Question

question 9 (mandatory) (1 point)
in the context of entrepreneurs, which of the following statements is a difference between an internal locus of control
and an external locus of control?

a) an internal locus of control is not applicable in market niches, whereas an external locus of control is.

b) an internal locus of control is an entrepreneurial trait, whereas an external locus of control is not.

c) an internal locus of control does not involve self - reliance, whereas an external locus of control does.

d) an internal locus of control involves personal responsibility, whereas an external locus of control does not.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Locus of control (internal/external) applicability to market niches is not a valid difference. Eliminate a.
• Option b: Both internal and external can be traits; external locus isn't inherently non - entrepreneurial. Eliminate b.
• Option c: Internal locus is associated with self - reliance, external with attributing outcomes to external factors. This statement is reversed. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Internal locus means individuals believe they control outcomes (take personal responsibility), external means they believe external factors (like luck, fate) control outcomes (no personal responsibility). This matches the definition of locus of control.

Answer:

d) An internal locus of control involves personal responsibility, whereas an external locus of control does not.