does this BEST exemplify?
- Self-Confident
- Hard Working
- Profit-Oriented
- Building for the Future (correct)
An entrepreneur is struggling to secure funding for a new venture. Despite numerous rejections, they continue to refine their business plan and seek out alternative funding sources. Which entrepreneurial trait is MOST evident in this scenario?
An entrepreneur is struggling to secure funding for a new venture. Despite numerous rejections, they continue to refine their business plan and seek out alternative funding sources. Which entrepreneurial trait is MOST evident in this scenario?
- Self-Confident
- Goal-Oriented
- Persistent (correct)
- Risk-Taker
An established business owner consistently seeks feedback from customers, employees, and industry experts to identify areas for improvement and innovation. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
An established business owner consistently seeks feedback from customers, employees, and industry experts to identify areas for improvement and innovation. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
- Ability to Cope with Uncertainty
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Responsiveness to Feedback (correct)
- Willingness to Learn
A small business owner decides to implement a new marketing strategy, despite the possibility of it not yielding immediate returns. The owner has carefully assessed the potential costs, benefits, and probabilities of success. This scenario BEST exemplifies which entrepreneurial trait?
A small business owner decides to implement a new marketing strategy, despite the possibility of it not yielding immediate returns. The owner has carefully assessed the potential costs, benefits, and probabilities of success. This scenario BEST exemplifies which entrepreneurial trait?
Which of the following BEST illustrates an entrepreneur 'identifying a gap in the market'?
Which of the following BEST illustrates an entrepreneur 'identifying a gap in the market'?
An entrepreneur decides to use some of their business profits to donate to a local charity. Which entrepreneurial trait does this action BEST align with, assuming it is not directly related to marketing or public relations?
An entrepreneur decides to use some of their business profits to donate to a local charity. Which entrepreneurial trait does this action BEST align with, assuming it is not directly related to marketing or public relations?
A business owner faces unexpected supply chain disruptions that threaten their ability to fulfill customer orders. They quickly explore alternative suppliers, adjust production schedules, and communicate proactively with customers to manage expectations. This scenario BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
A business owner faces unexpected supply chain disruptions that threaten their ability to fulfill customer orders. They quickly explore alternative suppliers, adjust production schedules, and communicate proactively with customers to manage expectations. This scenario BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies the entrepreneurial function of 'financing the business'?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies the entrepreneurial function of 'financing the business'?
An entrepreneur is considering expanding their business into a new market but lacks specific knowledge about the local regulations and consumer preferences. They seek advice from mentors, attend industry workshops, and conduct thorough market research before making a decision. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
An entrepreneur is considering expanding their business into a new market but lacks specific knowledge about the local regulations and consumer preferences. They seek advice from mentors, attend industry workshops, and conduct thorough market research before making a decision. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
An entrepreneur consistently delivers on promises made to customers, suppliers, and employees, even when it requires extra effort or sacrifices. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
An entrepreneur consistently delivers on promises made to customers, suppliers, and employees, even when it requires extra effort or sacrifices. This BEST demonstrates which entrepreneurial trait?
Flashcards
Hard Working (Entrepreneurial Trait)
Hard Working (Entrepreneurial Trait)
Running a business demands energy and drive, involving long hours and intense work.
Self-Confidence
Self-Confidence
Entrepreneurs must believe in themselves and their ability to achieve set goals to succeed.
Build for the Future
Build for the Future
Entrepreneurs work towards long-term financial security based on their own abilities.
Profit-Oriented
Profit-Oriented
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Goal-Oriented
Goal-Oriented
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Persistence
Persistence
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Able to Cope with Failure
Able to Cope with Failure
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Responds to Feedback
Responds to Feedback
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Demonstrates Initiative
Demonstrates Initiative
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Set Own Standards
Set Own Standards
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Study Notes
- The subject of this lesson is entrepreneurial behaviour and competencies
- The topic is important entrepreneurial traits
- The objectives are to integrate learned roles into entrepreneurial decision-making and self-analysis for future ventures
Entrepreneurial Abilities Assessment
- Self-assessment activity to identify daily life entrepreneurial abilities
- Uses a descriptive scale: 5=Definitely True, 4=Most of the time, 3=Sometimes true, 2=Unlikely, 1=Not of interest
Common Entrepreneurial Traits
- Hard Working: Requires energy, long hours, intensity, and less sleep
- Self-Confident: Belief in oneself to achieve set goals
- Build for the Future: Aiming for a secure job and income based on one's abilities, which may take years
Traits Continued
- Profit-Oriented: Recognizes business as primary and uses generated profits for expansion or personal use
- Goal-Oriented: Sets realistic goals and works to achieve them
- Persistent: Solves business problems and disappointments
- Able to Cope with Failure: Accepts potential failures, learns from them, and seeks new opportunities
- Responds to Feedback: Values feedback to track performance
- Demonstrates Initiative: Takes responsibility for success or failure
- Willing to Learn: Seeks advice from experts when needed
- Sets Own Standards: Sets performance benchmarks and strives to exceed them annually
- Able to Cope with Uncertainty: Handles uncertainty without stress
- Shows Commitment: Commits time, money, and effort
- Builds Strengths: Uses existing skills and knowledge
- Reliable and Has Integrity: Honest, fair, and keeps promises
- Risk-Taker: Takes calculated risks, reducing risks by sharing them with others
Entrepreneurial Functions
- Entrepreneurs initiate businesses by identifying market gaps
- Finance businesses by raising and mobilizing resources
- Manage all aspects of the business
- Bear business uncertainties and risks
- Create jobs, wealth, and encourage competition
Types of Entrepreneurs
- Self-Employed: Performs all work and keeps all profit
- Opportunistic Entrepreneurs: Expands rapidly and hires experts
- Innovators: Designs and produces new products
- Acquirers: Takes over and improves existing businesses
- Buy-Sell Artists: Buys and improves companies for resale
- Speculators: Purchases and resells commodities for profit
- Franchisee: Operates a business with an established product image, following franchisor specifications
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Explore essential entrepreneurial traits: hard work, self-confidence, and future-oriented thinking. Understand the importance of profit and goal orientation, persistence, and problem-solving skills in building a successful business.
