IGNOU BCOA-01 - Business Communication and Entrepreneurship

1. Discuss the significance of written communication for any organization. What are its advantages and disadvantages? 2. What do you mean by writing? What makes up a well- written, appealing piece of factual writing? Explain the different steps of writing process. 3. a) "Proposals can be written for many purposes and in a variety of a formats". Comment on the statement. b) Four key words contained in the definition of entrepreneurship are creation, innovation, wealth and value. Submit an application to a mission statement for the organization 4. a) “An entrepreneur is a person who functions as an innovator, manager and coordinator” Discuss. b) What aspects would you consider while planning to start a small business unit? 5. Write short notes on the following: a) Idea generation b) Organising manpower 6. Differentiate between the following: a) Financial appraisal and Marketing appraisal b) Cooperative society and Company

1. The appraisal part of the business plan revolves around all the critical issues and is covered under six heads. Elaborate. 2. Discuss the report writing process. Explain briefly the rules of writing report. 3. a) One of the important steps of setting up an enterprise is to explore the market trends. Explain. b) Being entrepreneurial means brushing personal characteristics. Discuss. 4. a) A paragraph is constructed of three components. Elaborate. b) Proposals fall into two categories: solicited and unsolicited. Discuss. 5. Write short notes on the following: a) Traditional Parts of Speech b) SWOT 6. Differentiate between the following: a) Facts and Opinions b) Entrepreneur and Administrator