Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Economy and Enterprise

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What is a key aspect of people skills according to the text?

Genuinely liking and respecting others

What is the ability to convince others to make a conscious decision?

Sales ability

What is characterized by being hardworking according to the text?

Strong work ethics

What is the ability to take calculated risks where you perceive the chances for winning to be good?

Risk taking

Why is it important to have strong leadership qualities according to the text?

To win people over

What is the ability to plan and take different actions to overcome an obstacle?

Persistence

What is the primary way to measure the economy of a country?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

What is the primary goal of an enterprise?

To make a profit

What is entrepreneurship?

The practice of starting new organizations

What is the definition of a small business?

A business independently owned and operated by the owner

What is an example of a service?

Barber shop

What is a key characteristic of a successful entrepreneur?

Self-discipline

What is the primary function of planning in management?

Setting objectives and determining courses of action

What is the term for the process of gathering information about the society or events and their relationships within an organization's internal and external environments?

Environmental scanning

What is the purpose of setting objectives in an organization?

To serve as the basis for efforts and services

What is the term for the diagram showing the organizational relationships of the positions?

Organizational chart

What is the right that a manager has to require a subordinate to accomplish something?

Authority

What is the duty that one has to fulfill in connection with the performance of their job?

Responsibility

What is the definition of accountability in an organizational context?

Being answerable to higher authorities

Which type of organizational structure involves a worker having multiple immediate superiors?

Functional Type

What is the primary goal of motivation in an organizational context?

To encourage subordinates to act in a desired manner

What is the process of examining present personnel to identify their skills, strengths, weaknesses, and potentials?

Examine Present Personnel

What is the definition of communication in an organizational context?

The exchange of ideas and thoughts within two or more individuals

What is the primary role of leadership skills in an organizational context?

To persuade subordinates to follow

What direction does upward communication flow in an organization?

From lower to higher levels

What is the purpose of establishing standards in the controlling process?

To measure and compare performance

What type of standard refers to the speed with which a job should be done?

Time Standard

What is one of the benefits of legalizing a business?

Building trust and credibility

What is the simplest and most common form of business ownership?

Sole Proprietorship

What does ownership of a business refer to?

An exclusive right of a person to a business

Test your knowledge of the basics of entrepreneurship, including the economy, employment, and enterprise. Learn about the key concepts and terminology in this field. This quiz is perfect for students and entrepreneurs who want to understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

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