Work Book: The Entrepreneur

Tim Mazzarol and Sophie Reboud
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Tim Mazzarol: University of Western Australia
Sophie Reboud: Burgundy School of Business

Chapter 2 in Workbook for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2020, pp 9-19 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter provides an overview of the characteristics that influence the entrepreneur and shape their behaviour. The factors influencing entrepreneurship are found both internally and externally to the individual, comprising a combination of personality traits and environmental influences. Entrepreneurs are typically characterised by strong achievement drive, high levels of creativity, a desire for autonomy, a willingness to take calculated risks, and an internal locus of control. These are key enterprising tendencies that are inherent in all people regardless of their background, age, ethnicity or personality. Entrepreneurs are not born; rather, they interact with their environment to apply their enterprise tendencies into entrepreneurial activities. Entrepreneurial motivation is triggered by the individual’s entrepreneurial orientation, personal goals and the opportunities available to them in their environment.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9416-4_2

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