DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the salient features of small sector industrial
policy?
2. Explain the importance of small scale units in the Indian
economic development.
3. Write a note on capital intensity of industries.
4. What is capital structure? State its importance.
5. Discuss the marketing problems of SSI.
6. Discuss the importance of location and social status for
the proposed industrial unit.
7. In what ways Government's credit policies and industrial
policies are helpful for the growth of small business in
India.
8. Describe the objectives of NISIET.
Sub. Code
44
DE-2848
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PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Compare the scenario of small scale industries in India
during Pre-Independence and Post-Independence periods
with details of interventions.
10. Evaluate the pros and cons of various sources of capital
available to small business.
11. Define production planning and control. State its
advantages to small-scale entrepreneurs.
12. Analyse the need for offering various welfare benefits to
workforce. Bring out the problems faced by small
enterprises in spending on workforce welfare.
13. Explain the importance of training in small business
Management. State the various types of training
imported to young entrepreneurs of small business.
14. What are the various institutional assistance to
exporters? Explain.
15. Describe the functions and achievements of SISI, SIDBI
and NPC.
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