Model Question Paper I

MBA –First Semester Examination

Entrepreneurship Development

Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 50

Note: 1) All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.
2) FIVE questions each carries 10 marks.
4) Figures to the right indicate marks for that question/sub-question.

Q.1 Answer any 5 out of 8: (2 marks each)

a) Define the term entrepreneur.
b) What is imitation?
c) Give the concept of entrepreneurship development.
d) What is subsidy?
e) What do you mean by creating entrepreneurial venture?
f) Name any three cluster forms of rural entrepreneurship.
g) What is Stoke’s theory?
h) What do you mean by mobility of entrepreneurs?

Q.2 Answer any 2 out of 3: (5 marks each)

a) What are the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs?
b) Give the critical evaluation of innovation theory.
c) Mention the role of entrepreneurship development.

Q.3 (a) Explain the functions of an entrepreneur and also mention the role of entrepreneur in Indian economy.
(10 marks)

Or

Q.3 (b) “There are several myths about entrepreneurship.” Is the given statement true? If yes, then what are those myths?
(10 marks)

Q.4 (a) What is innovation theory of Schumpeter and imitating? Also highlight its features.
(10 marks)

Or

Q.4 (b) Write a note on M. Kirzner’s theory, Hoselitz’s theory and personal resourcefulness theory.
(10 marks)

Q.5 (a) What are entrepreneurial competencies? Discuss the major entrepreneurial competencies.
(10 marks)

Or

Q.5 (b) Discuss entrepreneurial change and its drivers. (10 marks)
 Model Question Paper II
MBA –First Semester Examination
Entrepreneurship Development

Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 50

Note: 1) All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.
2) FIVE questions each carries 10 marks.
4) Figures to the right indicate marks for that question/sub-question.

Q.1 Answer any 5 out of 8: (2 marks each)

a) Define start-up.
b) Mention the importance of theory of high achievements.
c) Mention any two objectives of Directorate of Industries.
d) Name some turnaround strategies for SSIs.
e) What is SWOT analysis?
f) Write any two disadvantages of buying an existing business.
g) What is start-up India?
h) Define innovation.

Q.2 Answer any 2 out of 3: (5 marks each)

a) Explain the role of SSI sector in the economy.
b) What are the entrepreneurial opportunities in the social sector?
c) Highlight the importance of the business incubators.

Q.3 (a) What is an incentive? Explain the financial and non-financial incentives for SSIs.
(10 marks)

Or

Q.3 (b) “Small scale industries often struggle to survive.” Explain the given statement and also highlight the measures to
overcome failure of small scale units. (10 marks)

Q.4 (a) What do you mean by resources and capabilities? What are different types of resources and capabilities?
(10 marks)

Or

Q.4 (b) With the help of a diagram, explain the seven domains of John Mullins.
(10 marks)

Q.5 (a) “There are various players involved in the start-up ecosystem.” Who are these players? Write a short note on
each. (10 marks)

Or

Q.5 (b) Discuss entrepreneurship as a style of management. Also highlight the changing role of entrepreneur. (10 marks)