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WorksheetsChapter 8 The Entrepreneur as an Existential Being
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is described as a fundamental role of philosophy in the passage?
To explain economic systems
To encourage self-reflection
To promote scientific research
To teach history
Read the passage below and fill in the blank: Like any academic profession, it is far easier to publish complex analysis about detailed and specialized systems in academic outlets than to focus in a simpler manner on what is most _________?
important
confusing
irrelevant
complicated
According to the passage, which philosophical force is most relevant to the discussion in the essay?
The philosophies of individual human transformation.
The philosophies of economic development.
The philosophies of technological advancement.
The philosophies of political revolution.
Which of the following writers is NOT mentioned as an early mystical writer in the passage?
A) John van Ruysbroeck
B) Catherine of Siena
C) Søren Kierkegaard
D) Richard Roll
Existentialism, as described in the passage, addresses human existence at which level?
A) Societal
B) Individual
C) Political
D) Economic
Name two existentialist authors mentioned in the passage.
Søren Kierkegaard and Jean-Paul Sartre
Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy
Albert Camus and Friedrich Nietzsche
Simone de Beauvoir and Martin Heidegger
The passage states that existential themes are only found in philosophy books and not in other forms of art or media.
True
False
List one film mentioned in the passage that explores existential themes.
The Taxi Driver (1976)
The Lion King (1994)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Toy Story (1995)
According to the passage, what do modern literary explorations of existential themes generally focus on?
The joy of life
The 'sickening' realization of the meaninglessness of life
The success of entrepreneurs
The importance of family
What unique aspect does entrepreneurship possess according to the passage?
It is always profitable
It encourages existential thinking and a humanistic orientation
It is similar to other business professions
It discourages human transformation
Fill in the blank: Søren Kierkegaard is considered by many to be the founder of modern ________ thought.
existential
empirical
structuralist
positivist
Why did Kierkegaard become increasingly distressed by what he saw around him, according to the passage?
He was distressed not by the notion of success, but by the world perspective of those living the life of bourgeois success.
He was distressed by the lack of technological advancement in society.
He was distressed by the absence of religious institutions in his community.
He was distressed by the growing popularity of scientific thinking over philosophy.
According to the passage, what did Kierkegaard see as ridiculous about the 'men of affairs' in the port city?
Their wealth
Their hustle and wheeling and dealing
Their education
Their kindness
Kierkegaard rejected the whole idea of social systems as the solution and saw the need to focus on the individual's existence, leading to the birth of modern _________?
existentialism
structuralism
positivism
utilitarianism
What did English political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) see a person as?
A rational being
A semi-mechanical, natural being
A spiritual entity
A bureaucratic ideal
Who argues that as civilization evolves into the modern world, it becomes more broken due to the 'misplacement of the idea of function'?
Kierkegaard
Marcel
Sartre
Hegel
According to the passage, what is required for a 'positive synthesis' in existential thinking?
Elimination of all conflicts
Human will and conscious choices
Technological advancement
Government promises
According to the passage, what creates true human development at the individual level?
Avoiding anxiety
Positive synthesis of existential anxiety
Bureaucracy
Ignorance
According to the passage, Jean-Paul Sartre was interested in people's effort to consistently overlook the fundamental responsibility of existence.
True
False
According to the passage, what does 'bad faith' mean in existential thinking?
A) The means to escape responsibility and freedom
B) The process of making hard decisions
C) The act of being entrepreneurial
D) The ability to understand the deep context of decisions
In the context of the passage, what is 'default choice'?
The tendency to take the easiest path in decision making
The process of making risky decisions
The act of self-reflection
The ability to pivot quickly
Fill in the blank: An entrepreneur consciously accepts ______ risk, regularly self-reflects, and recognizes the need to constantly pivot.
inordinate
minimal
average
predictable
According to the passage, entrepreneurs avoid the bad faith process of doing nothing by making decisions.
True
False
According to the passage, what does the phrase 'I exist, therefore I think' represent in the context of entrepreneurship?
It represents a free being more in control of one’s life, deciding who they want to be on an almost constant basis, which is the root of a person’s humaneness from a phenomenological point of view.
It signifies the financial independence achieved through successful business ventures.
It refers to the ability to create innovative products and services.
It describes the process of setting long-term goals for a company.
How does existential thinking relate to entrepreneurial humaneness, according to the passage?
Existential thinking underlines that human life is a process of conflicts and decisions, and within this context, an existential approach to entrepreneurship makes humaneness possible.
Existential thinking suggests that entrepreneurship is solely about profit maximization, ignoring humaneness.
Existential thinking promotes strict adherence to traditional business models, which limits humaneness in entrepreneurship.
Existential thinking discourages decision-making, making entrepreneurial humaneness impossible.
Why do entrepreneurs often face questions from non-entrepreneurial friends about their career choices?
Because entrepreneurship involves risk, hard work, and uncertainty, which contrasts with the perceived safety and stability of salaried or government jobs.
Because entrepreneurs always earn more money than salaried employees.
Because entrepreneurship guarantees instant success and fame.
Because entrepreneurs do not require any skills or education.
What is the major difference between the debate on whether entrepreneurs are born or created and the concept of existential thinking, as discussed in the passage?
Existential thinking is not inherited but is a process of insight, reflection, and discipline.
Existential thinking is only relevant to entrepreneurs who are born, not created.
Existential thinking is a genetic trait passed down through generations.
Existential thinking focuses solely on financial success.
Does the passage suggest that non-entrepreneurs cannot find humaneness in an existential manner?
No, the passage states that non-entrepreneurs can find humaneness in an existential manner, but entrepreneurs are more likely to do so through their daily processes.
Yes, the passage states that only entrepreneurs can find humaneness in an existential manner.
The passage does not mention anything about humaneness and existential manner.
Non-entrepreneurs can only find humaneness through entrepreneurial activities.
Read the passage 'Entrepreneurship as a Form of Existential Therapy.' What is the process of entrepreneurship described as in the classic sense?
Healing through money
Healing through meaning
Healing through power
Healing through education
According to Frankl, what are the main manifestations of existential vacuum?
Boredom and apathy
Anxiety and excitement
Joy and fulfillment
Anger and aggression
What are the three steps Frankl describes for discovering the meaning in life?
(a) Doing deeds/creating works (being productive), (b) experiencing something important, and (c) the attitude one takes toward unavoidable suffering.
(a) Pursuing wealth, (b) seeking pleasure, and (c) avoiding responsibility.
(a) Following strict routines, (b) obeying authority, and (c) suppressing emotions.
(a) Isolating oneself, (b) ignoring challenges, and (c) denying suffering.
According to the passage, what is the key to healing through meaning for humans?
Avoiding suffering
Dealing with suffering
Ignoring suffering
Embracing suffering
Who discusses the notion of positive synthesis as the behavioral and intellectual component to manage personal existential conflicts?
Kierkegaard
Nietzsche
Heidegger
Sartre
Sartre recognized the importance of action in managing existential conflicts.
He believed that taking action helps individuals confront and resolve existential dilemmas.
He argued that ignoring existential conflicts leads to personal growth.
He suggested that existential conflicts are best managed through passive reflection.
He maintained that existential conflicts are irrelevant to human experience.
According to the passage, what is the first component described in the existential issues involved in being human?
The positing of self, or the clear recognition of the existential issues involved in being human.
The pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
The development of social relationships.
The understanding of moral values.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component in navigating existential issues in the passage?
A) Positing of self
B) Earnestness
C) Determination of the will
D) Wealth accumulation
According to the passage, Marcel views hope as a passive process.
True
False
According to the passage, what does 'entrepreneurial passion' represent?
The will power to accomplish tasks
Positive feelings and attitudes for activities crucial to the self-identity of the individual
The desire for quick financial gain
The avoidance of risk
Frankl uses the analogy of a rock climber to describe a true entrepreneur. What qualities does this analogy emphasize?
Earnestness and determination in the face of increasing danger
Physical strength and agility in overcoming obstacles
Ability to work in a team and rely on others for support
Focus on financial gain and risk minimization
According to the passage, what distinguishes true entrepreneurs from hustlers and those driven by quick exits?
True entrepreneurs are dynamic agents of change who find life-meaning in their activities, while hustlers are driven by quick exits and lack existential character.
True entrepreneurs focus solely on financial gain, while hustlers prioritize innovation.
True entrepreneurs avoid risks, while hustlers embrace uncertainty and change.
True entrepreneurs work alone, while hustlers always form large teams.
Explain how the concept of 'entrepreneurial passion' is connected to existential understanding.
Entrepreneurial passion is connected to existential understanding as it reflects a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in one's entrepreneurial journey.
Entrepreneurial passion is only about financial gain and is not related to existential understanding.
Existential understanding is unrelated to any form of passion, including entrepreneurial passion.
Entrepreneurial passion is solely driven by market trends and not by existential understanding.
In the objectivist tradition, when everything has an objective value, and humans are purely mechanical entities and biological cogs in the system, the relationship of the individuals to society is a rather obvious process — the community is simply larger and more important than the individual. According to the objectivist perspective, what is considered more important?
The individual
The community
Personal existence
Moral laws
Read the passage below and fill in the blank: Within the objectivist perspective, humanism is the overlaying of ______ onto individuals, that individuals need to always behave in a way that betters the community.
moral laws and behaviors
economic incentives
political ideologies
scientific principles
In the business literature, the objectivist perspective has resulted in the idea that corporate social responsibility (CSR) and utilitarian ethical concepts are simply overlaid as a moral imperative on entrepreneurs and relabeled as ______.
humane entrepreneurship
social capitalism
ethical consumerism
sustainable innovation
According to the passage, what does existential 'freedom' for entrepreneurs involve?
Following community rules
Making enlightened choices to help others
Avoiding personal decisions
Ignoring the nature of humanity
The passage suggests that the unique capability of an entrepreneur within the modern economy is:
Identifying and exploiting new opportunities
Following established business models
Avoiding risks at all costs
Relying solely on traditional resources
According to the passage, what makes entrepreneurs unique compared to 'busy men of affairs'?
Entrepreneurs are unique because they navigate the human condition through existential understanding, leading to better understanding of life's meaning and personal freedom.
Entrepreneurs are unique because they focus solely on financial gain and material success.
Entrepreneurs are unique because they avoid taking risks and prefer routine tasks.
Entrepreneurs are unique because they follow the same patterns as traditional business leaders without questioning their purpose.
How can we make ethical decisions in difficult situations?
By following the crowd
By considering the well-being of everyone involved
By choosing the quickest solution
By ignoring the problem
