Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Paper Code: 
PED 151
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The Course attempts to equip the students with the knowledge of the basic principles and functionalities of Entrepreneurship. The course will prove to be helpful for the students in learning to expedite the entrepreneurial & managerial functions in corporate arena.

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Meaning, Classification, Process, Significance, Barriers to entrepreneurship. Types of entrepreneurs, Functions & Characteristics of a successful Entrepreneur.

9.00
Unit II: 
Promotion of a new venture

Business plan – Meaning, Importance, Elements, Preparation of a business plan, Determinants of an effective business planning.
Registration of an enterprise – Provisional registration, Permanent registration; Procedure of registration.
 

9.00
Unit III: 
Analysis of External Environment

Meaning & Types of environment, Environmental analysis, Need & Importance. Micro & Macro Analysis

9.00
Unit IV: 
Management Concepts

Meaning, Features, Importance, Principles of management, Management v/s Administration, Levels of management, Managerial roles & skills

9.00
Unit V: 
Elements of Management Functions:

Definition, Importance & Process of Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling. 

Essential Readings: 

1.    G.S. Sudha, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, RBD, Jaipur.
2.    S.S. Khanka, Entrepreneurial Development, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, New Delhi.
3.    Koontz and Wechrich H, Essentials of Management, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
4.    Stoner, Freeman, and Gilbert, Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

References: 

1.    E. Gordon & K. Natarajan, Entrepreneurship Development, Himalaya Publishing.
2.    Terry and Franklin, Principles of Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
3.    Mathew, M. J., Business Management, Sheelsons, Jaipur
4.    Sudha, G.S., Business Management, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur
 

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