ࡱ > z | y _ bjbj 7 b b v g H H 8 d " I I I ! ! ! ! ! ! ! $ $ k' P ! I I I I I ! H ! I F ! I ! *! @Ii n! ! 0 " , ' ' *! ' *! D I I I I I I I ! ! I I I " I I I I ' I I I I I I I I I H - u : Entrepreneurial readiness questionnaire Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur. The fact is, though, that all kinds of people with all kinds of personalities have succeeded in starting small and large businesses. There are certain traits, however, that seem to separate those who will be successful as entrepreneurs and those who may not be. The following questionnaire will help you determine in which category you fit. Take a couple of minutes to answer the questions and then score yourself at the end. Making a low score doesn't mean you won't succeed as an entrepreneur. It does indicate, however, that you may be happier working for someone else. Each of the following items describes something which you may or may not feel represents your personality or other characteristics about you. Read each item and then circle the response (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) that most nearly reflects the extent to which you agree or disagree that the item seems to fit you. LOOKING AT MY OVERALL PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE, AND TYPICAL BEHAVIOR, I WOULD SAY THAT . . .AGREE COMPLETELY (1)MOSTLY AGREE (2)RESPONSE PARTIALLY AGREE (3)MOSTLY DISAGREE (4)DISAGREE COMPLETELY (5)1. I am generally optimistic.123452. I enjoy competing and doing things better than someone else.123453. When solving a problem, I try to arrive at the best solution first without worry about other possibilities.123454. I enjoy associating with co-workers after working hours.123455. If betting on a horse race I would prefer to take a chance on high payoff "long shot."123456. I like setting my own goals and working hard to achieve them.123457. I am generally casual and easy going with others.123458. I like to know what is going on and take action to find out.123459. I work best when someone else is guiding me along the way.1234510. When I am right I can convince others.1234511. I find that other people frequently waste my valuable time.1234512. I enjoy watching football, baseball, and similar sports events.1234513. I tend to communicate about myself very openly with other people.1234514. I don't mind following orders from superiors who have legitimate authority.1234515. I enjoy planning things more than actually carrying out the plans.1234516. I don't think it's much fun to bet on a "sure thing."1234517. If faced with failure, I would shift quickly to something else rather than sticking to my guns.1234518. Part of being successful in business is reserving adequate time for family.1234519. Once I have earned something I feel that keeping it secure is important.1234520. Making a lot of money is largely a matter of getting the right breaks.1234521. Problem solving usually more effective when a number of alternatives are considered.1234522. I enjoy impressing others with the things I am able to do.1234523. I enjoy playing games like tennis and handball with someone who is slightly better than I am.1234524. Sometimes moral ethics must be bent a little in business dealings.1234525. I think that good friends would make the best subordinates in an organization.12345 Scoring: Give yourself one point for each 1 or 2 response you circled for questions 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24. Give yourself one point for each 4 or 5 response you circled for questions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 25. Add your points and see how you rate in the categories below: 21-25 Your entrepreneurial potential looks great if you have a suitable opportunity to use it. What are you waiting for? 16-20 This is close to the high entrepreneurial range. You could be quite successful if your other talents and resources are right. 11-15 Your score is in the transitional range. With some serious work you can probably develop the outlook you need for running your own business. 6-10 Things look pretty doubtful for you as an entrepreneur. It would take considerable rearranging of your life philosophy and behavior to make it. 0-5 Let's face it. Entrepreneurship is not really for you. Still, learning what it's all about won't hurt anything. 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