What is the primary focus of entrepreneurs according to the text?
Innovation.
What is a key skill required for success in stage 3 of the entrepreneurial process?
Improving organizational capabilities.
1/106
p.3
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What is the primary focus of entrepreneurs according to the text?

Innovation.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is a key skill required for success in stage 3 of the entrepreneurial process?

Improving organizational capabilities.

p.11
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What initial capital requirements should be assessed?

People, operating expenses, and assets needed to start.

p.10
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is involved in developing an opportunity?

Timely adaptation of opportunities fit for the target market and combining resources to pursue identified market opportunities.

p.5
Entrepreneurship Definitions

What does a person who creates value, innovates, and pursues opportunities refer to?

An entrepreneur.

p.5
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What type of innovation involves a completely new product or service?

Radical innovation.

p.6
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

Who defined the entrepreneurial process?

Bygrave (1997) and Cornwall & Naughton (2003).

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

Which skills are necessary in stages 3 and 4?

Human resources management, financial management, and technical skills.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is the importance of calculated risk-taking in entrepreneurship?

It helps in making informed decisions that can lead to growth.

p.7
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is the significance of personal and organizational elements in the growth stage?

They influence the growth of the entrepreneurial process.

p.3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What characterizes incremental innovation?

Small improvements on products or services without completely changing them.

p.7
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What skills are emphasized in Stage 2 of the Entrepreneurial Process?

Technical skills, problem solving, numeracy and literacy, communication skills, adaptability to change, learning abilities, decision-making skills, negotiating skills, financial management, human resources, and legal knowledge.

p.11
Team Evaluation in Entrepreneurship

Why is evaluating the team important after assessing an opportunity?

A strong team can better pursue opportunities and turn ideas into reality.

p.12
Macro and Micro Scanning

What factors are included in the analysis of the business environment?

Demographic, economic, technological, legal, political, geographic, and cultural factors.

p.7
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is the first stage of the Entrepreneurial Process model?

Getting the idea.

p.2
Types of Mindset

How does a person with a fixed mindset react to constructive criticism?

They take it personally and may believe success of others is due to luck.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What role does adaptability to change play in entrepreneurship?

It allows entrepreneurs to respond effectively to market shifts.

p.5
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What type of innovation happens when a fertilizer company communicates with farmers to address their needs?

User-driven innovation.

p.6
Entrepreneurship Definitions

What is marketing?

The process of planning and executing conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational objectives.

p.5
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What is an entrepreneurial mindset drawn to?

Opportunities, innovation, and new value creation.

p.11
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What should be evaluated regarding long-term capital needs?

How much capital is secured and where the rest will come from.

p.3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is reverse innovation?

When a product is first introduced in developed countries and later in developing markets.

p.10
Opportunity Identification

What is critical in the opportunity evaluation stage?

Screening and evaluating the product or service before taking risks.

p.4
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What is the definition of an entrepreneurial mindset?

A specific state of mind that orients human conduct toward seeking opportunities, taking risks to realize those opportunities, and having the tenacity to push an idea through to make it a reality.

p.4
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What are the five characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset?

1. Passionately seek new opportunities. 2. Pursue opportunities with enormous discipline. 3. Focus on the very best opportunities. 4. Focus on adaptive execution. 5. Engage the energies of everyone in their domain.

p.12
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What stage in the entrepreneurial process occurs when someone loses their job and decides to pursue entrepreneurship?

The initiation stage.

p.4
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What does it mean to engage the energies of everyone in their domain?

It refers to involving all stakeholders in the entrepreneurial process to maximize potential and effectiveness.

p.12
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What business factor is considered when evaluating competitive advantage?

Product or service idea.

p.12
Team Evaluation in Entrepreneurship

What aspect is evaluated regarding the entrepreneurial background of the founder?

Experience and skills.

p.7
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is a triggering event in the context of entrepreneurship?

A situation that forces a person to pursue an entrepreneurial idea, such as changes in job status.

p.3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is disruptive innovation?

New products or services that start at the bottom of the marketplace and eventually remove competitors.

p.5
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What type of innovation occurs when a business owner improves several features of a product?

Incremental innovation.

p.3
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What should one ask to assess entrepreneurial qualities?

How entrepreneurial the person is.

p.11
Team Evaluation in Entrepreneurship

What factors should be evaluated regarding the founder's entrepreneurial spirit?

Whether the founder is committed to building a company and has relevant experience.

p.1
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What does 'effectuation' mean in the context of entrepreneurship?

A process that starts with what one has and selects among possible outcomes, focusing on affordable loss rather than expected returns.

p.4
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is an example of a closed innovation?

Innovation that occurs when companies rely solely on their internal research and development teams.

p.4
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is open innovation?

Innovation that occurs when a company taps into both internal and external ideas to improve their operations.

p.7
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What influences the implementation stage of the Entrepreneurial Process?

Environmental conditions like policies, competition, resources, and personal reasons.

p.10
Opportunity Identification

What is the goal of identifying opportunities in entrepreneurship?

To seek better ways of surviving existing competition.

p.5
Types of Mindset

What mindset believes that talents and skills will never improve?

Fixed mindset.

p.2
Types of Mindset

How does a person with a growth mindset view failure?

As an opportunity for growth and learning.

p.9
Macro and Micro Scanning

What is the macro-environment composed of?

Environments that the company can't control but can be easily affected by.

p.12
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What critical decisions need to be resolved regarding ownership in a business?

Ownership and equity splits.

p.7
Opportunity Identification

How can personal experiences contribute to the entrepreneurial process?

They can lead to the generation of ideas through relentless search and experiences.

p.12
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What skill is considered important in all stages of the entrepreneurship process?

Critical thinking.

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

In which stage is marketing deemed important?

All stages except stage 2.

p.9
Opportunity Identification

In which stages is opportunity identification considered important?

Stage 1 and stage 4.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

Which skill involves the ability to gather and control resources?

Resource management.

p.7
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What skills are required in Stage 1 of the Entrepreneurial Process?

Technical skills, communication, problem solving, motivation, adaptability to change, time management, financial management, human resources, marketing, and networking.

p.10
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

Why is systematic research important in developing opportunities?

It helps refine the ideas of an entrepreneur.

p.10
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What should entrepreneurs evaluate about their product or service?

Description, differentiators, competitive advantages, customer care support, and production capabilities.

p.1
Types of Mindset

According to Gupta and Govindrarajam (2002), what is a mindset?

A habit that requires practice.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is the role of creativity in entrepreneurship?

It fosters innovation and opportunity recognition.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is a critical skill for dealing with distributors and suppliers?

Negotiating skills.

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

When does the gathering of resources become important?

From stage 2 until stage 4.

p.3
Types of Mindset

How does entrepreneurial thinking differ from managerial or strategic thinking?

Entrepreneurial thinking focuses on change and opportunity exploitation.

p.2
Types of Mindset

What is a growth mindset?

The belief that talents and abilities can be improved through dedication and effort.

p.9
Macro and Micro Scanning

What does micro scanning involve?

Studying the micro environment that directly impacts the business.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

Which skill is essential for ensuring quality control?

Technical skills.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is the significance of decision-making skills in entrepreneurship?

They are crucial for resolving operational problems.

p.8
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

How does financial management contribute to entrepreneurial success?

It helps in managing resources effectively to achieve goals.

p.5
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What process starts with evaluating what one has and calculating possible outcomes?

Opportunity evaluation.

p.12
Team Evaluation in Entrepreneurship

What business factor is assessed when asking about potential investors?

Funding sources.

p.6
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is networking?

The activity of meeting people who might be useful to know, especially in your job.

p.6
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is the purpose of the entrepreneurial process?

To pursue and seize perceived opportunities.

p.11
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What are the key cash flow patterns to consider in a business?

Understanding the source of working capital and capital requirements.

p.3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What are the five innovative activities identified by Schumpeter (1942)?

New goods, new methods of production, new markets, new sources of inputs, new types of organizing.

p.1
Types of Mindset

What is the definition of 'mindset' according to Merriam-Webster?

A mental attitude or inclination.

p.1
Types of Mindset

What are the two types of mindsets mentioned by Dweck (2006)?

Fixed mindset and growth-oriented mindset.

p.10
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What market-related questions should entrepreneurs consider?

Market demand, target market, industry characteristics, expected market share, competition, and distribution channels.

p.12
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What is essential for owners in terms of financial contributions?

Having enough financial capital.

p.2
Entrepreneurship Definitions

What does Howard Stevenson emphasize in his definition of entrepreneurship?

The pursuit of opportunity and resourcefulness.

p.10
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What is the importance of understanding profitability in a business?

To identify where money can be made, acceptable returns on investment, and payback periods.

p.5
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What refers to the customers’ evaluation of a product’s usefulness in meeting their needs?

Value assessment.

p.12
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is the stage of combining resources to pursue identified market opportunities called?

Resource mobilization stage.

p.6
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What does the entrepreneurial process involve?

Identifying and evaluating perceived opportunities and bringing together resources necessary for the successful formation of a new firm.

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

Which skill is considered important in all stages of the entrepreneurship process?

Motivation (need for achievement).

p.3
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What does entrepreneurship involve according to Shane and Venkataraman (2000)?

Discovery, evaluation, and exploitation of opportunities.

p.5
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Why is the entrepreneurial mindset crucial?

It is crucial for initiating and furthering a business venture.

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

In which stages is creativity an important skill?

Stage 1 and stage 3.

p.11
Issues and Risks

What risks should be considered with a product/service?

Real and perceived risks, including industry-based risks.

p.11
Issues and Risks

What plans should be in place for the lead entrepreneur's potential absence?

Plans for surviving the death of the lead entrepreneur.

p.5
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What does the constant ability to seek opportunities, take risks, and make an idea into a reality refer to?

Entrepreneurial action.

p.12
Macro and Micro Scanning

What does macro and micro scanning involve?

Analyzing external and internal environments.

p.4
Entrepreneurial Mindset

How does the entrepreneurial mindset relate to problem-solving?

It involves awareness and focus on identifying opportunities through solving problems and a willingness to advance those ideas.

p.12
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What is the business factor called when asking about a niche market?

Market segmentation.

p.10
Opportunity Identification

What is the difference between challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs?

Opportunities can arise from personal experiences or research observations, while challenges are obstacles to overcome.

p.5
Types of Mindset

What type of mindset is open to improvements?

Growth-oriented mindset.

p.9
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What are the key skills considered in stage 3?

Communication, operations, and innovation skills.

p.8
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What is one of the skills necessary for market expansion in stage 4?

Garnering resources.

p.1
Types of Mindset

How does Thum (2012) define 'mindset'?

The sum of your knowledge, including beliefs and thoughts about the world and yourself, acting as a filter for information.

p.2
Entrepreneurship Definitions

What is the role of entrepreneurs according to Joseph Schumpeter?

To reform or revolutionize production patterns and act as change agents.

p.1
Opportunity Identification

What is the definition of 'value' in marketing?

The customers' evaluation of the merits of a product or service and its ability to meet their needs and expectations.

p.4
Entrepreneurial Mindset

What is the importance of execution in entrepreneurship?

Execution, specifically adaptive execution, is crucial for successfully pursuing opportunities.

p.10
Opportunity Identification

What factors should be considered in the firm's environment?

Demographic, economic, technological, legal, political, geographic, and cultural factors.

p.2
Types of Mindset

What is a fixed mindset?

A belief that talent and abilities are set traits, leading to avoidance of challenges and viewing failure as personal.

p.11
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What types of securities can guarantee required funds?

Various securities available to secure funding.

p.7
Entrepreneurial Process Stages

What activities are involved in Stage 2 of the Entrepreneurial Process?

Motivation to become an entrepreneur, planning, and gathering resources.

p.2
Entrepreneurship Definitions

Who defined entrepreneurship as shifting economic resources to higher productivity?

Jean Baptiste Say.

p.3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is breakthrough innovation?

A new product or service that has never been seen before.

p.1
Entrepreneurship Definitions

What are the expected learning outcomes for the unit on entrepreneurial mindset?

Define mindset, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, and entrepreneurial mindset; analyze the entrepreneurial process.

p.10
Market Opportunity Evaluation

What financial aspects should be evaluated in a business idea?

Development costs, funding sources, pricing strategies, and profitability margins.

p.11
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What skills are necessary for the team to succeed?

Selling, management, and technical skills, along with competitive advantage.

p.11
Team Evaluation in Entrepreneurship

How important is the relationship between the team and the entrepreneur?

Their relationship, commitment, and motivation are crucial for success.

p.4
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is the role of research and development in innovation?

Companies with excellent research and development teams usually deliver significant innovations.

p.12
Skills Required for Entrepreneurship

What two skills are needed in selling for evaluating an entrepreneurial team?

Communication and negotiation skills.

Study Smarter, Not Harder
Study Smarter, Not Harder