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What is the main difference between general human capital and specific human capital?
What is the main difference between general human capital and specific human capital?
- General human capital is broad and transferable, while specific human capital includes managerial and technical skills. (correct)
- General human capital is related to race and gender, whereas specific human capital is related to previous business ownership.
- General human capital leads to increased commitment and motivation, while specific human capital improves problem-solving skills.
- General human capital includes skills like education and work experience, whereas specific human capital includes entrepreneurial skills.
According to Cooper et al., how does education impact business performance in the early stages?
According to Cooper et al., how does education impact business performance in the early stages?
- Education leads to improved problem-solving skills and increased commitment. (correct)
- Education has no impact on business performance.
- Education only affects growth rates but not survival of new projects.
- Education is linked to lower odds of marginal survival in new businesses.
How did the researchers in the text define specific human capital?
How did the researchers in the text define specific human capital?
- Specific human capital encompasses education and work experience.
- Specific human capital consists of specialized skills like managerial and technical skills. (correct)
- Specific human capital includes race and gender attributes.
- Specific human capital refers to broad and transferable measures.
What conclusion did the researchers draw regarding gender in relation to self-employment?
What conclusion did the researchers draw regarding gender in relation to self-employment?
Why did Cooper et al. emphasize the role of education in business performance?
Why did Cooper et al. emphasize the role of education in business performance?
What effect did racial minority status have on marginal survival and growth in new businesses according to the research?
What effect did racial minority status have on marginal survival and growth in new businesses according to the research?
What is the relationship between human capital and the likelihood of starting a successful business?
What is the relationship between human capital and the likelihood of starting a successful business?
According to the study by the US Small Business Administration mentioned in the text, what is the relationship between education level and self-employment?
According to the study by the US Small Business Administration mentioned in the text, what is the relationship between education level and self-employment?
What factor did Rotefos and Kolvereid find to be important in predicting the outcome of starting a business?
What factor did Rotefos and Kolvereid find to be important in predicting the outcome of starting a business?
According to the meta-analysis of 70 quantitative studies mentioned in the text, what was the relationship between human capital and entrepreneurial success?
According to the meta-analysis of 70 quantitative studies mentioned in the text, what was the relationship between human capital and entrepreneurial success?
For what type of firms was the human capital-success relationship stronger?
For what type of firms was the human capital-success relationship stronger?
According to the definition of skills provided in the text, what does the term "skills" encompass?
According to the definition of skills provided in the text, what does the term "skills" encompass?
What did the meta-analysis of 70 quantitative studies not include?
What did the meta-analysis of 70 quantitative studies not include?
What did the authors of the meta-analysis recommend for future research?
What did the authors of the meta-analysis recommend for future research?
What did the study by Diochon et al. of Canadian entrepreneurs find regarding human capital and success in starting a business?
What did the study by Diochon et al. of Canadian entrepreneurs find regarding human capital and success in starting a business?
What did the study by DeClercq & Arenius find regarding an individual's level of education and their likelihood of starting a business?
What did the study by DeClercq & Arenius find regarding an individual's level of education and their likelihood of starting a business?
