Discuss the definitions with the class. Objectives Students understand the concept of entrepreneurship and identify the characteristics necessary for entrepreneurial success. Students evaluate their entrepreneurial potential through the questionnaire, Future Choices. Students examine four successful entrepreneurs and compile a list of the characteristics each displayed in achieving their goals. Students apply their understanding of entrepreneurship by creating and writing about an imaginary ancient entrepreneur who lived and conducted business during the selected historical period.
Students compare and contrast entrepreneurs in the ancient and modern world.
Upon completion, read each of the 10 statements and record the number of student responses in each category. Discuss the results after each question, identifying reasons for student responses. Then ask the students whether they think they have entrepreneurial characteristics. Ask if anyone in the class is an entrepreneur or is personally acquainted with an entrepreneur. Next, have students list the characteristics they believe an entrepreneur must possess.