Theorists
Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
Functions of an Entrepreneur
100

He believes that technological advances are a source of opportunity

Who is Peter Drucker?

100

Sets high standards for themselves and their team.

What is achievement-oriented?

100

Knowing the overall aims, objectives which can be long, short or medium term

What is planning?

200

He believed that new markets were sources of innovation

Who is Joseph Schumpeter? 

200

Embraces new opportunities and challenges with enthusiasm.

What is dynamic?

200

This can be taken from savings, taken from family members or friends or banks

What is accessing funds? What is raising Capital?

300

He describes entrepreneurs as risk-takers

Who is Richard Cantillon

300

Understands and manages their own emotions effectively, while managing others emotions.

What is emotional intelligence?

300

Forming a new idea

What is conceptualizing?

400

He believes in creative destruction

who is Joseph Schumpeter?

400

Belief in ones own abilities and decisions.

What is self-confident?

400

Taking an action that is uncertain as there is more than one outcome that can be positive or negative

What is risk-bearing?

500

He believes in spotting opportunities and exploiting changes in society or the market to create value

Who was Peter Drucker?

500

Demonstrates determination and resilience in the face of obstacles.

What is persistence?

500

Carrying out the daily functions of the business

What is operating the business?

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