Nepalese SME risks

Nepalese SME risks

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Small and Medium Enterprises (MGT 256)

Unit 5: Setting Up a Small Business Enterprise

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of nepalese sme risks.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Risks and Uncertainty to SMEs in Nepal

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Risk and uncertainty

   1. Distinguish measurable risk from uncertainty.
   2. Identify market, financial, operational and environmental exposures.
   3. Assess Nepalese SME context using dated evidence.

2. Assessment

   1. Evaluate likelihood and consequences where information permits.
   2. Identify cash-flow and continuity vulnerabilities.
   3. Consider interacting risks and data limitations.

3. Responses

   1. Compare prevention, contingency, diversification and transfer options.
   2. Allocate responsibilities and review indicators.
   3. Avoid claiming complete elimination of uncertainty.

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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.