Entrepreneurial Management

Prof Bharat Nadkarni

Question Bank
1. Many may aspire and wish to become entrepreneurs but only a few really take the leap.
How are such persons different from the others?
2. Elaborate on Entrepreneurial Theories.
3. Evaluate the contribution of David McClelland and Joseph Schumpeter with regard to
Entrepreneurship. Explain the concept of Innovation in business.
4. Define the term Intrapreneur. What steps would you advocate to promote
intrapreneurship in an organization? How will it support organizations in globalization?
5. What role do entrepreneurs play in economic development of India in global competition.?
6. Define Small Enterprises. Explain characteristics of small-industry. What are the factors
responsible for their success?
7. What are the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and what is their contribution in
urban, semi urban and rural areas of India?
8. What are the salient features of Industrial policies in India since independence? Highlight
the New small enterprise policy?
9. What are the main sources of entrepreneurial ideas? How does an entrepreneur go about
short listing ideas and zeroing in on a particular line of new business activity?
10. What is Social Entrepreneurship? Discuss their contribution in todays context in urban,
semi urban and rural areas of India.
11. A comprehensive Business Plan must contain all the vital data for the guidance of the
entrepreneur as well as the banks/ financial institutions. Discuss in detail.
12. Identify two routes that are start-up related as well as growth oriented. Narrate any one
from the point of view of the concept, advantages and limitations.
13. What are the Sources of Capital and explain the factors determining the capital requirement
of a venture. What is the specific role of a venture capital partner?
14. What are the Social, Economic, Political and Psychological barriers to new entrepreneurs?
15. Starting a new venture in modern India has distinct advantages. Elaborate.

16. MYTHS REGARDING ENTREPRENEURS

(One line answers)

Born not made

Anyone can start a business
Are gamblers
Are own bosses
Work longer and harder
Only for rich
Age is a barrier
Motivated by quest for the money
Seek power and control over others
Anyone with good idea can raise capital
Once with enough capital cannot fail
If talented success must come in 1- 2 years

17. Short note

a. Franchising
b. Venture Capital
c. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
d. Entrepreneurship training programmes.
e. Managing Risk in Entrepreneurship
f. Incentives to small / tiny sector.
g. Social Entrepreneurship
h. Sickness