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IV Semester Syllabus
SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Credit Hour: 3 Credits
Objectives
After the completion of this course, the students will gain basic knowledge about the concept
of small business as well as entrepreneurship in Nepalese context and will provide a base for
advanced study in the field.
Unit 1: Introduction L. H. 8
7 Concept of Small Business: Evolution, Meaning, Importance, Classification, Advantages,
Characteristics, Challenges and Opportunities of Small Business
8 Organizational overview of small business: Organizational phases of growth, differences
between large and small business.
Suggested Readings
41 Heinz Weihrick, Harold Koontz, 'Management a Global Perspective, Tata Mc Graw Hill
42 Industrial Enterprise Act HMG Press.
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IV Semester Syllabus
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Credit Hour: 3 Credits
Area of Study: Core
Objectives
The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of different facets of external
business environment that are necessary for the survival of a business firm in the
contemporary business world. It also aims to develop capacity and skill in the students of
analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating these facets and applying them in the formulation of
business policies and strategies, particularly in the context of Nepal.
Unit 1: Introduction L. H. 8
Concept, relationships between business system and its environment. Facets of business
environment, importance. Environmental analysis: process and techniques, relationship
between business environment and strategic management of a business.
Suggested Readings:
45 Jauch, L. R. and William F. Glueck (1988) Business Policy and Strategic Management,
New Delhi: McGraw-Hill International Edition.
50 Micheal V. P. (2000) Business Policy and Environment. New Delhi: S. Chand and
Company Ltd.
Suggested Readings
Objective
The course intends to provide a conceptual framework to understand behavioral aspects of
people in organizational context.
Unit 1: Introduction L. H. 5
Organization Behavior Concept, the Historical Evolution of Organizational Behavior,
Organizational Behavior as Interdisciplinary field, Challenges and Opportunities for
Organizational Behavior, Emerging Trends in Organizational Behavior.
Unit 2: Perception L H. 4
Concept, Perceptual Process, Factors Influencing Perception, Percepti and Individual Decision
Making.
Unit 3: Learning L. H. 4
Concept, Steps in Learning, Models of learning, Principles of Learning, Behavior Modification
Unit 4: Personality L. H. 5
Concept, Personality Traits- Primary source traits and "Big Five" Personality Traits,
Determinants of Personality, Major Personality Attributes Influencing Organizational Behavior,
Matching Personality and jobs.
Unit 5: Motivation L. H. 6
Concept and Process- Theories of Motivation: Need Hierarchy Theory, Dual Factor Theory,
Achievement Motivation Theory, ERG Theory, Expectancy Theory and Equity Theory.
Unit 7: Leadership L. H. 5
Concept and Nature, Leadership theories: Trait, Behavioral and Situational Theory (Great Man
Theory, Ohio State Studies, University of Michigan Studies and Fiedler's Contingency Theory)
Unit 8: Communication L. H. 4
Concept, Process, Barriers to Effective Communication, Overcoming the Barriers
Suggested Readings:
102Stephen P. Robbins- Organizational Behavior: 9th Edition Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi
104Fred Luthans- Organizational Behavior, MCH Book Company, New York, 1989
105Dr. Govind Ram Agrawal- Organizational Behavior in Nepal, M. K. Publishers and
Distributors, Kathmandu.
Objective
This course helps students
107to understand the fundamental concept of Research Methodology
108to learn how to accomplish the project work and
109to learn how to prepare the term paper and report
Course Contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Research and Project Work L. H. 10
Meaning of Research, Applied and Fundamental Research, Scientific Research Process,
Management Research Methods: Action Research, Evaluation Research, Managerial Research.
Meaning of Project Work, Objectives of Project Work, Methods of Field and Project Work:
Exploratory/Descriptive, Case Study, Feasible Study, Small- Scale Survey.
Suggested Readings:
Unit 1: Introduction L. H. 4
113Nature, Scope, Objectives and Principles of Management Accounting
114Relationship between Financial Accounting and Management Accounting
115Relationship between Cost Accounting and Management Accounting
116Advantages and Limitations of Management Accounting
Suggested Readings: