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Resource Mobilisation — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Entrepreneurship

What Resource Mobilisation covers in NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Business Resources and the Five Ms.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship · 2026-27

Topics in Resource Mobilisation

1

Business Resources and the Five Ms

  • The five Ms of business resources are Money, Manpower, Material, Machine, and Method.
  • Money means financial resources.
  • Manpower means human resources.
2

Sources of Funds

  • Sources of funds are divided into two broad categories: traditional sources and modern sources.
  • Traditional sources of funds are Owner's funds, Finance by family and friends, and Moneylenders' funds.
  • Modern sources of funds are Angel investment funds, Incubators funds, Venture Capital, and Private equity funds.
3

Angel Investors

  • Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest their personal funds in small start-ups or entrepreneurships.
  • Angel investors are often one of the earliest equity investors in a new start-up company.
  • They may invest in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.
4

Business Incubators

  • Business incubators support start-ups and new entrepreneurs by providing development services.
  • These services include management training, affordable office space, shared offices, marketing support, and financial aid.
  • The concept of incubators was first used in the USA when Joseph Mancuso opened the Batavia Industrial Centre in New York.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Resource mobilisation in entrepreneurship means coordinating all activities needed to secure new and additional resources for an organisation.

Business resourcesFive MsFinancial resourcesHuman resourcesPhysical resourcesMethodSources of fundsTraditional sources of funds

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What are the important topics in Resource Mobilisation for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship?
Key topics in Resource Mobilisation include Business Resources and the Five Ms, Sources of Funds, Angel Investors, Business Incubators. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Resource Mobilisation for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on Resource Mobilisation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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