Chapter 1: The Entrepreneur (Homework 1.1)

Pages 6, 8 & 10 (06-07-11)






1. What are the characteristics that helped James succeed?

• Creative
• Thrifty
• Has a courage to pursue his dreams
• Independent
• Contented

2. Enumerate Marie's characteristics that helped her become a successful entrepreneur.

• Hardworking
• Intelligent
• Satisfied
• Eager

a.) What are the similarities between the stories of James and Marie?
  Answer: Because of hardwork, they both became successful enterpreneur.


b.) How did their educational training differ?
  Answer: James came from a poor family that's why he did not take up college. But he worked hard                   just to make his dreams possible. Marie finished college, but she was eager to learn that's why she 
also succeded.


c.) What made Marie's business somewhat risky at first? How did she feel about it?
  Answer: Maybe it was her first time to do that job and it's a new field for her, and besides that is a part time job. She felt confused.


d.) What common traits did Marie and James have that helped them succeed as entrepreneurs?
  Answer: Hardworking and being Satisfied on what they have time.




p. 10


I. Answer: Computer Shop Owner, Policemen, Teacher & Bus Line Operators offer services, while Pastry Shop Owner and Computer Shop Owner sells items.


II. Answer: If I were an entrepreneur, I would be in the Catering Business because it would help me a lot by being paid larger amount of money especially when I cater in a big event wherein many population is in there, like having birthday parties and other special occasions.