entr 321 chap 1-8
Business-related reasons for selling may include all but which of the following?
- The owner may be in trouble with suppliers -changes in leasehold conditions -changes in zoning which affect the business
The franchisee's responsibilities include:
-a financial investment -payment of a fee -engaging in a continuous business relationship
The franchisor's responsibilities include providing
-company name -symbols and logos -management and training
Which of the following costs add to the cost of franchising?
-insurance -payroll -legal and professional fees
The inventory should be examined for which of the following?
-salability -correspondence between the physical count and the book count -up-to-datedness
Long-term debt is used for
-start-up capital -purchase of property or equipment
Evaluating franchise opportunities include finding out more about which of the following?
-the franchisor -the franchise -the franchisee
The "right questions" that a prospective owner should ask about a franchise deal with
-the franchisor -the franchise -the market
Venture proposals are often rejected due to significant deficiencies in
-the size of the proposal -financial projections
Business-related reasons for selling may include all except:
-trouble with suppliers -changes in leasehold conditions -changes in zoning that affect the business
Reviewing personnel of the business about to be purchased is important in order to determine
-whether employees with key skills will stray or leave -if employees are leaving, will enough remain to operate the business -the cost of replacing an employee
The FDD contains how many sections?
23
gazelles have been responsible for:
55% of innovations
It is reported that _____ new firms have emerged in the United States every year since the mid-1990s.
600,000
membership in the World Trade Organization represents ___ of the worlds population at present
92%
In shaping the ultimate success or failure of a new venture, which of the following statements is applicable?
A single strategic variable is seldom responsible.
Business-related reasons for selling do not include which of the following?
Changes in the product supply chain.
Which is not a start-up expense?
Depreciation
A key question to ask when buying an on-going small business is which of the following?
How many personnel are going to remain?
Which of the following are key questions to ask when screening an idea?
Is it proprietary?
Which of the following are questions an entrepreneur can ask to gain insight into the viability of a venture?
Is it proprietary?, Are the initial production costs realistic?, Is the potential market large
Which is not a key question to ask when buying a business?
Is the building heated with gas or electricity?
Which is an important question for the entrepreneur to ask when evaluating the venture capitalist?
Is the person someone with whom the entrepreneur can work?
Which of the following is a true statement about raising capital?
It often takes a great deal of time to raise capital.
What is the largest source for new business ideas among men?
Prior job
What is the largest source of new business ideas among women?
Prior job
What is an often overlooked asset when acquiring a new business?
Records
SEC stands for the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
__________ is(are) one of the disadvantages of going public.
Shareholder pressure
Who must negotiate a final deal to purchase a business?
The potential buyer
Which of the following statements is not true of venture capitalists?
They are interested in trying to manage firms themselves.
Which of the following is not one of the most common questions typically required to be answered by entrepreneurs seeking funding?
What exact date will you repay the money?
Which of the following is not a question commonly asked by banks of entrepreneurs?
What interest rate did you have in mind?
Which is one of the most important questions for entrepreneurs to ask regarding venture capitalists?
What is it like to work with their firm?
Which of the following is not a key question a prospective buyer needs to ask in buying a business?
What is the owner's personal net worth?
When securing a bank loan an entrepreneur should be prepared to answer which of the following questions except?
What is the price of your product?
Which of the following is a question that can be sidestepped when buying a business?
Where should the business be located?, What types of customers does this store attract?, What pricing strategy should the firm use?
which is not a precipitating event that Zahara identifies as motivating the decision to act entrepreneurially
a big increase in earnings
An informal risk capitalist is referred to as:
a business angel.
what of the following statements best describes a "gazelle"
a business with at least 20% growth every year
most innovations result from
a conscious and purposeful search for new opportunities
A solid analysis is
a critical task in starting a new business.
emerging opportunities in the international arena are being fueled by
a decrease in trade barriers and the emergence of trading blocs
all of the following are reasons for the growth of corporate entrepreneurship expect
a desire to dramatically increase profitability
in an innovative climate, failure is viewed as
a learning experience
An agreement not to compete is also known as
a legal restraint of trade.
An additional consideration to keep in mind when negotiating to purchase an existing business includes requesting that the seller retain __________ in the firm.
a minority interest
Informal investors find projects through
a network of friends.
Starting a business by adapting something already on the market is called __________.
a new-old approach
Evaluation of new-venture proposals includes all the following processes except
a product prototype
in many ways, an I-team is
a small business operating within a large business
entrepreneurial characteristics include
a strong drive to succeed
How many people in America have net worth in excess of $1 million?
about 500,000
Approximately how many commercial banks are there in this country?
about 7,000
which of the following terms would be associated with the left hemisphere of thee brain
abstract
When this asset is purchased, the buyer should be sure to deduct those that they are deemed uncollectible.
accounts receivable
corporate social responsibility refers to
actions that further some social good beyond the interests of the firm
which of the following is not a type of innovation
adaptation
which of the following are causes of industry and market changes
advancements in technology
Competitor factors in a buying decision do not include
age of the competition's owners.
Which of the following does not represent a category of angel investors?
amateur angels
employee perception of ___ is critical for the success of corporate entrepreneurship
an innovative environment
The entrepreneur should ask the venture capitalist _____ questions.
an unlimited number of
entrepreneurs
are driven by intense commitment and perseverance
When should a potential franchisee receive the FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?
at least ten days before signing a contract or paying any money
entrepreneurial persistence is related to
avoiding counter influences to entrepreneurship
the four phases in the creative process in order are
background or knowledge accumulation, incubation, idea experience, and evaluation/ implementation
secretly working on new ideas on company time as well as on personal time is referred to as
bootlegging
which of the following statements is TRUE (brain)
both sides of the brain are important to the creative process
developing corporate entrepreneurial managers involves teaching them to
break out of the box
Which of the following is not currently cited as a trend creating business opportunities?
breakfast cereals
which of the following is a characteristic of creative people
bright but not necessarily brilliant
in the ___ sense, ethics provides the basic rules or parameters for conducting any activity in an 'acceptable manner'
broadest
Of the following, which is more likely than the others to be deemed a potential danger of social lending?
business plan disclosure
looking for different or unorthodox relationships among elements and people is one way to develop creativity. how might a person develop this capacity
by perceiving in a relational mode
The amount of capital required to start a new venture _____.
can vary considerably depending upon the industry
in 2011, the largest US trading partners included
canada, china, and Mexico
the person who has the opportunity to lead and run with an idea would be coined which of the following
champion
The most common source of debt financing is
commercial banks.
Which of the following terms is not synonymous with social lending?
commercially viable lending
Which of the following is a type of equity financing?
common stock
the first 5 steps for entering the international marketplace is
conducting research
intrapreneurship is also referred to as
corporate entrepreneurship
which of the following statements are NOT true (creative)
creative ideas never come out of the blue
one could correlate __ with a high energy level
creativity
which of the following is considered a myth of innovation
creativity relies on blue sky ideas
The entrepreneurial motivations of individuals usually relate to which of the following factors? a. the environment b. the entrepreneur c. the venture d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which of the following is not a strategy for corporate entrepreneuring
decrease the use of third-party contracts
recruitment centers for older people reflect which source of innovation
demographic changes
which is not one of the chief characteristics of an entrepreneur
desire for control of people (personal initiative, ability to consolidate resources, risk taking)
the second step in planning a strategy of entrepreneurship for the enterprise is
developing and encouraging innovation
which of the following mental habits inhibit creativity and innovation
either or thinking, stereotyping
key elements in plans to create a sustainable future are likely to include which of the following
eliminating the concept of waste
which of the following will help to foster an innovative climate
encourage action rom employees
collective entrepreneurship, as a concept, refers to
entrepreneurial thinking that is diffused throughout the company
At start-up time, forms of financing includes all but which of the following?
equitable payback
Which of the following is (are) sources of capital for entrepreneurs?
equity
Which is not a stage of the evaluation process?
evaluation of the business plan
process needs
exist when and entrepreneur can meet a new source of demand
ray Kroc's development of McDonalds would be good illustration of which form of innovation
extension
When accounts receivable are bought from a company for capital funding it is called
factoring.
with psychic risk you fear
failure
one factor not found in high achievers is
failure to listen to feedback
An approach developed as a criteria selection list from which entrepreneurs can gain insights into the viability of their venture is the
feasibility criteria approach.
__ people thoroughly understand the concept of corporate entrepreneurship
few
____ people thoroughly understand the concept of corporate entrepreneurship
few
Which of the following would be most commonly used for medium-term financing?
finance companies
Which formula defines the quick ratio?
financial assets/current debt
methods for going international include all of the following except
foreign reclamation
A ____ is a system of distribution that enables a supplier to arrange for a dealer to handle a specific product or service under certain mutually agreed upon conditions.
franchise
The individual who buys the franchise is the
franchisee
The individual who arranges for a dealer to handle a specific product or service under certain mutually agreed upon conditions is known as the _____.
franchisor
___ is the economic basis for all entrepreneurial activity
free enterprise
Researchers have described a "fully developed new firm" with a number of characteristics, including:
full-time commitment & formal financial support
one step an organization can take to make its corporate environment more innovative is to
gain top management support of an entrepreneuring program
Market feasibility analysis relies on
general economic trends and competitor data
bottom-line measures of economic performance include all the following expect
global competition
A franchise system can be used for handling
goods & services
The extra value a business can command in a sale is known as
goodwill
Which of the following is an intangible asset?
goodwill
in starting or buying a new business, the higher the rewards
greater the risk
which of the following is not a question in the corporate entrepreneurial planning process
has the firm met government regulations for innovation?
key features in the success of any innovative program include all of the following expect
high profitability
The type of venture that is expected to attract venture capital would most likely be a
high-growth venture.
Venture classifications include which of the following types of venture?
high-growth ventures
Of the following, which is not typically identified as a bootstrapping technique?
hiring seasoned veterans
the phase of the creative process when the idea or solution the individual is seeking is discovered is the
idea experience
When is the buyer likely to have power over the seller in the negotiation to purchase a business?
if the seller has already purchased another business
which of the following is not a way to combat stress
ignoring coping mechanisms
Which of the following is a major reason for the failure of a new venture?
inadequate market knowledge
Poor financial understanding is characterized by which of the following?
inadequate understanding of costs and funding requirements
a gap or difference between expectations and reality defines
incongruities
overnight package delivery is illustrative of which source of innovation
incongruities
which of the following can help entrepreneurs carry out the evaluation and implementation stage
increasing energy level
which of the following terms refers to the systematic evolution of a product or service into newer or larger markets?
incremental innovation
shifts in consumer tastes and attitudes are an example of
industry and market changes
A common human resource problem is
inflated owner ego
entrepreneurial traits include which of the following?
initiative
which of the following are keys to understanding opportunity and its development for entrepreneurs?
innovation and creativity
which of the following statements is TRUE (function of entrepreneur)
innovation is the specific function of entrepreneurship
most entrepreneurs should be categorized as
innovators
which of the following statements is true? (good innovators)
innovators rarely work in more than one field
corporate entrepreneurial activity takes place ___ the firm
inside
When starting a business, which of the following sources of financing are least likely to be used?
insurance companies
Which of the following would be most commonly used for long-term financing?
insurance companies
the study of entrepreneurship is
interdisciplinary
if an entrepreneur believes in himself/herself and that their accomplishments and setbacks are within their own control, they possess a
internal locus of control
when entrepreneurs believe that their accomplishments and setbacks are within their own control and influence, they are exhibiting
internal locus of control
internal venture capital that is set aside for special entrepreneurial projects is termed
intracapital
which of the following is not an example of recognizing relationships in creativity
introducing Sierra Mist to the market to compete with sprite
what are the 4 types of innovation
invention, extension, synthesis, duplication
which of the following is not considered a principle of innovation
invest in securities
team building
involves including qualified people in the venture
people practice the creative search for background knowledge in which of the following ways:
join professional groups and organizations attend seminars or professional meetings
sustaining corporate entrepreneurship requires
keeping the corporate vision strong
which of the following is not characteristic of the 'dark side' of entrepreneurship
knowing when to take a vacation
which of the following is not a common characteristics of entrepreneurs ?
lack of motivational drive
Name the pitfall described by the statement, "Engineers and technically trained people are particularly prone to falling in love with an idea for a product or service."
lack of objective evaluation
bureaucrats in an organization must
learn to give way to intrepreneurs
logical and analytical skills are developed in the
left hemisphere of the brain
What is a critical consideration when assessing customer availability?
length of time needed to determine who the customers are and what their buying habits are
Major trends in the venture capital field today include all of the following except
less specialized and more homogenous funds
the incubation process involves which of the following
letting the subconscious work
Independence and autonomy are the major driving forces behind which of the following types of ventures?
lifestyle ventures
relying on abstractions can
limit ones perception of reality
which of the following terms would not be associated with the right hemisphere of the brain
linear
One of the advantages of public offerings is
liquidity.
The main objective of Regulation D is to
make it easier and less expensive for small ventures to sell stock.
Venture capitalists are experienced professionals who provide a full range of service for new ventures including
management consulting.
which of the following characteristics is most important to an entrepreneur
management skills
in order to develop an entrepreneurial environment, factors that organizations need to be aware of include
management support and rewards AND autonomy and time
the entrepreneur is one who
manages
One of the external problems new ventures face is
market knowledge
Timing is especially critical in which area?
marketing
Many new ventures find that debt financing is
necessary.
authoritarian management is being replaced by
networking
How do informal investors find projects to invest in?
networks of friends
The _____ approach indicates the importance of people's awareness of their daily lives for developing new business ideas
new-new
When one designs a unique good or service, the individual is said to have used a(n) ____approach to starting the business.
new-new
Coming up with a unique good or service is a _____ approach, while adapting something that is currently on the market or extending the offering to an area where it is not presently available is a(n) _____ approach.
new-new, new-old
"Piggybacking" one's way into a new business involves using a ____approach.
new-old
Equity capital is
not a loan but a form of stock.
Many entrepreneurs lack _____ for their new venture.
objectivity
one way to develop a creative mind is to
observe other entrepreneurs
ecopreneurs are concerned
only with economically sustainable development
Short-term debt is
paid back in one year.
entrepreneurs now view social/environmental issues as
part of the future of business
NAFTA offers strong protection for
patents but not copyrights
The person who sells the franchise is usually required to do all of the following except:
pay a fee.
which of the following statements is true (people)
people can learn to be creative
which of the following statements is true with regards to creativity
peoples process will remain the same, but their approach will change
The Regulation D exemptions include all of the following except:
placements in excess of $l0 million.
A common pitfall in selecting a new venture is
poor financial understanding
When premature entry into the marketplace causes the failure of a new venture, it can be termed
poor timing.
TBL focuses on all the following expect
precedence
which of the following is not one of the phases in the creative process
preliminary investigation
Which of the following costs do not add to the cost of franchising?
prepaid utility bills
Three specific phases that a new venture goes through are
prestart-up, start-up, poststart-up.
When a customer sees a product that is superior to its competitors, ______ becomes less important.
price
When buying a business, competition must be investigated because
price competition may affect profits, new competition may reduce market share, & competition may be spending more money on advertising than you.
General sources for a market feasibility analysis include
pricing data.
a potential entrepreneur needs to realize that
principles of innovation can be learned
Which of the following is not a type of debt financing?
private placement
the two most important aspects of creativity are
process and people
people with muddling mind sets exhibit all of the following habits expect
process thinking
Which of the following as a factor contributing to new-venture failure?
product/market problems.
in restructuring corporate thinking, top manager should
promote entrepreneurship though experimentation
Equity capital is often raised through
public stock offerings
in the following the rules for innovation, a manager should do all of the following expect
punish failure
all the the following are important characteristics for establishing an intrapreneurially climate expect
punishment of mistakes
benefit corporations concern themselves with
purpose, accountability, and transparency
which of the following terms refers the inaugural breakthroughs launched from experimentation and determined vision
radical innovation
Rapid technological advances in many industries cause a concern for in new venture development.
rapid product obsolescence
An advantage to buying an on-going business is
reduced concerned over future operations, time and effort are reduced, & it may be purchased at a bargain price
A disadvantage of debt financing is
regular interest payments
Advantages of debt financing include all of the following except
regular interest payments.
typically, when faced with setbacks or failure, entrepreneurs
remain optimistic and view it as a learning experience
success of the corporate entrepreneurship plan depends on
resources provided by the firm
all of the following are characteristics of a creative climate expect
restricted communication with outsiders
rewards should be based upon ___ to encourage the desired behavior
results
which of the following is an advantage to developing an entrepreneurial environment
retention and motivation of the best employees
When one discusses upside gain and downside loss, one is talking about
risk versus reward.
Regulation D defines separate exemptions that are based on the amount of money being raised. Which is not a rule that accompanies these exemptions?
rule 503
In recent studies of new venture problems, dominant problems at start-up were related to:
sales/marketing
In recent studies of new venture problems, dominant problems during the growth stage were related to
sales/marketing
a person can develop their own creativity by
seeing new and different relationships in people, objects, and places around them
the first step in planning a strategy of entrepreneurship for enterprise is
sharing the vision of innovation
most successful innovations are
simple and focused
When going public with public offerings an advantage might be
size of the company's capital amount.
groups that function outside traditional lines of authority permitting rapid turnaround of new ideas as well as instilling a high level of group loyalty are called :
skunk works
SBIC stands for the
small-business investment companies
Financial considerations play a major role in
smaller profitable ventures.
if we accept the argument the social entrepreneurship is a continuum, at one extreme would be social entrepreneurs driven exclusively by producing social benefits; at the other, would be
social entrepreneurs motivated by profitability with social benefits being the means
which of the following statements about social entrepreneurship is NOT true
social entrepreneurship is limited to the world of not-for-profit corporations
which of the following designations is not synonymous with social entrepreneur
social impersonator
one researcher established framework that classified social actions corporations into distinct categories that include:
social obligation and social responsibility
the most pro-active position for a corporation to take in regard to social responsibility would be termed
social responsiveness
the basic challenge for social enterprise is addressing the obligations of business to
society
Sales growth is a critical factor in the
start-up phase
transformational triggers in a corporate entrepreneurial environment imitates the need for
strategically adapting to change
which of the following statements is true? (innovations)
successful innovators are clear and focused
examples of social enterprise obligations to the environment include all of the following expect
support for minority-own businesses
the combination of existing concepts and factors into a new formulation would define which of the following terms
synthesis
which of the following can help speed up the idea process
taking breaks while working
Product design, reliability, and safety are all examples of
technical feasibility
Functional design of the product and attractiveness in appearance are an aspect of
technical feasibility.
When going public specific detailed information that must be presented includes
the capital structure of the company.
Criteria that venture capitalists use in evaluating new venture proposals include:
the characteristics of the product or service.
Lack of finished product availability can affect
the company's image & the success of any venture
Hiring and promotions on the basis of nepotism rather than qualification fall under the managerial problem of
the concept of a team approach.
in attempting to create an entrepreneurial climate, the organization should consider that
the corporations that promote personal growth will attract the best people
in terms of opportunity trends, what is cocooning
the desire to shelter oneself from harsh realities
during the 1990s, which new issue emerged as affecting entrepreneurs and ethics
the environment
the idea experience phase of creativity is also referred to as
the eureka factors
A checklist approach allows the entrepreneur to identify major strengths and weaknesses in factors of a new venture.
the financial, the marketing, & the organizational
the decision to behave entrepreneurially is the result of the interaction of
the individual's personnel entrepreneurial mind-set and an opportunity
When buying a small business you need to know all of the following items except:
the owner's family stability and relationships.
The results of a profile analysis enable the entrepreneur to judge
the potential of the business.
The comprehensive feasibility approach is closely related to
the preparation of a thorough financial plan
Which evaluation method enables an entrepreneur to judge the potential of the business?
the profile analysis
which of the following was one of the factors Drucker mentions to explain the development of the entrepreneurial economy
the rapid evolution of technology and knowledge
which of the following statements is true (right vs left brain)
the right brain helps people understand analogies and imagine things
entrepreneurship within the corporate structure allows employees to develop their ideas without
the risk associated with leaving the company
among the advantages for global entrepreneurs of diaspora networks is
the speed with which information flows across borders
an account framework that goes beyond the traditional measure of profit, return on investment, and shareholder value to include environmental and social dimensions is called
the triple bottom line
which of the following is a false statement about entrepreneurs ?
they do not failure as a tool for learning
with persistent problem solving, entrepreneurs
think anything is possible
successful entrepreneurs are able to identify and implement
those ideas that are workable and that they have the skills to implement
A new venture must go through _____ phases.
three
In determining the potential market, one should look _____ into the future.
three to five years
Failure of a new venture can be avoided
through a careful profile analysis.
Which of the following is critical to a product's success?
timing, marketing approach, & objectivity
the word entrepreneur is derived from the French 'entreprendre', which is translated as
to compete
which of the following are specific factors identified by researchers, that organizations can concentrate on in structuring an entrepreneurial climate
top management support, time, resources, rewards, and organizational boundaries
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a major franchise?
track record of the franchisor
as NAFTA has developed
trade barriers have been reduced
When starting a business, which of the following sources of financing are most likely to be used?
trade credit
Which of the following would be most commonly used for short-term financing?
trade credit
which of the following is an obstacle to corporate entrepreneurship
traditional management techniques
the adverse impact of ____ can be destructive that individuals within the enterprise will tend to avoid entrepreneurial behavior
traditional management techniques `
The advantages of franchising include
training and guidance, brand-name appeal, proven track record
creativity is most likely to occur when the climate is right. what is the characteristic of that climate in the workplace
trustful management that does not exert strict control over employees
security hunting is
trying to make the right decision or take the correct action
Product/market problems include which of the following?
unclear business definition
which of the following are sources of innovation
unexpected occurrences and incongruities
innovative factors identified by James brain quinn that exist in large organizations experienced in successful innovation include all of the following expect
uniform compensation
which of the following would not be considered as encouraging to an entrepreneurial environment
uniform compensation
A new venture should be
unique
mountain gap strategies refer to
unique markets
During the prestart-up phase of a new venture, which of the following are among the crucial five factors for success?
uniqueness of venture and expected growth
An analysis of the competition should look for ______.
unscrupulous practices.
Using the failure prediction model discussed in the chapter, the risk of failure can be reduced by:
using less debt as initial financing and generating revenue in the initial stages.
security hunting means
using probability and stereotypes to minimize risk
Many entrepreneurs lack
venture uniqueness
corporate entrepreneurial strategy should be thought of as
vision directed
in attempting to create an entrepreneurial strategy should be thought of as
vision directed
entrepreneurs sense potential in business problems by asking
what if and why not
When does a business have to increase its sales annually to net as much as it did in the previous year?
when profits are not rising as fast as sales
which of the following questions concerning innovation is NOT relevant
when should the product goes to market
it takes ___ to innovate successfully
work, not genius
in the incubation process, ways of getting away from a problem include
working on something else
The final decision to purchase a franchise should be up to
you
entrepreneurs and gazelles have been credited with making disproportionate contributions to all BUT WHICH
unemployment (innovation, job creation, economic renewal)
which of the following does not apply to the strategic formulation school of thought
unique places
water well strategies refer to
unique resources
the displacement school of thought can be divided into 3 groups?
venture opportunity theory, entrepreneurial, strategic
for entrepreneurs , vision describes
where the entrepreneur wants to go
the 'corridor principle' is best described by which of the following statements
with every new venture launched, new and unintended opportunities arise
all of the following are reasons for the growth of corporate entrepreneurship except
a desire to dramatically increase profitability
the 'dark side' of entrepreneurship refers to
a destructive force within the energetic drive of entrepreneurs
throughout the years, many myths have arisen about entrepreneurship as a result of?
a lack of research about entrepreneurship
which of the following is an aspect of the dark side of entrepreneurship
a need for control and a sense of distrust
entrepreneurs are best characterized as:
aggressive catalysts for change
which of the following helps account for the rise of interest in corporate entrepreneurship
an increase in corporations losing some of their best people
the dynamic states model depicts ventures as
being dependent on their environment for survival
what kind of thinking can lead to unethical behavior in a business context
bottom line
entrepreneurs themselves perceive the concept of risk in which of the following:
calculated risk taking
areas of risk to the entrepreneur include
career, family, psychic
A ___ is a statement of ethical practices or guidelines to which an enterprise adheres
code of ethics
characteristics often attributed to the entrepreneur include
commitment, determination, and perseverance
entrepreneurs with a drive to achieve want to
compete
3m's post-it notes are an example of the
corridor principle
the major thrust of corporate entrepreneurship is to
encourage innovation
when outcomes meet or exceed expectations, __ is positively reinforced
entrepreneurial behavior
which of the following statements is false?
entrepreneurs are born with the skills necessary to manage a business
what is a true statement about entrepreneurs
entrepreneurs are doers and thinkers
which statement is not true (entrepreneur market)
entrepreneurs fare poorly in today's hyper-competitive market
one trait not common in entrepreneurs is
entrepreneurs need structure (are: problem solvers, creative/innovative, independent)
which of the following traits is not a common myth about entrepreneurs
entrepreneurs today are considered heroes
which of the following is not associated with an entrepreneur seeking feedback
entrepreneurs want to belittle their competition
in the evolutionary process of economic growth, ____ plays the crucial and indispensable role of providing the "social glue: that binds together both high-tech and "Main Street" activates
entrepreneurship
in the study of contemporary entrepreneurship, one concept reoccurs:
entrepreneurship is interdisciplinary
which of the following statements is true (entrepreneurship)
entrepreneurship is the ability to create and build a vision from practically nothing
the Marco view of entrepreneurship presents factors exhibiting a strong
external locus of control
the macro view can be broken down into which 3 areas
financial/capital, strategic, and opportunity
which of the following concepts is entrepreneurship considered synonymous with
free enterprise
entrepreneurship has become synonymous or closely linked with:
free enterprise and capitalism
which of the following is not a trait of successful entrepreneurs?
frustration (initiative, perseverance, strategic thinking)
entrepreneurs always
generate ideas and plan for their implementation
entrepreneurial stress can be caused by having a type A personality which can be defined as
having a chronic sense of time urgency
a decision to sell pharmaceuticals that have not been cleared with the federal drug administration is an example of an
legal and unethical decisions
when referring to 'luck' and an entrepreneur, which of the following statements is an appropriate adage
luck happens when preparation meets opportunity
which of the following is false?
management skills are not important characteristics for entrepreneurs to possess
the greek word ethos means
mode of conduct
the process approach to entrepreneurship seeks to
model the various factors that characterize the entrepreneurial process
stress can be dealt with by
networking and delegating
Michael Gerber, the author of the E-Myth, explains that the failure of most small businesses is
owners being more technical rather than entrepreneurial
every person has the __ and ___ to pursue a career as an entrepreneur
potential; free choice
in restructuring corporate thinking, top management should
promote entrepreneurship through experimentation
which of the following may be the greatest risk to the well-being of the entrepreneur
psychic risk
which of the following is not a form of displacement in the displacement school of thought
racial
which of the traits is not that of an entrepreneur?
shyness (drive, willingness to take risks, human relations skills)
in the Monroy-Folger model of risk typology, profit-seeking activity is associated with:
strong desire to maximize profit
which of the following is not a source of stress
success in business (source: immersion, people problems, family requirements)
the entrepreneurial ego can cause the entrepreneur to
take characteristics that usually lead to success to the extreme
one reason why corporate entrepreneurship has done so well is that it allows organizations to
tap the innovative talents of their people
the statement, 'with every new venture launched, new and unintended opportunities often arise',..
the corridor principle
generally, entrepreneurial stress is due to
the discrepancy between the entrepreneurs expectations and the ability to meet demands
Robert C. Ronstadt put together a summary definition of entrepreneur that included which of the following key phrases?
the dynamic process of creating incremental wealth
which of the following is a true statement about team building?
the entrepreneur needs a competent team to implement an idea
which of the following schools of thought is not a micro view school of thought
the inherited business school of thought
entrepreneurs will always be
the major source of job creation and innovation in any economy
a clear pattern among successful entrepreneurs is
their focus on opportunity rather than resources
which of following is an obstacle to corporate entrepreneurship
traditional management techinques
which is not a trait of a successful entrepreneur
trouble fitting in (desire to achieve, initiative, innovation)
which of the following economists wrote about entrepreneurship and its impact on economic development?
Joseph Schumpeter
which economist first associated the 'risk bearing' activity in the economy with the entrepreneur
Richard Cantillon
during the past 10 years, there were approximately how many business incorporations per year
600,000