The article "The Entrepreneurial Potental Quiz" talks about entrepreneurialism, it has been created by Bill Piker.
The 25 questions in this quiz are designed to measrue competitiveness, self-reliance, patience, emotional stability, flexibility, objectivity, and other important entrepreneurial traits.
When you've finished, you can toatl your score to see how you might fare as a business owner. Give yourself 4 points for each A answer, 3 points for each B answer, 2 points for each C answer, and 1 point for each D answer.1. I would readily give up the security of working for someone
else for the autonomy of running my own business, even if
it meant more work and less pay.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree2. I'm more determined than most persons and can do just about
anything I set my mind to.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree3. I have a sharp, analytical mind.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree4. I've worked long hours for extended periods of time in my
previous jobs, and I'd still be willing and able to do so
if necessary.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree5. I've always been driven to be the best in everything I do.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree6. I can deal with chronic issues and obstacles without get
ting frustrated or losing my temper.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree7. I welcome a challenge and hate to think like I am wasting my
time on routine tasks.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree8. I value competence over personality, and would rather work
with a difficult person who's competent than a person who's
really congenial but less competent.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree9. I'm more likely to organize a group of persons and take
charge than to follow the lead of others.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree10. I'm more comfortable making decisions and giving orders
than having decisions made for me and taking orders.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree11. I'm efficient and able to stick to a strict timetable in order
to complete tasks in a timely way.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree12. I'd value my employees' well-being, but not at the expense
of my business.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree13. Given reasonable odds, my efforts usually influence the
outcome of an endeavor.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree14. My energy level is higher than that of most persons.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree15. I'm able to remain calm and perform well in a crisis.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree16. I can be patient and acknowledge when a situation is be
yond my control.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree17. I love the challenge of analyzing, attacking, and complet
ing a complex task.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree18. I've often led and directed projects and groups.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree19. I can easily change course once I have started a project.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree20. I'm capable of firing an unproductive employee, although
I would not be joyful at the prospect of doing it.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree21. I like to experiment and try new things—from meeting
new persons to trying new activities.A. strongly agreeB. moderately agreeC. moderately disagreeD. strongly disagree22. I've had years of experience, either in business or
as a hobby, in the field in which I plan to start a business.A. more than 3B. 1 to 3C. between 6 months and 1D. 023. I've had the following business experience:A. owned and managed my own businessB. management-level experience (supervised others)C. employee-level experience (no supervisees)D. none24. I've been ill to the extent that it curtailed my activi
ties days over the past three years.A. 0 to 5B. 6 to 10C. 11 to 15D. 16 or more25. I function most effectively if I get at least hours
of sleep a night.A. 5 or lessB. 6C. 7D. 8INTERPRETING YOUR SCORE92-100 The Fortune 500 Awaits! You possess most, if not all, of the key personality and behavioral traits of the successful entrepreneur. Get to work!84-91 Go For It! You're no Micheal Dell , but you still possess an encouraging number of entrpereneurial characteristics.
If your score on the last five questions was 23 or above, your behavioral attitudesBill Piker
Senior Employment Analyst / Counsellor / Labour Dispatcher Ace Employment Services Winnipeg
Extensive experience in the labour as well as financial field .
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