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Questionnaire Survey Form (QSF)

A Questionnaire
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your support for taking the time to
answer this Questionnaire. The feedback given is only used for academic
purposes and is confidential.
Guides for WUS101 students-Core Entrepreneurship: DO
1. Meet with an entrepreneur. Section A: Entrepreneur Profile:
2. Get his business card. Please fill out the information or check "/" for your answer.
3. Take a photo with him/her or his/her business. 1a. Location of Business at which city:
4. Askhim/her to complete the questionnaire below.
5. Submit this questionnaire together with the profile report.
1b. Product or services traded:
Questions to ask to write a profile:
1. What are the factors that attract you to venture into this business?
2. What are the challenges you face when you start your business?
3. What are the challenges you face now?
4. What are the skills that a new entrepreneur needs to venture into a
business?
5. What advice you want to give to a new entrepreneur who wants to
venture into a business?

SUBMIT: PROFILE REPORT, A-QSF & B-QRF. HARDCOPY & SOFTCOPY 2. Business ownership:
A-QSF and B-QRF forms can be downloaded from the e-learning portal. 1 1. Sole Proprioter 2 2. Partnership 3 3 Corporate
Use the space in FRONT AND BACK OF THE PAPER to print this
questionnaire and write the profile report. 3. Age: years
HARDCOPY AND SOFTCOPY DUE DATE: 4. Sex: 1 1. Male 2 2. Female
HARDCOPY: Required: 1. Entrepreneur Profile Report 2. Completed
Questionnaire Survey Form (A-QSF) and 3. Completed Questionnaire 5. Race: 1
1. Malay 2
Chinese 3
Indian 4
others:
(specify)
Response Form B (QRF). Due at lecture hall on 21(ENG)/23 (MAIN)
APRIL 2020. NOT MORE THAN 6 SHEETS OF A4 PAPERS, including the 6. Citizenship : 1 Malaysia 2 others: please specify
front page, submission letter, completed Questionnaire form (A-QSF),
and Questionnaire Response Form (B-QRF). 7. Marital Status:
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1. Single
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2. Married
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3. Divorce
SOFTCOPY: Required: 1. Entrepreneur profile report in the form of
msword file, 2. Completed Questionnaire Response Form (B-QRF). DUE 8. How many family member under your care? Please specify the number.
before 24 APRIL 2020, by email to 8.1 parents children Relative
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wus101usm2016@gmail.com, before 2359 pm.
9. Education : 5 Professional certificate 17. Your merchandise comes from which country:
6 17.1 Local goods Imported
17.2 from Thailand
1 Degree Secondary/high school/Vocasional 17.3 17.4
Imported from China Imported from others, please specify from which co
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2 Diploma Religious School ```
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3 Master/PHD degree 8
Giat Mara
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4 Community College Others (please specify):

10. Years in business:

1 Less than 5 years 2 between 5-10 3 More than 10 years Part B: The Challenge of Starting a Business

11. Total number of employee: people. For the statements below, Please select a scale that Response scale
represents your approval level. Please mark "/" or
circle your answer
12. Breakdown of your employee:
12.2
12.1 Relatives people . Non relative people. Strongly Do not Strongly
disagree agree Not sure Agree agree
13. You have been involved in current business at:
1 2 3 4 5
1 Primary school 2 high school 3 Colleges / universities 18 I have no difficulty getting start-up capital to start the 1 2 3 4 5
business
14. You have taken an entrepreneurial course while at: 19 Information about getting start-up capital is readily 1 2 3 4 5
available.
1 High school 2 In college / university 3 Work place
20 The requirement to apply for start-up capital from 1 2 3 4 5
agencies (government and bank) is easy to fulfill.
15. Your job before starting a business:
21 I get capital assistance from government agencies and 1 2 3 4 5
1 Teacher 2 Government officials 3 Private sector banks when I started my first business.
4 Students, 5 others, please specify:
22 In addition to capital assistance, I also use the various 1 2 3 4 5
assistance provided by government agencies, private
16. Early education or exposure to entrepreneurship helps you in your
companies and banks to start a business
business. Please select a scale that represents your approval level. Please mark
23 I have a good business plan when starting a business. 1 2 3 4 5
"/" or circle your answer :

24 Engaging in my business and experience before 1 2 3 4 5

starting a business helps me to prepare a good
Strongly disagree Do not agree Not sure Agree Strongly agree business plan.
1 2 3 4 5 25 I have a good knowledge of entrepreneurship before 1 2 3 4 5
starting a business.
26 I have deep talent and interest in entrepreneurship 1 2 3 4 5 Section C: Dynamic Environment and Competition
and business when I started my first business.
27 I have entrepreneurial and business skills when 1 2 3 4 5 For the statements below, Please select a scale that Response scale
starting the first business. represents your approval level. Please mark "/" or
28 1 2 3 4 5 circle your answer
I want to do business but do not know what kind of
business I should do when I started my first business.
Strongly Do not Strongly
29 I have a business idea, but I do not know how to start 1 2 3 4 5
when I started my first business. disagree agree Not sure Agree agree

30 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
I did not know how to manage and manage my
business when I started my first business. 43 Marketing practices in my business do not changed: 1 2 3 4 5
31 In the past, I was afraid to start a business because I 1 2 3 4 5
did not have enough experience. 44 The new product introduction rate (design, color and 1 2 3 4 5
32 In the past I did not dare to become an entrepreneur 1 2 3 4 5 packaging) is very high (much / fast).
because I did not want to take risk. 45 The actions of the same businessman with business 1 2 3 4 5
33 In the past, while studying or working, I did not want 1 2 3 4 5 can be expected or predicted.
to be involved in business because of fear of academic
46 Customers' requests and tastes are very easy to 1 2 3 4 5
performance or my work being affected.
predict.
34 Society supports my business and me as an 1 2 3 4 5
47 Production methods often change and are constantly 1 2 3 4 5
entrepreneur when I start a business.
changing.
35 My family supported my business and me as an 1 2 3 4 5
48 There is no threat that can cause closure of my 1 2 3 4 5
entrepreneur and when I started my business.
business.
36 The economic situation helped my business and me to 1 2 3 4 5
49 The income from my business is just enough to 1 2 3 4 5
become an entrepreneur when I started my business.
survive.
37 I followed all business rules and laws when I started 1 2 3 4 5
50 1 2 3 4 5
my business.
There is still opportunity to grow in my business.
38 I agree that all business rules and regulations are 1 2 3 4 5 I am always ready to face the changing tide of
51 1 2 3 4 5
made to facilitate business entrepreneurs. competition, political pressure and technological
39 I have no friends or acquaintances who can help me to 1 2 3 4 5 change.
start a business when I start my first business. 52 The price competition challenge is great. 1 2 3 4 5
40 I have a problem finding a partner or a business 1 2 3 4 5 53 1 2 3 4 5
Challenges of competition in the quality stuff or
partner when starting a business. innovation is great
41 Nobody taught and encouraged me to do business 1 2 3 4 5 54 1 2 3 4 5
when I started my first business. There is a challenge for the shrinkage market.
42 I do not have a mentor or advisor when starting the 1 2 3 4 5 55 1 2 3 4 5
Problems in getting labor.
first business
56 1 2 3 4 5 71 I respect the rules and setting procedures as they 1 2 3 4 5
Problems in getting raw supplies.
guide me.
57 Challenges of regulation and implementation of 1 2 3 4 5
72 Because of my uncertainty, I spent a lot of time 1 2 3 4 5
uncertain government policies. finding someone who could tell how to solve all my
business problems.

Section D: Entrepreneurial Behavior

Need for Success
58 I believe in my ability and feel comfortable with 1 2 3 4 5
73 I encourage myself and feel very satisfied when my 1 2 3 4 5
myself.
work is among the best.
59 I believe in myself when working with a very 1 2 3 4 5
74 I measure my work by considering whether it meets 1 2 3 4 5
successful businessman.
the minimum requirements for the job.
60 My skills dealing with people have opened up many 1 2 3 4 5
75 I work hard to achieve the goals I have not yet 1 2 3 4 5
opportunities for my business.
achieved.
61 I often hesitate about myself or my ability to make 1 2 3 4 5
76 I rarely feel proud and appreciate the results of my 1 2 3 4 5
business recommendations.
work.
62 I'm worried about what my business partner thinks 1 2 3 4 5
77 I spent a lot of time thinking about my goals rather 1 2 3 4 5
about me.
than thinking about past achievements.
63 I find I can think well when I get guidance and advice 1 2 3 4 5
78 My goals and ambitions are simple and easy to 1 2 3 4 5
from others.
achieve.
64 I am willing to take personal risks and sacrifice the 1 2 3 4 5
79 A great achievement can not be replaced by 1 2 3 4 5
comfort of living for the sake of business
anything in this life.
65 I like the uncertainties and risks in the business as 1 2 3 4 5
opposed to the predictable atmosphere
Locus of Control
66 I want to know that it's been done before I'm ready 1 2 3 4 5
to try it.
80 I have full control over my life. 1 2 3 4 5
67 I would like to know the answer before I ask a 1 2 3 4 5
question.
81 I am fully responsible for my success with me. 1 2 3 4 5
68 1 2 3 4 5
I do not take anybody's views.
69 I feel uncomfortable when given full responsibility in 1 2 3 4 5 82 I was able to control all the situations and 1 2 3 4 5
determining how and when to work. circumstances I was facing.
70 1 2 3 4 5 83 I often find myself in a situation where I'm helpless 1 2 3 4 5
I like a job where I do not need to answer to anyone. to control what's happening.
84 Most things happen because of fate, either good or 1 2 3 4 5 Part F: Entrepreneurs Performance
bad.
What's happening to me is more influenced by my 92 My business is very profitable. 1 2 3 4 5
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ability, control and guidance than external
influences. 93 My business has generated high sales volume. 1 2 3 4 5
86 Usually I can protect my personal interests. 1 2 3 4 5
94 My business has achieved rapid sales growth 1 2 3 4 5
87 My life is determined by my own actions. 1 2 3 4 5
95 I started a new business within the last 3 years 1 2 3 4 5
88 When I make plans, I'll make sure it works. 1 2 3 4 5
96 I have entered a new market in the last 3 years 1 2 3 4 5
89 When I get what I want, it's usually because I work 1 2 3 4 5
hard to get it. My business profit is higher than my competitors
97 1 2 3 4 5

98 My business has generated a high sales volume 1 2 3 4 5

compared to my competitors
99 My business has achieved rapid sales growth 1 2 3 4 5
Section E: Your business characteristics
compared to my competitors
90. Your business characteristics . Mark “/” for yes. You can mark “/” for
more than one categories.
90.1 Wholesaling 90.2 Retailing 90.3 Services 100. I have been more than once to overseas or visit the holy land.
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Man m Manufacturing
90.4
101. I have succeeded in increasing the number of property including
91. Type of business activitie. Mark “/” for yes. You can mark for more than 1
land, house and vehicle
one categories.
91.1 Food, rice, fish, meat, fruits and vegetable 102. 1 I paid my children studying at university or college myself
91.2 Nonalcoholic food and drink
103. 1
Others, please specify:
91.3 Alcoholic drinks and tobacco
Decorative, and house maintenanance tools.
91.4
Clothing and shoe 91.6 Financial 91.7 Travel Agent THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT.
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91.8 Others: Please specify