Entrepreneurship in Forensic Science - Paperback

by Surjit Singha (Author)

Entrepreneurship in Forensic Science.

Content

Unit 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship: concept and evolution, types of entrepreneurs; Core elements of entrepreneurship; Factors affecting entrepreneurship development; Attribute of entrepreneur; skill gap analysis; Innovation: meaning and types; Methods of protecting innovation: branding, trademarks, copyrights and registered design protection.

Unit 2: The World of Business
Methods and process of generating ideas; Assessing opportunities; Form of business organization: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, Limited Liability company; E- business: meaning, features, e-commerce and e-markets, e-business models: B2B, B2C and C2C, digital commerce, mobile commerce, emergence of e-governance in India, e-business applications.

Unit 3: Becoming an entrepreneur
Characteristics for being an entrepreneur in forensic science; Leadership: meaning, definition, difference between leaders and managers; Types and styles of Leaders: primal leadership, resonant leadership, narcissist leaders, situational leadership, leadership traits, emotional intelligence vs. intelligence quotient; Legal and regulatory aspects; Role of government organizations and schemes.

Unit 4: Establishing a Forensic Startup
Need for a forensic startup; Essential features of business plan, types of business plan, pitfalls to be avoided in preparation of business plan; Concept of crowdfunding, Steps to establish forensic startup; Physical and human resources; Forensic firms; Training and certification firms; Private practices; Forensic vendors; Private Laboratories; Licensing.