INSTRUCTIONS: This is a writing assignment that covers the assigned materials (readings, videos, lectures, etc.) for Weeks 1 and 2. Download the Skill Builder #1 assignment template (the link is found

QUESTIONS FOR SKILL BUILDER #1:

Question #1A - Define (You must write 100 words minimum for the entire question, which includes #1B and #1C. Penalties will be assessed if you fail to answer #1B and #1C) :  What is Entrepreneurship? Provide, in your own words, a definition of entrepreneurship. This is NOT a question looking for you to provide a “right or wrong” answer (or copy a definition via a Google search), but rather an opportunity for you to reflect on what you (and others) think about entrepreneurship, and describe your thoughts.

Sub-Question #1B:  Is "Entrepreneurship" a "catch all" word that encompasses a broad swath of business activity, or is it more specialized? 

Sub-Question #1C:  Do you believe "Franchising" is entrepreneurship? 

Question #2 - Your Aspirations (answer a minimum of 100 words for this question) :  Why do you have interest in becoming (or NOT becoming) an entrepreneur? If you were to become an entrepreneur, what type(s) of business would you start, and why?

Question #3A - Current Issues (answer a minimum of 100 words for this ENTIRE question, which includes #3B.  Penalties will be assess if you fail to answer #3B.): Based on your experience, education (including the videos and materials assigned this week), and knowledge, what are the 5 most pressing issues facing ENTREPRENEURS in America.

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Sub-Question #3B:  Why are heads of state across the globe desperately seeking knowledge on how to make their people more entrepreneurial?

 Question #4A - About Business (You must write 100 words minimum for the entire question, which includes #4B and #4C. Penalties will be assessed if you fail to answer #4B and #4C):  Based on your experience, education (including the videos and materials assigned this week), and knowledge: What is business and why does it exist?

Sub-Question #4B:  Based on your experience, education (including the videos and materials assigned this week), and knowledge: Why do people participate in business (engage in commerce, transactions, exchange)?

Sub-Question #4C: What are the 5 most pressing issues (challenges) facing the world of Business in America; and what can be done to address (prevent, resolve, or lessen) the impact of these America.

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Question #5 - Video Favorite (answer a minimum of 100 words for this question) :  This week there was a large quantity of videos (and readings) covering somewhat disparate topics in business and entrepreneurship. Which of these videos most resonated with you in regard to understanding business and entrepreneurship (and why)?  I'm very interested in your thoughts.

Question #6 - Your Definition  (answer a minimum of 100 words for this question): The theme of this week has to do with the essence of entrepreneurship. Several different aspects of entrepreneurship and different definitions were provided. After watching the videos and thinking about it, what is entrepreneurship to you? Does something have to be new or novel to be entrepreneurial?

Question #7 - Empathy:  (answer a minimum of 100 words for this question):  In your own words, describe how empathy applies to entrepreneurship. What does empathy have to do with entrepreneurship?  Is it an important factor to successful entrepreneurship?