Monday, September 2, 2013

Sept 3 and 4

Welcome to Entrepreneurship 12!

Today you will receive the course outline and we will go over the basics of the course and 
What is entrepreneurship?

watch Dragon's Den

What is an Entrepreneur? Manager? Technician?

Activity: Go to the following link and complete the questionnaire as honestly as you can.
(be prepared to discuss the results)

When you are finished please answer the following questions and then e-mail them to me when you are done.  Please include your Name in the subject.  
What was your score?
Do you think that it is accurate? Why?
Which personality type do you think best suits you, Entrepreneur, Manager or Technician? Explain why.  Include some of your skills/strengths and weaknesses.
Activity: You are to choose a famous entrepreneur. You are to then use the Internet to research your entrepreneur and answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What is your entrepreneurs name and what is the business/product that they are famous for.
2. Briefly explain some of their major successes.
3. Have they had any failures or troubles, if so, do you think that it hurt them or helped them in the end? Explain.
4. In a paragraph explain how this person has managed to achieve success, (you may wish to talk about their ideas, work ethic, ability to compete etc.)
5. Include a picture(s)

Here are some links to information about famous entrepreneurs

Here is a list of famous entrepreneurs, you can pick on and google their name.
Due: THURSDAY

N.B. If you are late or away, don't forget to check the website. If you have any questions or need help, you can always send me an e-mail at:southwell_j@sd36.bc.ca

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