Entrepreneurial Inclination & the way you think – Section 3 of 4

Questionnaire to assess whether you are entrepreneurially inclined and think and reason like an entrepreneur.

This following questionnaire is designed to look at the way you think, react and your aptitude for starting your own business. It assesses your entrepreneurial inclination – i.e. whether you have the personality, ability, aptitude and are inclined towards starting a business and running it well. You have often heard the expression ‘a square peg in a round hole’. So what we test here is what ‘shape’ peg are you. So if the entrepreneurial shape, so to speak, is square, if your ability, aptitude and inclination is ‘square’ then you are giving yourself the best chance of succeeding in your own business. However if these attributes are ’round’, then you are highly likely NOT to succeed in your business. REMEMBER, THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS, ALL YOU NEED DO IS BE TRUTHFUL IN YOUR ANSWERS. Also it is best if you answer with the first thought you have when you read each question.

The questionnaire consists of 80 questions and will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

If you are not able to finish it all at once, the system will remember which question you answered before you took a break and take you to the next question when you resume the questionnaire.

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I would ____ do boring work if the pay was good

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

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

None

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

None

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

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

None

It is ____ more important to do a job well rather than to try to please people

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

None

10.

I ____ like to ask a lot of questions

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

11.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

12.

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

None

13.

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

None

14.

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

Never

None

15.

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

Never

None

16.

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

Everything

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Nothing

None

17.

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

None

18.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

19.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

20.

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

None

21.

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

None

22.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

23.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

24.

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

None

25.

I ____ like to sell things

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

26.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

27.

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

None

28.

I ____ like to talk to strangers

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

29.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

30.

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

None

31.

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

None

32.

I have a clear plan for my life and future career and I follow it carefully. This is ____ a true statement for me

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

None

33.

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

Never

None

34.

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

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

None

35.

I ____ plan the things I have to do very carefully

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

36.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

37.

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

None

38.

I ____ believe that anyone can be a successful business person

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

39.

I think that people who fail to become successful business people have not taken full advantage of their opportunities. I ____ agree with this statement

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

40.

I will ____ change my plans if the going gets tough

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

41.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

42.

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

None

43.

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

None

44.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

45.

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

None

46.

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

None

47.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

48.

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

None

49.

It is important for me to have my life in order and planned out, because I cannot live with being uncertain about my future. This is ____ true for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

50.

Luck is important to be a successful entrepreneur. I ____ agree!

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

51.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

52.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Definitely do not

None

53.

If you have your own business you need to rely heavily on their own skills and / or abilities to be successful. I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

54.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

55.

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

None

56.

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

None

57.

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

None

58.

I ____ agree that most people who start up a business do so because they cannot find a job

Fully

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

None

59.

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

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not

None

60.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

61.

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

Never

None

62.

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

Do not

None

63.

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

Do not

None

64.

In my country, most of us are victims of our government and other forces we can not understand or control and this effects our ability to get ahead. I ____ agree!

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

65.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

66.

I ____ give up when things get too difficult

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

67.

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

None

68.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

None

69.

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

None

70.

I set difficult goals for myself even though I might fail to reach them. This is ____ true for me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

71.

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

None

72.

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

None

73.

I am the master of my own destiny! I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

74.

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

None

75.

A certain level of stress ____ stimulates me

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

None

76.

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

Do not

None

77.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

78.

I do not want to build something that gets public attention, I want it to be private. I ____ agree with this statement

Definitely

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

79.

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

Always

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Not at all

None

80.

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

Totally

Almost always

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Do not at all

None

1 out of 80

Time’s up

Entrepreneurial Inclination & the way you think – Section 3 of 4

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