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Series OSR/1/C H$moS> Z. 66/1/1


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BUSINESS STUDIES

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Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

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(iv) 6 AH$m| dmbo Zm| Ho$ Cma bJ^J 200 eXm| Ho$ hm| &
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(i) Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one
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(ii) Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 75 words.

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(iii) Answers to questions carrying 4 5 marks may be about 150 words.
(iv) Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
(v) Attempt all parts of a question together.
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g_mZ h & Bg H$WZ _| {Z{hV ~Y H$s AmYma^yV {deofVm H$mo nhMm{ZE & 1
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Identify the basic characteristic of management involved in the


statement The activities involved in managing an organisation are
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common to all organisations, whether economic, social or political.


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2. `mdgm{`H$ n`mdaU H$mo J{Verb `m| H$hm OmVm h ? CoI H$s{OE & 1
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Why is business environment called dynamic ? State.


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3. dZm| H$mo V^r gmH$ma {H$`m Om gH$Vm h O~ ~YH$ nhbo go hr `h {ZM` H$a bo {H$
`m H$aZm h Ama H$go H$aZm h & Bg H$WZ mam B{JV ~Y Ho$ H$m` H$m Zm_ ~VmBE & 1
Dreams can be turned into reality only when managers think in advance
what to do and how to do it. Name the function of management indicated
by the statement.

4. `moOZm Ho$ Cg H$ma H$m CoI H$s{OE Omo {H$gr H$ma Ho$ bMrbonZ H$s AZw_{V Zht XoVm & 1
State the type of plan that does not allow any flexibility.

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5. ~Y Ho$ EH$ H$m` Ho$ $n _| gJR>Z H$mo n[a^m{fV H$s{OE & 1


Define organising as a function of management.

6. gJR>Z Ho$ H$m`m_H$ T>mMo H$s Cn`w$Vm H$m CoI H$s{OE & 1
State the suitability of functional structure of organising.

7. {Z`w{$H$aU {H$g H$ma EH$ {ZaVa MbZo dmbr {H$`m h ? CoI H$s{OE & 1
How is staffing a continuous process ? State.

8. `h `m| H$hm OmVm h {H$ A{^oaUm EH$ O{Q>b {H$`m h ? CoI H$s{OE & 1

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Why is it said that Motivation is a complex process ? State.

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9. {H$ht Xmo Ja-{dmr` A{^oaH$m| H$s gyMr Xr{OE & 1

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List any two non-financial incentives.

10. O{Q>b `m gH$Q> {~X {Z`U H$m AW ~VmBE &


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Give the meaning of Critical Point Control.
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How many members are required to constitute District Consumer
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Dispute Redressal Forum ?


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12. Cn^mo$m Ho$ A{V[a$, Cn`w$ Cn^mo$m \$moa_ _| {eH$m`V XO H$a gH$Zo dmbo {H$ht Xmo
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njm| Ho$ Zm_ ~VmBE & 1


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Besides a consumer, name any two parties who can file a complaint
before the appropriate consumer forum.

13. A ~ g {b{_Q>oS> Kaoby Hy$S>| go {~Obr ~ZmZo H$m H$m` H$a ahr h & ~YH$m| Ed
H$_Mm[a`m| Ho$ ~rM H$m` Ed CmaXm{`d H$m bJ^J g_mZ {d^mOZ hmoVm h & `hm VH$ {H$
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`dhma ~hV AN>m h Bg{bE g^r H$_Mmar ~hV Iwe h &
(a) Cn`w$ AZwN>oX _| d{UV ~Y Ho$ {gmV H$m CoI H$s{OE &
(b) {H$ht Xmo _y`m| H$mo nhMm{ZE Omo H$nZr g_mO H$mo go{fV H$aZm MmhVr h & 3

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ABC Ltd. is engaged in producing electricity from domestic garbage.
There is almost equal division of work and responsibility between
workers and management. The management even takes workers into
confidence before taking important decisions. All the workers are
satisfied as the behaviour of the management is very good.
(a) State the principle of management described in the above para.
(b) Identify any two values which the company wants to communicate
to the society.

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Voltech India Ltd. is manufacturing LED bulbs to save electricity and
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running under heavy losses. To revive from the losses, the management
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thought of shifting the unit to a backward area where labour is available


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at a low cost. The management also asked the workers to work overtime
without any additional payment and promised to increase the wages of
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the workers after achieving its mission. Within a short period the
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company started earning profits because both the management and the
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workers honoured their commitments.


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(a) State the principle of management described in the above para.


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(b) Identify any two values that the company wants to communicate to
the society.

15. nyOr ~OQ> {ZU` H$mo ^m{dV H$aZo dmbo H$maH$m| H$m dUZ H$s{OE & 3
Explain the factors that affect capital budgeting decision.

16. {dmr` {Z`moOZ Ho$ _hd Ho$ {H$ht VrZ {~XAm| H$m CoI H$s{OE & 3
State any three points of importance of financial planning.

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17. _wm ~mOma Ho$ {ZZ{b{IV nm| H$m AW ~VmBE : 3


(i) ~MV _mU-n; VWm
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Give the meaning of the following money market instruments :
(i) Certificate of deposit; and

(ii) Commercial bill.

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CnmX Ed godmE Ho$db CZH$s JwUdmm Ed ~mS> Zm_ Ho$ H$maU Zht IarXr OmVt, A{nVw
Bg{bE IarXr OmVt h {H$ do EH$ Cn^mo$m H$s {d{e> Amd`H$Vm H$mo gVw> H$aVr h & 3

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Identify and explain the marketing management philosophy which

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implies that products and services are bought not merely because of their
quality or brand name, but because they satisfy a specific need of a
customer.
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19. BpN>V n[aUm_m| H$mo nmZo Ho$ {bE dV_mZ kmZ H$m `{$JV Ed XjVmnyU Cn`moJ H$bm
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H$hbmVm h & Bg H$WZ Ho$ gX^ _| dUZ H$s{OE {H$ ~Y H$bm h AWdm Zht & 4
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The skilful and personal application of existing knowledge to achieve


desire results is called art. In the light of this statement, describe
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whether management is an art or not.


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20. `mdgm{`H$ n`mdaU Ho$ _hd Ho$ {H$ht Mma {~XAm| H$m dUZ H$s{OE & 4
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Explain any four points of importance of business environment.


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21. {Z`moOZ {H$`m Ho$ {ZZ{b{IV Vm{H$H$ MaUm| Ho$ nMmV, Bg {H$`m H$mo nyam H$aZo dmbo
MaUm| H$mo g_PmBE : 4

(a) Co`m| H$m {ZYmaU;


(b) {dH$mgerb AmYma; VWm
(c) H$m`dmhr H$s dH$pnH$ {d{Y`m| H$s nhMmZ &

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After the following logical steps in the process of planning, explain the
steps required to complete the process :
(a) Setting objectives;
(b) Developing premises; and
(c) Identifying alternative courses of action.

22. Cn^mo$m gajU A{Y{Z`_, 1986 Ho$ AZwgma Cn^mo$m H$s n[a^mfm Xr{OE & 4
Give the definition of Consumer as per Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

23. ^Vu Ho$ AmV[aH$ moVm| Ho$ bm^m| H$m CoI H$s{OE & 5

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State the merits of internal sources of recruitment.

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24. {Z`moOZ VWm {Z`U Ho$ g~Y H$mo g_PmBE & 5

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Explain the relationship between Planning and Controlling.

25. {ZZ{b{IV Ho$ AmYma na nyOr ~mOma Ama _wm ~mOma _| AV^}X H$s{OE
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(i) ^mJ boZo dmbo;
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(ii) boI;
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(iii) {Zdoe am{e (n[a``);


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(iv) Ad{Y; VWm


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(v) VabVm &


Differentiate between Capital Market and Money Market on the
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following basis :
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(i) Participants;
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(ii) Instruments;
(iii) Investment outlay;

(iv) Duration; and

(v) Liquidity.

26. EH$ AN>o ~mS> Zm_ H$s {H$ht nmM {deofVmAm| H$m CoI H$s{OE & 5
State any five characteristics of a good brand name.

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27. gJR>Z {H$`m Ho$ gmonmZm| H$m dUZ H$s{OE & 6

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AmnMm[aH$ Ed AZmnMm[aH$ gJR>Z _| {ZZ{b{IV AmYmam| na AV^}X H$s{OE :
(i) AW;
(ii) CXJ_;
(iii) A{YH$ma;
(iv) `dhma;
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Explain the steps in the process of Organising.

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Differentiate between Formal and Informal organisation on the basis of
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(i) Meaning;
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(ii) Origin;
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(iii) Authoring;
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(iv) Behaviour;
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(v) Flow of Communication; and


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(vi) Leadership.
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28. ^mdr gofU H$s _Zmodkm{ZH$ ~mYmAm| H$m dUZ H$s{OE & 6
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Describe psychological barriers to effective communication.
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Explain how directing helps in effective and efficient functioning of the
organisation.

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29. EH$ H$nZr Ho$ bm^me {ZU` H$mo ^m{dV H$aZo dmbo {H$ht Mma H$maH$m| H$m dUZ
H$s{OE & 6

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EH$ H$nZr H$s Wm`r nyOr Amd`H$VmAm| H$mo ^m{dV H$aZo dmbo {H$ht Mma H$maH$m| H$m
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Explain the four important elements of marketing mix.
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channel of distribution.
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Q. SET No MARKING SCHEME-2013-14 DISTRI-


BUSINESS STUDIES BUTION
DELHI-66/1/1 COMPTT OF MARKS
66/1/1 66/1/2 66/1/3 EXPECTED ANSWERS / VALUE POINTS

1 12 7 Q. Identify the basic characteristic of management


involved in the statement- The activities involved in 1 mark
managing an organization are common to all
organizations, whether economic, social or political.
Ans. Management is pervasive.
2 11 8 Q. Why is business environment called dynamic?
State. 1 mark
Ans. Business environment is called dynamic as it keeps
on changing.

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3 10 9 Q. Dreams can be turned into reality only when
managers think in advance what to do and how to do 1 mark
it. Name the function of management indicated by

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the statement.

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Ans. Planning.
4 9 10 Q. State the type of plan that does not allow any 1 mark
flexibility. as
Ans. Rule
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5 8 11 Q. Define organising as a function of management.
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Ans. Organising is the process of defining and grouping


the activities of the enterprise and establishing authority
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relationships among them.


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OR 1 mark
Organising is the process of identifying and grouping
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the work to be performed, defining and delegating


responsibility and authority and establishing
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relationships for the purpose of accomplishing


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objectives.
6 7 12 Q. State the suitability of functional structure of
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organizing.
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Ans. Functional structure is suitable for medium sized 1 mark


firms having a single product or small number of
related products
7 6 1 Q. How is staffing a continuous process? State.
Ans. Staffing is a continuous process because new jobs 1 mark
may be created and some of the existing employees may
leave the organisation.
8 5 2 Q. Why is it said that Motivation is a complex
process? State.
Ans. Motivation is called a complex process because
any type of motivation may not have a uniform effect on
all the members. 1 mark

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Motivation is called a complex process because
individuals are heterogeneous in their expectations,
perceptions and reactions.

9 4 3 Q. List any two non-financial incentives.


Ans. Non- financial incentives are: (Any two)
(a) Status
(b) Positive organisational climate. x2
(c) Career advancement opportunity. =
(d) Job enrichment. 1 mark
(e) Employee recognition
(f) Job security.

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(g) Employee participation.
(h) Employee empowerment.

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10 3 4 Q. Give the meaning of Critical Point Control.
Ans. Critical Point Control means focusing on key 1 mark
result areas which are critical to the success of an
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organisation.
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11 2 5 Q. How many members are required to constitute
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District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum?


Ans. To constitute District Consumer Dispute 1 mark
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Redressal Forum one President and two other


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members, one of whom should be a woman are


required.
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12 1 6 Q. Besides a consumer, name any two parties who


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can file a complaint before the appropriate consumer


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forum. x2
Ans. Besides a consumer, a complaint may be filed
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before the appropriate consumer forum by (any two): =


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(i) Any registered consumers association;


(ii) The Central Government or any State Government;
(iii) One or more consumers, on behalf of numerous 1 mark
consumers having the same interest; and
(iv) A legal heir or representative of a deceased
consumer.

13 18 16 Q. ABC Ltd. Is engaged in producing electricity from


domestic garbage. There is almost equal division of
work and responsibility between workers and
management. The management even takes workers 1 mark for
into confidence before taking important decisions. stating the

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All the workers are satisfied as the behavior of the principle


management is very good. +
(a) State the principle of management described in 1 mark
the above para. for each
(b) Identify any two values which the company wants value
to communicate to the society. =
Ans. The principle of Taylor described in the above para 1x2
is Cooperation, Not Individualism =
It states that there should be complete cooperation 2marks
between the labour and the management. Competition =
should be replaced by cooperation. 1+2
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Values which the company wants to communicate to 3marks

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the society are:
(a) Good behaviour in human interaction.
(b) Concern for the environment.

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(or any other correct value)

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14 17 17 Q. Voltech India Ltd. is manufacturing LED bulbs to
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save electricity and running under heavy losses.
To revive from the losses, the management thought
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of shifting the unit to a backward area where labour 1 mark for
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is available at a low cost. The management also stating the


asked the workers to work overtime without any principle
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additional payment and promised to increase to +


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wages of the workers after achieving its mission. 1 mark


Within a short period the company started earning for each
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profits because both the management and the value


workers honoured their commitments. =
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(a) State the principle of management described in 1x2


the above para. =
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(b) Identify any two values that the company wants 2marks
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to communicate to the society. =


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Ans. (a) The principle of management described in the 1+2


above para is Discipline. =
Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and 3marks
employment agreement which are necessary for the
working of the organisation.
(b) Values that the company wants to communicate to
the society are:
(i) Concern for the environment.
(ii) Development of backward regions.
(or any other correct value)
15 16 18 Q. Explain the factors that affect capital budgeting mark for
decision. the heading

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Ans. Factors that affect capital budgeting decision are: +


(a) Cash flows of the project mark for
(b) Rate of return of the project. explan-
(c) Investment criteria ation
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= 3 marks
16 15 13 Q. State any three points of importance of financial
planning.
Ans. Financial planning is important because (any
three): 1x3
(i) It helps the company to prepare for the future. =
(ii) It helps in avoiding business shocks and surprises. 3 marks
(iii) It helps in co-ordinating various business functions.

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(iv) It helps in reducing waste, duplication of efforts,
gaps in planning and confusion.
(v) It links the present with the future.

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(vi) It provides a link between investment and financing

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decisions.
(vii) Financial plan serves as a control technique.
(viii) It serves as a guide in developing a sound capital
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structure so as to maximise returns to the shareholders.
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17 14 14 Q. Give the meaning of the following money market
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instruments :
(i) Certificate of deposit; and
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(ii) Commercial bill


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Ans. (i) Certificate of deposit: It is a short term, 1


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unsecured, negotiable instrument issued by commercial


banks or development financial institutions to
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individuals, corporations and companies.


It is issued during periods of tight liquidity when the
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deposit growth of banks is slow but the demand for


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credit is high.
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(ii) Commercial bill 1


It is a bill of exchange used to finance working capital =
requirements of business firms. It is short-term,
negotiable and self-liquidating instrument. 1+1
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3 marks

18 13 15 Q. Identify and explain the marketing management


philosophy which implies that products and services 1 mark for
are bought not merely because of their quality or identification
brand name, but because they satisfy a specific need +
of a customer. 2 marks for

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Ans. Marketing concept. explanation


It assumes that in the long run, an organisation can =
achieve its objective of maximization of profit by 1+2
identifying the needs of the present and prospective =
buyers and satisfying them in an effective way. 3marks
Customer satisfaction is the focus point of all decision
making in the organisation.

19 - 20 Q. The skilful and personal application of existing


knowledge to achieve desire results is called art. In
the light of this statement, describe whether
management is an art or not.
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knowledge to achieve desire results is called art.
Management is an art because of the following reasons:
1. Existence of theoretical knowledge.

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As in art, in management too, there is a lot of literature

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available in various areas of management which the
manager has to specialise in. mark for
2. Personalised application. as the heading
Like in any art, in management too, a manager applies +
his acquired knowledge in a personalised and unique mark for
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manner. the
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3. Based on continuous practice. explanation


Management satisfies this criteria as a manager gains =1 x4
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experience through regular practice and becomes more = 4 marks


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effective.
4. Creativity.
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Like any other art, a manager after studying various


situations, formulates his own theories for use in a given
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situation. This gives rise to different styles of


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management.
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20 - - Q. Explain any four points of importance of business


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environment.
Ans. Understanding of business environment is
important for managers to: (Any four):
(i) Identify opportunities and get the first mover mark for
advantage. the heading
(ii) Identify threats and early warning signals. +
(iii) Tap useful resources. mark for
(iv) Cope with rapid changes. the
(v) Assist in planning and policy formulation. explanation
(vi) Improve performance. =1x4
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above = 4 marks
but has given the correct explanation, full credit

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should be given)
21 22 - Q. After the following logical steps in the process of
planning, explain the steps required to complete the
process: mark for
(a) Setting objectives; naming each
(b) Developing premises; and step
(c) Identifying alternative courses of action. +
mark for
Ans. Steps required to complete the process of planning its
are: explanation
(i) Evaluating alternative courses of action. =
(ii) Selecting an alternative.
(iii) Preparation of derivative plans. 1x4

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(iv) Implementing the plan and follow up action. =
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22 21 19 Q. Give the definition of Consumer as per

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Consumer protection Act, 1986.

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Ans. Under the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is
defined as:
(a) Any person who buys any goods for a consideration,
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which has been paid or promised, or partly paid and
partly promised, or under any scheme of deferred
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payment. It includes any user of such goods, when such
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use is made with the approval of the buyer, but does not
include a person who obtains goods for re-sale or any
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commercial purpose.
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(b) Any person who hires or avails of any service, for a


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consideration which has been paid or promised, or partly 4marks


paid and partly promised, or under any system of
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deferred payment. It includes any beneficiary of services


when such services are availed of with the approval of
w

the person concerned, but does not include a person who


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avails of such services for any commercial purpose.


w

23 - - Q. State the merits of internal sources of


recruitment.
Ans. Merits of internal sources of recruitment:
(a) Motivates employees as promotion at a higher level
may lead to a chain of promotions at lower levels in the 1 x5
organisation. =
(b) Simplifies the process of selection as the candidates 5marks
are already known to the organisation.
(c) No need for induction training as the employees are
already familiar with the organisation.

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(d) Helps in adjustment of surplus staff in those


departments where there is shortage of staff.
(e) Economical source of recruitment.
(If an examinee has given only the headings, mark
for each heading should be awarded)

24 - - Q. Explain the relationship between planning and


controlling.
Ans. Relationship between planning and controlling:
1. Controlling takes place on the basis of standards
developed by planning;
2. Planning without controlling is meaningless as
controlling ensures that the events conform to the plans. 5 marks

om
3. Planning prescribes an appropriate course of action
for achieving objectives whereas controlling evaluates
whether decisions have been translated into desired

.c
actions.

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4. Planning and controlling both are forward looking.
5. Planning and controlling are both looking back.
(Note: If the answer covers the above points in any
as
other form, full credit should be given)
25 - - Q. Differentiate between capital-market and money-
gl
market on the following basis:
.a

(i) Participants; (ii) Instruments; (iii) Investment outlay;


(iv) Duration and (v) Liquidity.
ls

Ans. Difference between Capital Market and Money


oo

Market: 1x5
Basis Capital Market Money Market
1. Participants The participants are The participants
=
ch

financial institutions, are RBI, financial 5marks


banks, corporates, institutions, banks,
.s

foreign investors and corporates,


retail investors.
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2. Instruments Instruments traded are Instruments traded


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shares, debentures and are treasury bill,


bonds. commercial paper,
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certificates of
deposit, call money
and commercial
bill,
3. Investment Investment outlay is Investment outlay
outlay small. is large.
4. Duration It deals in medium It deals in short
term and long term term securities
securities.
5. Liquidity Capital market Money market
securities are securities are
comparatively less comparatively
liquid. more liquid.

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26 - - Q. State any five characteristics of a good brand


name.
Ans. Qualities of a good brand name: ( any four)
(a) It should be short and easy to pronounce, spell, 1x5
recognize and remember. = 5marks
(b) It should suggest the product benefits and qualities
(c) It should be distinctive.
(d) It should be adaptable to packaging and labelling
requirements.
(e) It should be versatile to accommodate new products.
(f) It should be capable of being registered and protected
legally.

om
(g) It should have staying power.
(h) It should not have different meanings in different
languages and cultures.

.c
27 30 29 Q. Explain the steps in the process of Organising mark for

em
Ans. Steps in the process of organising: each heading
(i) Identification and division of work. +
(ii) Departmentalisation. 1 mark for
as
(iii) Assignment of duties to job positions. each
(iv) Establishing reporting relationships. explanation
gl
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above =1x4
.a

but has given the correct explanation, no marks =


should be deducted) 6marks
ls

OR
oo

Q. Differentiate between Formal and Informal OR


organization on the basis of the following:
ch

(i) Meaning;
(ii) Origin;
.s

(iii) Authoring;
(iv) Behaviour;
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(v) Flow of Communication; and


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(vi) Leadership
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DISTINCTION BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL


ORGANISATION
Basis FORMAL INFORMAL
ORGANISATION ORGANISATION

(i) Meaning It refers to the well It refers to the


defined structure of network of social
authority and relationships arising
responsibility out of interaction
created by the among employees.
management.
1x6
(ii) Origin It is deliberately It arises as a result of =
created through a social interaction 6marks

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well defined policy among the


of management. employees.

(iii) Authority Authority arises on Authority arises on


the basis of the basis of personal
position of qualities.
management.
(iv) Behavior Standards of No set behavior
behavior are laid pattern.
down by rules.
(v) Flow of Communication Communication
communication takes place through does not take place
the scalar chain. through a planned
route, it can take
place in any
direction.

om
(vi) Leadership Managers are Leaders may or may
leaders. not be managers.
They are chosen by

.c
the group.

em
28 29 30
as
Q. Describe psychological barriers to effective
communication. mark for
gl
Ans. Psychological barriers to effective naming each
.a

communication: barrier
(i) Premature evaluation. +
ls

(ii) Lack of attention. 1 mark for


oo

(iii) Loss by transmission and poor retention. explan-


(iv) Distrust. ation
ch

1x4
=
.s

6marks
w

Or OR
w

Q. Explain how directing helps in effective and


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efficient functioning of the organization. mark for


Ans. Directing helps in effective and efficient each heading
functioning of the organization by: (Any four) +
(i) Initiating action. 1 mark for
(ii) Integrating employees efforts. each
(iii) Guiding employees to realise their potential. explanation
(iv) Facilitating changes. =
(v) Bringing stability and balance in the organisation. 1x4
=
6 marks

OR

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29 28 27 Q. Explain any four factors affecting the dividend


decision of a company.
Ans. Factors affecting dividend decision of a company
are: (Any four)
(i) Amount of earnings. mark for
(ii) Stability of earnings. heading
(iii) Stability of dividends. +
(iv) Growth opportunities. 1 mark for
(v) Cash Flow position. explan-
(vi) Shareholders preference. ation
(vii) Taxation policy. 1x4

om
(viii) Stock market reaction. =
(ix) Access to capital market. 6 marks
(x) Legal constraints.

.c
(xi) Contractual constraints. OR

em
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
but has given the correct explanations, full credit mark for
should be given) as heading
+
OR 1 mark for
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Explain any four factors affecting fixed capital explan-
.a

requirements of a company ation


Ans. Factors affecting fixed capital requirements of a 1x4
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company: (Any four) =


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1. Nature of business. 6 marks


2. Scale of operations.
ch

3. Choice of technique.
4. Growth prospects.
.s

5. Technology upgradation.
6. Diversification.
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7. Financing alternatives.
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8. Level of collaboration.
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(If an examinee has not given the headings but has


given the correct reasons, full credit should be given)

30 27 28 Q. Explain the four important elements of marketing


mix. 1x4
Ans. The four important elements of marketing mix are: = 6marks
(i) Product mix (ii) Price mix, (iii) Place mix, and (iv)
Promotion mix. OR
1. Product Mix:
Product mix relates to decisions regarding planning, mark for
developing and producing the right type of products and each heading
services for the consumers. +

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It includes branding, labelling, trademark and 1 mark for


packaging. each
2. Price Mix: explanation
Price Mix involves different Pricing Methods, Pricing =1x4
strategies, Pricing Policies and Price Changes. =
3. Place Mix: 6marks
Place or Physical Distribution mix includes activities
that make firms products available to the target
customers. It consists of all the activities involved in
transferring ownership and physical possession of the
product to the consumers.
4. Promotion Mix:
Promotion mix consists of all the activities aimed at

om
persuading customers to buy the product through
advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and
publicity.

.c
em
OR
Q. Explain any four factors determining the choice of
an appropriate channel of distribution.
as
Ans. Factors that determine the choice of appropriate
channel of distribution:
gl
(a) Product related factors.
.a

(b) Company characteristics.


(c) Competitive factors.
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(d) Market factors.


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(e) Environmental factors.


(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
ch

but has given the correct explanation, no marks


should be deducted)
.s
w
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OF MARKS
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66/1/1 66/1/2 66/1/3 DELHI COMPTT 66/1/2
EXPECTED ANSWERS / VALUE POINTS
12 1 6 Q. Besides a consumer, name any two parties who
can file a complaint before the appropriate consumer
forum. x2
Ans. Besides a consumer, a complaint may be filed
before the appropriate consumer forum by (any two): =
(i) Any registered consumers association;

om
(ii) The Central Government or any State Government;
(iii) One or more consumers, on behalf of numerous 1 mark
consumers having the same interest; and

.c
(iv) A legal heir or representative of a deceased

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consumer.

11 2 5 Q. How many members are required to constitute


as
District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum?
Ans. To constitute District Consumer Dispute Redressal 1 mark
gl
Forum, one President and two other members, one of
.a

whom should be a woman are required.


ls

10 3 4 Q. Give the meaning of Critical Point Control.


oo

Ans. Critical Point Control means focusing on key 1 mark


result areas which are critical to the success of an
ch

organisation.
.s

9 4 3 Q. List any two non-financial incentives.


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Ans. Non- financial incentives are: (Any two)


(a) Status
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(b) Positive organisational climate. x2


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(c) Career advancement opportunity. =


(d) Job enrichment. 1 mark
(e) Employee recognition
(f) Job security.
(g) Employee participation.
(h) Employee empowerment.

8 5 2 Q. Why is it said that Motivation is a complex


process? State.
Ans. Motivation is called a complex process because any
type of motivation may not have a uniform effect on all

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the members. 1 mark


OR
Motivation is called a complex process because
individuals are heterogeneous in their expectations,
perceptions and reactions.

7 6 1 Q. How is staffing a continuous process? State.


Ans. Staffing is a continuous process because new jobs 1 mark
may be created and some of the existing employees may
leave the organisation.
6 7 12 Q. State the suitability of functional structure of
organizing.
Ans. Functional structure is suitable for medium sized 1 mark

om
firms having a single product or small number of
related products
5 8 11 Q. Define organising as a function of management.

.c
Ans. Organising is the process of defining and grouping

em
the activities of the enterprise and establishing authority
relationships among them.
OR
as 1 mark
Organising is the process of identifying and grouping
the work to be performed, defining and delegating
gl
responsibility and authority and establishing
.a

relationships for the purpose of accomplishing


objectives.
ls

4 9 10 Q. State the type of plan that does not allow any 1 mark
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flexibility.
Ans. Rule
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3 10 9 Q. Dreams can be turned into reality only when


.s

managers think in advance what to do and how to do 1 mark


it. Name the function of management indicated by
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the statement.
w

Ans. Planning.
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2 11 8 Q. Why is business environment called dynamic?


State. 1 mark
Ans. Business environment is called dynamic as it keeps
on changing.
1 12 7 Q. Identify the basic characteristic of management
involved in the statement- The activities involved in 1 mark
managing an organization are common to all
organizations, whether economic, social or political.
Ans. Management is pervasive.
18 13 15 Q. Identify and explain the marketing management
philosophy which implies that products and services 1 mark for
are bought not merely because of their quality or identification

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brand name, but because they satisfy a specific need +


of a customer. 2 marks for
Ans. Marketing concept. explanation
It assumes that in the long run, an organisation can =
achieve its objective of maximization of profit by 1+2
identifying the needs of the present and prospective =
buyers and satisfying them in an effective way. 3marks
Customer satisfaction is the focus point of all decision
making in the organisation.

17 14 14 Q. Give the meaning of the following money market


instruments :
(i) Certificate of deposit; and

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(ii) Commercial bill

Ans. (i) Certificate of deposit: It is a short term, 1

.c
unsecured, negotiable instrument issued by commercial

em
banks or development financial institutions to
individuals, corporations and companies.
It is issued during periods of tight liquidity when the
as
deposit growth of banks is slow but the demand for credit
is high.
gl
(ii) Commercial bill 1
.a

It is a bill of exchange used to finance working capital =


requirements of business firms. It is short-term,
ls

negotiable and self-liquidating instrument. 1+1


oo

=
3 marks
ch

16 15 13 Q. State any three points of importance of financial


.s

planning.
w

Ans. Financial planning is important because (any


three): 1x3
w

(i) It helps the company to prepare for the future. =


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(ii) It helps in avoiding business shocks and surprises. 3 marks


(iii) It helps in co-ordinating various business functions.
(iv) It helps in reducing waste, duplication of efforts,
gaps in planning and confusion.
(v) It links the present with the future.
(vi) It provides a link between investment and financing
decisions.
(vii) Financial plan serves as a control technique.
(viii) It serves as a guide in developing a sound capital
structure so as to maximise returns to the shareholders.

15 16 18 Q. Explain the factors that affect capital budgeting mark for

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decision. the heading


Ans. Factors that affect capital budgeting decision are: +
(a) Cash flows of the project mark for
(b) Rate of return of the project. explan-
(c) Investment criteria ation
=1x3
= 3 marks
14 17 17 Q. Voltech India Ltd. is manufacturing LED bulbs to
save electricity and running under heavy losses.
To revive from the losses, the management thought of
shifting the unit to a backward area where labour is 1 mark for
available at a low cost. The management also asked stating the
the workers to work overtime without any additional principle

om
payment and promised to increase to wages of the +
workers after achieving its mission. Within a short 1 mark
period the company started earning profits because for each

.c
both the management and the workers honoured their value

em
commitments. =
(a) State the principle of management described in the 1x2
above para. as =
(b) Identify any two values that the company wants to 2marks
communicate to the society. =
gl
Ans. (a) The principle of management described in the 1+2
.a

above para is Discipline. =


Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and 3marks
ls

employment agreement which are necessary for the


oo

working of the organisation.


(b) Values that the company wants to communicate to the
ch

society are:
(i) Concern for the environment.
.s

(ii) Development of backward regions.


(or any other correct value)
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13 18 16 Q. ABC Ltd. Is engaged in producing electricity from


w

domestic garbage. There is almost equal division of


w

work and responsibility between workers and


management. The management even takes workers 1 mark for
into confidence before taking important decisions. All stating the
the workers are satisfied as the behavior of the principle
management is very good. +
(a) State the principle of management described in the 1 mark
above para. for each
(b) Identify any two values which the company wants value
to communicate to the society. =
Ans. The principle of Taylor described in the above para 1x2
is Cooperation, Not Individualism =
It states that there should be complete cooperation 2marks

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between the labour and the management. Competition =


should be replaced by cooperation. 1+2
=
Values which the company wants to communicate to 3marks
the society are:
(a) Good behaviour in human interaction.
(b) Concern for the environment.
(or any other correct value)

- 19 - Q. Science is a systematized body of knowledge that


explains certain general truths or the operation of
general laws. In the light of this statement, describe

om
whether management is a science.
Ans. Management is a science but not an exact science.
The reasons are (Any three): 1 mark

.c
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1. Systematised body of knowledge.
Like science, management is a systematic body of
knowledge with its own theories and principles that have
as
developed over a period of time.
So, this feature of science is present in management.
gl
.a

2. Principles based on observation and experimentation


Like science, management principles are derived through 1x3
ls

observation and repeated experimentation. =


oo

So, this feature of science is present in management. 3 marks


However since management deals with human beings the =
ch

outcome of these experiments are not capable of being 1+3


accurately predicted. =
.s

4 marks
3. Universal validity.
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Principles of management like principles of pure science


w

provide managers with certain standardised techniques


w

that can be used in different situations. Since they have


to be modified according to a given situation, their
application and use is not universal.
So, this feature of science is not fully present in
management.
(The statement that Management is not an exact
science may be given at the beginning or at the end of
the question)

- 20 - Q. Explain any four characteristics of business


environment.
Ans. Characteristics of business environment are: (any

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four) mark for


(i) Sum total of external forces naming
(ii) Includes Specific and General forces +
(iii) Inter-related forces mark for
(iv) Dynamic explanation
(v) Uncertain =1x4
(vi) Complex =4 Marks
(vii) Relative
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
but has given the correct explanations, full credit
should be given)
22 21 19 Q. Give the definition of Consumer as per
Consumer protection Act, 1986.

om
Ans. Under the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is
defined as:
(a) Any person who buys any goods for a consideration,

.c
which has been paid or promised, or partly paid and

em
partly promised, or under any scheme of deferred
payment. It includes any user of such goods, when such
use is made with the approval of the buyer, but does not
as
include a person who obtains goods for re-sale or any
commercial purpose.
gl
.a

(b) Any person who hires or avails of any service, for a


consideration which has been paid or promised, or partly 4marks
ls

paid and partly promised, or under any system of


oo

deferred payment. It includes any beneficiary of services


when such services are availed of with the approval of
ch

the person concerned, but does not include a person who


avails of such services for any commercial purpose.
.s
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21 22 - Q. After the following logical steps in the process of


w

planning, explain the steps required to complete the


w

process: mark for


(a) Setting objectives; naming each
(b) Developing premises; and step
(c) Identifying alternative courses of action. +
mark for
Ans. Steps required to complete the process of planning its
are: explanation
(i) Evaluating alternative courses of action. =
(ii) Selecting an alternative.
(iii) Preparation of derivative plans. 1x4
(iv) Implementing the plan and follow up action. =
4 marks

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- 23 - Q. State the limitations of internal sources of


recruitment. 1x5
Ans: Limitations of internal sources of recruitment: =
(i) Reduces scope for induction of fresh talent.
(ii) Leads to lethargy among the employees due to 5 marks
assured promotions.
(iii) Incomplete source as no enterprise can fill all its
vacancies through this source.
(iv) Hampers the spirit of competition among employees.
(v) Frequent transfers affect productivity negatively

- 24 - Q. Explain the steps in the process of controlling.

om
Ans. Steps in the process of controlling:
(i) Setting performance standards mark
(ii) Measuring actual performance for the

.c
(iii) Comparing actual performance with standards heading

em
(iv) Analysing deviations +
Critical Point Control mark
Management by Exception as for the
(v) Taking corrective action explanation
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above = 1 x5
gl
but has given the correct explanations, full credit =5marks
.a

should be given)
- 25 - Q. Explain the trading procedure on a stock mark
ls

exchange. for the


oo

Ans. Trading procedure on a stock exchange involves the heading


following steps: +
ch

(i) Selection of a broker mark


(ii) Opening demat account with Depository for the
.s

(iii) Placing the order explanation


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(iv) Executing the order =1x5


(v) Settlement =5marks
w
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- 26 - Q. State any five functions of labeling.


Ans. Functions of labelling are:
(i) It describe the product and specify its contents
(ii) It helps in identification of the product or brand 1x5
(iii) It helps in grading of products into different =
categories.
(iv) It helps in promotion of products by attracting
attention
(v) It provides information required by law. 5marks

30 27 28 Q. Explain the four important elements of marketing


mix. 1x4

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Ans. The four important elements of marketing mix are: = 6marks


(i) Product mix (ii) Price mix, (iii) Place mix, and (iv)
Promotion mix. OR
1. Product Mix:
Product mix relates to decisions regarding planning, mark for
developing and producing the right type of products and each heading
services for the consumers. +
It includes branding, labelling, trademark and packaging. 1 mark for
2. Price Mix: each
Price Mix involves different Pricing Methods, Pricing explanation
strategies, Pricing Policies and Price Changes. =1x4
3. Place Mix: =
Place or Physical Distribution mix includes activities that 6marks
make firms products available to the target customers. It

om
consists of all the activities involved in transferring
ownership and physical possession of the product to the

.c
consumers.

em
4. Promotion Mix:
Promotion mix consists of all the activities aimed at
persuading customers to buy the product through
as
advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and
publicity.
gl
.a

OR
Q. Explain any four factors determining the choice of
ls

an appropriate channel of distribution.


oo

Ans. Factors that determine the choice of appropriate


channel of distribution:
ch

(a) Product related factors.


(b) Company characteristics.
.s

(c) Competitive factors.


(d) Market factors.
w

(e) Environmental factors.


w

(If an examinee has not given the headings as above


w

but has given the correct explanation, no marks


should be deducted)
29 28 27 Q. Explain any four factors affecting the dividend
decision of a company.
Ans. Factors affecting dividend decision of a company
are: (Any four)
(i) Amount of earnings. mark for
(ii) Stability of earnings. heading
(iii) Stability of dividends. +
(iv) Growth opportunities. 1 mark for
(v) Cash Flow position. explan-
(vi) Shareholders preference. ation

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(vii) Taxation policy. 1x4


(viii) Stock market reaction. =
(ix) Access to capital market. 6 marks
(x) Legal constraints.
(xi) Contractual constraints. OR
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
but has given the correct explanations, full credit mark for
should be given) heading
+
OR 1 mark for
Explain any four factors affecting fixed capital explan-
requirements of a company ation
Ans. Factors affecting fixed capital requirements of a 1x4

om
company: (Any four) =
1. Nature of business. 6 marks
2. Scale of operations.

.c
3. Choice of technique.

em
4. Growth prospects.
5. Technology upgradation.
6. Diversification.
7. Financing alternatives.
as
8. Level of collaboration.
gl
(If an examinee has not given the headings but has
.a

given the correct reasons, full credit should be given)


ls

28 29 30 Q. Describe psychological barriers to effective mark for


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communication. naming each


Ans. Psychological barriers to effective communication: barrier
ch

(i) Premature evaluation. +


(ii) Lack of attention. 1 mark for
.s

(iii) Loss by transmission and poor retention. explan-


(iv) Distrust. ation
w

1x4
w

=
w

6marks
OR
Or mark for
Q. Explain how directing helps in effective and each heading
efficient functioning of the organization. +
Ans. Directing helps in effective and efficient 1 mark for
functioning of the organization by: (Any four) each
(i) Initiating action. explanation
(ii) Integrating employees efforts. =
(iii) Guiding employees to realise their potential. 1x4
(iv) Facilitating changes. =
(v) Bringing stability and balance in the organisation. 6 marks

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27 30 29 Q. Explain the steps in the process of Organising mark for


Ans. Steps in the process of organising: each heading
(i) Identification and division of work. +
(ii) Departmentalisation. 1 mark for
(iii) Assignment of duties to job positions. each
(iv) Establishing reporting relationships. explanation
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above =1x4
but has given the correct explanation, no marks =
should be deducted) 6marks
OR
Q. Differentiate between Formal and Informal OR
organization on the basis of the following:
(i) Meaning;

om
(ii) Origin;
(iii) Authoring;
(iv) Behaviour;

.c
(v) Flow of Communication; and

em
(vi) Leadership

DISTINCTION BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL

Basis
ORGANISATION
FORMAL
as INFORMAL
gl
ORGANISATION ORGANISATION
.a

(i) Meaning It refers to the well It refers to the


defined structure of network of social
ls

authority and relationships arising


oo

responsibility out of interaction


created by the among employees.
management.
1x6
ch

(ii) Origin It is deliberately It arises as a result of =


created through a social interaction 6marks
.s

well defined policy among the


of management. employees.
w
w

(iii) Authority Authority arises on Authority arises on


the basis of position the basis of personal
w

of management. qualities.
(iv) Behavior Standards of No set behavior
behavior are laid pattern.
down by rules.
(v) Flow of Communication Communication does
communication takes place through not take place
the scalar chain. through a planned
route, it can take
place in any
direction.
(vi) Leadership Managers are Leaders may or may
leaders. not be managers.
They are chosen by
the group.

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OF MARKS
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66/1/1 66/1/2 66/1/3 DELHI COMPTT 66/1/3
EXPECTED ANSWERS / VALUE POINTS
7 6 1 Q. How is staffing a continuous process? State.
Ans. Staffing is a continuous process because new jobs 1 mark
may be created and some of the existing employees may
leave the organisation.
8 5 2 Q. Why is it said that Motivation is a complex
process? State.
Ans. Motivation is called a complex process because any
type of motivation may not have a uniform effect on all

om
the members. 1 mark
OR
Motivation is called a complex process because

.c
individuals are heterogeneous in their expectations,

em
perceptions and reactions.

9 4 3 Q. List any two non-financial incentives.


as
Ans. Non- financial incentives are: (Any two)
(a) Status
gl
(b) Positive organisational climate. x2
.a

(c) Career advancement opportunity. =


(d) Job enrichment. 1 mark
ls

(e) Employee recognition


oo

(f) Job security.


(g) Employee participation.
ch

(h) Employee empowerment.


.s

10 3 4 Q. Give the meaning of Critical Point Control.


Ans. Critical Point Control means focusing on key
w

1 mark
result areas which are critical to the success of an
w

organisation.
w

11 2 5 Q. How many members are required to constitute


District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum?
Ans. To constitute District Consumer Dispute Redressal 1 mark
Forum one President and two other members, one of
whom should be a woman are required.

12 1 6 Q. Besides a consumer, name any two parties who


can file a complaint before the appropriate consumer
forum. x2
Ans. Besides a consumer, a complaint may be filed
before the appropriate consumer forum by (any two): =

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(i) Any registered consumers association;


(ii) The Central Government or any State Government;
(iii) One or more consumers, on behalf of numerous 1 mark
consumers having the same interest; and
(iv) A legal heir or representative of a deceased
consumer.

1 12 7 Q. Identify the basic characteristic of management


involved in the statement- The activities involved in 1 mark
managing an organization are common to all
organizations, whether economic, social or political.
Ans. Management is pervasive.
2 11 8 Q. Why is business environment called dynamic?

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State. 1 mark
Ans. Business environment is called dynamic as it keeps
on changing.

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3 10 9 Q. Dreams can be turned into reality only when

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managers think in advance what to do and how to do 1 mark
it. Name the function of management indicated by
the statement. as
Ans. Planning.
4 9 10 Q. State the type of plan that does not allow any 1 mark
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flexibility.
.a

Ans. Rule
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5 8 11 Q. Define organising as a function of management.


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Ans. Organising is the process of defining and grouping


the activities of the enterprise and establishing authority
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relationships among them.


OR 1 mark
.s

Organising is the process of identifying and grouping


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the work to be performed, defining and delegating


responsibility and authority and establishing
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relationships for the purpose of accomplishing


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objectives.
6 7 12 Q. State the suitability of functional structure of
organizing.
Ans. Functional structure is suitable for medium sized 1 mark
firms having a single product or small number of
related products
16 15 13 Q. State any three points of importance of financial
planning.
Ans. Financial planning is important because:(any
three): 1x3
(i) It helps the company to prepare for the future. =
(ii) It helps in avoiding business shocks and surprises. 3 marks

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(iii) It helps in co-ordinating various business functions.


(iv) It helps in reducing waste, duplication of efforts,
gaps in planning and confusion.
(v) It links the present with the future.
(vi) It provides a link between investment and financing
decisions.
(vii) Financial plan serves as a control technique.
(viii) It serves as a guide in developing a sound capital
structure so as to maximise returns to the shareholders.

17 14 14 Q. Give the meaning of the following money market


instruments :
(i) Certificate of deposit; and

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(ii) Commercial bill

Ans. (i) Certificate of deposit: It is a short term, 1

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unsecured, negotiable instrument issued by commercial

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banks or development financial institutions to
individuals, corporations and companies.
It is issued during periods of tight liquidity when the
as
deposit growth of banks is slow but the demand for credit
is high.
gl
(ii) Commercial bill 1
.a

It is a bill of exchange used to finance working capital =


requirements of business firms. It is short-term,
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negotiable and self-liquidating instrument. 1+1


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=
3 marks
ch

18 13 15 Q. Identify and explain the marketing management


.s

philosophy which implies that products and services 1 mark for


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are bought not merely because of their quality or identification


brand name, but because they satisfy a specific need +
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of a customer. 2 marks for


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Ans. Marketing concept. explanation


It assumes that in the long run, an organisation can =
achieve its objective of maximization of profit by 1+2
identifying the needs of the present and prospective =
buyers and satisfying them in an effective way. 3marks
Customer satisfaction is the focus point of all decision
making in the organisation.

13 18 16 Q. ABC Ltd. Is engaged in producing electricity from


domestic garbage. There is almost equal division of
work and responsibility between workers and
management. The management even takes workers 1 mark for

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into confidence before taking important decisions. All stating the


the workers are satisfied as the behavior of the principle
management is very good. +
(a) State the principle of management described in the 1 mark
above para. for each
(b) Identify any two values which the company wants value
to communicate to the society. =
Ans. The principle of Taylor described in the above para 1x2
is Cooperation, Not Individualism =
It states that there should be complete cooperation 2marks
between the labour and the management. Competition =
should be replaced by cooperation. 1+2
=

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Values which the company wants to communicate to 3marks
the society are:
(a) Good behaviour in human interaction.

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(b) Concern for the environment.

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(or any other correct value)

14 17 17 Q. Voltech India Ltd. is manufacturing LED bulbs to


as
save electricity and running under heavy losses.
To revive from the losses, the management thought of
gl
shifting the unit to a backward area where labour is 1 mark for
.a

available at a low cost. The management also asked stating the


the workers to work overtime without any additional principle
ls

payment and promised to increase to wages of the +


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workers after achieving its mission. Within a short 1 mark


period the company started earning profits because for each
ch

both the management and the workers honoured their value


commitments. =
.s

(a) State the principle of management described in the 1x2


above para. =
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(b) Identify any two values that the company wants to 2marks
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communicate to the society. =


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Ans. (a) The principle of management described in the 1+2


above para is Discipline. =
Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and 3marks
employment agreement which are necessary for the
working of the organisation.
(b) Values that the company wants to communicate to the
society are:
(i) Concern for the environment.
(ii) Development of backward regions.
(or any other correct value)
15 16 18 Q. Explain the factors that affect capital budgeting mark for
decision. the heading

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Ans. Factors that affect capital budgeting decision are: +


(a) Cash flows of the project mark for
(b) Rate of return of the project. explan-
(c) Investment criteria ation
=1x3
= 3 marks
22 21 19 Q. Give the definition of Consumer as per
Consumer protection Act, 1986.
Ans. Under the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is
defined as:
(a) Any person who buys any goods for a consideration,
which has been paid or promised, or partly paid and
partly promised, or under any scheme of deferred

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payment. It includes any user of such goods, when such
use is made with the approval of the buyer, but does not
include a person who obtains goods for re-sale or any

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commercial purpose.

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(b) Any person who hires or avails of any service, for a
consideration which has been paid or promised, or partly
as 4marks
paid and partly promised, or under any system of
deferred payment. It includes any beneficiary of services
gl
when such services are availed of with the approval of
.a

the person concerned, but does not include a person who


avails of such services for any commercial purpose.
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19 - 20 Q. The skilful and personal application of existing


knowledge to achieve desire results is called art. In
ch

the light of this statement, describe whether


management is an art or not.
.s

Ans. The skilful and personal application of existing


knowledge to achieve desire results is called art.
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Management is an art because of the following reasons:


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1. Existence of theoretical knowledge.


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As in art, in management too, there is a lot of literature


available in various areas of management which the
manager has to specialise in. mark for
2. Personalised application. the heading
Like in any art, in management too, a manager applies his +
acquired knowledge in a personalised and unique mark for
manner. the
3. Based on continuous practice. explanation
Management satisfies this criteria as a manager gains =1 x4
experience through regular practice and becomes more = 4 marks
effective.
4. Creativity.

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Like any other art, a manager after studying various


situations, formulates his own theories for use in a given
situation. This gives rise to different styles of
management.

- - 21 Q. Explain any four points of impact of government


policy changes on business and industry.
Ans. Impact of government policy changes on business mark
and industry: (Any four) for the
(i) Increasing competition heading
(ii) More demanding customers +
(iii) Rapidly changing technological environment mark
(iv) Necessity for change for each

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(v) Need for developing human resources. explan
(vi) Market orientation ation
(vii) Loss of budgetary support to the public sector. =1x4

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(If an examinee has not given the headings as above =4marks

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but has given the correct explanation, full credit
should be given)

- - 22
as
Q. In addition to providing directions and reducing
the risk of uncertainty, planning helps managers in
gl
many other ways. Explain any four such ways.
.a

Ans. In addition to providing directions and reducing the mark for


risk of uncertainty, planning helps managers in many heading
ls

other ways. These are: (Any four) +


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(i) Provides direction. mark for


(ii) Reduces risk of uncertainty. explanation=
ch

(iii) Reduces overlapping and wasteful activities. 1x4=


(iv) Promotes innovative ideas. 4 marks
.s

(v) Facilitates decision making.


(vi) Establishes standards for controlling.
w

(If an examinee has not given the headings , no marks


w

should be deducted)
w

- - 23 Q. State any three merits and two limitations of


external sources of recruitment.
Ans. Merits of external sources of recruitment (Any
three):
(i) Attracts qualified personnel to apply for vacant jobs in
the organisation. 1x3
(ii) Gives a wider choice to the management while = 3 marks
selecting people.
(iii) Brings fresh talent in the organisation.
(iv) Develops competitive spirit amongst existing staff.

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Limitations of external sources of recruitment (Any two):


(i) May lead to dissatisfaction among the existing staff as
it reduces their chances f promotion. 1x3
(ii) It is a lengthy process as the business ahs to notify = 3 marks
vacancies ad wait for applications to initiate the selection =
process. 3+2
(iii) It is a costly process as a lot of money has to be spent =
on advertisement and processing of applications. 5 marks
- - 24 Q. Explain any five points of importance of
controlling.
Ans. Importance of controlling (Any five): mark for
(i) Accomplishing organisational goals. heading
(ii) Making efficient use of resources. + mark for

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(iii) Ensuring order and discipline. explanation
(iv) Improving employee motivation. =1 x5
(v) Judging accuracy of standards. =

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(vi) Facilitating co-ordination in action. 5marks

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(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
but has given the correct explanation, full credit
should be given) as
- - 25 Q. Explain any five functions of Stock Exchange.
Ans. Functions of Stock Exchange: (Any five) mark for
gl
(i) Provides liquidity and marketability to existing the heading
.a

securities. +
(ii) Pricing of securities. mark for
ls

(iii) Safety of transactions. its expla


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(iv) Contributes to economic growth. nation =


(v) Spreads of equity cult. 1 x 5=
ch

(vi) Provides scope for speculation. 5 marks


.s

- - 26 Q What is meant by Packaging? State any four


w

functions of packaging. 1 mark for


Ans. Packaging refers to the act of designing and the meaning
w

producing the container or wrapper of a product. +


w

Functions of packaging: (Any four) 1 mark for


(i) It helps in product identification. each function
(ii) It helps in protection of the product from spoilage, =1x4
breakage, leakage damage etc. =4 marks
(iii) It facilitates use of the product to the consumers =1+4
through appropriate sizes and shapes. =
(iv) It helps in promotion of the product as a good 5marks
package attracts the attention of the people at the time of
purchase.
(v) It helps in preventing adulteration as the product is
properly packed.
29 28 27 Q. Explain any four factors affecting the dividend

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decision of a company.
Ans. Factors affecting dividend decision of a company
are: (Any four)
(i) Amount of earnings. mark for
(ii) Stability of earnings. heading
(iii) Stability of dividends. +
(iv) Growth opportunities. 1 mark for
(v) Cash Flow position. explan-
(vi) Shareholders preference. ation
(vii) Taxation policy. 1x4
(viii) Stock market reaction. =
(ix) Access to capital market. 6 marks
(x) Legal constraints.

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(xi) Contractual constraints. OR
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above
but has given the correct explanations, full credit mark for

.c
should be given) heading

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+
OR 1 mark for
Explain any four factors affecting fixed capital explan-
requirements of a company
as ation
Ans. Factors affecting fixed capital requirements of a 1x4
gl
company: (Any four) =
.a

1. Nature of business. 6 marks


2. Scale of operations.
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3. Choice of technique.
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4. Growth prospects.
5. Technology upgradation.
ch

6. Diversification.
7. Financing alternatives.
.s

8. Level of collaboration.
(If an examinee has not given the headings but has
w

given the correct reasons, full credit should be given)


w
w

30 27 28 Q. Explain the four important elements of marketing


mix. 1x4
Ans. The four important elements of marketing mix are: = 6marks
(i) Product mix (ii) Price mix, (iii) Place mix, and (iv)
Promotion mix. OR
1. Product Mix:
Product mix relates to decisions regarding planning, mark for
developing and producing the right type of products and each heading
services for the consumers. +
It includes branding, labelling, trademark and packaging. 1 mark for
2. Price Mix: each
Price Mix involves different Pricing Methods, Pricing explanation

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strategies, Pricing Policies and Price Changes. =1x4


3. Place Mix: =
Place or Physical Distribution mix includes activities that 6marks
make firms products available to the target customers. It
consists of all the activities involved in transferring
ownership and physical possession of the product to the
consumers.
4. Promotion Mix:
Promotion mix consists of all the activities aimed at
persuading customers to buy the product through
advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and
publicity.

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OR
Q. Explain any four factors determining the choice of
an appropriate channel of distribution.

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Ans. Factors that determine the choice of appropriate

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channel of distribution:
(a) Product related factors.
(b) Company characteristics.
(c) Competitive factors.
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(d) Market factors.
gl
(e) Environmental factors.
.a

(If an examinee has not given the headings as above


but has given the correct explanation, no marks
ls

should be deducted)
oo

27 30 29 Q. Explain the steps in the process of Organising mark for


Ans. Steps in the process of organising: each heading
ch

(i) Identification and division of work. +


(ii) Departmentalisation. 1 mark for
.s

(iii) Assignment of duties to job positions. each


(iv) Establishing reporting relationships. explanation
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(If an examinee has not given the headings as above =1x4


w

but has given the correct explanation, no marks =


w

should be deducted) 6marks


OR
Q. Differentiate between Formal and Informal OR
organization on the basis of the following:
(i) Meaning;
(ii) Origin;
(iii) Authoring;
(iv) Behaviour;
(v) Flow of Communication; and
(vi) Leadership

DISTINCTION BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL


ORGANISATION

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Basis FORMAL INFORMAL


ORGANISATION ORGANISATION

(i) Meaning It refers to the well It refers to the


defined structure of network of social
authority and relationships arising
responsibility out of interaction
created by the among employees.
management.
1x6
(ii) Origin It is deliberately It arises as a result of
created through a social interaction =
well defined policy among the 6marks
of management. employees.

(iii) Authority Authority arises on Authority arises on


the basis of position the basis of personal

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of management. qualities.
(iv) Behavior Standards of No set behavior
behavior are laid pattern.

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down by rules.

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(v) Flow of Communication Communication does
communication takes place through not take place
the scalar chain. through a planned
as route, it can take
place in any
direction.
gl
(vi) Leadership Managers are Leaders may or may
leaders. not be managers.
.a

They are chosen by


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the group.
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ch

28 29 30 Q. Describe psychological barriers to effective


communication. mark for
.s

Ans. Psychological barriers to effective communication: naming each


w

(i) Premature evaluation. barrier


(ii) Lack of attention. +
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(iii) Loss by transmission and poor retention. 1 mark for


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(iv) Distrust. explan-


ation
1x4
=
6marks
Or
Q. Explain how directing helps in effective and OR
efficient functioning of the organization.
Ans. Directing helps in effective and efficient mark for
functioning of the organization by: (Any four) each heading
(i) Initiating action. +
(ii) Integrating employees efforts. 1 mark for

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(iii) Guiding employees to realise their potential. each


(iv) Facilitating changes. explanation
(v) Bringing stability and balance in the organisation. =
1x4
=
6 marks

OR

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