LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
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P.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMON PAPER
THIRD SEMESTER – November 2008
CO 3925 – ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MGT.
Date : 12-11-08 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
SECTION – A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
Answer all questions. Each answers carries maximum of 2 marks. Each answer should be around 10 lines.
- How important is it to plan one’s business idea?
- Mention any two opportunities experienced by entrepreneurs from the business problems they face.
- Explain the importance of doing market analysis before starting business.
- What is ‘product life cycle’?
- Who is an intrapreneur?
- Mention any three items usually included in a project proposal report.
- Why do some new products fail?
- What is venture capital?
- Differentiate ‘gross-profit’ from ‘net-profit’.
- What is a ‘Question Mark’ according to the BCG matrix?
SECTION – B (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any 5 questions. Each answers carries maximum of 8 marks. Answers should be in about 1 page.
- Why are entrepreneurs considered, aggressive? Is there some truth in this expression, considering your observations of successful entrepreneurs recently?
- What is the role of marketing in the success of entrepreneurial ventures?
- Does the financial crises observed in the markets a sign of bad times for the entrepreneurial community?
- Describe some services provided by any two financial institutions based in India, who are known to help Small scale businesses in India.
- Are entrepreneurs born or made? Can an entrepreneur be trained?
- Prepare a questionnaire investigating the market potential of a new business opportunity known to you.
- How do you build brands? What strategies can an entrepreneur follow to create a successful brand?
- Identify any three ‘star’ (BCG matrix) business opportunities in India.
SECTION – C (2 x 20 = 40 marks)
Answer any 2 questions. Each answers carries maximum of 20 marks. Answers should be around 4 pages.
- What is Network analysis? Discuss the CPM and PERT techniques of Network analysis.
- Suggest some interesting project ideas for any two of the following: a) women entrepreneurs; b) senior citizens; c) unemployed urban youth.
Adopt the reach, depth, attainability, efficiency and longevity criteria to evaluate your idea.
- Write detailed notes on:
- SWOT Analysis of any small enterprise/ business known to you.
- BCG matrix.
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