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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER 3 ? ? EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2018
Subject Code: 2830007 Date: 02/05/2018
Subject Name: New Enterprise and Innovation Management (NE&IM)
Time: 02:30 PM To 05:30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1.a. Multiple Choice Question [6]
i. Which of the following is not considered a common characteristic of an
entrepreneur?
a. Internal Locus of Control
b.High need for achievement
c. External locus of control
d. Willingness to take risks
ii. Which of the following is NOT included in the financial section of a business plan?
a. Breakeven point
b. Projected income statements
c. Startup costs
d. None of the above
iii. Which of the following is NOT an attribute that can be associated with Venture
Capitals?
a. Equity Participation
b.Long Term Investment
c. Participation in Management
d. Personal funds are invested
iv. Common reasons for entrepreneurial failure include all but which one of the
following?
a. Poor Implementation
b. Lack of financial support
c. Faulty product design
d. Ineffective Human Resource
v. Combination of at least two firms at different market levels is called
a. Joint venture
b. Synergy
c. Horizontal merge
d. Vertical merger
vi.
Which of the following are the Fast-growth young companies?
a. Foundation Company
b. None of the given options
c. Gazelles
d. Life style
1.b. Define the following: [4]
A. Innovation C. Intellectual Property Rights
B. Gordon method D. Venture capital funding
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER 3 ? ? EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2018
Subject Code: 2830007 Date: 02/05/2018
Subject Name: New Enterprise and Innovation Management (NE&IM)
Time: 02:30 PM To 05:30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1.a. Multiple Choice Question [6]
i. Which of the following is not considered a common characteristic of an
entrepreneur?
a. Internal Locus of Control
b.High need for achievement
c. External locus of control
d. Willingness to take risks
ii. Which of the following is NOT included in the financial section of a business plan?
a. Breakeven point
b. Projected income statements
c. Startup costs
d. None of the above
iii. Which of the following is NOT an attribute that can be associated with Venture
Capitals?
a. Equity Participation
b.Long Term Investment
c. Participation in Management
d. Personal funds are invested
iv. Common reasons for entrepreneurial failure include all but which one of the
following?
a. Poor Implementation
b. Lack of financial support
c. Faulty product design
d. Ineffective Human Resource
v. Combination of at least two firms at different market levels is called
a. Joint venture
b. Synergy
c. Horizontal merge
d. Vertical merger
vi.
Which of the following are the Fast-growth young companies?
a. Foundation Company
b. None of the given options
c. Gazelles
d. Life style
1.b. Define the following: [4]
A. Innovation C. Intellectual Property Rights
B. Gordon method D. Venture capital funding
1.c Explain the contribution of entrepreneurship in economic development of a region [4]
2 a. Explain in detail the different modes of international entry available to an
entrepreneur
[7]
2 b What are the different challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in India? What
steps have the Indian government taken to help them overcome these challenges?
[7]
OR
2.b Explain the personal competencies which are extremely important to be of a
successful entrepreneur.
[7]
3a How does innovation help in business growth? Using examples, explain the
different forms of innovations.
[7]
3b. Explain Strategic alliance by citing some examples from Indian business environment. [7]
OR
3a Explain the impact of introduction of GST on Indian businesses. comment on its
pros and cons.
[7]
3b. A lot of new startups that are being established today are e-commerce startups.
Comment on what are the advantages and challenges of establishing e-commerce
business?
[7]
4a What are the different non-financial support initiatives taken by the government to
support entrepreneurial development in the state of Gujarat?
[7]
4b. What is feasibility analysis? Which are the different studies needs to be undertaken
by an entrepreneur while preparing his/her project appraisal/report?
[7]
OR
4a Explain the different sources of finance. Name few sources of venture capitalist
financing in India.
[7]
4b. What is a business plan? Who writes and reads the business plan? Prepare an outline
of business plan with an industry of your choice.
[7]
5. SFL [14]
Indian firecracker industry has a turnover of over Rs. 1000 crore and most of its
revenue is generated around Diwali. The industry is highly concentrated in areas
around the town of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. In addition, the high level of seasonality
creates operational problems.
Standard Fireworks Ltd (SFL) is the largest manufacturer of firecrackers in India.
And has a turnover of over Rs 250 crore. To break out of the problems caused by
single selling season, SFL wanted to export to the US and the other overseas markets,
but, cumbersome export regulations made it very difficult. To overcome these
challenges, they set up a manufacturing unit in China. The Chinese firecracker
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER 3 ? ? EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2018
Subject Code: 2830007 Date: 02/05/2018
Subject Name: New Enterprise and Innovation Management (NE&IM)
Time: 02:30 PM To 05:30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1.a. Multiple Choice Question [6]
i. Which of the following is not considered a common characteristic of an
entrepreneur?
a. Internal Locus of Control
b.High need for achievement
c. External locus of control
d. Willingness to take risks
ii. Which of the following is NOT included in the financial section of a business plan?
a. Breakeven point
b. Projected income statements
c. Startup costs
d. None of the above
iii. Which of the following is NOT an attribute that can be associated with Venture
Capitals?
a. Equity Participation
b.Long Term Investment
c. Participation in Management
d. Personal funds are invested
iv. Common reasons for entrepreneurial failure include all but which one of the
following?
a. Poor Implementation
b. Lack of financial support
c. Faulty product design
d. Ineffective Human Resource
v. Combination of at least two firms at different market levels is called
a. Joint venture
b. Synergy
c. Horizontal merge
d. Vertical merger
vi.
Which of the following are the Fast-growth young companies?
a. Foundation Company
b. None of the given options
c. Gazelles
d. Life style
1.b. Define the following: [4]
A. Innovation C. Intellectual Property Rights
B. Gordon method D. Venture capital funding
1.c Explain the contribution of entrepreneurship in economic development of a region [4]
2 a. Explain in detail the different modes of international entry available to an
entrepreneur
[7]
2 b What are the different challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in India? What
steps have the Indian government taken to help them overcome these challenges?
[7]
OR
2.b Explain the personal competencies which are extremely important to be of a
successful entrepreneur.
[7]
3a How does innovation help in business growth? Using examples, explain the
different forms of innovations.
[7]
3b. Explain Strategic alliance by citing some examples from Indian business environment. [7]
OR
3a Explain the impact of introduction of GST on Indian businesses. comment on its
pros and cons.
[7]
3b. A lot of new startups that are being established today are e-commerce startups.
Comment on what are the advantages and challenges of establishing e-commerce
business?
[7]
4a What are the different non-financial support initiatives taken by the government to
support entrepreneurial development in the state of Gujarat?
[7]
4b. What is feasibility analysis? Which are the different studies needs to be undertaken
by an entrepreneur while preparing his/her project appraisal/report?
[7]
OR
4a Explain the different sources of finance. Name few sources of venture capitalist
financing in India.
[7]
4b. What is a business plan? Who writes and reads the business plan? Prepare an outline
of business plan with an industry of your choice.
[7]
5. SFL [14]
Indian firecracker industry has a turnover of over Rs. 1000 crore and most of its
revenue is generated around Diwali. The industry is highly concentrated in areas
around the town of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. In addition, the high level of seasonality
creates operational problems.
Standard Fireworks Ltd (SFL) is the largest manufacturer of firecrackers in India.
And has a turnover of over Rs 250 crore. To break out of the problems caused by
single selling season, SFL wanted to export to the US and the other overseas markets,
but, cumbersome export regulations made it very difficult. To overcome these
challenges, they set up a manufacturing unit in China. The Chinese firecracker
industry is much bigger and more advanced than Indian industry. SFL has been able
to incorporate cost saving Chinese manufacturing practices, pick up expertise in
making fancy fireworks and start an export business based out of China.
Also, it has been looking at engaging in higher-value added and non-seasonal
activities. Twice they were contracted to supply fireworks used in Dubal Shopping
Festival. The competition however is increasing. In addition, world over
environmental concerns are increasing and people are shifting from fireworks display
to LED based Laser shows. Shakti Singh at SFL is concerned about the changing
business environment and has sought your suggestion.
Based on your understanding of the entrepreneurial process suggest the following:
A. What should SFL do to expand its current business?
B. What different types of planning needs to be carried out so that their efforts give
maximum return?
OR
5 Tye-Dye [14]
You are working on a startup for ?Fabric tying and dying? to support rural artisans
involved in tying & dying using vegetable dye.
A. Prepare an outline of your business considering key business partners, key
activities for your business, unique value propositions, the customer segments
B. Also prepare an outline for the customer relationship, the possible channels for
reaching to the customers, the key resources required, the cost structure and the
sources of revenue stream.
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