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Which statement correctly distinguishes an entrepreneurial mindset from a managerial mindset?

The entrepreneurial mindset is opportunity-driven and pursues openings even without owning the needed resources, while the managerial mindset concentrates on using already controlled resources efficiently. Entrepreneurs also accept uncertainty and need not have inherited wealth.

  1. AThe entrepreneurial mindset pursues opportunity beyond currently controlled resources, while the managerial mindset focuses on efficient use of resources already controlledCorrect
  2. BThe entrepreneurial mindset avoids all uncertainty, while the managerial mindset seeks it
  3. CThe entrepreneurial mindset focuses only on cost cutting, while the managerial mindset focuses only on innovation
  4. DThe entrepreneurial mindset requires a large inherited fortune, while the managerial mindset does not

Explanation

Entrepreneurial thinking is opportunity-driven and willing to mobilise resources it does not yet own, whereas managerial thinking stresses efficient use of resources under control. Option B reverses the attitude to uncertainty. Option C swaps the emphasis, and option D is a myth, as entrepreneurs often start with limited capital.

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