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'Entrepreneurship and Small Industry' second revised edition presents the essentials as they apply within the contemporary work environment. Though the goal is to create entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurs; yet the subject-matter has been carefully chosen to meet the university syllabi requirements, as it is intended to be used as a text in entrepreneurship courses, while allowing extensive flexibility to fit various course designs and class sizes, including multi-disciplinary and integrative curriculum settings. Importantly, this is done by blending the fundamentals with special attention to practical concerns. Distinct Features : - Preview: Each chapter opens with a preview that outlines its contents. - Principles: A set of fundamental principles are developed and defined throughout the book. - Examples: Examples of concepts are provided wherever required. - Chapter Sequence: The chapter sequence represents my best efforts to organize the material in a format that can be used in various courses. - Exercises: Exercises are given to facilitate training of mind for undertaking entrepreneurial activities. - Success Stories: Some of the world's best success stories are provided to motivate and inspire the readers. - Model Questions and Review Exercises: Provided to prepare the student from examination point of view. - References: Additional reading and valuable sources of information for further reference has been provided. The book is organized into three parts: Entrepreneurship, Small Industry and Student Support. Each part addresses an important theme and consists of various issue based chapters. This is to facilitate the reader for using the book as per need and interest.' Contents : PART I : ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Introduction 2. The Entrepreneur 3. Entrepreneurial Motivation 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Entrepreneurship Development 6. Entrepreneurship Development Programmes 7. Emerging Areas of Entrepreneurship PART II : ROLE OF GOVERNMENT 8. Introduction 9. Role of Central and State Government 10. Government Procedures for Starting A Venture 11. Forms of Organizations 12. Relevant Acts for Entrepreneurs 13. Government Policies — Small-Scale Industries 14. Role of Agencies in Entrepreneurship Development 15. Problems of Small-Scale Industries 16. Causes of Sickness in Small Industries PART III : STUDENT SUPPORT Exercises Success Stories Appendices Additional Reading
