IGNOU MER-006 Assignment 2026-27
Management of New and Small Enterprises
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:17 pm.
| Course code | MER-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Management of New and Small Enterprises |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-006/TMA/2026 -27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MER-006 assignment
The MER-006 assignment covers all blocks of Management of New and Small Enterprises. It examines credibility and liquidity, break-even analysis, market demand, plant location decisions, and enterprise stabilization.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, making a total of 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Distinguish between credibility and liquidity. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain break-even analysis and how the break-even point is calculated. |
| Q3 | 20 | Define market demand and discuss the elements that determine it. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss the factors involved in choosing a plant location as a strategic business decision. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain why stabilization is a critical enterprise phase and discuss strategies used to stabilize an enterprise. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
- Complete one tutor-marked assignment for each course.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the applicable schedule.
- Assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE)
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.