JA Fellows 2017-2018 Pre Survey

Junior Achievement of South Florida's mission is to inspire and prepare youth throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties to succeed in a global economy.

Thank you for taking the time to take this short survey. The costs of providing the JA Fellows program are generously supported by a variety of corporations, foundations and individuals. Through our pre- and post-surveys, we want to learn how we can improve JA Fellows; if JA Fellows has made a difference for you; and whether JA Fellows was worth your investment of time and energy.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What school do you attend?*
    Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School
    Ben Gamla Prep Charter School
    Blanche Ely High School
    Boyd H. Anderson High School
    Calvary Christian Academy
    City of Coral Springs Charter School
    Coconut Creek High School
    College Academy @ BC
    Deerfield Beach High School
    Hollywood Hills Homeschoolers
    William T. McFatter Technical High School
    Monarch High School
    Plantation High School
    Sagemont School, The
    Sheridan Technical High School
    South Broward High School
    St Andrew's School
    Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
    Stranahan High School
    University School of Nova South
    Other:


  1. The main outcome of a brainstorming session is:
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    A decision from optional ideas.
    A spirited but managed debate about optional ideas.
    A clear understanding of optional ideas.
    The generation of a list of ideas.


  1. Which of the following are responses to day-to-day business obstacles by successful entrepreneurs?
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    Use it as an opportunity to learn, innovate, and change.
    Avoid making any mistakes.
    Seek additional investors or funding.
    Use it as an opportunity to learn, innovate, and change and avoid making any mistakes.


  1. A SWOT Analysis allows a potential business to evaluate:
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    Strengths and barriers to the business’ success.
    Options for strategically aligning the business to a defined need.
    Internal and external factors important for analyzing potential success.
    Positive qualities of the business idea and the business’ potential viability.


  1. The five components of a business plan are:
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    Management/Leadership; Competitive Analysis; Production Methods; Customer Service/Sales; Supply Chain
    Leadership Structure; Finance; Marketing; Capitalization; Production Methods
    Management/Leadership; Finance; Marketing; Customer Service/Sales; Supply Chain
    Leadership; Finance; Production; Sales; Distribution


  1. Which of the following are true about a business plan?*
    It is a document to assist in planning, capture key factors, measure company success.
    A comprehensive plan that details all major decisions for the next five years.
    A comprehensive accounting of all financial interactions.
    A comprehensive plan that details all major decisions for the next five years and a comprehensive accounting of all financial interactions.


  1. Which of the following is/are true about capitalization of a business startup.
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    Funding is received from investors.
    Investors expect a return.
    A business plan is a requirement to seek funding.
    Funding is received from investors and investors expect a return.


  1. Which of the following are two key factors for successful sales.*
    Know your product; know your customer.
    Know your company’s annual revenue; Build a large network.
    Do not take no for an answer; Take control of the conversation.
    Know how your product is sourced and distributed; know your social.


  1. A Break-Even Point analysis can be defined as: *
    The point where revenues equal the sum of the operating costs.
    The wages of all of the employees equal the sum of the operating costs.
    Business expenses plus salaries equal the sum of the operating costs.
    The wages of all of the employees equal the sum of the operating costs.


  1. A competitive advantage occurs when:*
    A company sells the same product as competitors for a lower price.
    Members of the company align passion with the customers’ needs.
    Members of the company are fulfilling their own passion.
    A company develops an attribute that enables it to outperform competitors.


  1. Companies can communicate with their customers by:*
    Persuading customers to want their product.
    Conducting market research.
    Choosing the right combination in their “market mix.”
    Developing an effective market plan.


  1. The 4 Ps model of marketing includes the following elements:
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    Persuasion, Price, Promotion, Perception
    Perception, Persuasion, Promotion, Production Perception, Persuasion, Promotion, Production
    Price, Promotion, Performance, Production
    Product, Price, Place, Promotion


  1. How would you rate yourself as a leader?*
    excellent
    good
    fair
    needs improvement
    poor


  1. What are the three most important questions you should ask before starting a business?*
    Does it fill a need? Do you have the funds needed to support the start-up activities? Have you developed a viable business plan?
    Does it fill a need? Will the customers pay for it? Do you have the skills/interest/passion needed to pursue the venture?
    Will the customers pay for it? Have you developed a viable business plan? Do you have reliable financial backing? Have you identified a physical location?
    Do you have the skills/interest/passion needed to pursue the venture? Have you developed a viable business plan? Do you have sufficient financial backing to operate for one year without an additional income?


  1. What should the Company do when deciding whether to Pivot or Persevere?
    Consider first how the Company can avoid wasting financial and physical resources.
    Determine if the Company members can support and commit to the product or service.
    Assign roles for the various positions within the Company.
    Consider first how the Company can avoid wasting financial and physical resources and determine if the Company members can support and commit to the product or service.


  1. What are the four different ways to influence others and make decisions?
    command; consensus; convenience; coordinate
    command; collaborate; consensus; convenience
    command; control; collaborate; convene
    command; collaborate; convenience; coordinate