ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS Revision Questions
Define the term "entrepreneurship
Discuss the debate on whether entrepreneurs are born or made
Explain the concept of resourcefulness in entrepreneurship and provide examples
What is a primary characteristic of an entrepreneur?
- A) Risk aversion
- B) Creativity
- C) Dependence on others
- D) Lack of vision
Explain the importance of self-employment in economic growth
Identify three characteristics of an entrepreneur
Discuss the role of innovation in entrepreneurship
Analyze the impact of a favorable business environment on small-scale enterprises
Which of the following best defines self-employment?
- A) Working for a large corporation
- B) Being an employee of another individual
- C) Working for oneself
- D) Volunteering for a nonprofit organization
Describe the process of developing a business plan
Evaluate the benefits of self-employment for individuals
Compare small business entrepreneurs and scalable startup entrepreneurs
Outline the key requirements for entry into self-employment
Assess the contribution of entrepreneurs to national development
Illustrate the concept of an entrepreneurial mindset with examples
Summarize the steps involved in conducting market research for a new business
Critique the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Kenya
Formulate a strategy for managing risks in a new business venture
Examine the role of government policies in supporting entrepreneurship
Propose ways to foster an entrepreneurship culture in a community
Contrast necessity-driven entrepreneurship and opportunity-driven entrepreneurship
Highlight the significance of networking and support for self-employed individuals
What does the business environment include?
- A) Only economic conditions
- B) All external factors influencing business operations
- C) Internal business policies
- D) Employee satisfaction levels
Clarify the difference between social entrepreneurs and corporate entrepreneurs
Illustrate how technology adoption can benefit entrepreneurs
Interpret the importance of flexibility and adaptability for self-employed individuals
Describe how entrepreneurs contribute to job creation
Analyze the characteristics that distinguish lifestyle entrepreneurs from other types
Small-scale enterprises are characterized by:
- A) Large workforce
- B) High revenue and assets
- C) Relatively small size in workforce and revenue
- D) International market presence
What is one of the main roles of an entrepreneur in business?
- A) Avoiding risks at all costs
- B) Following traditional business models strictly
- C) Driving innovation and creativity
- D) Ensuring maximum control by the government
Which of the following is NOT a type of entrepreneur?
- A) Serial entrepreneur
- B) Social entrepreneur
- C) Corporate entrepreneur
- D) Government entrepreneur
What is a major benefit of self-employment?
- A) Guaranteed high income
- B) Complete job security
- C) Greater flexibility and autonomy
- D) Fixed working hours
Entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth by:
- A) Increasing unemployment rates
- B) Generating wealth and increasing GDP
- C) Reducing competition
- D) Limiting technological advancements
An entrepreneurial mindset includes:
- A) Resistance to change
- B) Proactivity and resilience
- C) Preference for stability
- D) Dependence on external guidance
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a franchise
Why is customer validation important in assessing product demand?
- A. It reduces production costs
- B. It confirms the feasibility of the business concept
- C. It increases employee satisfaction
- D. It limits market research efforts
Analyze the factors that contribute to identifying successful business opportunities
Describe the importance of market analysis in developing business ideas
Evaluate the role of technology integration in creating new business opportunities
Explain how personal skills and passions can influence business ideas
Identify the key components of a comprehensive market research study
Compare different stages of the business life cycle and their characteristics
Assess the impact of social and environmental trends on business opportunities
Examine the legal aspects of forming a business and choosing its structure
Predict future trends in the business environment and their potential impact
Which component is crucial in the competitive environment analysis?
- A. Social trends
- B. Government policies
- C. Industry rivalry
- D. Technological advancements
Outline the steps involved in conducting a competitive analysis
Interpret the significance of customer validation in assessing product demand
Summarize the legal considerations related to intellectual property protection
Contrast the benefits of e-commerce and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses
Formulate a strategy for entering an international market
Critique the effectiveness of collaboration and partnerships in business growth.
What is the primary purpose of market analysis?
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- A. To determine production costs
- B. To assess the business environment
- C. To identify potential customers and market demand
- D. To evaluate employee performance
Illustrate how technological advancements can impact supply chain management
Justify the need for regulatory compliance in business operations
Develop a plan for conducting thorough market research
Analyze the role of consumer feedback in shaping business ideas
Distinguish between different methods of dispute resolution in business
Discuss the concept of the business environment and its key components
Evaluate the importance of environmental sustainability in modern business practices
Propose ways in which businesses can leverage globalization for growth
Explain how data analytics can enhance innovation and product development
Which of the following is a characteristic of the growth phase in the business life cycle?
A. Market saturation
B. Business planning
C. Scaling operations
D. Declining revenues
What is a major benefit of technology integration in business?
A. Increased employee turnover
B. Higher operational costs
C. Enhanced efficiency and productivity
D. Decreased innovation
Which legal aspect involves choosing a business structure?
- A. Employment law
- B. Intellectual property protection
- C. Contracts and agreements
- D. Business formation
How can businesses ensure compliance with privacy and data protection regulations?
- A. By reducing marketing efforts
- B. By implementing data security measures
- C. By increasing product prices
- D. By ignoring customer feedback
What is the focus of the maturity phase in the business life cycle?
- A. Rapid market entry
- B. Optimizing operations
- C. Establishing brand recognition
- D. Developing business ideas
Which of the following best describes a franchise?
- A. A new, unproven business concept
- B. A business owned and operated by a single individual
- C. An established business model with brand recognition and support
- D. A nonprofit organization
Explain the primary reasons a business owner might choose a sole proprietorship over other forms of business
Describe the liability implications for partners in a general partnership
Compare the management structures of an LLC and a corporation
Outline the process for launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Explain the potential drawbacks of using venture capital for business funding
Identify the benefits of forming a cooperative instead of a corporation
Discuss the advantages of retained earnings as a source of business finance
Evaluate the importance of risk tolerance when selecting sources of business finance
Assess the role of crowdfunding in modern business financing
Summarize the factors a business should consider when choosing between equity and debt financing
What should a business consider when determining the cost of capital?
- A) Location only
- B) Industry trends only
- C) Interest rates, fees, and equity dilution
- D) Number of employees
List three government policies that support small-scale enterprises
Differentiate between asset-based financing and factoring
Analyze the potential impacts of market conditions on the choice of financing
Critique the effectiveness of government subsidies for promoting the growth of SSEs
Propose strategies for SSEs to overcome limited access to capital
Describe how a business might use a line of credit to manage cash flow
Compare the long-term impacts of using personal investment versus angel investors for funding a startup
Outline the steps an SSE should take to apply for a government grant
Identify three common problems SSEs face in regulatory compliance
Discuss the role of market access in the success of SSEs
Evaluate the challenges of workforce management in SSEs
Assess the benefits and drawbacks of supply chain dependency for SSEs
Summarize how social and environmental responsibilities can impact SSE operations
List factors that influence the duration and term of finance a business should seek
The primary consideration in choosing the duration of finance is:
- A) Color of the business logo
- B) Duration for which funds are needed
- C) Type of products sold
- D) Business location
Differentiate between the impacts of market competition on SSEs and large enterprises
What type of business structure is characterized by single ownership and unlimited liability?
- A) Corporation
- B) Limited Liability Company
- C) Sole Proprietorship
- D) Cooperative
Which of the following is not a typical feature of a partnership?
- A) Shared management
- B) Limited liability
- C) Joint responsibility for debts
- D) Profit sharing
What is the primary benefit of cooperative enterprise?
- A) High returns on investment
- B) Limited liability
- C) Democratic decision-making
- D) No tax obligations
Which financing option involves repaying borrowed money with interest?
- A) Equity financing
- B) Debt financing
- C) Retained earnings
- D) Crowdfunding
Describe the key aspects of innovation in business
Explain the role of creativity in business development
Identify the main types of business innovation strategies
Analyze how market understanding contributes to successful innovation
Discuss the importance of risk-taking in innovation
Evaluate the impact of technology and research on business innovation
Assess the role of customer-centricity in driving innovation
Illustrate how collaboration can enhance business innovation
Compare product innovation and process innovation
Outline the steps involved in a SWOT analysis for a small business strategic plan
Summarize the components of a small business strategic plan
Define the term "open innovation" and provide an example
Examine the benefits of sustainability innovation for businesses
Explain the significance of business intelligence and decision support systems
Contrast technological innovation with organizational innovation
Investigate how linkages with other entrepreneurs can benefit business development
Describe how ICT enhances communication in business
Analyze the ways in which e-commerce contributes to business growth
Discuss the role of ICT in globalization and internationalization of businesses
Evaluate the importance of customer feedback in service innovation
Identify the challenges associated with business model innovation
Outline the steps a business can take to foster a culture of continuous improvement