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GEN 009: Entrepreneurial Mind
Module #1 Student Activity Sheet
Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Lesson Title: Course Orientation Course Orientation & Material: SAS

Characteristics and Traits of an Entrepreneur
Reference:
Learning Targets: Go, Josiah (2018) Entrepreneurship: Starting
At the end of the module, students will be able to: an Enterprise. Having an Innovation Mindset.
1. Identify the course requirements
2. List Entrepreneurial characteristics and traits
Productivity Tip:
After finishing this module, explain quickly what you have learned to your parents, tell them what are the things you
need to complete and to submit. They will surely support you.
A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
Introduction
Welcome to GEN 009: Entrepreneurial Mind!
Are you interested in starting your own business one day? Or maybe you already own your own business? A person who
builds or starts his own business is an entrepreneur. There are quite a few things to learn about becoming an
entrepreneur. GEN 009 gives you a rich introduction on becoming an entrepreneur. Whatever course you may be
enrolled in, whether you are interested in setting up your own business, there are many benefits in learning how
businesses start and especially how entrepreneurs think. We hope you are eager to learn all about The Entrepreneurial
Mind! Let’s start!
Oh, but wait! before going to the Main Lesson for today, please read first the course syllabus so that you will be familiar
with the topics, references, and the requirements for this course.
B. MAIN LESSON
Content and Skill-Building

Topic # 1 Class Procedures and Policies
1. Make sure that you have complete copies of the printed modules and be responsible for your own portfolios.
2. Log-in at the designated Google Classroom (GCR) before the start of the classes. Check your school emails or go to
Google Classroom to check your classes. In case you do not have the class GCR, nor receive an invite for the GCR,
please email or contact the faculty in-charge for this course.
3. Read and follow all the House Rules given by the teacher.
4. Read and follow all instructions given for activities and requirements.
5. Please be reminded that copying others work and submitting it as your own is not allowed in the university
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Topic # 2 Characteristics and Traits of an Entrepreneur

Read and understand the information presented.
An Entrepreneur
● The word entrepreneur is derived from the French word “entreprendre” which means “to undertake or to try”.
● A common definition of an entrepreneur is someone who establishes a new entry to offer a new or existing
product or service into a new or existing market, whether it is for a profitable or non-profitable outcome.
● An entrepreneur is an individual who is able to perceive an opportunity for a business and create an organization
to develop and manage that business successfully.
● An entrepreneur is an individual who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of a business.
What You Need to Become an Entrepreneur

● Qualities like passion, tenacity, vision, and self-confidence
● A great idea that people will pay money for
● A plan of success
● Consistent execution of the plan
Characteristics and Traits of an Entrepreneur listed by International Labor Organization

Characteristics Traits
Self-confidence Confidence
Independence
Individuality
Optimism
Task-oriented Need for achievement
Profit-oriented
Persistence
Determination
Perseverance
Hard work
Drive
Energy
Initiative
Risk-taker Risk taking ability
Likes challenges
Leadership Leadership behavior
Gets along well with others
Responsive to suggestions and criticisms
Originality Innovative
Creative
Flexible (openness of mind)
Resourceful
Versatile
Knowledgeable

Future-oriented Foresight
Perceptive
Check for Understanding

Test yourself. Answer the exercises below. Go back to the information in this SAS to help you confirm what you
understand. “Check for Understanding” tasks will help in checking if you have understood the lessons in this module
before going to the next module.
Exercise 1: Read each statement below. Check “True” if the statement fits or describes you, and check “False” if it does
not fit or does not describe you.
Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment Test
1. I am comfortable speaking to a large group of people or in public.

_____ True _____False
2. When I encounter a difficult situation, I am confident things will turn out for the better.
3. When I fail at something I start anew and keep at it until I succeed.

4. When I see something that needs to be done, I start working on it without waiting to be told.
5. I am not afraid of trying new things.

6. I am not afraid to fail.

7. I am comfortable working with other people.

8. I can persuade others to a course of action I think is the best.

9. I am not offended by criticisms. I take them as opportunities to learn and to improve.

10. I do not avoid problems. I find ways to solve them.


11. I can look at a problem from different perspectives and come up with creative alternative solutions.
12. I choose to do something or make decisions on their consequences.

⮚ How many of your answers are “True”? __________
⮚ How many of your answers are “False”? __________
🗹Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS.
What does your result mean? ______________________________
Exercise 2: Check out the picture and read the quote below. Then answer the questions that follow.
1. Who is this person? ____________________________________________________________
2. What is he famous for? __________________________________________________________
3. What one word is described in the quotation above? __________________________________
🗹Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point for each
correct answer. Write your score here: _____

C. LESSON WRAP-UP
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Here are some added information related to today’s topic:
Question: Are entrepreneurs made or born?

Answer: Entrepreneurs are both made and born. The characteristics, traits, skills and values that help successful
entrepreneurs meet different challenges can be both sharpened and learned.
Thinking about Learning

Congratulations for finishing this module! As part of wrapping up this module, let’s reflect on your learning.
1. What were two things you liked about this module?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2. Why did you like them?

___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Answer Key
Exercise 1: Results may vary but based on the table at pages 2 and 3, if you have more “True” responses then the
stronger your potential for an entrepreneurial mindset.
Exercise 2:
1. Steve Jobs
2. Apple, Inc.
3. Passion

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GEN 009: Entrepreneurial Mind

Module #1 Student Activity Sheet

Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Lesson Title: Course Orientation Course Orientation & Material: SAS

Content and Skill-Building

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Topic # 2 Characteristics and Traits of an Entrepreneur

What You Need to Become an Entrepreneur

Characteristics and Traits of an Entrepreneur listed by International Labor Organization

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION

Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Check for Understanding

Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment Test

1. I am comfortable speaking to a large group of people or in public.

3. When I fail at something I start anew and keep at it until I succeed.

5. I am not afraid of trying new things.

6. I am not afraid to fail.

7. I am comfortable working with other people.

8. I can persuade others to a course of action I think is the best.

9. I am not offended by criticisms. I take them as opportunities to learn and to improve.

10. I do not avoid problems. I find ways to solve them.

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Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________

12. I choose to do something or make decisions on their consequences.

⮚ How many of your answers are “True”? __________

⮚ How many of your answers are “False”? __________

1. Who is this person? ____________________________________________________________

2. What is he famous for? __________________________________________________________

3. What one word is described in the quotation above? __________________________________

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Name: ____________________________________ Section: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Question: Are entrepreneurs made or born?

Thinking about Learning

2. Why did you like them?

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