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Dear Sir,
APPENDIX-I
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE
Trivedi Rohit H. I/c. Principal, The KPES College, Kalvibid, Bhavnagar.
Dt.
Re. Requesting your response to the attached questionnaire for my Ph.D. work "A study of Indian Technopreneur with Special Emphasise on Infonnation Technology Industry"
am working on my Ph.D. research "A study of Indian Technopreneur with Special Emphasise on Information Technology Industry" under the guidance of Dr. B. K. Oza, Prof & Head, Dept. of Commerce, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.
In this research work, I am making my humble effort to find the underlying traits and reasons for the success of Indian Technopreneur in I.T. industry because of which they have been able to shine the name of India not only in I.T. but of global knowledge management map.
For this purpose, I have designed a primary questionnaire attached herewith. You are kindly requested to give your response at best of your knowledge and position. I assure you that whatever infonnation provided by you will be strictly used for my Ph.D. work and it will be combined with other responses for quantitative analysis.
Thanking you and hope for your positive reply.
Yours faithfully,
(Trivedi Rohit H.)
"A STUDY OF INDIAN TENCHOPRENEUR WITH SPEC IAL EMPHASISE ON I. T. INDUSTRY"
RESEARCH OESTfONNAIRE FOR DOClORAL HIESIS
:;.. NAME OF ENTREPRENEUR:
I. COMPANY NAME:
2. ADDRESS:
3. PHONE: E-MAIL:
4. GENDER:
5. A. PRESENT AGE: B. AGE AT TI IE TIME OF INCEPTION:
6. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
7. FATHER'S OCCUPATION: ,
Private Business D ,.. ~ Government Service D ,.. ;;- Private Sector Job D .
Agriculture D ,. :;- Any other :-
8. DO YOU HAVE BUSINESS BACKGROUND? YES D NOD
9. DO YOU lIA VE PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE? YES D NOD
IF YES, HOW MANY YEARS? __ _
10. HOW MANY ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME YOU IIA VE ATTENDED? __ _ OF WHAT DURATION? ----
II. WIIAT IS THE PRESENT STAGE OF YOUR ENTERPRISE: a. Start-Up Stage: D b. Growth Stage: D c. Maturity Stage: D d. Decline / Transformation Stage: D
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12. REASON FOR Cl-IOSSING THE ENTREPRENEURSIIIP:
REASON VERY LOW AVERAGE HIGH
VERY LOW HIGH
A. OWN AMBITION B. TO EARN IlIGHER PROFIT C. DESIRE FOR
INDEPENDENCE D. SOCIAL PRESTIGE E. BUSINESS BACKGROUND F. FATIIER'S AMBITION G. MANY IN COMMUNITY II. SKILL AND EXPERIENCE I. FED-UP WITH OTHER
WORK 1. FIRE OR LAY-OFF FROM
JOB
13. ROLE OF SOCIAL FACTORS:
FACTORS IllGHLY
POSlTlVE NEUTRAL NEGATIVE HIGHLY
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
PARENTS SIBLINGS PEERS FRIENDS SOCIETY FORMAL EDUCATION
14.EFFECT OF EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ON YOUR BUSINESS:
EXTERNAL FACTOR VERY LOW AVERAGE HIGH
VERY LOW HIGH
COMPETITOR TECHNOLOGIC DYNAMISM ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
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IS. ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY TEST:
SR. NO.
I ")
3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16
17
THIS TEST CONSIST 70 BRIEF STATEMENTS. READ EACH STATEMENT AND DECIDE HOW WELL IT DESCRIBES YOU
VERY SOME VERY NOT
ST ATEMENT WELL
WELL WHAT LITTLE
AT ALL
I look for things that need to be done I like challenges and new opportunities When faced with a difficult problem, I spend a lot of time trying to find solution When starting a new task or project, I gather a great deal of Information It bothers me when things are not done very well I give much efforts to my work I tind ways to do things faster I plan large project by breaking it down into smaller task I think of unusual solutions to problems I feel confident that I will succeed at whatever I try to do I tell others when they have not performed as expected I get others to support my recommendations I develop strategies to influence others No matter who I am talking to, I am a good listener I do things that need to be done before being asked b~'_ others I prefer activities that I know well and with which I am comfortable I try several times to get people to do what I would like them to do
IV
SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT
STATEMENT WELL AT NO. WELL WHAT LITTLE
ALL IS I seek the advice of people who know a lot about problem, I am
working on 19 It is imp0l1ant to me to do a high quality job -20 I work long hours and make personal sacrifice to complete job on
time 21 I am not good at using my time well 22 I think about the advantagc and disadvantage of di fferent ways of
accon1jJlishing things 23 I think of many new ideas
24 I change my mind if others disagree strongly with me 25 If I am angry or upset with someone, I tell that person 26 I convince others of my ideas 27 I do not spend much time thinking about how to influence 28 I feel resentful when I don't get my way 29 I do things before it is clear that they must be 30 I notice oppol1unities to do new things 3 I When something gets in the way of what I am trying to do, I
keep on trying to accompl ish what I want 32 I take actions without seeking information 33 My own work is better than that of other people I work with 34 I do whatever it takes to complete a job 35 It bothers me when my time is wasted 36 I try to think of all the problcms I may encounter ane! plan what
to do if each problem occurs v
SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT
STATEMENT WELL AT NO. WELL WHAT LITTLE
ALL 37 Once I have selected an approach to solving a problem, I do not
change 38 When trying something difficult or challenging, I feel confidence
for success 39 It is difficult for me to order people to do things 40 I get others to see how I wi II be able to accompl ish what I set out -
to do 41 I get important people to help me accomplish my goal 42 In the past, I have failures 43 I take actions before it is clear that I must 44 I try things that are very new and different from what I have
done before 45 When faced with a major difficulty, I quickly go to other things 46 When working on a project, I ask many questions to be sure I
understand what that person wants 47 When something I have been working on is satisfactory, I do not
spend extra time, trying to make it better. 48 When I am doing a job for someone, I make a special effol1 to
make sure so that person is satisfied with my work 49 I find ways to do things for less cost 50 I deal with problems as they arise, rather then spend time trying
to anticipate them. 51 I think many ways to solve problems. 52 I do things that are risky
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SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT
NO. ST ATEI\IENT
WELL WELL
WHAT LITTLE AT
ALL 53 When I disagree with others, I let them know 54 I an verv persuasive with others 55 In order to reach my goals, I think of solutions that benefit
ever~one involved in a J2roblem 56 There have been occasion when I took advantage someone 57 I wait for directions from others before taking actions 58 I take advantage of opp0l1unities that arise 59 I try several ways to over come things that get in the way of
reaching my goals 60 I ,go to several sources to get information to h~~th_ task -61 I want company, I own to be the best of it's type 62 I do not let my work interfere with my family or personal life 63 I get the most I can out of money I have to accompl i sh a task or a
project 64 I take a logical and systematic approach to activities 65 If one approach to a problem does not work, I think of another
I approach. 66 I stick with my_ decisions, even if other disagree strongly with me 67 I tell people what they have to do, even if they don't want to do it 68 I can not get people who have strong opinion or ideas to change
their minds 69 I get to know people who may be able to help me reach my goals 70 When I don't know something, I don'!, mind admitting it. ,
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16. REASON FOR THE SUCCESS Of YOUR ENTERPRISE:
REASON VERY
LOW AVER·\GE HIGH VERY
LOW HIGH
A. HARD WORK B. SUPPORT FROM
FAMILY C. PLANNING AND
EXECUTION D. SELF CONFIDENCE E. ABILITY TO TAKE
RISK F. LUCK G. BUSINESS BACK
GROUND
17. AVERAGE GROWTH ( IN% ) OF YOUR ENTERPRISE IN LAST 5 YEARS:
LESS 41°;;,& 'Yo INCREASE IN THAN 11-20% 21-30% 31-40%
MORE 10'10
A. NUMBER OF PRODUCTS AND
SERIVES B. NUMBER OF
EMPLOYEES C. SALES
TURNOVER D. NUMBER OF
CUSTOMER E. TOTAL MARKET
SHARE F. RETURN ON
INVESTMENT G. NET PROFIT
AFTERTAX
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18. YOUR ASSESSMENT or GOVERNMENT POLICY:
FACTORS HIGHLY POSITIVE NEUTRAL NEGATIVE
IIIGIlLY POSITIVE NEGATIVE
FINANCIAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE EXPORT ASSIST ANCE
, TAXATION ARRANGEMENT OF T AINING AND SEMINARS FRAMEWORK OF LT. LAWS
~.
19. YOUR SUGGESTION TO IMPROVE TECIINOPRENEURSHIP IN LT. INDUSTRY IN GUJARAT:
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•
APPENDlX-2
SELF RATING QUESTIONNAIRE
InstnlctioJlS :
I. This questionnaire consists of 70 brief statements. Read each statement and decide how well it describe you. Be honest about yourself.
2. Select one of the numbers below to indicate how well the statement describes you:
5 - Very Well 4 - Well 3 - Somewhat 2 - Very Little I - Not At All
3. Write the number you select on the line of the right of each statement. llere is Example: I remain calm in stressful situations.
The person who respond to the item above wrote a "2" indicating that the statement described him or her very little.
4. Some statement may be similar, but no two are exactly alike .
5. Please answer all questions.
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SELF RATING QUESTIONNAIRE
Select One of the number below to indicate how well each statement describes you.
5- Very well 4 - Well 3- Somewhat 2 - Very Little I - Not At All
Write the number on the line to the right of each statement
No. Statement I I look for things that need to be done 2 Ilike challenges and new oppot1unities 3 When faced with a ditlicult problem, I spend a lot of time trying to
find solution 4 When stat1ing a new task or project, I gather a great deal of
Information 5 It bothers me when things are not done very well 6 I give much effot1s to my work 7 I find ways to do things faster 8 I plan largeproject by breaking it down into smaller task 9 I think of unusual solutions to problems 10 I feel confident that I will succeed at whatever I try to do I I I tell others when they have not performed as expected 12 I get others to suppOt1 IllY recommendations 13 I develop strategies to influence others 14 No matter who I am talking to, I am a good listener 15 I do things that need to be done before being asked by others 16 I prefer activities that I know well and with which I am comfortable 17 I try several times to get people to do what I would like them to do \8 I seek the advice of people who know a lot about problem, I am
---working on
-
\9 It is impoI1ant to me to do a high quality job 20 I work long hours and make personal sacrifice to complete job on
time 21 I am not good at using my time well 22 I think about the advantage and disadvantage of different ways of
accomplishing things
Ans.
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23 I think of many new ideas 24 I change my mind if others disagree strongly with me 25 If I am angry or upset with someone, I tell that person 26 I convince others of my ideas 27 I do not spend much time thinking about how to influence other 28 I feel resentful when I don't get my way 29 I do things before it is clear that they must be 30 I notice opportunities to do new things 3 I When something gets in the way of what I am tIying to do, I keep
on trying to accomplish what I want 32 I take actions without seeking information 33 My own work is better than that of other people I work with 34 I do whatever it takes to complete a job 35 It bothers me when my time is wasted '.
36 I try to think of all the problems I may encounter and plan what to do if each problem occurs
37 Once I have selected an approach to solving a problem, I do not change
38 When trying something difficult or challenging, I feel confidence for success
39 It is difficult for me to order people to do things 40 I get others to sec how I will be able to accomplish what I set out to
do 41 I get important people to help me accomplish my goal 42 In the past, I have failures 43 I take actions before it is clear that I must 44 I tly things that are very new and different from what I have done
before 45 When faced with a major di fficulty, I quickly go on to other things 46 When working on a project, I ask many questions to be sure I
understand what that person wants 47 When something I have been working on is satisfactory, I do not
spend extra time, trying to make it better. 48 When I am doing a job for someone, I make a special effort to make
sure so that person is satisfied with my work 49 I find ways to do things for Icss cost 50 I deal with problems as they arise, rather then spend time trying to
anticipate them. 51 [ think many ways to solve 2roblems. 52 I do things that are risky 53 When I disagree with others, I let them know 54 I an very persuasive with others
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55 In order to reach my goals, I think of solutions that benefit everyone involved in a problem
56 There have been occasion when I took advantage of someone 57 I wait for directions from others before taking actions 5R I take advantage of opportunities that arise 59 I try several ways to over come things that get in the way of
reaching my goals 60 I go to several sources to get information to help with task or
project 61 I want company, I own to be the best of it's type 62 I do not let mv work interfere with my family or personal life 63 I get the most I can out of money I have to accomplish a task or a
project 64 I take a logical and systematic approach to activities 65 If one approach to a problem does not work, I think of another
approach. 66 I stick with my decisions, even if other disagree strongly with me 67 I tell people what thev have to do, even if they don't want to do it 68 I can not get people who have strong opinion or ideas to change
their minds -- --- -- -- _. ---- --- -.--
~9 Igd to know peo[lle who rna)' be able to help me reach my goals 70 When I don't know something, I don '!' mind admitting it.
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SCORING SHEET FOR SELF-RATING QUESTIONNAIRE
Instructions:
I. Enter the ratings from the completed yuestionnaire on the lines ahove the item number in parentheses. Notice that the item numbers in eaeh column are consecutive: Item number 2 is helow item number I, and so fllrth.
2. Do the addition and subtractioJl indicated in each row to compute each competence score.
3. Add all competence seon:s to compute the total score.
Rating of Statements Competence Score
+ + + + 6 - -.- Initiative (I) (15) (2'.» (43) (57)
+ + + + 6 Secs & Acts on Opportunity (2) (16) (30) (44) (58)
+ + + + 6 - -- Persistence (3) (17) (31) (45) (5')
+ + + + 6 - _. --(4) (18) (32) (46) (60)
Inf(lrInation Seeking
+ + + + 6 -- - - --- --(5) (I'.» (33) (47) (61)
Concern fix Quality Work
+ + + + 6 -. - ._. - - Commitment to Work Contract (6) (20) (34) (48) (62)
+ + + + 6 -. - .- - -(7) (21) (35) (-1'.» (63)
Efficiency Orientation
+ + + + 6 ------(8) (22) (6) (50) (64)
System at ic Planning
+ + + + 6 - -
(9) (23) (37) (51) (65) Problem Solving
+ f- + + 6 - - ---- Sci f Confidence (10) (24) (38) (52) (66)
+ + + + 6 _. - Asscltiveness
(II) (25) (3') (53) (67) + + + + 6 - --- Persuasion
(12) (26) (40) (54) (68) + + + + 6
(13) (27) (41) (55) (69) Usc of In tluential Strategy
Total Scorc + + + + 6 -- - COITcction factor
(14) (2R) (42) (56) (70)
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CORRECTED SCORING SHEET Instructions:
1. The correction factor (the total of items 14, 28, 42, 56 and 70) is used to
determine whether or not a person tries to present a very favourable
image of himself. If the total scores on this factor is 20 or greater, then
the total scores on the 13 competencies must be corrected to provide a
more accurate assessment of the strength of the competencies for that
individual.
2. Use·the following numbers when figuring the corrected score
I I' the correction
Factor score is
24 or 25
22 or 23
20 or 21
19 or less
Subtract the following correction number
from the total score for each competence
7
5
3
o
3. Use the next page to conect each competence before using the profile sheet.
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CORRECTED SCORE SHEET
Competence Original - Conection ~ Corrected Total Score Factor
Initiative
Sees & Act on Opportunity
Persistence
Information Seeking
Concem for High Quality Work
Commitment to Work Contract
Et1iciency Orientation
Systematic Planning
Problem Solving
Sel f Confidence
Asserti veness
Persuasion
Usc of Influence Strategies
CORRECTED TOTAL SCORE
The Conected Total against each competence reflects the Score for individual competence
and Con-ccted Total Score is the total score taking all the 13 competence together.
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APPENDIX-3
SClIEl\lE FOR CODING
y NAME OF ENTREPRENEUR:
I. COMPANY NAME:
2. ADDRESS:
3.
4.
PHONE: E-MAIL:
GENDER: I - Male 2 - Female
5. A. PRESENT AGE:
Present Age Code 21-30 1 31-40 2 41-50 1
.)
51-60 4
B. AGE AT THE TIME OF INCEPTION:
Present Aoe Code 16-25 I 26-35 2 36-45 3 46-55 4
6. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Educational Qualification Under Graduate Commerce & Management Engineering & Computer Science Any other
7. FATHER'S OCCUPATION' Father's Occupation Private Business Governmcnt Service Privatc Sector Job Agriculture Any other
Code I 2
3 4 5
Code I 2 1 .)
4 5
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8. DO YOU HAVE BUSINESS BACKGROUND? YES - I NO- 2
9. DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE,? YES - I NO-2
IF YES, HOW MANY YEARS'? ~~_
Experience in Years Code No Job Experience I 1-10 2 11-20 ~ ., 21-30 4
10. 1l0W MANY ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME YOU IlAVE ATTENDED? ~~_
Experience in Years Code No EOP Attended I 1-5 2 6-10 3 I 1-15 4
OF WIlAT DURATION (in Days) '? ~~ __
Duration of EDP Attended (In Days) Code 1-10 I 11-20 2 21-30 3 More than 30 days 4
II. WHAT IS TilE PRESENT STAGE OF YOUR ENTERPRISE: a. Start-Up Stage: I b. Growth Stage: 2 c. Maturity Stage: 3 d. Decline / Transformation Stage : 4
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12. REASON FOR CIIOSSING THE ENTREPRENEURSIIIP :
REASON VERY LOW AVERAGE HIGH
VERY LOW HIGH
OWN AMBITION I 2 3 4 5 TO EARN IIIGlIER PROFIT I 2 3 4 5 DESIRE FOR I 2 3 4 5 INDEPENDENCE SOCIAL PRESTIGE I 2 3 4 5 BUSINESS BACKGROUND I 2 3 4 5 FATHER'S AMBITION I 2 3 4 5 MANY IN COMMUNITY I 2 3 4 5 SKILL AND EXPERIENCE I 2 3 4 5 FED-UP WITH OTIIER WORK I 2 3 4 5 FIRE OR LA Y-OFF FROM JOB I 2 3 4 5
II. ROLE OF SOCIAL FACTORS:
FACTORS HIGHLY
POSITIVE NEUTRAL NEGATIVE HIGHLY
POSITIVE NEGATIVE PARENTS 5 4 3 2 I SIl3L1NGS 5 4 3 2 I PEERS 5 4 3 2 I FRIENDS 5 4 3 .., I ~
SOCIETY 5 4 3 2 I FORMAL
5 4 3 2 I EDUCATION
I 2.EFFECT OF EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ON YOUR BUSINESS:
EXTERNAL FACTOR VERY
LOW AVERAGE IIIGH VERY
LOW lIIGH COMPETITOR I 2 3 4 5 TECHNOLOGIC I 2
, 4 5 .)
DYNAMISM ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL
I 2 ,
4 5 ENVIRONMENT .)
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I 2 3 4 5 CULTURAL I 2 3 4 5 ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
I 2 3 4 5 ENVIRONMENT
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16. ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY Tr-'ST:
SH.. NO.
1 2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9
10 I I 12 13 14 15 16
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THIS TEST CONSIST 70 BRIEF STATEMENTS. READ EACH STATEMENT AND DECIDE HOW WELL IT DESCRIBES YOU
VERY SOME VERY NOT STATEMENT WELL AT
WELL WHAT LITTLE ALL
1 look for things that need to be done 1 2 3 4 5 I like challenges and new oPPOliunities I 2 3 4 5 When faced with a difficult problem, I spend a lot of time trying to I 2 3 4 5 find solution When starting a new task or project, I gather a great deal of I 2 3 4 5 Information It bothers me when things are not done very well 1 2 3 4 5 I give much effolis to my work I 2 3 4 5 I find ways to do things faster I 2 3 4 5 I plan large project by breaking it down into smaller task I 2 3 4 5 I think of unusual solutions to problems I 2 3 4 5 I feel confident that I will succeed at whatever I try to do I 2
, 4 5 .,
I tell others when they have not performed as expected I 2 3 4 5 I )!et others to support my recommendations I 2 3 4 5 I develop strategies to influence others I 2 3 4 5 No matter who I am talking to, I am a good listener I 2 3 4 5 I do things that need to be done before being asked by others I 2 3 4 5 I prefer activities that I know well and with which I am I 2 3 4 5 comfortable I try several times to get people to do what I would like them to do I 2 3 4 5
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SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT
STATEMENT WELL AT NO. WELL WHAT LITTLE
ALL 18 1 seek the advice of people who know a lot about problem, I am 1 2 3 4 5
working on 19 It is important to me to do a high quality job I 2 3 4 5 20 I work long hours and make personal sacrifice to complete job on I 2 3 4 5
time 21 I am not good at using my time well I 2 ~ 4 5 .)
22 I think about the advantage and disadvantage of different ways of I 2 3 4 5 accomplishing things
23 I think of many new ideas 1 2 3 4 5
24 I change my mind if others disagree strongly with me 1 2 ~ 4 5 .)
25 1 f I am angry or upset with someone, I tell that person I 2 3 4 5 26 1 convince others of my ideas I 2 3 4 5 27 I do not spend much time thinking about how to influence other I 2 3 4 5 28 I feel resentful when I don't get my way I 2 3 4 5 29 I do things before it is clear that they must be I 2 ~ 4 5 .)
30 I notice oPP011unities to do new things I 2 ~ 4 5 .)
31 When something gets in the way of what I am trying to do, I keep I 2 3 4 5 on trying to accomplish what I want
32 I take actions without seekinginformation I 2 3 4 5 33 My own work is better than that of other people I work with I 2 3 4 5 34 I do whatever it takes to complete a job I 2 3 4 5 35 I t bothers me when my time is wasted 1 2 3 4 5 36 I try to think of all the problems I may encounter and plan what to I 2 3 4 5
do if each problem occurs I
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SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT STATEMENT WELL AT NO. WELL WHAT LITTLE
ALL 37 Once I have selected an approach to solving a problem, I do not I 2 3 4 5
chan)!e 38 When trying something difticult or challenging, I feel confidence I 2 3 4 5
for success -39 It is difficult for me to order people to do things I 2 3 4 5 40 I get others to see how I will be able to accomplish what I set out I 2 3 4 5
to do 41 I get important people to help me accomplish my goal I 2 3 4 5 42 In the past, I have failures I 2 3 4 5 43 1 take actions before it is clear that lmust 1 2 3 4 5 44 I try things that are very new and different from what I have done I 2 3 4 5
before 45 When faced with a major difficulty, I quickly go on to other thinJ~s I 2 3 4 5 46 When working on a project, I ask many questions to be sure I I 2 3 4 5
understand what that person wants 47 When something 1 have been working on is satisfactory, 1 do not I 2 3 4 5
spend extra time, trying to make it better. 48 When I am doing a job for someone, I make a special effort to I 2
, 4 5 .)
make sure so that person is satisfied with my work 49 I find ways to do things for less cost I 2 3 4 5 50 I deal with problems as they arise, rather then spend time trying to I 2 3 4 5
anticipate them. 51 I think many ways to solve problems. I 2
, 4 5 .)
52 I do things that are risky I 2 3 4 5
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SR. VERY SOME VERY NOT
STATEMENT WELL AT NO. WELL WHAT LITTLE
ALL 53 When I disagree with others, I let them know I 2 3 4 5 54 I an very persuasive with others I 2 3 4 5 55 In order to reach my goals, I think of solutions that benefit I 2 3 4 5
everyone involved in a problem 56 There have been occasion when I took advantage someone I 2 3 4 5 57 I wait for directions from others before taking actions I 2 3 4 5 58 I take advantage of oPP0l1unities that arise I 2 3 4 5 59 I try several ways to over come things that get in the way of I 2 3 4 5
reaching my goals 60 I go to several sources to get information to help with task or I 2 3 4 5
project 61 I want company, I own to be the best or it's type I 2 3 4 5 62 I do not let my work interfere with my family or personal life I 2 3 4 5 63 I get the most I can out of money I have to accomplish a task I 2 3 4 5 64 I take a logical and systematic approach to activities I 2 3 4 5 65 I f one approach to a problem does not work, I think of another I 2 3 4 5
approach. 66 I stick with my decisions, even if other disagree strongly with me I 2 3 4 5 67 I tell people what thev have to do, even if they don't want to do it I 2 3 4 5 68 I can not get people who have strong opinion or ideas to change I 2 3 4 5
their minds 69 I get to know people who may be able to help me reach my goals I 2 3 4 5 70 When I don't know something, I don't' mind admitting it. I 2 3 4 5
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18. REASON fOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR ENTERPRISE:
REASON VERY
LOW AVERAGE IIIGI! VERY
LOW IIIGH A. liARD WORK I 2 3 4 5 B. SUPPORT FROM
I 2 3 4 5 FAMILY
C. PLANNING AND I 2 3 4 5
EXECUTION D.SELf
I 2 3 4 5 CONFIDENCE
E. ABILITY TO TAKE I 2 3 4 5
RISK F. LUCK I 2 3 4 5 G. BUSINESS BACK
I 2 3 4 5 • GROUND
19. AVERAGE GROWTH (IN %) OF YOUR ENTERPRISE IN LAST 5 YEARS:
LESS 11- 21- 31- 41'10&
% INCREASE IN THAN 20% 30% 40% MORE
10% A. NUMBER OF 1 2 3 4 5
PRODUCTS AND SERIVES
B. NUMBER Of I 2 3 4 5 EMPLOYEES
C. SALES I 2 3 4 5 TURNOVER
D. NUMBER OF 1 2 3 4 5 CUSTOMER
E. TOTAL I 2 3 4 5 MARKET SIIARE
F. RETURN ON I 2 3 4 5 INVESTMENT
G. NET PROFIT 1 2 3 4 5 AFTER TAX
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18. YOUR ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT POLlCY:
FACTORS ~IGI IL Y 'POSITIVE IrOSITIVE NEUTRAL NEGATIVE
FINANCIAL AID 5 4 3 2 INFRASTRUCTURE 5 4 ~ 2 .:l
EXPORT 5 4 ~ 2 .:l
ASSISTANCE TAXATION 5 4 3 2 ARRANGEMENT 5 4 3 2 OF TAINING AND SEMINARS FRAMEWORK OF 5 4 3 2 1.1'. LAWS
19. YOUR SUGGESTION TO IMPROVE' TECHNOPRENEURSIIIP IN I.T. INDUSTRY IN GUJARAT :
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HIGHLY NEGATIVE
1 1 1
1 1
1
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I. Books:
APPENDlX-4
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