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BOE060 – IDEA TO BUSINESS MODEL
Section-Wise Solved Answers (2024–25)
SECTION A
Attempt all questions in brief (2 × 7 = 14 marks)
(a) Define entrepreneur.
An entrepreneur is a person who identifies a business opportunity, takes financial and personal risk, organizes resources, and starts a new venture with the aim of earning profit and creating value. Entrepreneurs are innovators and decision-makers who contribute to economic growth.
(b) List five sources of product ideas.
Product ideas can be generated from market research, customer feedback, competitors’ products, technological advancements, and brainstorming or creativity techniques.
(c) Define communication.
Communication is the process of transmitting information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings from one person to another through verbal, written, or non-verbal means with the objective of mutual understanding.
(d) Differentiate between an entrepreneur and a manager.
An entrepreneur takes risks, introduces innovation, and creates a new business, whereas a manager works in an existing organization and focuses on planning, organizing, and controlling activities with minimum risk. Entrepreneurs are opportunity-oriented, while managers are task-oriented.
(e) Describe continuous/flow production system.
In a continuous or flow production system, standardized products are produced in large quantities through a fixed sequence of operations. The production process runs continuously with minimal interruptions, such as in cement, sugar, and oil refineries.
(f) Describe internal communication.
Internal communication refers to the exchange of information within an organization among employees, departments, and management. It helps in coordination, motivation, smooth functioning, and achievement of organizational goals.
(g) Define innovation.
Innovation is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, products, or services or improving existing ones to create value and gain competitive advantage in the market.
SECTION B
Attempt any three (7 × 3 = 21 marks)
(a) Explain the product adoption process.
The product adoption process explains how consumers accept a new product. It includes awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption stages. Initially, customers become aware of the product, then show interest, evaluate its usefulness, try it on a small scale, and finally adopt it for regular use if satisfied.
(b) Compare an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur.
An entrepreneur operates independently and bears full risk while starting a new venture. An intrapreneur works within an existing organization and innovates using company resources. Entrepreneurs earn profits directly, whereas intrapreneurs receive salary and incentives.
(c) Explain external communication and describe various stakeholders.
External communication involves interaction between an organization and external parties. Stakeholders include customers, suppliers, investors, government agencies, media, and the general public. Effective external communication builds trust, brand image, and long-term relationships.
(d) Distinguish between project and batch production system.
Project production involves producing a unique product at a fixed location, such as construction projects. Batch production produces items in groups or batches, allowing flexibility and moderate volume, such as garment manufacturing.
(e) Describe three major barriers to entrepreneurship.
Major barriers include lack of finance, fear of failure, and lack of technical or managerial skills. Social pressure and regulatory complexities also discourage new entrepreneurs.
SECTION C
Attempt any one (7 × 1 = 7 marks)
(a) Explain the role of entrepreneurship in economic development.
Entrepreneurship contributes to economic development by generating employment, promoting innovation, increasing productivity, and improving living standards. Entrepreneurs introduce new products and technologies, stimulate competition, and support balanced regional development.
(b) List various sources of idea generation and explain any two.
Sources include customer needs, market trends, R&D, competitor analysis, and personal experience.
Customer needs generate ideas by identifying problems faced by users. Technological changes create opportunities for innovative products and services.