SMEs and family business

SMEs and family business

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Small and Medium Enterprises (MGT 256)

Unit 1: Introduction

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of smes and family business.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• SMEs and family business

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Family business

   1. Explain family ownership, management and control relationships.
   2. Distinguish a family enterprise from other SMEs.
   3. Identify overlapping family and business roles.

2. Governance and continuity

   1. Assess decision authority, succession and conflict management.
   2. Discuss professional management and family participation.
   3. Consider accountability and resource allocation.

3. Application

   1. Analyze a family-SME case respectfully.
   2. Identify strengths, constraints and governance choices.
   3. Recommend improvements grounded in the case.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 118–120.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.