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Which of the following characteristics and skills are especially helpful for entrepreneurs? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
Discipline
B
Ability to take orders from others
C
Willingness to take risk
D
Leadership
E
Organizational and communication skills
F
Willingness to avoid risk
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Which statements should be true in order for you to become an entrepreneur? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
You have identified a business opportunity that is unique or that will make your company better than the competition in some way.
B
You are passionate about your business idea and willing to put in hard work and long hours to make it a reality.
C
You want to hire many employees in your community so that you can improve your local economy.
D
You do not like to manage a large number of employees.
E
You have spent many years in education and training, but not many years working for other people.
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Which situation best represents entrepreneurship? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
Joan, a newly graduated nurse, gets a job with a nationally recognized cancer clinic.
B
David, a doctor, designs, markets, and sells his own vitamin supplements.
C
Mary, a medical secretary, switches offices to earn a higher hourly wage.
D
Peter, a cancer researcher, chooses to work for a private biomedical company instead of a university.
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Which of the following are advantages of self-employment? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
possibility for a flexible schedule.
B
guaranteed holiday and vacation benefits.
C
low risk of financial difficulty.
D
potential to earn more money.
E
more control over business policies and interacting with people.
F
guarantee of pay raises.
G
cannot be fired.

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