What does initiative mean in entrepreneurship?

Correct answer: Starting work without being told

The direct answer is option A: initiative means starting work without being told. In entrepreneurship, initiative is the habit of noticing a need or opportunity and taking the first useful step independently. An entrepreneur does not always wait for detailed instructions. The person may identify a product people need, plan a small activity, contact customers or begin testing an idea, while still thinking responsibly about risk and resources. Option A is correct because it describes self-starting action. Option B is wrong because stopping every work shows avoidance, not initiative. Option C is wrong because depending on others for every decision is the opposite of independent action. Option D is wrong because ignoring an opportunity means failing to notice or use it. Initiative does not mean acting carelessly; it means taking thoughtful action before being forced to do so. Memory cue: initiative = see an opportunity, then take the first step yourself.