SAMPLE PAPER
BUSINESS STUDIES
SET-I
Time Allowed : 3 Hrs.
Maximum Marks : 100
General Instructions:-
All questions all compulsury.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Answer should be brief and to the point.
PART A
(Principles and Functions of Management)
Q.1. Define control. 2
Q.2. What do you understand by "span of control" 2
Q.3. Why did fayol find it necessary to introduce the
concept of 'gang plank' in relation to the principle of
scalar chain. Give justification. 3
Q.4. Explain briefly with the help of an example, how
planing provides the basis for control?3
Q.5.Explain the term "primary of planning"
and why are plans considered to be probabilistic in nature.
3
"Q.6.An ideal control system is one that checks on
every stage in the process of production"
Comment.3
a)What is the basis difference between unity of command
and Functional foremanship.
b) Explain with suitable example the
technique of differencial piece wage system. 4
Q.7.
"Direction is the heart of the management process". Elucidate.
5
Q.8. Under what circumstances will you, as a manager of an
organisation prefer written communication over oral communication.
5
Q.9. Explain the benefits of training as an effective
tool in increasing the efficiency of an organisation. 5
Q.10. "For managing an enterprise effectively both
the knowledge of principles of management as well as their systematic application is
required? 7
or
Define management and explain the features of management
in the light of the following statement. "Management is an activity concerned with
guiding human and physical resources in such a manner that organisational goals are
achieved effectively."
Q.11.What is meant by line and staff organisation? Briefly explain its
features and also differentiate between "line and staff" and functional
organisation on the basis of -Simplicity, Work load of managers, Unity of command
or
a." Authority can be delegated but not responsibility." Explain
the statement with the help of an example.
b. Explain the importance of informal organisation in the formal structure
of the organisation.8
Part -II
Functional Management
Q.1. Define Manpower planning.
2
Q.2. What is meant by capital budgeting?
2
Q.3. How is job evaluation different from performance
appraisal?
3
Q.4. "Capital structure and capitalisation may
consist of the same component and yet they are different." Explain briefly.
3
Q.5. "Marketing and selling are basically synonymous
terms." Do you agree? Give reasons.
3
Q.6. "Marketing process involves marketing research
and product planning development." Explain.
3
Q.7. Briefly explain various methods of "off the job
training"
4
Q.8. Explain the various steps involved in the selection
process.
5
Q.9. Suppose you are the marketing manager of an
organisation selling spare parts to truck, which media would you choose for advertising
the product and why? What other promotional methods would you recommend?
5
Q.10. a) One of the effects of under capitalization is
that market value of shares go up. But still under capitalization is not considered good
for society and Co. Explain.
b) State whether the working capital requirement of a
business for producing the following items are big or small. Justify your statement.
i)Ice cream
ii)Packed fast food
iii)Television
iv)Ship building Co.
3+2
Q.11.Explain the various sources of raising long
term finance.
8
Or
What do you understand by financial management? Describe
the various functions of a financial manager.
Q.12.What is marketing mix. Briefly explain its
various components?
7
Or
Explain in brief the process of filling a complaint by
consumer to the competent authority under Consumer Protection Act 1986.
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