INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR
Question
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In conclusion, success in any field of life is not due to inborn traits. Rather it is achieved through experiences, knowledge and passion. The same goes for business. Entrepreneurs are not marked from birth; they are people who made a series of good decisions in their businesses and lives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Successful entrepreneurs are indeed born, and they need to apply their traits a certain way. However, no one is born with all the traits necessary to be 100% successful on their own. There is no “one-man band” in entrepreneurship.
Detailed explanation-3: -No, this is a myth/misconception about entrepreneurship. Being an entrepreneur starts with a way of thinking. One must believe that anything is possible and it shall be achieved.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The statement that is not true for entrepreneurs is (c) They do not create jobs. Explanation: Entrepreneurs are individuals who create and operate their own businesses or startups, taking on financial risks in the pursuit of profits and innovation.
Detailed explanation-5: -The claim that “entrepreneurs are born, not made” captures the idea that entrepreneurial ability is largely determined by a person’s inborn characteristics. Despite longstanding scholarly interest in assessing the validity of this claim, the belief that entrepreneurial ability is inborn remains largely unexamined.