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Entrepreneurship In Library And Information Sciences Question Paper

Entrepreneurship In Library And Information Sciences

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Library Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
BLIS 305: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

DATE: Friday 3rd April, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE which is compulsory and any other TWO questions.

QUESTION ONE
(a) Briefly explain the meaning of the following concepts:-
(i) Entrepreneurship
(ii) Intrapreneurship
(iii) Small business
(iv) Business plan
(v) Market segmentation
[10 marks]
(b) Analyze any TEN potential sources of finance that an entrepreneur could use for starting and running a business.
[20 marks]

QUESTION TWO
(a) Explain any FIVE roles that an entrepreneur could play in an information and library related enterprise.
[10 marks]
(b) Explain any FIVE sources of business ideas that entrepreneurs could consult when deciding on the type of business to start.
[10 marks]

QUESTION THREE
Using examples from a library/information related business, outline the FIVE main components of business plan and briefly state what should be included in each component or element.
[20 marks]

QUESTION FOUR
Identify a business opportunity in Library and Information industry and explain
the characteristics that make it qualify to be a good business opportunity.
[20 marks]

QUESTION FIVE
Analyze any FIVE general factors that an entrepreneur should consider when
selecting the location of a given business in Library and Information industry.
[20 marks]