Which of the following best describes the difference between an intrapreneur and an entrepreneur quizlet?

Which of the following is the difference between inventors and entrepreneurs?

A. Inventors have better management, business, and networking skills as compared to entrepreneurs.
B. Inventors are better able to ensure efficient operations, whereas entrepreneurs are unable to do so.
C. Entrepreneurs have better promoting skills than inventors.
D. Entrepreneurs have good knowledge and skills in management, business, and networking, whereas inventors lack such skills.
E. Inventors have lower levels of creativity and innovation as compared to entrepreneurs.

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Keaton is an intrapreneur for a multinational electronics company. As an intrapreneur Keaton:

a. will use the firm's existing resources to develop new products.
b. is concerned mainly with improving the firm's public image.
c. will concentrate on creating new ventures that can be spun off to become independent firms.
d. is expected to recruit new managerial talent for his firm.

a. will use the firm's existing resources to develop new products.

An intrapreneur uses a firm's existing financial, human, and physical resources to create new products and generate new profits.

(T/F) If a sole proprietorship fails, the owner may lose whatever was invested in the business; however, the owner's personal assets are not at risk.

False

Sole proprietors have unlimited liability for the debts of their business. This means that if their business gets into financial trouble they can lose their personal assets.

The form of business ownership best suited to raising large amounts of money for expansion is the:
a. partnership.
b. sole proprietorship.
c. cooperative.
d. corporation.

d. corporation.

A legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners is called a partnership.

False

A legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners is called a corporation

An intrapreneur is the creative person who starts and manages a nonprofit organization.

False

Since creating a detailed business plan is almost impossible, entrepreneurs should focus on the other tasks needed to get their firm started.

False

State and city governments have promoted facilities where new businesses can open up shop and share common services such as secretarial, accounting, and legal services. Due to their remarkable success rate, _______________ continue to grow in popularity.

a. intrapreneurial development centers
b. incubators
c. enterprise zones
d. venture farms

b. incubators

Incubator facilities offer new businesses low-cost office space with shared receptionist/secretarial, legal, and accounting services.

A business's size is measured:

a. in relation to other firms in its industry.
b. in relation to the number of dominant competitors in its sector.
c. in relation to the number of competitors in its industry.
d. as small, if it participates in the services sector.

a. in relation to other firms in its industry.

A good business plan describes the nature of the proposed business, the target market, the competitive advantages, and the qualifications of the owners.

True

In a leveraged buyout, the managers of a firm, its employees, or other investors:

a. negotiate a merger with another firm to create a conglomerate.
b. move the company elsewhere and start over.
c. obtain the assets of the company through bankruptcy proceedings.
d. borrow funds to buy out the firm's stockholders.

d. borrow funds to buy out the firm's stockholders.

A leveraged buyout is an attempt by employees, management, or a group of investors to use borrowed funds to buy out the existing owners of a firm.

(T/F) The three major forms of business ownership in the U.S. are sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

True

(T/F) A major advantage of sole proprietorships is that an owner has limited liability for the debts of his or her business.

False

Starting a new business as a sole proprietorship:

a. requires retaining the services of an attorney.
b. is very similar to starting a business as a corporation.
c. is usually simpler and less expensive than starting other forms of ownership.
d. is simple, but the proprietorship fee is very expensive in some states.

c. is usually simpler and less expensive than starting other forms of ownership.

Which of the following statements is the most accurate? A foreign corporation:

a. is the same thing as a multinational corporation.
b. does business in one or more states, but is chartered in another state.
c. is 50% owned by individuals or companies from another nation.
d. is headquartered in another nation.

b. does business in one or more states, but is chartered in another state.

A foreign corporation is one that does business in one state while being chartered in another state.

Trevor and Tyler own all the stock in the Double T Corporation. The stock of this corporation is not sold to the general public. Trevor and Tyler own a:

a. alien corporation.
b. closed corporation.
c. master limited partnership.
d. limited liability company.

b. closed corporation.

A closed corporation is one whose stock is all owned by only a few investors (or privately held), and isn't available to the general public.

(T/F) Venture capitalists provide funds for start-up businesses in exchange for part ownership in the new firm.

True

(T/F) When writing a business plan, prospective entrepreneurs should remember to omit details regarding their experience and education since investors are only interested in the proposed business.

False

A business plan should include information about the resources and qualifications of the owner.

(T/F) If a corporation has after-tax profits of $360,000, and elects to distribute this amount in the form of dividends to its stockholders, these distributions are free and clear of taxes because the corporation paid taxes on this amount prior to distribution.

False

A disadvantage of the corporate form of business ownership is double taxation. If corporations distribute after-tax profits to stockholders, these individuals are required to pay taxes on dividend income. Unfortunately, these amounts were already taxed once, when the corporation paid taxes on them, hence the term double taxation.

(T/F) Business plans are necessarily a bit vague since these are prepared prior to the beginning of business operations.

False

Javier is the sole proprietor of a golf shop. Because he is a sole proprietor, any profit Javier's business earns is:

a. totally tax-free.
b. taxed only as Javier's personal income.
c. taxed twice, once as business income, then again as Javier's personal income.
d. taxed only if and when it is distributed to investors.

b. taxed only as Javier's personal income.

A tax advantage of sole proprietorships is that their earnings are only taxed once, as personal income to the owner.

Successful entrepreneurial teams:
a. assign only one person to new product innovation.
b. outsource most of the details of innovation.
c. bring a variety of talent to the business venture.
d. quickly organize themselves like large corporations.

c. bring a variety of talent to the business venture.

As its name implies, members of an entrepreneurial team operate as a team. Everyone works together to conceive, develop, and market the product. Team members can combine their talents and creative skills, and bring a variety of expertise to the team.

(T/F) A general partner takes an active role in the management of the business.

True

(T/F) Small businesses can often provide more personalized customer service than bigger rivals.

True

(T/F) Independence, challenge, and opportunity are among the key reasons given by those who assume the risks of entrepreneurship.

True

Many factors encourage people to accept the risks associated with entrepreneurship, including the opportunities, independence, and challenges associated with starting and operating a business. Clearly the potential of profits is also a great motivator for entrepreneurs.

(T/F) By filling out the correct paperwork annually, any corporation can qualify to be classified as an S corporation.

False

(T/F) Ted and Mark are partners in a dry cleaning business. They would like their brother Todd to join them. Unfortunately, partnership law states that only two partners can participate in a partnership.

False

A partnership consists of two or more owners. Unless explicitly written in the original partnership agreement, the partnership can add partners.

Which of the following best describes the difference between an intrapreneur and an entrepreneur?

a. Intrapreneurs work within existing corporations while entrepreneurs assume the risks of starting their own business.
b. Intrapreneurs limit their efforts to financial investments, while entrepreneurs are involved in the management of all areas of a business.
c. Intraprenuers are practical while entrepreneurs are creative.
d. Intrapreneurs start nonprofit organizations while entrepreneurs start profit-seeking businesses.

a. Intrapreneurs work within existing corporations while entrepreneurs assume the risks of starting their own business.

Intrapreneurs are creative people who work within a corporation to develop new products and generate new profits for the firm. Entrepreneurs start their own businesses, without any financial tie to a larger company.

(T/F) Venture capitalists provide funds for small businesses as part of their philanthropy programs.

False

(T/F) In a general partnership, all partners share in management of the business and in the liability for the firm's debts.

True

(T/F) Anthony is an employee of a textbook publisher. However, his desire is to establish a home-based business providing his services to a variety of publishers. Anthony's primary motivation is to escape the 9 to 5 world of corporate publishing and to enjoy the opportunity of working for himself. Anthony is an example of a micropreneur.

True

Micropreneur refers to a business owner who is interested in simply enjoying a better lifestyle and who wants the opportunity to make a living doing the kind of work he or she enjoys.

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