MBA603 New Venture Raising Capital Risks and Ethical Issues

Individual, written report

To identify and discuss the various risks and ethical issues to be considered when launching as well as investing in a start-up.

Assessment Description

In this individual assignment, students will evaluate the ethical environment associated with the funding of new ventures, and create recommendations arising from a comprehensive risk assessment.

Assessment Instructions

Discuss the key risks and ethical issues to consider (1) as an entrepreneur when launching a start- up and (2) as an investor when investing in a start-up.Give examples using various case studies / businesses (including your own business if applicable).Justify your answers giving reference to relevant research. Here is a basic format for the submission:

Introduction: Give a brief background of what the paper will be about and highlight any companies that will serve as case studies.

Part One: Risks oHighlight at least three (3) key risks to be considered when launching or investing in a

start-up. oDiscuss possible solutions on how to mitigate the risks. oConsider the different viewpoints from an entrepreneur's perspective and an investors

perspective. oHighlight a case study / example foreachrisk and its solution

Part Two: Ethical Issues oHighlight at least three (3) key ethical issues to be considered when launching or

investing in a start-up. oDiscuss possible ways to manage each issue. oConsider thedifferent viewpoints from an entrepreneur's perspective and an investors

perspective. oHighlight a case study / example for each ethical and how it was managed (or not

managed well).

Conclusion / Summary References

A minimum of ten (10) professional / academic references (journals, reputable websites, government papers, etc.) are to be used