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Q.(a) Explain how traditional marketing differ from E-marketing.

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(b) Explain any five characteristics of an entrepreneur.
Tamil Nadu DgeTamil Nadu HSC (DGE) Commerce Board 2022Subjective· 5mImportance★★★★★
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(a) Traditional marketing works through physical channels with limited reach, higher cost and one-way communication, whereas E-marketing uses the internet to reach a global audience round the clock at low cost with two-way interaction. (b) An entrepreneur is marked by hard work, innovation, willingness to bear risk, self-confidence and sound decision-making.

(a) Traditional marketing versus E-marketing

BasisTraditional MarketingE-Marketing
MediumPhysical media — newspapers, TV, radio, hoardings, retail shopsInternet — websites, email, social media, online stores
ReachMainly local or regionalGlobal reach
AvailabilityLimited to business/shop hoursAvailable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
CostComparatively high (printing, space, physical outlets)Comparatively low
InteractionMostly one-way communicationTwo-way, interactive; instant feedback
Speed & convenienceSlower; customer must visit the shopFast; buying from home/anywhere

(b) Five characteristics of an entrepreneur

In the Tamil Nadu HSC Class-12 Commerce course, an entrepreneur shows these traits:

  • Hard work — willing to put in sustained effort and long hours to build the venture.
  • Innovation — introduces new products, methods, markets or ideas. …

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