Higher institute of Science and Technology Bamenda || HISTBA
(IN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA (UBa)
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2024/2025
DEPARTMENT: Management
SPECIALTY: Project Management
COURSE TITLE: Entrepreneurship
DATE: …………………………….. DURATION: 2HRS
OVERALL EXAM MARK: 70
SETTING A:
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ALL the questions in Section A and ANY OTHER TWO (2) Questions in
section B
SECTION A – COMPULSORY (30 Marks)
QUESTION ONE
a) Define entrepreneurship and explain its relevance to project management in the 21st century. (5
marks)
b) Identify and describe four major types of entrepreneurs. (8 marks)
c) Discuss three reasons why most start-ups fail within the first five years of operation. (6 marks)
d) As a project management student, propose three ways entrepreneurial thinking can help you manage
a community-based project. (6 marks)
e) Distinguish between an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur, giving examples in a project setting. (5
marks)
SECTION B – ANSWER ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Describe the essential elements of a standard business plan. (10 marks)
b) Develop a basic business model for a small-scale agri-tech start-up using the Business Model Canvas
framework. (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Explain the significance of innovation in entrepreneurship. (5 marks)
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b) Identify and discuss five sources of innovative ideas for start-up businesses. (10 marks)
c) Explain how risk management is applied in entrepreneurial ventures. (5 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) What is a feasibility study, and why is it important before launching a new business? (6 marks)
b) Outline and explain the steps you would take to conduct a feasibility study for opening a digital
printing and design shop in your community. (14 marks)
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