Entrepreneurial Inclination Assessment – DBSP's Entrepreneurial Assessment

Welcome to your Entrepreneurial Inclination Assessment

This assessment is to measure how much you are inclined towards starting and running your own business – i.e. do you have the internal ‘gifting’ and way you think to give you the best chance of making a success in your own business.

YOU CANNOT PASS OR FAIL. Each question has a some listed answers. Just select the option that you think answers the question the best. For most questions there is a ◎ next to the answers. Here you select only 1 answer. For other questions there is a ☐ next to all the answers. For these questions select AS MANY ANSWERS AS YOU THINK will answer the question.

All the best as you work through all the questions!!

Once you have completed the assessment you will be asked to type in your details. This is so that we can verify your results, give you your score and e-mail it to you as well.

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

What have you done with your life for the last 2 years?

Was studying

Ran my own business

Had a job working for someone else or for a big business

Had a job, or was studying, but also made some of my own money on the side

Not doing anything

Stay at home mom / dad

Unemployed

Looking for a job

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

What are your future plans?

Continue studying, or start studying

Work for someone else

Change jobs or find a better job

Carry on with my career

Raise children

Continue to run my own business

Start my own business

Look for a job

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

Why do you want to start up your own business? (Choose as many answers as you want to))

I am bored in the job I am doing now

I hate my job

The job I am doing is not satisfying anymore

To escape from a bad boss

I want to be independent

I want to be my own boss

Financial freedom

The ability to be creative and to start something for myself

Because I have a great idea

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

Have you ever done any kind of business activity, or hustle before?

I have been in my own business / hustle for over 2 years

I once had a business / hustle but it failed

I have tried to start up a business / hustle, but it was unsuccessful

I lost a lot of money on a bad business venture / hustle, so I am scared to start again

I have been working, but have sold some things, or provided a service on the side

When I was still at school / university I used to sell some things / provide a service for some money

I have started one or more business / hustle in my life

I have never done any type of business activity / hustle before

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

What is it about going into your own business, or starting a hustle that excites you? (Choose as many answers as you want to)

The money I am going to make

I will be free from my boss and the job I am employed in now

I will be free to use my creativity

Not having a normal 9 to 5 job

I want to control my own destiny

I have a great idea that I am sure will work

Freedom!

I can do things in my own time

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

How important is it for you to receive training before starting your own business / hustle?

I do not need training, I know what I am doing

I have run a business / hustle before, so I know what I am doing

I have some knowledge, but I need to learn more

It is absolutely important!

I think it may be a good idea

It would be a waste of time for me

No need – how difficult can it be to start and run my own business / hustle?

No need – my friends will help me

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

If you did not undergo training to start up your own business / hustle, what would the consequences be?

Nothing – I can manage without training

It would be best for me not to start

I might succeed, but I might make more mistakes which could be costly

I will make a success anyway

I would feel too afraid that I could fail

I don’t think there would be any consequences

If I do not try, I will never know

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

What would you do if you started a business / hustle and it failed?

This would be a disaster

I would lose all my money and be too afraid to start again

I will start up another business / hustle

I will give up on this whole business / hustle idea thing

I will look for employment

I will evaluate what went wrong and try not to make the same mistake again

I will seek training then start up again, following the theory I am taught

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

You need money to start a business / hustle. If nobody will lend you money, what will you do?

I will start with what little money I have

I will not be able to start

I will try to borrow some money somewhere

I will ask family, friends and those I know

I will be bitterly disappointed

I will give up on the idea of starting my business / hustle

I will work, or get a job until I have saved enough and then start up my business / hustle

10.

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

Let us say that you are running a fairly good business / hustle of your own – one that has quite a lot of potential for growth, but you are frustrated because it is growing too slowly and you are not making too much money now. Suddenly someone invites you to work for him and he is willing to give you a very good salary – twice as much as you are making now. What will you do?

I will shut my business / hustle down and take the job offer

I will refuse the offer and carry on with my business / hustle, because I am passionate about it and I know it will grow

I will hire someone else to manage my business / hustle, while I take the job offer

I will sell the business / hustle and take the job

I do not know what I will do

11.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I would really like to get a job…

Because I need to earn money

Because I cannot take the risk of going into my own business / hustle

And then start up a business / hustle when I have made enough money

Because a job offers me security

But if I cannot find a job I will start a hustle

But I am planning to start up a hustle on the side

No, I do not want a job, I really want to start up my own business / hustle

12.

Past History & Future Goals – Section 1 of 4

Why do you think you will succeed in business or in a hustle?

I don’t know if I will

I just have to, it is my only option

With some training and coaching I think I will be able to succeed

I don’t think I will be successful, so I am actually looking for a job

I have done it before and can do it again

I do not know, but am willing to give it a try

I am just hoping it will be

I have a good idea that I have carefully and fully researched

1 out of 4

13.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

Before making a decision you need to have all the facts, even if it takes a long time to get all these facts. I ________ agree with this statement.

Absolutely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

14.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

I make important decisions quickly, by looking at the positives and negatives then deciding, rather than spending a lot of time thinking about it and wondering if I will make a mistake. This is ____ a true statement for me.

Absolutely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

15.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

Every situation has a solution. I ____ believe this.

Absolutely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

16.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

I get discouraged when I have problems, because problems mess up my life and I have to waste time solving them. This is _______ a true statement for me.

Absolutely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

17.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

I like solving problems because every problem is an opportunity for me to grow no matter how hard the problem is. This is _______ a true statement for me.

Absolutely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

18.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

I like to find out about and try new things even if it means facing some problems that I will need to solve while I am doing so. I ____ agree with this statement.

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

19.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

You own your own manufacturing business. (say dressmaking, or a welding business) You buy the things you need to make your product – your raw materials (Eg. material, buttons, thread, zips or welding rods, metal, grinding discs, paint ) from a certain supplier. He is charging you a good price for the raw materials, say R150. This means that when you sell your product to your customers – for R250 say, – you are making a profit of R100 for each product you make and sell. Suddenly, and without informing you or discussing it with you, your supplier puts up his price of the raw materials to R210. This means that when you make and sell your product, you are now only making a profit of R40. What are some of the things that you would do to solve this problem and/or make more money? (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Negotiate with your supplier.

Find another supplier.

Do not know what I would do.

Accept the fact and settle for less profit.

Inform my customers of a price increase, then increase my price.

Just increase my price without informing my customers and hope they continue to buy.

Sue my supplier. (Take him to court)

Advertise to find new customers.

Buy in bulk from my supplier so I can get a lower cost per product.

Use the left over scraps to make and sell another product.

Introduce a new product line to provide more income for myself.

Import the raw materials I need from China myself.

Find out where I can get the raw materials cheaply and become a supplier myself.

Tell all my competitors not to support the supplier that put up his prices.

Get out of the business and start up another one.

Start a second business that can supplement my income.

Arrange for someone to threaten your supplier in the hopes that he will lower his prices again..

20.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

You suspect one of your staff members is stealing from you. What would you do? (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Hold a disciplinary hearing for all staff members.

Do nothing because you do not have too much evidence it was him.

Call in the police to do an investigation.

Call in a private investigator to do an investigation.

Accuse the most likely person and see what happens.

Collect evidence bit by bit, even though it takes you quite a long time.

Employ extra security, but remember this will cost you more.

Get your staff together in a room and not let anyone go until the truth comes out.

Punish all staff until the culprit (person who did it) owns up.

Re-organize your staff to limit access to your stock and tools so only trustworthy people have access.

Offer a reward to the person that provides you with useful information.

Develop systems to control your stock and tools better.

Search all staff when they leave the premises.

Take money off all your staff’s pay until you have recovered the money you have lost.

21.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

We all have emergencies that occur in our homes. Say that one of your loved ones gets seriously sick and is in pain and needs to be taken to the hospital, but you do not have enough money. Do you…… (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Take whatever money you have spare in your business and then try to borrow the rest.

Take the person to hospital and try to negotiate a payment plan with them.

Go to the bank and try to get a loan.

Look for money and you know that your business has money, but it is set aside to buy more stock with. You decide to take it anyway because it is an emergency.

Send your brother /sister / parents with your sick loved one to the hospital with a little money while you remain behind in your business and sell, sell, sell to make up the money that is short.

Go to a loan shark and borrow the money because it is an emergency.

Rush to your friends and/or your neighbours to try to borrow money from them.

Do not take your loved one to the hospital because you do not have the money and hope she will get better on her own.

Go to your medicine cabernet and give her as many tablets as you think will ease her pain while you get money together.

22.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

As a business owner you will at some time in the future probably employ people. You notice one of your employees is not performing well and is often absent. What do you do? (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Leave the situation alone to sort itself out because you do not get involved in other people’s problems.

Offer to take her out for coffee to give her space and privacy to talk.

Discipline her to get her right.

Write her a written warning telling her to leave her problems at home and not bring them to work.

Give her time off to sort out her problems.

Offer to assist her to get help, or to see a counsellor.

Listen to her and give her time to speak whenever she needs to speak about her problems.

Tell her to pull up her socks and get her act together, because if she does not you will have to fire her.

Give her compassionate leave even though it may hurt your business for a short while.

23.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

You have arranged to buy your stock on credit (you get the stock now but only have to pay for it at a later date) from one of your suppliers and it is coming close to the date to pay them what you owe, but you do not have enough money to pay on the date you are supposed to pay, what do you do? (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Just forget about it hoping that your supplier will not remember.

Pay him what you can and promise him to pay the rest as and when you can.

Write him a letter asking him for more time to pay.

Wait until your supplier phones you and nags you to pay.

Go and see your supplier in person and try to negotiate things with him.

Pay something and hope he will be quiet and at least appreciate that you have made the effort to pay something.

Arrange to pay off what you owe him in instalments.

Because you have a number of suppliers that you owe money to, say to yourself “I will pay him next month in full because this month it is the turn for me to pay another supplier”.

Phone your supplier and explain your cash flow problems and tell him by when you are most likely to be able to pay him.

Phone your supplier and give him a whole lot of excuses as to why you cannot pay him.

Tell him to come and take his stock back if he is unreasonable and unwilling to give you more time.

Keep your shop open for longer in the hopes that you will make more sales.

Go to a business colleague and borrow the money that you are short.

Go to friends and/or neighbours and borrow the money you are short.

Draw money out of your savings to cover the rest of the money that your business cannot pay.

24.

Problem Solving Ability – Section 2 of 4

You are in your shop one day and you are open for business, but you see a crowd of people just up the street that looks threatening and they are heading in your direction. Do you….. (Select as many answers as you think will solve this problem)

Close the shop immediately for fear that the crowd will steal your stuff.

Get all of your staff to come to the front of the shop and stand at the door with pieces of wood (pick handles) to hit anyone that starts nonsense.

Watch the movement of the crowd very carefully and if they look threatening then close the shop.

Ask one of your employees to go to the crowd of people and ask them what they are doing.

Ask one of your employees to go to the crowd but to stay out of sight, so that she collect information and tell you what they are planning.

Assume that the crowd is just a bunch of youngsters having fun and perhaps they may even buy from you.

Go to the crowd yourself to do your own investigation.

Shout at the crowd to keep away and threaten them somehow.

Identify who the leader of the crowd is and try to talk to him.

Put security at the door of the shop and watch the crowd to see if they become violent and if they are then close your shop.

2 out of 4

25.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I would ____ do boring work if the pay was good

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

26.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like to do things that are new and are a challenge to me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

27.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ have a lot of different ideas, some are unusual

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

28.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If I had R100 I would play the lottery rather than buy something to sell. This is ____ a true statement for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

29.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like to use my skills even if the work is a bit difficult, rather than to do easy jobs that are a bit boring

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

30.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ think that many of the bad times that people experience are due to bad luck

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

31.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I feel happier with work that I know I can do, rather than to take chances on a good idea I have that could, or could not work. I ____ agree

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

32.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I cannot do much to stop what happens to me. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

33.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like to ask a lot of questions

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

34.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

When doing a difficult task, it is ____ important to get help if you need it

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

35.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I believe that success comes only when you are in the right place at the right time. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

36.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Being successful is the result of working hard, luck has nothing to do with it. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Will never

37.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ prefer to have a task that was totally secure, even if it was a bit boring to do

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

38.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ prefer to work on a task as a member of a team rather than to take responsibility for that task myself

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

39.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

For me getting what I want has ____ to do with luck

Everything

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Nothing

40.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

When I have a hard task to do I ____ think more about trying to succeed, rather than thinking I might fail

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

41.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I believe that what happens to me in life is ____ controlled by other people, or situations

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

42.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like doing a lot of things at the same time

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

43.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I believe that what happens to me is because I plan to make those things happen. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Will never

44.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ get up early, stay late or even miss meals in order to get a very important task done

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

45.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ prefer tasks where it all depends on me, rather than having to rely on others

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

46.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ have so many ideas, I do not know which one to choose

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

47.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I get what I want from life because I work hard to make it happen. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

48.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like to sell things

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

49.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

l ____ like to start new projects even if they may be a bit risky

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

50.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I will accept a challenge even though I am not sure that I will be successful. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

51.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ like to talk to strangers

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

52.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I am ____ worried about my future, hoping it will turn out well

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

53.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

When I am forced to give up on doing something, it is ____ very difficult for me to go back to doing that thing at a later time

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

54.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I think that to start a business you need a lot of money. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

55.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I will get what I want from life if I please the people with control over me. This is ____ a true statement for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

56.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If a good job came along today I would ____ take it

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

57.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ plan the things I have to do very carefully

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

58.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

It ____ matters to me if I am late for an appointment

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Does not at all

59.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I feel that there are things or factors that are out of my control that will affect my life. This is ____ a true statement for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

60.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ believe that anyone can be a successful business person

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

61.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I think that people who fail to become successful business people have not been able to use their opportunities. I ____ agree with this statement

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

62.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I will ____ change my plans if the going gets tough

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

63.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I prefer tasks that are not too difficult to do. This is ____ true for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

64.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I set high standards for myself even though they may be difficult to reach. This is ____ a true statement for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

65.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I would prefer to manage my own business even if I got a very good job offer, with lots of money. This is ____ a true statement for me

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

66.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ prefer tasks where I can just follow instructions from others

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

67.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If I started a business and it failed I would start up another one, being careful not to make the same mistakes. This is ____ a true statement for me

100%

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

68.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I need to avoid failure as much as I possibly can. This is ____ true for me.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

69.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Whatever happens to me I am unable to change. I ____ agree with this

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

70.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I believe that if I can not get a loan, I will not be able to start up a business. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

71.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I have to have every part of my life in order and planned out all the time, because I cannot live with being uncertain about my future. This is ____ true for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

72.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Luck is a very important part to be successful in running your own business. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

73.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Running your own business / hustle usually requires more work than most other careers. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

74.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

The only reason why people start a business is to become rich. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

75.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If you have your own business or hustle you______ need to rely heavily on your own skills and / or abilities to be successful.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

76.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Experience and knowing what you are doing leads to success in a business. I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

77.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

The full support of your husband / wife (girlfriend / boyfriend) is very important for running a successful business. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

78.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ agree that to be creative is very important to be a successful in your own business

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

79.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

It is better to be honest in your business dealings. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

80.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ agree that most people start up a business or a hustle because they cannot find a job

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

81.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ believe that you can start up a business on R100

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

82.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ prefer to do tasks that are simple, where there is very little chance of failure

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

83.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

When I make plans, I am almost certain that I can make them work for me. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

84.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Being successful in business means being in the right place at the right time and not relying totally on luck. I _____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

85.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

In my country, most of us are victims of our government and other forces we can not understand or control and this stops us from getting what we want, or achieving success. I ____ agree!

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

86.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

It is wise not to plan too far ahead, because many things may change along the way, and this is not the way to run a business. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

87.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ believe that a good leader makes it clear to everybody what their tasks are

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

88.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ give up when things get too difficult

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

89.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If I started up a business or hustle and it failed I would think that business is not for me and then I would look for a job. This is _____ what I would do

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

90.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Whether or not I can get a loan I will start up my business anyway. This statement is ____ true for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

91.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I ____ set difficult goals for myself even though I might fail to reach them.

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

92.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

If I were in a group that had to do a task but no one was the leader I would ____ volunteer to be the leader

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

93.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

My success depends entirely on how hard I work, the time I put in and the decisions I make. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

94.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I control my own destiny! I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

95.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

When I think of going into my own business I am ____ sure that I will succeed

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

96.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

A certain level of stress ____ stimulates me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

97.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

Failure worries me because I might not be able to pick myself up and start over. I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

98.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

For me to be successful requires action, not luck. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

99.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I am not that curious and am generally content with my life and so do not continually search for new opportunities. This is ____ a true statement for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

100.

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Inclination – Section 3 of 4

I should not be more ambitious than others. I ____ agree with this statement

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

3 out of 4

101.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I would ____ be happy to earn less money if I am sure the job I have is more stable rather than to take a riskier job where I could earn more.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

102.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

If I had a good idea for a business I would ____ be willing to borrow some money to help me to do it.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

103.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

If I knew that there was a chance that I could fail at doing something I will ____ think twice before doing that thing

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

104.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I like to take an opportunity that might be hard, but that could give me good things, rather than have an easy life with no risks. This is ____ a true statement for me

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

105.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

Going into my own business ____ makes me feel too nervous and is too much of a risk for me

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

106.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

Security is very important to me and I cannot get into things that are risky. This is a ____ a true statement for me.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

107.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I prefer to have a job that offers a challenge even though things may go wrong and I lose the job. This is ____ a true statement for me.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

108.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I will start a task where there is quite a high risk of failure but the rewards are great. This is ____ a true statement for me.

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

109.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I want to reach the highest level in life even if it costs a lot. This is ____ a true statement for me

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely not

110.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I am _____ adventurous and like to experiment and try new things

Extremely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

111.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

If I won a lot of money, say by winning a competition, or by playing the lottery, or by betting on a sport, I would….

Upgrade my lifestyle

Buy a new car

Invest for my retirement

Pay for my children’s education

Invest it into starting my own business

Put the money in the bank

Invest it

Use it by having a good time because I deserve it!

112.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

I will ____ take risks if the chances of success are half – half (50%, 50%.)

Definitely

Most probably

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

113.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

Say that you had your last R200 and there was no food at home. On your way to the store to buy food you pass a certain shop and there you see a product that you know will sell well in your community. It is marked at R100. Would you……

Pass by the shop and continue on to buy the food

Look carefully at the product and then decide to buy the food after all

Rush into the shop, buy two products and immediately look for buyers, then once you have made a profit go and buy some food

Neither buy the food, nor the products because you are now confused as to what to do

Take half of the money and buy 1 of the products in the hopes of selling it and making a profit and then spend the remaining money on the food

114.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

If I had to choose between more job security but less pay, or less job security with a large pay increase, I would take the following…

Definitely more security and less pay

Probably more security and less pay

Not sure what I would do

Probably less security and more pay

Security is not an issue for me, large pay is

115.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

When faced with a major financial decision are you more concerned with the possible losses or the possible gains?

I am extremely worried about losing my money

I am a bit worried about whether I will lose my money

I am unsure

Sometimes I think about how much money I will make

I always think of how much money I will make

116.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

How much risk have you taken in the past with your money (finances)?

I have taken great risk because if I don’t risk a lot I cannot expect a big reward

Quite a lot of risk, but not too big

Some risk

Hardly any risk

I do not like to risk my money (finances) at all, I like to play it safe all the time

117.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

What will you do with some extra money you have but you are sure you do not need it over the next two years?

Spend it all

Save it at home – under the mattress or something

Put it in the bank where it will grow slowly

Gamble with it in the hopes of making more money

Invest it wisely where it can get as high returns as possible even if the investment is quite risky

118.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

One day your boss comes to you and offers you a choice of remaining on a fixed salary or working on commission. (getting paid for every item you sell) She explains that you will most probably make more money if you worked on commission, but she points out that there are some risks involved with this. What would your decision be?

100% salary + 0% commission

75% salary + 25% commission

50% salary + 50% commission

25% salary + 75% commission

No salary + 100% commission

119.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

How much are you prepared to risk your money right now to start up a business / hustle?

As much as it takes

Quite a lot

Unsure

A very small one

None at all

120.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

To start up a business is more attractive to me than getting a job, even though it may be more risky. I ____ agree with this statement.

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

121.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

When you think that you could lose money what thought and/or emotion is the strongest one in you?

I do not want to lose even a cent

Sad because I have worked hard for it

I do not feel good or bad because money is money and I can make more

I feel OK, because at least I tried some thing new

No problem, because if you do not risk your money it will not grow fast

122.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

Would you do an activity that could involve some risk of injury, for example go skydiving, rock climbing, river rafting, or bungee jumping?

Definitely

Most probably

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

123.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

At a party where you have to meet new people and talk to strangers, which of these statements is true for you?

I am totally relaxed because I love meeting new people and find it very easy to talk to strangers

I am OK meeting new people and quite like the challenge of talking to strangers

I feel neither good nor bad about talking to strangers

I do not like to meet new people and talk to strangers, but if I have to I will

I run away, because I do not feel comfortable at all talking to strangers

124.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

When something is presented to me that is new and untested and where there is a high chance I could make a lot of money, I…

Cannot take the chance on something that is not tried & tested, so I turn it down

Am very cautious so I will most likely not be investing my money

Will be willing to explore the opportunity further if I had a lot more information

Go away and think about what I have heard and generally do invest

Jump right in and invest straight away, even though I could lose money

125.

Risk Taking Ability – Section 4 of 4

If I know I might fail at something, such as painting, drawing, taking on a writing challenge, or trying to play a musical instrument, I ….

Would not because I am very worried about what people may think of me

Might be persuaded to try if I knew for sure that people would not laugh at me

Am not sure what I would do

Am a bit worried about what people will think, but would try anyway

Do not care what people think, it would be exciting for me to try something new

4 out of 4