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Concepts:
Entrepreneurial competencies refer to the important characteristics that
should be possessed by an individual in order to perform entrepreneurial functions
effectively.
In the activities that follow, you will learn some of the most important
characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills and traits of a successful entrepreneur in
order to be successful in a chosen career.
Let’s start!
A B
____1. Creative A. make a wise decision towards the set
objectives
____2. Profit Oriented B. strategic thinking and setting of goals
____3. Discipline C. trust in one’s ability
____4. Decision Making D. adoptable to change
____5. People Skill E. innovative to have edge over other
competitors
____6. Planner F. solid dedication
____7. Self-confidence G. skillful in record keeping
____8. Hardworking H. always stick to the plan
____9. Ability to accept change I. working diligently
____10. Committed J. effective and efficient communication
and relation to people
K. always looking for income each number.
Ms. Juliana Frances Rose opens up her own retail business. She knows that
her personal entrepreneurial characteristics are insufficient to ensure the successful
operationalization of a business that she has in mind. Your answers to the questions
below will help in developing her PECs.
_____1. What PECs must she possess if there are customers who complain about
the quality of her product?
a. Patience b. Profit Oriented c. Self-confidence d. Versatility
_____2. Which of the following is NOT considered as a characteristic of an
entrepreneur?
a. Copes with failure c. Opportunity seeker
b. Dependent d. Persistent
_____3. If she wants to ensure a profitable business operation, what characteristic
will she maintain?
a. Commited c. Goal oriented
b. Futuristic d. Opportunity seeker
_____4. Ms. Juliana follows the advice of a friend to be flexible especially if she
intends to open a retail business. What PECs has been demonstrated by Mrs.
Juliana?
a. Open to feedback c. Reliability
b. Persistence d. Self- Confidence
_____5. Ms. Juliana tells Rio, her best friend that she has a strong will and does not
give up finding a solution to a business problem. What PECs has been demonstrated
by Rio?
a. Hard work c. Risk- Taking
b. Persistence d. Self-Confidence
In order to firm up what you have learned and to have a better appreciation of
the different entrepreneurial competencies, read the PECs checklist presented
below, and then answer the same.
Activity 4: PECs Checklist
Directions: Using the PECs Checklist, assess yourself by indicating a check (/) mark
in either strengths or development areas column. Interpret the results by counting
the total number of check marks in each of the columns.
Interpretation/Insights:
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ANSWER KEY
ACTIVITY 1
1. Creativity
2. Profit Oriented
3. Discipline
4. Decision making
5. People skill
6. Planner
7. Self-confidence
8. Hardworking
9. Ability to accept change
10. Committed
ACTIVITY 2
1. E
2. K
3. H
4. A
5. J
6. B
7. C
8. I
9. D
10. F
Activity 3
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. b
REFERENCES:
Computer Hardware Servicing –Grade 9, Learner’s Material, First Edition, 2013, pp.
4-8
Technology & Livelihood Education– Grade 10, Learner’s Material, First Edition,
2013, pp. 10-17