Employability: Entrepreneurial Skills – I

Topics in this chapter

• Entrepreneurial Foundations and Business Types
• Entrepreneur Roles and Qualities
• Business Ideas and Planning
• Opportunity Spotting and Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Risk and Resilience
• Entrepreneurship Types and Career Paths
• Economic and Social Impact

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-BF20E7

   Which of the following best defines an entrepreneur?

   1. A.An individual who only works for a fixed monthly salary in a large corporation.
   2. B.A person who creates a new business, bears most of the risks, and enjoys most of the rewards.
   3. C.A government employee responsible for policy formulation.
   4. D.A person who strictly follows traditional methods without introducing any change.
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-899833

   What is the primary role of an entrepreneur in a country's economic development?

   1. A.Creating job opportunities and generating wealth
   2. B.Reducing consumer choices in the market
   3. C.Increasing national unemployment rates
   4. D.Eliminating the need for technological advancement
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-F20F17

   Which of the following is an example of a service-based business idea?

   1. A.Manufacturing plastic bottles
   2. B.Operating an IT consulting and repair firm
   3. C.Farming wheat and rice
   4. D.Weaving cotton fabric in a textile mill
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-05D6E3

   Distinguish between a salaried employee and an entrepreneur based on risk-taking.

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5. Question 5Q-BA7DA7

   Which of the following characteristics is most crucial for a successful entrepreneur when facing repeated business failures?

   1. A.Hesitation to take feedback
   2. B.Resilience and persistence
   3. C.Dependence on luck
   4. D.Resistance to innovation
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