Chapter 9Growth, culture and knowledge

Information on HR in smaller organizations is:
1. plentiful
2. sparse
3. non-existent.
4. about the same as that for larger organizations.
People are most likely to start a business in the following country:
1. Australia
2. UK
3. USA
4. Germany
Which of the following is an entrepreneurial strength?
1. Confidence about taking risks.
2. Determination to succeed.
3. Striving to do things better.
4. All of the above.
Which of the following is not a reactive reason for entrepreneurship?
1. High achievers tend not to enjoy working in large organizations.
2. Dislike for red tape and organizational politics.
3. Wanting to be one’s own boss.
4. Job insecurity.
Which of the following is not true about entrepreneurs?
1. Many have personality traits that make it difficult for them to work for others.
2. Many crave job security.
3. Many have the urge to champion orphan products.
4. All of the above.
Entrepreneurs start businesses because
1. they want to be their own boss.
2. to be able to see all aspects of a business.
3. for personal financial gain.
4. all of the above.
Necessity entrepreneurship is:
1. having to start a business because job opportunities are low.
2. having the opportunity to start a business.
3. needing to join the employment market.
4. a deep psychological need to be an entrepreneur.
According to Stolze, which of the following is the least likely motivating factor for entrepreneurs?
1. Wanting to be one’s own boss.
2. Fame and recognition.
3. Participation in all aspects of a business.
4. Personal financial gain.
Collaborative entrepreneurship is:
1. a social networking agreement.
2. a cooperation between two or more people to found a business.
3. a financial arrangement with a bank or business angel.
4. none of the above.
Compared with other countries, the USA has:
1. more early-stage and high-expectation entrepreneurship.
2. greater investment rates.
3. a healthier economy overall.
4. all of the above.