I Introduction to entrepreneurship:
Meaning, Classification, Process, Importance & benefits, Barriers to entrepreneurship, Types of entrepreneurs, Functions & Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
II Women entrepreneurship:
Concepts, features, Factors favoring women entrepreneurship, Functions & role of women entrepreneurs, Issues, Development of women entrepreneurs in India, Associations in aid, Promotional schemes for women entrepreneurs
III Starting a new venture (New business plan):
Business plan: Meaning, importance, Elements of a business plan, Preparation of a business plan, Determinants of effective business planning. Registration of enterprise: Provisional registration, Permanent registration, Procedure of registration
IV Management Concepts: Definition, Characteristics, Fayol’s principles of effective management, Management Vs. Administration, Significance of management
V Elements of Management function: Definition, importance and process of Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling functions of management
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