Business Studies

Business Shop

Sunday, January 8, 2012

What are the Characteristics of an Entrepreneur?

Who is an Entrepreneur


To be an entrepreneur a person must have certain characteristics which express his/ her identity as an entrepreneur. The general characteristics of an entrepreneur are-risk taking capacity, creativity and innovation, need for achievement, industriousness, self-confidence and firm determination.

Characteristics of an Entrepreneur


There are some behavioral and psychological characteristics of an entrepreneur such as-

i) need for achievement

ii) risk taking propensity

iii) need for power

iv) internal external locus of control

v) need for autonomy and

vi) creativity.

 

Basis of function of an entrepreneur


Now here are some characteristics on the basis of function of an entrepreneur. Those are-

a) risk taking

b) innovation and creation of new business ideas

c) development and extension of existing venture and

d) management & marketing.

There are some other characteristics that can be found in an entrepreneur such as- leadership capability, foresightedness, opportunity seeking ability, high levels of ambition, proper decision making capability, dynamism and time conscious.

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites More