2003 AL

(PART II) 1 iii Explain the importance of entrepreneurship for the development of businesses in Sri Lanka.

(PART II) 3 ii All entrepreneurs are managers, but all manager are not entrepreneurs ." Discuss.

2005 A/L

(PART II) 2 i Name and explain the essential factors of successful entrepreneurship.
ii Name six characteristics of an entrepreneur. (3 marks)

(PART II) 1 i According to your view, what is meant by entrepreneurship? Explain briefly why the importance of
entrepreneurship has become crucial today

2007 A/L
(PART II) 2 i (a) Name the institute that awards the best entrepreneur of the year in Sri Lanka.
(b) Classify the following under the headings of entrepreneurial skills and attributes.
Efficient, Artistic, Analysis, communication, Energetic, Advice, Intelligent, calculation

iii "The major drawback for the development of business in Sri Lanka is the lack of entrepreneurs". Discuss.

2008 A/L
(PART II) 1 a Following is a famous statement relevant to entrepreneurs.
"Entrepreneurs are the dream makers, the risk takers, who dare to turn the dream into a thriving business.' Give
your comments. (3 marks)

(PART II) 3 a
"An entrepreneur is always a manager. But a manger may not necessarily be an entrepreneur." Explain
(3 marks)

2009 A/L
(PART II) 1 i Evaluate the contribution of entrepreneurs for the economic development of a country. (3 marks)

(PART II) 3 i “Many of the characteristics needed for successful entrepreneur can be learned through education and
experience.” You agree? Explain your answer with examples. (3 marks)

2010 A/L

(PART II) 1 i Define Entrepreneurship and name and explain four majpr entrepreneurial characteristics. (3 marks)

2011 A/L
3i

ii
2012 A/L
3i (a) Explain the relationship between Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship and Venture.
(b) Explain four background factors that influence the emergence of Entrepreneurs. (04 marks)

2013 A/L
3i What differences do you see in an entrepreneur when compared to an ordinary businessman. (04 marks)

2014 A/L
3 b Use the following information to answer the question given below.

Sirimal who had a dream to become a successful entrepreneur entered into ice cream business with Rs. 50000
capital when he was 20 years. By now he has obtained necessary training and experiences in relation to the
business and has captured 5% of the market. According to him, his innovation in the business and his personal
networks with his family members and friends have helped him to reach this level of success in the business. At
present he is wondering if he should expand the business further.
i What are the entrepreneurial competencies that Sirimal needs to make his business successful?

ii What are your suggestions for next strategy that Sirimal could take to make his business successful? (04 marks)

2015 A/L
3i (a) Entrepreneurship is an essential factor for the development of a country. Explain this idea by citing four
examples
(b) Siripala's father is a successful businessman. Although Siripala possesses some of the entreprenual skills.
father always insists on improving his entrepreneual skills further more. State four ways to improve Siripala's
entreprenual skills. (04 marks)

2016 A/L
2v
"Entrepreneurship contributes for the economic development of a country". Explain this idea by giving examples.
(04 marks)

3i (a) State two advantages that a businessman can gain by acquiring an existing business..
(b) Describe four entrepreneurship skills. (04 marks)

2017 A/L
3i "Entrepreneurs are vital for the development of a country than businessmen". Explain this statement by
comparing entrepreneur and businessman. (04 marks)

ii
Amal had an intention to become an entrepreneur, from his childhood. However, as he was not financially sound,
commenced a business with alimited capital to produce ornamental itemsusing semi-precious stones. At present,
business is progressing well. Describe with reasons two entrepreneurial attributes as per this case. (04 marks)

2018 A/L
3i One of your friends prefers to start a business of his own instead of doing a job, but he has a fear for it. State four
reasons to explain to him the advantages of starting a business than doing a job. (04 marks)

ii Though a country requires many entrepreneurs, only few emerge. Briefly describe four factors for the emergence
of a few entrepreneurs. (04 marks)

2019 A/L

3 ii

(04 marks)