IGNOU MER-011 Assignment 2026-27
Start Up Incubation and Business Ethics
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | MER-011 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Start Up Incubation and Business Ethics |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-011/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-011 assignment
The MER-011 assignment covers startup characteristics, business incubation practices, business ethics, entrepreneurship learning methods, and intellectual property and labour-law compliance. Its coverage extends to all course blocks.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the printed pass requirement is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain what a startup is and describe its defining features, including its focus on innovation and high growth. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss good business incubation practices, focusing on incentivized management and community integration through examples such as SINE or UnLtd India. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain business ethics and its main characteristics, considering standards of conduct beyond legal compliance. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss case studies and biographical studies as learning methods, using examples to explain how they reveal the practical challenges of starting a business. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss the importance of intellectual property rights compliance and labour-law compliance in protecting startups and their employees. |
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
- Answer all five questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before attempting the work.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Submit within the applicable schedule, as assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
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.