Entrepreneurship Development 104' 2023 [DODLDU MCOM 1st SEM Question Paper]

Entrepreneurship Development 104 DODLDU MCOM 1st SEM Question Paper

2023 (COMMERCE)

Paper: COM-104 (Entrepreneurship Development)

Full Marks: 80

Time: Three Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

1.(a) Who is an entrepreneur? What are the specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs in small firms?    5+11=16

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(b) Differentiate between entrepreneurs and managers. Discuss the importance of entrepreneurship in small firms in a developing economy like India. 6+10=16

2.(a) Discuss the traits of an entrepreneur. Elaborate the views put forth by Joseph Schumpeter on entrepreneurship. 6+10=16

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(b) What are the views of Peter Drucker on entrepreneurship? Discuss the theory of transaction cost.       7+9=16

3.(a) Discuss the various factors to be considered by an entrepreneur while identifying business opportunities. What marketing practices are usually adopted by small firms?      9+7=16

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(b) What are the basic motives of business opportunity analysis? Elucidate the role of National Small Industries Corporation in promoting and supporting the MSME sector of India.    6+10=16

4.(a) Elaborate the different phases of an Entrepreneurial Development Programme.   16

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(b) Do you think EDPs are effective in developing first generation entrepreneurs? Critically evaluate the importance and effectiveness of EDPs in India.      6+10=16

5.(a) How does entrepreneurship aid in economic development? What are the reasons behind slow growth of entrepreneurship in North-East India?    8+8=16

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(b) Discuss which industries have potential for development in North-East India in the near future? What sort of institutional support would be required to develop such industries? 10+6=16

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