You make the Call: Situation 1

Please read passage and answer 3 questions

I limit my growth pace and make every effort to service my present customers in the manner they deserve. I have some peer pressure to .do otherwise by following the advice of exerts-that is, to take on partners and debt to facilitate rapid growth in sales and market share. When tempted by such thoughts, I think about what I might gain. Perhaps I could make more money, but I would also expect a lot more problems. Also, I think it might interfere somewhat with my family relationships, which very important to me.

Question one -Should venture be regarded as entrepreneurial? Is the owner a true entrepreneur?

Question 2-Do you agree with philosophy expressed here? Is the owner really doing what is best for his family?

Question 3 What kinds of problems is this owner trying to avoid?