Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)
Assignments (MAER 001-015)
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Course Title: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Course Code: MER-001
Assignment Code: MER-001/TMA/2024-2025
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- What do you mean by listing of securities on a stock exchange? State its advantages from the point of view of a company and an investor. (20 Marks)
- Write short notes on the following: (4×5 Marks)
a. Call Money market
b. Certificate of Deposits Market
c. Money market Mutual Funds
d. Discount and Finance House of India - Why is India economy regarded as an underdeveloped economy? State its basic characteristics. (20 Marks)
- State the salient features of the 1956 Industrial Policy Resolution. How far the Objectives of office policy could be achieved. (20 Marks)
- What do you mean by liberalization? State the various factors that necessitated liberalization of the economy in India. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Course Code: MER-002
Assignment Code: MER-002/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- What is the role of government to promote entrepreneurship in India? Explain. (20 Marks)
- Explain the different aspects of entrepreneur – as described by Schumpeter. Describe the characteristics of an entrepreneur. (20 Marks)
- Describe the Evolution of Entrepreneurship in select communities in Post-Independent India. (20 Marks)
- Explain the modus operandi of intensive campaigns adopted for promotion of small-scale industries in rural and backward areas. (20 Marks)
- Describe the condition for market economy to Boost Entrepreneurship. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Business Ideation and Opportunity Identification
Course Code: MER-003
Assignment Code: MER-003/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of self-help groups. (20 Marks)
- Describe the following:
(i) Assess whether you have or not the basic requirements needed to be a successful entrepreneur.
(ii) Clearly explain any business idea that comes to your mind. (10+10=20 Marks) - Describe the design planning aspects of plant location, plant layout and production planning and control of a business. (20 Marks)
- Describe the business opportunity & explain the process involved into it. (20 Marks)
- How do entrepreneurs scan for opportunities? Discuss. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Business Development and Entrepreneurial Competencies
Course Code: MER-004
Assignment Code: MER-004/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- How would you plan for the technology input needed in your small enterprise? (20 Marks)
- Discuss the five dimensions of the entrepreneurial assessment process. (20 Marks)
- Describe the pros and cons of being a part-time entrepreneur. (20 Marks)
- Describe the utility of break-even analysis for judging the profitability of small enterprises with an example. (20 Marks)
- Describe market feasibility analysis. (20 Marks)
Course Title: IPR and Technology Commercialisation
Course Code: MER-005
Assignment Code: MER-005/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Explain the tools and methods of technology transfer in detail with suitable examples. (20 Marks)
- Explain the concept of Intellectual Property (IP) with different categories of IP instruments. (20 Marks)
- Describe the factors that affect the marketing, salability, and pricing of patents/technology in detail. (20 Marks)
- Why do developing countries want to protect their Traditional Knowledge? Define with suitable examples. (20 Marks)
- (a) Write a note on Intellectual Property Office. (10 Marks)
(b) Explain the role of WIPO in domain name dispute resolution. (10 Marks)
Course Title: Management of New and Small Enterprises
Course Code: MER-006
Assignment Code: MER-006/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Describe the general procedure adopted in making location decisions for a firm. Discuss the locational problems faced in the selection of a plant site for single as well as multifacility locations. (20 Marks)
- Explain the concept of Break Even Analysis. How is Break Even Point calculated? Discuss. (20 Marks)
- Define market demand, and discuss the various elements which determine the market demand. (20 Marks)
- “Plant location is a strategic decision that has to be arrived at after careful deliberations of various factors involved.” With reference to the statement given above, discuss the factors that have to be taken into account while locating a plant. (20 Marks)
- Why is the Stabilization phase regarded as the most critical phase in the life of any enterprise? Discuss the stabilization strategies adopted to stabilize an enterprise. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Government Initiatives and MSME Development
Course Code: MER-007
Assignment Code: MER-007/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Explain the management roles & functions in small business. (20 Marks)
- Describe the meaning and scope of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. (20 Marks)
- Discuss the significance of MSMEs in the Indian Economy. (20 Marks)
- Discuss the role of Business Houses in India. (20 Marks)
- Discuss in detail the statutory bodies and institutions which work under the Ministry of MSME. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Finance and Accounting
Course Code: MER-008
Assignment Code: MER-008/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Explain the Continuity concept and the Consistency concept. What is their significance in accounting? How does inconsistency open the doors for manipulation of reported income and assets? Explain. (20 Marks)
- Discuss major purposes of accounting information and role of information in the control process. (20 Marks)
- Explain the following terms with example:
(a) Inventory
(b) Current Liabilities
(c) Reserves and Surplus
(d) Contingent liabilities (20 Marks) - What is working capital and what factors affect the size of working capital in enterprise? (20 Marks)
- Describe the concepts and components of working capital, explain its significance and need of working capital. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Marketing Management
Course Code: MER-009
Assignment Code: MER-009/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Summarize the impact of government regulations affecting marketing practices in rural India. (10+10 Marks)
Compare and contrast the concept of micromarketing with that of mass customization. - “Marketing environment comprises all those factors which have an impact on market and marketing efforts of an enterprise.” Comment giving suitable examples. (20 Marks)
- Write short notes on the following: (4×5 Marks)
a) Price determination
b) Market Communication
c) Personal selling process
d) Social marketing - Differentiate between the following: (4×5 Marks)
a) Market skimming and penetration pricing strategies.
b) Marketing research and marketing information system.
c) Selling and marketing.
d) Micro and macro environmental variables. - Comment briefly on the following statements: (4×5 Marks)
a) “Marketing helps to create awareness about the product among the consumers and helps them in decision making.”
b) “Advertising is nothing but salesmanship in print.”
c) “An educated buyer makes a better buyer.”
d) “Marketing mix strategies should be different at various stages in the Product Life Cycle (PLC).”
Course Title: Organisational Management and Labour Relations
Course Code: MER-010
Assignment Code: MER-010/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- What do you mean by Chain of Command? How does it work in the workplace? (20 Marks)
- Discuss level of Managers and Managerial skills at various levels. (20 Marks)
- What do you mean by leadership effectiveness? Enumerate five most important functions of leadership. (20 Marks)
- Discuss causes and consequences of stress. (20 Marks)
- What is the significance of information system in Human Resource Management? Describe various approaches to managing information at the macro level. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Startup Incubation and Business Ethics
Course Code: MER-011
Assignment Code: MER-011/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- What do you mean by startup? Explain its features and various types. (20 Marks)
- Describe Good Business Incubation Practices with examples. (20 Marks)
- Discuss origin and benefits of Virtual Incubators. (20 Marks)
- What do you mean by Venture Capital? Discuss the advantages of Venture Capital. (20 Marks)
- Write a Case Study on any two of the following:
a. Ola
b. Swiggy
c. Paytm
d. Oyo (20 Marks)
Course Title: Business Research Methods and Applications
Course Code: MER-012
Assignment Code: MER-012/TMA/2023-24
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Discuss the stages in preparation of a research report and characteristics of a good report. (20 Marks)
- a) What do you mean by a problem? Explain the various points to be considered while selecting a problem. (10 Marks)
b) How do you select an appropriate scaling technique for a research study? Explain the issues involved in it. (10 Marks) - Briefly comment on the following: (4×5 Marks)
a) “A representative value of a data set is a number indicating the central value of that data.”
b) “A good report must combine clear thinking, logical organization and sound interpretation.”
c) “Visual presentation of statistical data has become more popular and is often used by the researcher.”
d) “The research has to provide answers to the research questions raised.” - Write short notes on the following: (4×5 Marks)
a) Comparative Method of Research
b) Structure of a Report
c) Components of Time Series
d) Characteristics of a Binomial Distribution - Distinguish between the following: (4×5 Marks)
a) Observation and Experiment
b) Schedule and Questionnaire
c) Census and Sample
d) Exact Tests and Approximate Tests
Course Title: IT and Entrepreneurship
Course Code: MER-013
Assignment Code: MER-013/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- What is meant by LAN? What are the characteristics of LAN? (20 Marks)
- Describe the components of Intelligence. (20 Marks)
- Discuss communicating and networking for better reporting and decision making in banks. (20 Marks)
- Discuss cyber law with its importance in business. Give some suggestions to protect from cybercrime. (20 Marks)
- Differentiate between GSM and GPRS, and explain the services offered by GPRS. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Innovation and Strategic Management
Course Code: MER-014
Assignment Code: MER-014/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Who are creative individuals? Describe their main characteristics with examples. (20 Marks)
- Discuss experiential learning and its importance in Business. (20 Marks)
- Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Green Process of Innovation capacity
(b) New Product Development Competency
(c) Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) Capability (20 Marks) - Describe the Key elements for Entrepreneur to nurture Innovation. (20 Marks)
- Distinguish corporate level strategy and business level strategy. State three benefits of Strategy. (20 Marks)
Course Title: Social Entrepreneurship
Course Code: MER-015
Assignment Code: MER-015/TMA/2023-24
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions.
Questions:
- Differentiate Between:
(a) Social Bricoleur and Social Constructionist.
(b) Social Entrepreneurship and Business Entrepreneurship. (20 Marks) - Define social entrepreneurship. List out the key principles and features of social entrepreneur. (20 Marks)
- Describe various development of Sustainable Development. (20 Marks)
- Write Case Studies on promotion of Livelihood. (20 Marks)
- Discuss Challenges and contribution of Social Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs in India. (20 Marks)