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What can entrepreneurs learn from failure?
What can entrepreneurs learn from failure?
- How to avoid taking risks
- How to always succeed
- How to succeed without trying
- How to pick themselves back up when they stumble (correct)
Entrepreneurs are generally afraid of taking risks.
Entrepreneurs are generally afraid of taking risks.
False (B)
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to be brave?
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to be brave?
To stand up for themselves against bullies such as banks, government officials, rivals, and lawyers.
Entrepreneurs must be willing to _______________ and learn from their failures.
Entrepreneurs must be willing to _______________ and learn from their failures.
What is a common trait among entrepreneurs?
What is a common trait among entrepreneurs?
Running a business is easy and requires little effort.
Running a business is easy and requires little effort.
Match the entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
Match the entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
Why is hard work important for entrepreneurs?
Why is hard work important for entrepreneurs?
What is the key trait that allows the author to speak to large groups about their business plans?
What is the key trait that allows the author to speak to large groups about their business plans?
Entrepreneurs are never hungry for information and always have all the answers.
Entrepreneurs are never hungry for information and always have all the answers.
What is the benefit of having an inquisitive nature as an entrepreneur?
What is the benefit of having an inquisitive nature as an entrepreneur?
The age-old saying 'it's not what you know, it's who you ______________' applies to running a small business.
The age-old saying 'it's not what you know, it's who you ______________' applies to running a small business.
What is the primary benefit of being a good networker?
What is the primary benefit of being a good networker?
What is the key to being a natural networker?
What is the key to being a natural networker?
Having a ______________ nature is crucial for entrepreneurs.
Having a ______________ nature is crucial for entrepreneurs.
Match the following entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
Match the following entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
What is the characteristic of a culture with high individualism and low power distance according to Hofstede's findings?
What is the characteristic of a culture with high individualism and low power distance according to Hofstede's findings?
According to Johnson (2001), an entrepreneur is someone who avoids risks and difficulties.
According to Johnson (2001), an entrepreneur is someone who avoids risks and difficulties.
What are the two main dimensions of Trompenaars and Woolliams' (2003) model of organisational culture?
What are the two main dimensions of Trompenaars and Woolliams' (2003) model of organisational culture?
According to Hofstede's findings, societies with high individualism and low power distance tend to have a higher _______________________ and a greater tendency to innovate.
According to Hofstede's findings, societies with high individualism and low power distance tend to have a higher _______________________ and a greater tendency to innovate.
Match the following entrepreneurial characteristics with their definitions:
Match the following entrepreneurial characteristics with their definitions:
What is the characteristic of an entrepreneur according to Johnson (2001)?
What is the characteristic of an entrepreneur according to Johnson (2001)?
According to Trompenaars and Woolliams' (2003) model, the incubator culture type is not conducive to entrepreneurship.
According to Trompenaars and Woolliams' (2003) model, the incubator culture type is not conducive to entrepreneurship.
What is the characteristic of a culture with low uncertainty avoidance according to Hofstede's findings?
What is the characteristic of a culture with low uncertainty avoidance according to Hofstede's findings?
Study Notes
Organizational Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Organizational innovation and learning jointly promote organizational entrepreneurship and increase competitive advantage.
- Strengthening strategic capabilities is necessary to achieve adequate levels of organizational innovation and improvement.
Entrepreneurial Behavior
- 9 types of entrepreneurial behavior:
- Unafraid of failure: learning from mistakes and persevering.
- Happy to work hard: passionate about work and willing to put in effort.
- Brave: standing up against adversity and taking risks.
Hofstede's Findings
- Societies with high individualism and low power distance have higher economic growth and innovation.
- Weak uncertainty avoidance encourages pro-innovative culture and entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship and Organizational Culture
- Trompenaars and Woolliams' (2003) model: organizational culture is based on egalitarianism/hierarchy and person/task orientation.
- Four culture types: incubator, guided missile, family, and Eiffel tower; incubator and guided missile have strong links to entrepreneurship.
Defining Entrepreneurship
- Johnson's (2001) definition: an entrepreneur takes initiative, assumes responsibility, creates novelty, manages risks, and persists despite obstacles.
Additional Entrepreneurial Traits
- Inquisitive: seeking knowledge and asking questions.
- Networker: building relationships and making connections to achieve mutual benefits.
- Passionate: driven by enthusiasm and dedication.
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This quiz explores the relationship between organizational innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship, highlighting key traits and behaviors of entrepreneurs. It also discusses the importance of strategic capabilities in achieving competitive advantage.
