Unit 1 · 6 lessons
Enterprising People and Entrepreneurs
What makes a person enterprising, how an entrepreneur differs, what successful Canadian entrepreneurs have in common, how young and adult entrepreneurs compare, why ethics matter, how entrepreneurs change communities, and how to measure your own entrepreneurial potential.
- 51 practice questions
- 42 flashcards
- 1 interactive lesson
Lessons
- 1Enterprising People and EntrepreneursAn enterprising person shows initiative, creativity and resourcefulness in any role, while an entrepreneur goes one step further by starting and owning a venture and bearing its financial risk.8 questions
- 2Profile of a Successful EntrepreneurSuccessful entrepreneurs from very different backgrounds share common characteristics such as initiative, persistence and calculated risk-taking, and learnable skills such as negotiating, selling, money management and interpersonal skills.9 questions
- 3Young and Adult EntrepreneursYoung entrepreneurs often lack capital, credit history, experience and networks, but they bring energy, tech fluency and fewer obligations, and youth programs exist to close the gaps.8 questions
- 4Ethics and Social ResponsibilityEthical entrepreneurs advertise honestly, price fairly, sell safe products, treat workers fairly and protect privacy, and socially responsible ones also care for the environment, the community and accessibility, which builds trust and loyalty.9 questions
- 5Entrepreneurs as Agents of ChangeEntrepreneurs change communities through jobs, leadership and support, and change society through new products, new methods of production and new ways of doing business, with effects on workers, consumers and business people that can be positive and negative.8 questions
- 6Assessing Your Entrepreneurial PotentialYou can measure your entrepreneurial potential by describing your past enterprising experiences, scoring a self-assessment inventory, researching entrepreneurial careers, interviewing an entrepreneur and turning the results into a personal development plan.Interactive9 questions