Ag Decision Maker Activity
What is an entrepreneur?
File C5-07
Name ________________________
Using File C5-07, answer the questions below.
1. What is the definition of an entrepreneur in a value-added context?
2. T or F: All entrepreneurs are risk takers.
3. T or F: Entrepreneurs tend to have a strong feeling of control on their future.
4. T or F: Entrepreneurs want to be self directed.
The 10 D’s of an entrepreneur** are listed below. Describe what each of these traits
means to you.
** Graves, William D. The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship. John Wiley & Sons, 1994, page 5.
1. Dream
2. Decisiveness
3. Doers
4. Determination
5. Dedication
6. Devotion
7. Details
Ag Decision Maker Activity
What is an entrepreneur?
File C5-07
8. Destiny
9. Dollars
10. Distribute
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