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Ms-95 June, 2010 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. Explain the meaning of Research in context of making intelligent decisions. Thus, discuss the need for research in business decision making.
2. Define secondary data. State their major sources and point out the dangers involved in their use and the precautions necessary to use them. Illustrate with examples.
3. What is a Likert scale ? Why is it called a scale of summated rating ? Briefly discuss how a Likert scale is developed ?
4. Discuss the need for model building in managerial research. Also, relate the different types of models as used in different decision making situations.
5. Define a research report and explain its purpose. What are the characteristics and components of a research report ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a)
(b) Area Sampling
(c) Multiple Linear Regression
(d) Copy
SECTION – B
7. The table below gives the arithmetic addition scores for 27 individuals belonging to two groups. Test the hypothesis using suitable non-parametric test, of no difference between these two sets of scores. Take a 5 per cent level of significance.
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Group 1 |
12 |
16 |
18 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
11 |
12 |
8 |
20 |
18 |
16 |
10 |
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Group 2 |
7 |
12 |
14 |
18 |
5 |
16 |
9 |
10 |
14 |
3 |
18 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
Ms-95 June, 2011 Research Methodology for Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology for Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. Distinguish between primary and secondary data. Explain any three methods of collecting primary data using examples wherever possible.
2. In the data below, column X represents scores of 10 members of a control group in an experiment. Column Y represents the scores of 10 matched individuals who were given the same test after a period of stress. Use Wilcoxon's matched pair signed rank test to examine the hypothesis of no difference. You may use 5% level of significance.
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X |
Y |
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46 |
36 |
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68 |
50 |
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60 |
58 |
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58 |
40 |
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42 |
44 |
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43 |
43 |
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40 |
29 |
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56 |
36 |
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38 |
43 |
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58 |
48 |
3. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Exploratory Research
(b) Systematic Sampling Design
(c) Advantages of sampling over complete enumeration
(d) Regression Analysis
4. Take any managerial decision that was taken in your organization and of which you are aware of the information and the process through which it has gone through. Analyse the problem solving steps that have gone through and the improvement that you would suggest if the same situation has to be faced all over again.
5. (a) Discuss the different aspects of classification of data. What are the likely problems
encountered in the classification and how they can be handled ?
(b) Write briefly about the different forms of data presentation devices.
6. You have been assigned the task of measuring the job satisfaction of Blue Collar Employees in your organization. Design a suitable questionnaire to measure the same.
SECTION – B
7. Test for the randomness of the following sample using the 0.05 significance level :
A, B, A, A, A, B, B, A, B, B, A, A, B, A, B, A, A, B, B, B, B, A, B, B
A, A, A, B, A, B, A, A, B, B, A, B, B, A, A, A, B, B, A, A, B, A, A, A
Ms-95 December, 2011 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. Describe four types of measurement viz Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio scale measurement. Prepare a set of ten statements on a Likert's scale to measure the customer satisfaction of Barista.
2. Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling designs. Discuss in depth one of the probability and one non-probability sampling design with the help of examples.
3. Discuss with the help of examples various parts of a research report.
4. Define research. What are the feature of the good research study ? Distinguish between Exploratory and Conclusive Research.
5. Describe in brief, the importance of editing, coding, classification, tabulation and presentation of data in the context of a research study.
6. The following data from Borislow show the changed response scores of three groups on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Test the differences among these three group, using any appropriate nonparametric tests. You may use 5% level of significance.
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Control Group |
Social Desirability Group |
Personal Desirability Group |
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47 |
76 |
87 |
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38 |
76 |
76 |
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34 |
75 |
52 |
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32 |
73 |
51 |
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32 |
62 |
50 |
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30 |
47 |
42 |
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38 |
SECTION – B
Read the case "Business World" and answer question given at the end of the case.
BUSINESS WORLD
"Business World", a fortnightly magazine, is published from
Questionnaire*
Name : _______________________________ Profession:___________________________ Designation ______________________
Income : ______________________ Age :
1. Which of these business magazines do you read ?
(Please tick)
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Regularly |
Occasionally |
Infrequently |
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Economic Times |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Financial Express |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Business Standard |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Business World |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Business |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Fortune |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Update |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
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Others (specify) |
________________ |
________________ |
________________ |
2. My areas of interest are (Please tick one or more)
Croporate and business affairs ( )
Economic policy and development ( )
Political affairs ( )
People and lifestyles ( )
Art literature ( )
Investments ( )
3. Rank the following magazines on a 1 to 5 scale (5 for very good, 1 for poor) for the following
attributes :
Business Business Update Fortune
World
* Reproduced with the permission of the editor, Business world (
1. Timeliness of information
2. Depth of information
3. Range of information
4. Depth of analysis
5. Language and style of presentation
6. Quality of printing and visuals.
4. How much time do you spend in reading an issue of Business World ?______hours
5. How much of Business World do you read ?
(Please tick one)
(1) The entire magazine ( )
(2) More than half the magazine ( )
(3) More than a quarter of the magazine ( )
(4) Less than a quarter of the magazine ( )
6. Which of these features in Business World do you usually find interesting and read ? (Please tick one or more)
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(1) |
Cover Feature |
( ) |
(7) |
Editorial |
( ) |
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(2) |
Spotlight |
( ) |
(8) |
Company News and Events |
( ) |
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(3) |
Business News |
( ) |
(9) |
International Briefs |
( ) |
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(4) |
In the News |
( ) |
(10) |
Entrepreneurs |
( ) |
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(5) |
International |
( ) |
(11) |
Leisure News |
( ) |
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(6) |
Off Stage |
( ) |
7. Which of these specialist pages in Business World do you read and find interesting ? (Please look at the shoulder heads inside the magazine pages if you are not sure.)
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(a) |
Political comment |
(g) |
Careers and professionals |
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(b) |
Banking and finance |
(h) |
Media trends |
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(c) |
Economic comment |
(i) |
Book serial |
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(d) |
Taxation |
(j) |
Business information |
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(e) |
Management |
(k) |
Marketing |
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(f) |
Computers |
(1) |
Investment |
8. In order to suit my requirements better, Business
World should have
Fewer main features stores ( )
The same number of main feature stories ( )
At least one more main feature story ( )
9. The lead features (cover and spotlight) should be
Shorter ( )
Same length ( )
Longer ( )
10. Business World's coverage of the following items
(Please tick one column for each entry) :
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Is adequate |
Needs to be expanded |
Needs to be reduced |
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Technology |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Marketing |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Management |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Corporate Finance |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Investment/Stock Markets |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Book Reviews |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Economic Policy |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Policy Analysis |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Corporate Performance |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Corporate Case Studies |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
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Behaviour |
______________ |
______________ |
______________ |
11. (a) Do you buy your copy of Business World from the News-stands or are you a
subscriber ?
(i) News-stands
(ii) Subscriber
(b) If (a), do you find it difficult to get a copy of Business World on . the news-stands ?
Yes_________________No__________________
12. How soon after the magazine is published each fortnight do you receive your copy of Business world ?
1-3 days ______________ 3-6 days_____________
6-12 days________________Longer than 12 days _____________________
13. Do you have any other suggestions to improve Business World ?
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Question: |
Evaluate this questionnaire in the light of the object stated. Can you suggest a few more items that can be included in the questionnaire ? |
Ms-95 December, 2012 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION - A
1. What is a hypothesis ? Can it be considered as a valid fact ? Is a hypothesis always necessary in research?
2. What is a likert-type rating scale ? Why is it called a scale of summated rating ? Mention its advantages and limitations.
3. Name the different methods of data collection and discuss the factors upon which the choice of a method for a given research project depend.
4. Differentiate between 'statistic' and 'parameter'. In view of above differentiation describe what do you understand by sampling ? Why is it used in Management Research ?
5. Why are quotations used in research report ? What are various forms of quotations ? When are they used ? How ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Factor Analysis
(b) Standard Error
(c) Latin Square Design
(d) Proof
SECTION-B
7. A test is given to graduates of two business schools A and B. The scores are given out of 100. Test whether the school differ in quality by using Mann-Whitney U - test with a 10% level of significance.
Test Scores
School A 97 69 73 84 76 92 90 88 84 87 93
School B 88 99 65 69 97 84 85 89 91 90 87 91 72
For your convenience, the following information is provided :
R1=134.5, R2 = 165.5
Tabulated value of test statistic = 1.645 at 0.10
Ms-95 June, 2013 Research Methodology For Management Decisions
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Ms-95 : Research Methodology For Management Decisions
SECTION – A
1. Explain the difference between exploratory research and conclusive research. Also, discuss the approaches used in both of them.
2. Discuss the main aspects of a questionnaire. What is an indicator of the effectiveness of a questionnaire to collect data ? Give example of two nominal and two ordinal variables that can be put in a questionnaire.
3. Explain Thurstone's Equal-Appearing Interval Scale. Clearly mention steps involved, advantages and limitations.
4. What are "Dependency" techniques and "Interdependency" techniques ? Classify multivariate techniques into these categories and briefly discuss any one technique.
5. What is the purpose of the methodology section of the research report ? What is included in this section ? Why is this section given high importance ?
6. Write short note on any two of the following :
(a) Exogeneous variables
(b) Partitions of total variation in one - way ANOVA
(c) Quota Sampling
(d) Steps in Item Analysis
SECTION-B
7. Use the sign test to see if there is a difference between the number of days required to collect an account receivable before and after a new collection policy. Use the 0.05 significance level.
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Before |
33 |
36 |
41 |
32 |
39 |
47 |
34 |
29 |
32 |
34 |
40 |
42 |
33 |
36 |
27 |
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After |
35 |
29 |
38 |
34 |
37 |
47 |
36 |
32 |
30 |
34 |
41 |
38 |
37 |
35 |
28 |
Ms-94 December, 2009 Technology Management
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Ms-94 : Technology Management
1 (a) Define Technology and explain the process of effective Technology Management, bringing out clearly the steps involved in the process.
(b) Discuss the role of technology in the production process using the isoquant approach.
2.(a) "It is important to link technology strategy with business strategy." Why ? Explain and discuss how this linkage can be brought about.
(b) What factors should the licensor of technology look for while transferring his technology to the potential licensee ?
3.(a) "Improving the linkage between R & D and marketing is very much related to successful technology diffusion." Explain.
(b) Why is Technology Evaluation important ? What factors in general would a firm take into account in evaluating a technology before it acquires it ?
4 (a) Briefly explain international S & T Cooperation Programmes in
(b) Differentiate between technological self-reliance and technological self-sufficiency. What should
5. Explain some of the techniques of Growth Curves as methods of technology forecasting. What are the merits and demerits of growth curves ?
6.(a) Discuss some useful activities of the industry associations or their agencies for the promotion of technology in
(b) Discuss the salient features of S & T policies of
7. Write notes on any four of the following :
(a) R & D expenditure in
(b) Developing and training of human resources for promoting technological capabilities
(c) Technology missions
(d) Technology Business Incubators (TBIs)
(e) Institutional support for technology financing
(f) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ms-94 June, 2010 Technology Management
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Ms-94 : Technology Management
1 (a) Define Technology and Technology Management. Explain the role and importance of technology management with special reference to
(b) Discuss the role of technology policies and policy instruments in achieving industrial and economic developmental goals.
2(a) Discuss the Technology Strategies. Give suitable examples.
(b) What is Technology Transfer ? Discuss the models of Technology Transfer with examples.
3. Define Technology Assessment (TA). Discuss the methodology of TA and compare various definitions of the stages involved in the process of TA.
4 (a) What is meant by diffusion of technology ? Discuss the role of opinion leaders in developing a diffusion strategy.
(b) Discuss the Research Infrastructure available in
5. Discuss the impact of industrial policy and trade policy on Science and Technology Development in
6. (a) Discuss the role of the development finance institutions in providing funds for project financing.
(b) Discuss the role of Technical Consultancy Organisations (TCO's) and Technology Business Incubator in Promoting Technology Development in
7. Write short notes on any four of the following :
(a) Technology absorption process
(b) Linkages for Technology Management at
(c) Technology Evaluation
(d) Appropriate Technology
(e) Development and Training of Human Resources in Technology Organisation.
Ms- 94 June, 2011 Technology Management
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1. (a) "Technology has been viewed differently by different people." Discuss the role and Importance of Technology Management.
(b) Distinguish clearly between Radical Innovation and Incremental Innovation ? Can we say that one is more important than the other ? Justify your answer.
2. (a) What does technology forecast involve ? Discuss the role of technology forecasting in the present day scenario.
(b) What are Horizontal and Vertical Technology Transfer ? Discuss the process involved.
3. What are the different stages involved in Technology Assessment Process .? Explain
4. Discuss the objectives, role and the present position of the following in promoting technology development in
(a) Technical consultancy organizations;
(b) Technology Entrepreneurs' Parks; and
(c) Technology Business Incubators
5. (a) Explain, with examples, the various stages in technology life cycle.
(b) Elaborate the various factors that determine technology development.
6. What are production functions and how they help in understanding technology change ? Explain with examples.
7. Write notes on the following :
(a) Technology linkages at the enterprise level
(b) Appropriate technology and its relevance
Ms-94 December, 2011 Technology Management
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Ms-94 : Technology Management
1. (a) Discuss some of the important positive and negative effects of technology in relation to various human need factors like air, water, food, shelter, health communications, transportation, education, etc.
(b) What is appropriate technology concept. Give examples to illustrate the concept.
2. (a) Discuss "brainstorming" as a method of technological forecasting in terms of
(i) the steps involved;
(ii) its applications; and
(iii) its merits and demerits.
(b) Give the categories of payments involved in pricing of technology. Illustrate with examples.
3. What does management of technology absorption involve ? Discuss the important constraints in technology absorption.
(b) "Making the most of technological innovations should be an explicit goal of each company." Explain the importance of technological diffusion, by giving suitable examples.
4. Discuss the role of Research Infrastructure in the development of Science and Technology. Illustrate with examples by giving different categories of science organisations in the country.
5. (a) Discuss the dimensions of Technology Information Services to corporates.
(b) Discuss the various factors that may govern the choice of a particular technology.
6. What do you understand by Technology Generation ? Discuss the various inputs required in the process of generation of technology.
7. Write notes on the following:
(a) Venture capital and its role.
(b) Technology Missions.
Ms-94 December, 2012 Technology Management
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Ms-94 : Technology Management
1. (a) Define Technology and Technology Management. Explain the various dimensions of Technology Management.
(b) What do you mean by Technology Life Cycle ? Discuss this from the perspective of growth and diffusion.
2. (a) Briefly discuss production functions and technological change. Explain their interrelationship.
(b) Discuss the role of Technology Forecasting at the national and enterprise level. How do they influence the decision making process ?
3. (a) Explain Technology Strategy and its importance at corporate level.
(b) Explain in detail the various issues related to pricing of technology.
4. (a) Distinguish between Technology Adoption and Technology Absorption. Identify the major benefits of effective absorption of imported technology.
(b) What is meant by diffusion ? Explain its importance in the context of technological innovation.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Technology up gradation.
(b) Stages of Technology information.
(c) Methodology of Technology assessment.
(d) Role of S and T in planning.
(e) Routes of Technology Transfer.
6. (a) Explain the various criteria for evaluating R&D projects.
(b) Elaborate your understanding about the process of deriving technology strategy for the enterprise.
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Ms-94 June, 2013 Technology Management
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Ms-94 : Technology Management
1. What are the major changes brought about by development in information technology ? Discuss any two of them citing relevant examples.
2. Define technology forecasting. Explain any two technology forecasting methods giving examples.
3. Explain how does a company, which has imported a technology for a particular product adopt the 'technology absorption management strategy' to remain competitive in the market.
4. Write a brief account on the main features of technology policies followed by :
(a)
(b) Japan sssss
5. (a) Discuss the role of working capital in the success of a business.
(b) What are the factors, which are considered by financial institutions and commercial banks while evaluating a project proposal ? Discuss.
6. How is the evaluation of technology options and routes done ? Discuss.
Ms-93 December, 2009 Management of New and Small Enterprises
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Ms-93 : Management of New and Small Enterprises
SECTION – A
1.(a) "Small scale enterprises contribute more to the growth of Indian economy than large enterprises". Critically examine this statement.
(b) Describe the process of development of entrepreneurial competencies.
2.(a) What are the factors that influence the process of product selection ?
(b) Describe the qualitative and quantitative factors that a small scale entrepreneur should consider for "location analysis" of the project.
3. Discuss the institutional interface created by Government of India for the support and development of small scale enterprises with various support measures and incentives given by various institutions. Explain with suitable examples.
4.(a) What is trade credit ? How does it help a small firm in managing its finances ?
(b) Highlight the importance of "Training function" for a small business.
5. (a) What do you mean by trading on equity ? Discuss the role of "leveraging" in growth of a small firm.
(b) Give an overview of project preparation process for a small unit.
SECTION – B
6. Briefly explain any four of the following :
(a) Venture capital
(b) TQM in small scale sector
(c)Technology upgradation in small business
(d) Techno-Economic feasibility
(e) Succession issues in family business
7. (a) What is SIDBI ? Discuss its role and various schemes for the promotion of small scale sector in our country.
(b) Describe the organisational requirements for growth orientation in a small firm.
Ms-93 June, 2010 Management of New and Small Enterprises
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Ms-93 : Management of New and Small Enterprises
SECTION – A
1. (a) What are the salient features of small scale units ? Examine the role of SSI sector in the economic development of
(b) Define "opportunity" from the stand point of an Entrepreneur. Describe the probable sources, where from the entrepreneurial opportunities emerge. Give examples of few current opportunities.
2 (a) Explain the factors that a small entrepreneur bear in mind while selecting appropriate technology for his/her enterprise ?
(b) Why is it critical for the entrepreneur to have the marketing orientation before setting up the venture ? Explain.
3(a) Discuss the steps involved in preparing a bankable business plan.
(b) "Selection of site offers a sustained competitive advantage to the small entrepreneur". Examine the statement and bring out the considerations involved in site selection.
4(a) Discuss the sources of short term and long term finance for small entrepreneur.
(b) Explain the use of Control Chart in Quality Management of an
5(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of company form of organisation.
(b) Discuss the various growth strategies that an entrepreneur can follow to develop his Business.
SECTION - B
6. Distinguish between any four of the following :
(i)
(ii) Small and medium enterprises.
(iii) Memorandum of Association and Article of Association.
(iv) Strategy and structure.
(v) Cost over-run and Time over-run.
7. (a) Compare the management practices of a professional company with that of a family business.
(b) What are Entrepreneurial Competencies ? How can these competencies be developed in a prospective entrepreneur ?
Ms-93 June, 2011 Management of New and Small Enterprises
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Ms-93 : Management of New and Small Enterprises
1. (a) Discuss the role that small and micro enterprises can play in ensuring balanced and inclusive growth of our economy and society.
(b) Distinguish between skill and competency. Give suitable examples to support your answer.
2. (a) What are the problems that a young entrepreneur usually faces in
(b) Discuss the framework for opportunity scanning and consequent identification of a suitable business for rural
3. (a) As an interpretation in the general insurance business how would you select intermediaries for selling this service in the rural areas?
(b) What are the lessons that a prospective entrepreneur can learn from the high failure rates of small business in
4. (a) Discuss the main sources of financial support for small entrepreneur
(b) Give a detailed overview of project preparation process.
5. Discuss the merits and demerits of different forms of business organization. What key factors guide the choice of ownership form by an entrepreneur?
