1. Analyse the factors key to successful innovation and entrepreneurship in Oman and
what hurdles the Omani entrepreneurs faced along the way and possible mitigating
measures. How do the Oman Government economic empowerment programmes
compare with the rest of the world and what more improvements need to be
instituted? (900 words, at least)
(30 Marks)
2. Profile of Selected Omani Entrepreneur. Choose one Omani entrepreneur and prepare
a detailed entrepreneur’s profile by exhaustively discussing five entrepreneur’s
personality/characteristics based on the data gathered using primarily the Personal
Entrepreneurial Competency Scoring (PECS) sheet, and some relevant literature on
theories and philosophies behind entrepreneurial behavior. Further, discuss the
management of one type of entrepreneurs and compare the similarities and differences
with selected Omani entrepreneur. (700 words, at least) (25 marks)
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3. Explain the nature of small scale businesses in Oman, highlighting their contribution to
the Omani Economy; and in your opinion what major challenges are faced by SMEs (any
two), and what would be appropriate government or business interventions to deal with
them? How does Oman compare with the best in the world on the aspect of SME
development? (900 words, at least)