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Entrepreneurs' belief that they are in control of their own destiny shows that they have an internal locus of control.

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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an entrepreneur who has a tolerance for ambiguity?


A) Jean's decision to modify a pre-existing problem-tackling strategy in his private firm
B) Roger's decision to hire an experienced manager to head his new branch in another state
C) Karl's decision to expand his private firm overseas despite the risk of facing cultural differences
D) Sasha's decision to quit her job to enter into a partnership with a well-recognized firm
E) Giselle's decision to join her family's well-established business

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Business incubators are also called business accelerators.

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_____ involves giving ownership shares in the business to outside investors in return for their cash investments.


A) Debt consolidation
B) Equity financing
C) Debt financing
D) Securitization
E) Risk management

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Classic entrepreneurs are risk-taking individuals who take action to pursue opportunities others fail to recognize,or even view as problems or threats.

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Which of the following is true about a franchise?


A) It is one of the least common ways to get involved in a business.
B) It runs under the franchisee's name and guidance.
C) The franchise parent receives a flat fee from the franchisee.
D) It makes use of things like opensource software, while containing costs, staying small, and keeping operations as simple as possible.
E) It refers to a business in which material or goods are given to another person, but ownership is retained until the goods are sold.

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A first-mover advantage comes from:


A) making improvements to existing product lines.
B) being the first to exploit a niche or enter a market.
C) being the first to take a free-ride on the opportunity created by a pioneer.
D) the ability to poach trained personnel from an established business.
E) taking risks while strategizing to improve an existing market.

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A succession plan describes the direction for a new business and the financing needed to operate it.

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Which of the following best describes lack of strategy and strategic leadership?


A) Not taking the time to craft a vision and mission, nor to formulate and properly implement a plan
B) Not having enough funding to maintain operations while still building the business and gaining access to customers and markets
C) Not having sufficient know-how to run a business in the chosen market or geographical area
D) Falling prey to the temptations of fraud, deception, and embezzlement
E) Not having expertise in the essentials of business operations, including finance, purchasing, selling, and production

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Which of the following is true about serial entrepreneurs?


A) They are born, not made.
B) They pursue innovations within the company that can change the organization in significant ways.
C) They make large investments in new ventures in return for an equity stake in the business.
D) They start and run businesses and nonprofits over and over again, moving from one interest and opportunity to the next.
E) They are primarily responsible for selling of shares of stock to the public at large.

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Money is the key to entrepreneurial success.

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Arthur,a young college graduate,started a store for traditional musical instruments.He liked working independently and without being directed by others.He believed that his destiny is under his own control.Which of the following personality traits of an entrepreneur is exhibited by Arthur?


A) Internal locus of control
B) High energy level
C) High need for achievement
D) Tolerance for ambiguity
E) Flexibility

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Karl takes a loan from a reputed bank to set up a recording studio.Which of the following best represents Karl's source of finance?


A) Initial public offering
B) Revolving credit
C) Debt financing
D) Angel investment
E) Venture capital financing

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Nadia is unemployment and is unable to pay her bills.She realizes she loves baking and soon opens up her own bakeshop with the help of a friend.Which of the following is true about Nadia?


A) She is a necessity-based entrepreneur.
B) She is a social entrepreneur.
C) She is a venture capitalist.
D) She is an intrapreneur.
E) She is a serial entrepreneur.

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_____ takes place because other employment options don't exist.


A) Classic entrepreneurship
B) Serial entrepreneurship
C) Intrapreneurship
D) An initial public offering
E) Necessity-based entrepreneurship

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The term _____ describes strategic thinking and risk-taking behavior that results in the creation of new opportunities.


A) business planning
B) partnership
C) entrepreneurship
D) proxemics
E) franchising

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_____ offer space,shared services,and advice to help get small businesses started.


A) Business councilors
B) Business incubators
C) Succession plans
D) Social advisors
E) Internet entrepreneurships

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Entrepreneurs:


A) do not like situations with high degree of uncertainty.
B) thrive on performance feedback.
C) have an external locus of control.
D) are unwilling to admit problems and errors.
E) do not like autonomy.

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The vast majority of small businesses employ between 100 and 150 persons.

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Which of the following is true of entrepreneurs?


A) They believe that their destiny is beyond their control.
B) They like to avoid risk.
C) They have a high need for achievement.
D) They are averse to autonomy.
E) They have a low tolerance for ambiguity.

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