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AQA GCSE · Question 01.1 · Business in the real world

Which of the following characteristics of an entrepreneur is the ability to develop new ideas/products?

Answer options:

A.

Determined

B.

Hard working

C.

Innovative

D.

Organised

How to approach this question

Read the question carefully to understand which characteristic specifically relates to developing new ideas. Consider the definition of each term provided in the options.

Full Answer

C.Innovative✓ Correct
The correct answer is C. Being innovative means having the ability to create new ideas, products, or methods.
An entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. A key characteristic is being innovative, which is the ability to introduce new ideas, devices, or methods. This is distinct from being determined (resilient), hard-working (diligent), or organised (methodical), although these are also valuable traits.

Common mistakes

✗ Confusing innovation with other positive traits like determination or being hard-working. While important, they don't specifically describe the creation of new ideas.

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