Question

Michael Peters is a middle-aged professional who lost his job five months ago when his former employer downsized. He’s been actively looking for work at all of the nearby companies, but he hasn’t been able to find a job that truly uses his talents or abilities, or that offers an income anywhere close to what he earned in his previous position. He is beginning to feel that the only way to survive in his current situation is to start his own business. Michael might well become a(n):______________

Answer 1

Answer: necessity entrepreneur

Explanation: While an entrepreneur is described as someone who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risks, necessity entrepreneurs only do so out of necessity (the quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolute requisite). As such, they are individuals ranging from educated persons to street sellers especially in developing countries who create small businesses or enterprises out of the need to survive. In Michael Peters' case, he lost his job due to downsizing which caused him to apply his skills and talents to starting up a business.