ENT 315 - Ch. 3

______ is connected to the mind-set because it helps us to develop the cognitive ability to rapidly sense and act as well as change direction quickly.

Improvisation

______ is the art of spontaneously creating something without preparation

Improvisation

______ are designed to make elements of a task or activity more enjoyable by building in certain features, or by reshaping perceptions to focus on the most positive aspects of the task and the value it holds.

Natural reward strategies

Jon Bolder owns a Lord of the Rings-themed online store. Before he started his venture he had a feeling that he wouldn't succeed; however, he mentally envisioned his own successful store prior to launch, and has been very successful. Jon engaged in which of the following behavioral self-leadership strategies?

Positive self-talk

______ raises our awareness of how, when, and why we behave the way we do in certain circumstances.

Self-observation

The traditional definition of mind-set is best represented by which of the following?

The established set of attitudes held by someone

T/F: Each one of us has been improvising all our lives.

True

T/F: Self-efficacy can change over time.

True

______ is the capacity to produce new ideas, insights, inventions, products, or artistic objects, which are considered to be unique, useful, and of value to others.

Creativity

Which of the following is one of the main emotional roadblocks that prevents us from practicing creativity?

Dislike for incubating ideas

T/F: Creativity is innate, meaning it is something you are either born with or not, it is not able to be developed.

False

T/F: Mind-set is a relatively fixed personal trait that usually cannot be changed.

False

T/F: Self-efficacy leads a person to believe that he or she achieved success without help from others

False

T/F: The terms "left-brained" and "right-brained" represent the current scientific consensus of which physical hemisphere of the brain controls analytical and creative thoughts.

False

The entrepreneurial mind-set most deeply connects with your ______.

desired impact

Csikszentmihalyi's research showed that creative people had ______ personalities

dialectic

Because working in uncertain environments "goes with the territory" in entrepreneurship, the ______ mind-set requires constant thinking and rethinking, adaptability, and self-regulation.

entrepreneurial

In a ______ mind-set, people perceive their talents and abilities as set abilities.

fixed

People with a ______ mind-set take any constructive criticism of their capabilities very personally

fixed

People with a ______ mind-set believe their abilities can be developed through dedication, effort, and hard work.

growth

People with a ______ mind-set see failure as an opportunity to improve their performance and learn from their mistakes.

growth

Resiliency is a feature of the ______ mind-set.

growth

People with ______ mindsets tend to be happier and more successful than those with ______.

growth, fixed

The habit of ______ allows entrepreneurs to quickly find a way to adapt to their circumstances, think on their feet, and create new plans to realize their vision.

improvisation

The process of thinking about thinking is known as _____.

metacognition

Part of the practice of entrepreneurship is being in the right ______ to start and grow a business.

mind-set

By having the right ______, it is easier to recognize ______.

mind-set, opportunities

Reflecting upon Robert Donat's success with GPS Insight, despite his uncertainty about his exact entrepreneurial path, he had an open mind, industry experience, and persistence in the face of failure. Combined, this represents Donat's ______, that kept him on the right track and led to GPS Insight's success.

mindset

In the context of entrepreneurship, ______ can be defined as an intense positive emotion, which is usually related to entrepreneurs who are engaged in meaningful ventures, or tasks and activities, and which has the effect of motivating and stimulating entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and remain focused on their goals.

passion

Which of the following is not one of the three main strategies of self-leadership?

positive mental thought strategies

In general, people with higher levels of ______ tend to put in a higher level of effort, persist with an idea, and persevere with a task.

self-efficacy

Working at the practice of self-leadership, creativity, and improvisation helps build higher levels of ______.

self-efficacy

In the context of entrepreneurship, ______ is a process whereby people can influence and control their own behavior, actions, and thinking to achieve the self-direction and self-motivation necessary to build their entrepreneurial business ventures.

self-leadership

Benjamin Simon owns a small jewelry store in his hometown. Each day at lunch and dinner, he writes in his journal about what he is doing well, what he is doing poorly, and the things that he feels are impeding his progress. Benjamin is engaging in ______.

self-observation

Self-correcting feedback is also known as ______.

self-punishment