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المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment-1
MGT 402-Entrepreneurship and small business
Due Date: 09/03/2024 (End of Week-7) @ 23:59
Course Name: Entrepreneurship and small
business
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT402
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: First
CRN:
Academic Year: 2023-24
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: Marks Obtained/Out of
10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
•
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
•
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor
presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
•
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
•
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
•
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources
without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
•
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures
containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
•
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted
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Weight 10 Marks
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of
small business.
2. Design a solid projected financial plan and conduct a breakeven analysis for a small company.
3. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and
professional manner.
4. Illustrate the ability to think independently and systematically on developing a viable business
model.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Start-up Business Plan
Assume yourself as an entrepreneur of a small startup business in Saudi Arabia.
Write brief notes on the following objectives:
1. Owners, capital structure and company profile (2 Marks)
a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail
b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership,
Corporation….
C. Investment capital
2. Company Business Description (300 – 400 words)
A. Scope and type of business (4 Marks)
What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you
choose?
• Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes your
idea different?
• Mission Statement
• Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
• Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they live?
What is your target market passionate about?
B. Business Philosophy (4 Marks)
What is important to you in your business?
• Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long-term or short-term changes
do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it?
• Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors
will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths
will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this
new venture?
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using SWOT.
•Who is your competition and how do you beat them?
Note: Use APA style of referencing
Answers:
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المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Due Date: 9th March 2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Management of Technology
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT325
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd
CRN: 24212
Academic Year:2023-24
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Nada Alnemer
Students’ Grade: 00 /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be
reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
➢ Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation
strategically. (LO 1)
Reference Source:
Textbook:Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). McGraw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10:
1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956
Weight: 10 Marks
Students are required to refer to chapter 1 ‘Introduction’ of their textbook.
Clear understanding of the chapter along with continuous critical analyzation of each
topic and subtopic is highly recommended.
Based on the knowledge and information gathered by referring to the textbook and the
students own thorough research write a detailed report on “Analyzing the Impact of
Technological Innovation in KSA”
In a detailed report of 1500-2000 words, critically analyse the role of technological
innovation in the socio-economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Your report
should focus on how technological advancements have influenced various sectors such as
energy, education, healthcare, and urban development in KSA. Additionally, evaluate the
potential future impacts of technology on Saudi society, considering both opportunities and
challenges.
Guidelines:
Introduction (1 marks):
✓ Briefly introduce the concept of technological innovation.
✓ Highlight its importance in the global context and its relevance to KSA.
Historical Context (2 marks):
✓ Provide an overview of KSA’s technological landscape before the initiation of Vision
2030.
✓ Discuss the government’s initiatives to promote technological innovation as part of
Vision 2030.
Impact (3 marks):
✓ Economic Development: Discuss how technological innovations have contributed to
diversifying the economy beyond oil, focusing on sectors like renewable energy,
tourism, and digital infrastructure.
✓ Societal Impact: Analyse the effects of technological advancements on education,
healthcare, and urban living in KSA. Include examples of significant technological
projects or initiatives.
Challenges and Opportunities (2 marks):
✓ Identify and discuss the challenges KSA faces in implementing technological
innovations, such as resource allocation, skill gaps, and cultural resistance.
✓ Highlight the opportunities that technological advancements present for KSA’s future,
including job creation, international collaboration, and sustainable development.
Conclusion and Recommendations (1 mark):
✓ Summarize your findings and propose recommendations for KSA to maximize the
benefits of technological innovation while mitigating potential drawbacks.
References (1 Mark)
✓ Cite at least five reputable sources to support your arguments and claims.
✓ Use proper citation formatting.
Directions:
✓ All students are encouraged to use their own words.
✓ The assignment should be approximately 1500-2000 words in length.
✓ Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style
guidelines.
✓ Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
✓ Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the
assignment calls for more.
✓ It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment
Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the
grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.
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