General Measure of Enterprise Tendency (GET) test

The General measure of Enterprising Tendency test (GET2) is a measure of enterprising tendency; developed for educational use and self assessment.

The General Enterprise Tendency (GET) test measures five entrepreneurial attributes such as:

• Need for achievement
• Need for autonomy
• Creativity
• Risk taking
• Internal locus of control

Website: http://www.get2test.net

Problems with psychological testing of entrepreneurs include the varying definitions of entrepreneur, numerous characteristics attributed to entrepreneurs & uncertainty about their significance.

Literature review undertaken to support test suggested an emphasis on these key characteristics & the test was built on this.

Enterprising tendency is defined as the tendency to start up & manage ‘projects’ – not just a business.

Entrepreneurial Tendency Test

I am persistent: Yes Maybe No

When I’m interested in a project, I need less sleep: Yes Maybe No

When there’s something I want, I keep my goal clearly in mind: Yes Maybe No

I examine mistakes and I learn from them: Yes Maybe No

I keep New Years’ resolutions: Yes Maybe No

I have a strong personal need to succeed: Yes Maybe No

I have new and different ideas: Yes Maybe No

I am adaptable: Yes Maybe No

I am curious: Yes Maybe No

I am intuitive: Yes Maybe No

If something can’t be done, I find a way: Yes Maybe No

I see problems as challenges: Yes Maybe No

I take chances: Yes Maybe No

I’ll gamble on a good idea, even if it isn’t a sure thing:

Yes Maybe No

To learn something new, I explore unfamiliar subjects: Yes Maybe No

I can recover from emotional setbacks: Yes Maybe No

I feel sure of myself: Yes Maybe No

I’m a positive person: Yes Maybe No

I experiment with new ways to do things: Yes Maybe No

I’m willing to undergo sacrifices to gain possible long-term rewards: Yes Maybe No

I usually do things my own way: Yes Maybe No

I tend to rebel against authority: Yes Maybe No

I often enjoy being alone: Yes Maybe No

I like to be in control: Yes Maybe No

I have a reputation for being stubborn: Yes Maybe No

Results

For every answer you scored ‘yes’ get 3 points, ‘maybe’ = 2 points, ‘no’ = 1 point. Add up your score.

Less than 37 points – the Entrepreneurial life may not be for you, you will probably be happier and more successful working for an established company

37-47 – You may not want to start a business alone, look for a partner who can complement you in your weaker areas.

48-59 – You have potential but need to develop yourself, address those weaker areas.

60-70 – You possess the attributes of the entrepreneur

However, this depends on how honestly you answered all the questions.

References

Caird, S.. (2013). General measure of Enterprising Tendency test.www.get2test.net. 10.13140/RG.2.1.4243.7520.