What are the functions and goals of research design? Discuss different types of research designs

 What is research? Discuss the various types of research with suitable examples. 

Competitive advantage and R & D 

Innovation 

Scope of corporate policy  

Arun Engineering Co. is considering two investments. Each requires an initial investment of Rs 1,80,000. The cost of capital is 8%. The total cash inflow after tax and depreciation for each project is as follows:  

Year         Project A (Rs.)         Project B (Rs.)   

1                30,000                     60,000
2                50,000                   1,00,000
3                60,000                     65,000
4                65,000                     45,000
5                40,000                            --
6                30,000                            --
7                16,000                            -- 

Calculate the Payback Period, Profitability Index and Net Present Value of both the projects. 

Benefits of corporate planning 

Discuss in detail the sources and types of knowledge.  

. Explain in detail the use of IT in strategy implementation. 

Discuss the methods used by governments to protect their domestic business environment.  

Discuss the benefits of strategic alliances.  

Briefly discuss the nature of stability strategy. 

Elements of social entrepreneurship 

Bootstrapping techniques 

 SWOT analysis 

Motives and Traits

What do you mean by a Business Model? How to validate a Business Model? Discuss with suitable example.

Good garden Company has currently an ordinary share capital of Rs 25 lakh, consisting of 25,000 shares of Rs 100 each. The management is planning to raise another Rs 20 lakhs to
finance a major programme of expansion through one of four possible financing plans. The options are as under :
(a) Entirely through ordinary shares.
(b) Rs. 10 lakh through ordinary shares, and Rs. 10 lakh through long-term borrowings at
15% interest per annum.
(c) Rs. 5 lakh through ordinary shares, and Rs. 15 lakh through long-term borrowings at 16%
interest per annum.
(d) Rs. 10 lakh through ordinary shares, and Rs. 10 lakhs through preference shares with
14% dividend. 

“Angel investors, also known as seed investors, are high net worth individuals who invest directly into promising entrepreneurial businesses in return for equity shares in the companies at initial stage of venture development.” In light of this statement explain the features and reasons of angel investments. 

“Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been contributing significantly to the expansion of entrepreneurial endeavours through business innovations.” Elaborate upon the special features of MSMEs in Indian economy.