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SEM 2 MBA WINTER 2014
MB0045- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1 Capitalisation of a firm refers to the composition of its long –term funds debt and equity.
Discuss the theories of capitalization.
Explain each theory of capitalisation
2 A) The share of Megha Ltd is sold at Rs 500 a share. The dividend likely to be declared by the
company after one year is Rs 25 per share. Hence, the price after one year is expected to be Rs 550.
What is the return at the end of the year on the basis of likely dividend and price per share?
B) A bond of face value of Rs 1000 and a maturity of 3 years pays 15% interest annually. What is the
market price of the bond if YTM is also 15 %.
A Problem
B problem
3 Discuss the sources of capital of a company. Analyse the factors that affect the capital structure.
a) Sources
b) Factors that affect the capital structure
4 A project costs Rs 50,000. It is expected to generate cash inflows as shown in table. If the risk free
rate is 10%, compute NPV.

Year
1
2
3
4

Cash inflows
32000
27000
20000
10000

Certainty equivalent
0.9
0.6
0.5
0.3

5 a) Annual demand of a company is 30,000 units. The ordering cost per order is Rs 20 (fixed) along
with a carrying cost og Rs 10 per unit per anum. The purchase cost per unit i.e., price per unit is Rs
32 per unit. Determine EOQ, total number of orders in a year and the time gap between two orders.
a) EOQ
b) total number of orders in a year and
c) the time gap between two orders.
6 Discuss the dividend policy of Dabur India Ltd for the last three years. Analyse the dividend policy
of Dabur India Ltd. For three years
Comment on dividend policy

MB0046-Marketing Management

1 “Planning is a process of designing the Blueprint for the future”. In this context, explain Marketing
Planning in detail.
Explanation of Marketing plan
Explanation of marketing planning process

2 Explain Henry Assael Model of buying decision behaviour along with the diagram”.
Explanation of Model.
Diagram

3 “Packaging includes all the actions that involve the development of a container and a graphic
design for a product “.In the light of the statement, explain packaging and labelling.
Explanation of packaging considerations
Explanation of Labelling Considerations

4 Explain Brand Extension and its kind.
Explanation of brand extension

Types

5 “Logistics has always been a central and essential feature of all economic activities”. In this
context, explain logistics management and its major functions.
Explanation
Functions

6 Write short notes on:
a) Integrated Marketing Communication
b) Direct Marketing
a) Meaning and components
b) Meaning and Advantages

MB0047- MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

1 Professor A. Van Cauwenbergh of Antwerp University, in a paper presented at the Tenth
Anniversary Conference of the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management, presented
four revisions to traditional Management Theory. In summary, the revisions are:
(1) The initiative for the renewal and adjustment of the activities of a firm should come from the
different levels in the management hierarchy. “Strategy is not a privilege of top management”.
(2) Firms, especially big firms, are incoherent systems (goals of the different component systems are
not simply subdivisions of an overall goal; there are individual, conflicting goals as well).
Some of these differences are manifestations of organizational initiative and vitality. Using
information systems and central planning and rule-making to suppress all differences is destructive
to organizations.
(3) The most vital “fluid” of an enterprise is the aggregate of its entrepreneurial values. The most
fundamental and motivation and control come through these shared values relative to work, quality,
efficiency, etc. Management often neglects these values and assumes that the collection and
dissemination of information will provide sufficient motivation and control.
(4) Enterprises are open systems; their structure and operating processes are determined by their
environment. This means organizations must be designed to continually adjust to the environment.
a. If these revisions are correct, how is planning to be organized?

b. How should the information system support the planning organization?
A a. Explaining the organizational planning process with diagram
b. Guidelines for planning MIS 2
Comparing MIS plan and Business Plan
(atleast two)
Explaining significant problem of the
Lewis model
2 Information Technology and Computers have brought information age. The spread of Internet
& relative ease of access made Information Breach easier. Our future is not secure, if our
information is not secure. Information Resources need to be guarded, protected and controlled.
List the precautionary measures to be considered to prevent cybercrime?
A Listing any 5 measures to prevent cyber crime 10 10
3 a. While implementing MIS in any organization change can occur in number of ways.
List and explain the steps in the process as suggested by Lewin’s model.
b. Compare between prototype approach and Life Cycle approach
A a. Explaining the 3 steps of implementing the process suggested by Lewin’s model
b. Comparison between the two approaches atleast two points
4 There is an information explosion in today’s society. There are lot of advantages of DBMS like
proper maintenance of the data and maintaining security. Explain the process of data transition
using diagram and an example of your own.
A Writing diagram, 2
Own example other than given in the SLM 3 10
Explaining the process 5
5 Write short note on
a. World wide web
b. Voice over IP
c. Intranet

d. Extranet
A a. World Wide Web 2
b. Voice over IP 2
c. Intranet 3
d. Extranet 3
6 Artificial intelligent system functions like a human being and helps a manager in taking quick
decisions. Explain the different applications AI using diagram.
A a. Diagram 2
b. Applications of cognitive science 2
c. Applications of robotics 2
d. Applications of natural interface 2
e. Explaining each type with an example 2

MB0048-OPERATIONS RESEARCH
1 Discuss the various stages involved in the methodology of Operations Research. Briefly explain the
techniques and tools of Operations Research.
Operations Research Methodology
Techniques and tools of Operations Research
2 a. Explain the steps involved in linear programming problem formulation. Discuss in brief the
advantages of linear programming.
b. Alpha Limited produces & sells two different products under the brand names black & white. The
profit per unit on these products in Rs. 50 & Rs. 40 respectively. Both the products employ the same
manufacturing process which has a fixed total capacity of 50,000 man-hours. As per the estimates of
the marketing research department of Alpha Limited, there is a market demand for maximum 8,000
units of Black & 10,000 units of white. Subject to the overall demand, the products can be sold in any
possible combination. If it takes 3 hours to produce one unit of black & 2 hours to produce one unit
of white, formulate the model of linear programming.
Steps involved in LPP
Advantages of LPP
Formulation of LPP

3 a. What is degeneracy in transportation problem? How it can be resolved?
b. Solve the following transportation problem using Vogel’s approximation method.

Factories

Distribution Centres Supply
C1 C2 C3 C4
F1
3
2
7
6
50
F2
7
5
2
3
60
F3
2
5
4
5
25
Requirements 60 40 20 15

Degeneracy in transportation problem and resolving it
Computation/Solution to the problem
4 a. Explain the steps in Hungarian method. Differentiate between Transportation and Assignment
problem.
b. Find the optimal assignment of four jobs and four machines when the cost of assignment is given
by the following table:

M1
M2
M3
M4

J1
10
3
2
4

J2
9
4
1
3

J3
8
5
1
5

J4
7
6
2
6

Steps in Hungarian method
Differences between Transportation and Assignment problem
Computation/Solution to the problem
5 Define Simulation. Explain the Simulation procedure. Discuss the use of Simulation with an
example.
Meaning of Simulation
Simulation procedure
Use of simulation with an example
6 Explain the following:
a. Integer programming model

b. PERT and CPM
c. Operating Characteristics of a Queuing System
Explanation of Integer programming model
Explanation of PERT and CPM
Explanation of Operating Characteristics of a Queuing System

MB0049 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. Write short notes on
Project break-even point
Need for project planning
Project type organization
Rules for network construction
[Project break-even point
Need for project planning
Project type organization
Rules for network construction
2 Describe and compare the project appraisal methods NPV and IRR with example? Which one is
better method in estimating returns on investment in a particular project?
Description and comparison of NPV and IRR
Analysis and inference of which is a better method
3. Microsoft Project AMS
The company
AMS is a global business and IT consulting firm to the government, financial services, and
communications industries. AMS applies both proprietary and partner technologies and provides
solutions through business consulting, system integration, and outsourcing. Founded in 1970, AMS is
headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, and has offices worldwide. The company has approximately 6300
employees.
The challenge
Several years ago, AMS developed an internal project management system called Project in a Box.
Based on Lotus Notes, the homegrown system was becoming inefficient and costly to operate,
particularly because it was designed as a standalone, non-collaborative product. When a new

consulting project was set up, a new instance of the database was created, leading to a chaotic
system with literally hundreds of separate databases.
Without any kind of centralised information sharing, it was difficult to use information from one
project on another project. The system also prevented AMS’s managers from viewing companywide
metrics, such as project completion rates and whether projects were being completed on time and
on budget. AMS’s executives needed a system to allow them to have a portfolio view of the health
of the company’s projects in progress. A collaborative project management system would allow AMS
managers to:
Measure project performance and Earned Value Metrics (EVM) allowing for improvements in ontime and on-budget delivery to customers
Standardise processes
Understand the impact of task dependencies within complex projects
Share information across different product lines
The strategy
Many AMS project managers were already using Microsoft Project as a desktop application,
developing project plans and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) on their individual PCs. However,
these individual installations were not networked together and did not feed critical project
performance information to executives.
Therefore, in October 2002, when AMS began the vendor selection process for a company-wide
project management solution, Microsoft Project was the natural choice, both because many internal
users were already experienced with the application’s scheduling and planning functionality and
because Microsoft offered the best price point.
In March 2003, AMS chose Microsoft as its project management software vendor and began a pilot
programme. In June 2003, AMS selected the public sector product engineering group as the first
department to begin the pilot programme. AMS divided this initial pilot programme into four distinct
phases:
Phase 1: In early July, AMS installed Microsoft Project for and trained 15-20 project managers
working on a common product line.
Phase 2: In late August, AMS expanded the installation to 170 people in another product line within
the same group.
Phase 3: In late September, AMS rolled out Project’s decision support capabilities to ten executives,
allowing them to mine data for reporting purposes.
Phase 4: If the pilot is successful, AMS will expand the Project programme to 4,000 Users
Companywide in a staged rollout.
Key benefit areas
With the pilot programme well under way, AMS is already seeing benefits from Microsoft Project.
The system has helped AMS to meet its goal of creating a more collaborative project management
system that allows managers to view metrics and create schedules with a view of resources across
projects and across the entire organisation. The collaborative nature of Microsoft Project Server
allows team members, team leaders, and project managers to complete EVM reporting more
quickly, leading to more available time for billable hours. The quantifiable benefits from the
Microsoft Project deployment include:

Productivity gains from automated weekly reporting process. Consultants and developers now spend
less time each week creating weekly status and performance reports, leading directly to more time
available for billable hours.
Productivity gains from automated EVM analysis. Team leaders and project managers now spend
less time processing and analysing status and performance reports from team members, allowing
them to also have more time available for billable hours.
The Microsoft Project deployment also allows AMS project managers to get a better sense of project
status metrics in real time. This leads to fewer project budget and cost overruns, because project
managers can quickly make adjustments to keep projects profitable.
Key cost areas
The largest cost area for AMS’s deployment of Microsoft Project was the software license cost,
making up 63% of the total cost of the project. Other cost areas over the 3-year period included
consulting, training, ongoing maintenance, and personnel costs associated with the everyday use of
the system.
Lessons learnt
Overall, AMS’s Microsoft Project implementation went smoothly. AMS’s managers attribute the
project’s success to their careful planning and staged pilot programme approach. AMS’s managers
recommend that companies considering similar implementations should not underestimate the
change management necessary to make
Microsoft Project work effectively. Project managers, especially those without PMI certifications, will
often need to undergo training on how to build effective WBS’s, how to plan and schedule complex
projects, and how to adjust WBS’s to changing project conditions.
A successful Microsoft Project implementation also requires a high level of communication between
team members and project managers. This is especially important with regard to communicating the
inputs, steps, expected output, and dependencies of complex business processes.
AMS’s managers also recommended that companies carefully look at their internal processes for
building WBS’s, especially the ones for complex projects that require more than 500 tasks. Some of
AMS’s projects contained upwards of 2500 tasks, which was well above Microsoft Project’s practical
limit of 500 tasks for a single project.
Calculating the ROI
Nucleus Research analysed the costs of software, personnel, consulting, and training over a 3-year
period to quantify AMS’s investment in Microsoft Project. Direct and indirect benefits were also
quantified over a 3-year period. Direct benefits quantified included productivity gains for both team
members and team leaders when creating EVM reports.
Because AMS was an early adopter and because it agreed to participate in trade shows and in
marketing ventures, the company received consulting services from Microsoft at no cost, though
AMS did use internal consultants for a portion of the implementation.
Companies currently considering Microsoft Project for similar enterprise implementations must take
consulting costs into account when evaluating potential ROI. Benefits not quantified because of the
early stage of AMS’s Project deployment included reduced project budget and schedule overruns.

However, Nucleus recommends that companies considering Microsoft Project evaluate this potential
benefit.
Source: http://nucleusresearch.com/library/microsoft-roi/d134.pdf
What difficulties were encountered by AMS while dealing with information transfer problem in the
company? What strategy is used by AMS for dealing with this problem?
Listing of difficulties encountered
Evidence of the strategy used
Analysis of the strategy
Conclusion
4 Form the above case how did the solution help the managers, project teams and the company.
Benefits of the solution to managers, project team and company
Conclusion
5 What are the key steps involved in purchase cycle?
Definition of purchase cycle
Listing of the steps involved in the purchase cycle
Summarisation of each step
6 Discuss the concept of quality and project quality management.
Definition of quality
Overview of project quality management
Summarization of project quality management process

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SEM 3 COMMON WINTER 2013
MB0050- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1 How would you distinguish between a management decision problem and a management research
problem? Do all decision problems require research? Explain and illustrate with examples.
Differences
Explanation
Examples
2 How are research designs classified? What are the distinguishing features of each? Differentiate by
giving appropriate examples.
Meaning of Research designs
Classification and features
Differences
Examples
3 Discuss with the help of examples the four key levels of measurement. What mathematical
operations/statistical techniques are and are not permissible on data from each type of scale?
Meaning of Measurement scales
Types of Measurement scales with examples
Mathematical operations/statistical techniques
4 Processing of data involves editing, coding, classifying and tabulating. Explain each of these steps
by taking an appropriate example.
Explanation
Examples
5 Distinguish between the following:
a. Null hypothesis and Alternative hypothesis
b. One tailed and two tailed tests
c. Type I and Type II error
d. One way and two way analysis of variance

e. Descriptive and inferential analysis of data
Differences
6 a. What is Chi-square test of goodness of fit? What precautions are necessary while applying this
test? Point out its role in business decision making.
b. Two research workers classified some people in income groups on the basis of sampling studies.
Their results are as follow:
Investigators Income groups Total
Poor Middle Rich
A 160 30 10 200
B 140 120 40 300
Total 300 150 50 500
Show that the sampling technique of atleast one research worker is defective.
Meaning
Precautions
Role
Formula/Solution/Interpretation to the problem

MB0051-Legal Aspects of Business
1 “Discharge refers to the termination of contractual relationship between the parties”. Explain the
statement along with different modes of discharging a contract.
Explanation of service positioning
Explanation of modes
2 Explain the meaning of Power of Attorney, its types and clause related to registration.
Meaning
Types
Registration
3 Explain the procedure of registration of partnership firms.

Explanation 10 10
4 What are the circumstances under which breach of condition is treated as breach of warranty?
Explanation 10 10
5 Explain the procedure for filing a complaint and admission of complaint in consumer protection
act.
Filing a complaint
Admission of complaint
a) Shares and its classification
b) Meetings and its classification
a) Meaning and classification
b) Meaning and classification

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SEM 3 HR WINTER 2013
MU0010 – MANPOWER PLANNING & RESOURCING
1 What do you mean by Manpower Planning? Describe the various stages & obstacles involved in
Manpower Planning.
Definition of Manpower Planning
Explain the various stages involved in Manpower Planning

Explain the obstacles in Manpower Planning
2 Define Resourcing Strategy. Explain the components of Resourcing Strategy.
Definition of Resourcing Strategy
Explanation of all the components of Resourcing Strategy
3 Explain the Selection process undertaken by an organization.
Listing out the steps in selection process
Explanation of the steps in the selection process
4 Define Career Planning Process .Describe the various factors involved in Career
Planning Process
Definition of Career Planning Process
Explanation of the various factors involved in career planning process
5 As an HR, you are asked to focus on the Talent Development Process in your organization .How
would you define Talent Development? Explain the necessity of Talent Development from an HR
perspective. Explain the model for achieving excellence in Talent Development
Definition of Talent Development
Explain the necessity of Talent Development
Factors responsible for achieving Talent Development 3
6 What are the key HR elements practiced by HR managers in decision making?
Explain any five of them
Explanation of any five key HR elements in decision making

MU0011 – Management and Organizational Development
1 Define Organizational Development (OD).What are the characteristics of OD?
Definition of Organizational Development
Explain the characteristics of OD
2 As an HR, you find that the OD professional in your organization is not competent enough. What
are the competencies you will consider in a good OD professional?

Explain any ten competencies required for OD professional
3 What are the characteristics of OD intervention? Explain the Six Box Model in OD.
Describing the characteristics of OD intervention
Explaining the Six Box Model in OD
4 What is Performance Appraisal? What are the purposes and characteristics of Performance
Appraisal? Describe the steps in Performance Appraisal System.
Definition of Performance Appraisal
Describing the purposes of Performance Appraisal
Describing the characteristics of Performance Appraisal
Explanation of the steps in Performance Appraisal System
5 Describe the impact of Technology in Organizational Development (OD).What are the benefits of
using Technology in the field of OD?
Analyzing the impact of Technology in OD
Explaining the benefits of using Technology in OD
6 Write short notes :
a) Senge’s Approach
b)Nonaka And Takeuchi’s Approach
Explanation of Senge’s Approach
Explanation of Nonaka and Takeuchi’s Approach

MU0012 – Employee Relations Management

1 Employees are the most important resource for any company. What do you mean by Employee
Relations Management? Explain the different Employee Relations Management Tools applied in
organizations
Definition of Employee Relations Management
Explaining the Employee Relations Management Tools
2 As an HR of a Company, you are asked to focus on the causes of Grievance and the Grievance
handling procedure. What according to you are the reasons of Grievance? Explain the pre-requisites

you will consider while addressing Grievance handling procedure

Explain the causes of Grievance
Describe the essential pre-requisites of a Grievance Handling procedure
3 List and explain the various types of Disciplinary problems existing in an organization
Listing of the Disciplinary problems
Explaining all the Disciplinary problems
4 Discuss the Collective Bargaining Process and its issues
Explaining the Collective Bargaining process
Explaining the Collective Bargaining issues
5 What is a Trade Union and What are its activities? Explain the functions of Trade Unions.
Meaning of Trade Union
Describing the activities of Trade Unions
Explaining the Functions of Trade Unions
6 Write a brief note on the following Acts :
a) Indian Trade Unions Act,1926
b)Employee State Insurance Act,1948
Indian Trade Unions Act,1926
Employee State Insurance Act,1948

MU0013 –HR Audit

1 Write a note on the major Human Resource Development (HRD) Strategies.
Explanation of the major HRD strategies 10
2 Suppose you have joined as an HR and you are asked to carry out the HR Audit process in your
organization. What are the methods you will consider while implementing the HR Audit process?
Explain the methods involved in the HR Audit process 10

3 What are the areas of HR Audit? Explain any four of them
Listing the areas of HR Audit.
Explaining any four of them.
4 What do you mean by HR Scorecard? Explain the steps undertaken to approach a Human Resource
Scorecard.
Definition of HR Scorecard
Explaining the steps in HR Scorecard Approach
5 Write a brief note on the effectiveness of Human Resource Development Audit as an intervention.
Explaining the Effectiveness of Human Resource Development Audit as an intervention
6 Write short notes on the following:
a)Balanced Scorecard
b)Competency Mapping
Balanced Scorecard 5 10
Competency Mapping 5

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SEM 4 COMMON WINTER 2014

MB0052- Strategic Management and Business Policy
1 What is strategy? Explain some of the major reasons for lack of strategic management in some
companies?

Meaning of strategy
Reasons for lack of Strategic management
2 Explain the following:
(a) Core competence
(b) Value chain analysis
10
(a) Core competence
(b) Value chain analysis
3 Describe in brief the following environmental factors which a business strategist considers:
(a) Political factors
(b) Technology
10
(a) Description of Political factors
(b) Description of Technology as an environmental factor
4 Write a brief note on Turnaround strategy. 10
Brief note on Turnaround strategy 10
5 Define the term ‘strategic alliance’. What are its characteristics and objectives?
10
Definition of the term ‘strategic alliance’
Characteristics of strategic alliance
Objectives of strategic alliance
a) Competitive advantage
b) Porter’s Competitive threat model
10
a) Competitive advantage

b) Porter’s Competitive threat model (Five Forces model)

MB0053 –International Business Management
1 “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement and list the
benefits of globalization.
Discuss the statement
Listing the benefits
2 Compare the Adam Smith and David Ricardo’s theories of international trade with examples.
Adam Smith’s theory
David Ricardo’s theory
3 Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this statement.
Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations.
Regional integration
types
4 Write short note on:
a) GATS (General Agreement on trade in services)
b) ILO (International Labour organization)
a) meaning and role of GATS
b) Meaning and role ILO
5 What is the difference between domestic and international accounting and how will you measure
this difference?
Differences
measures
6 Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method and why?
The modes of payment
Safest mode

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SEM 4 BANKING WINTER 2014
MA0041- MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
1 You want to apply for merchant banker. Find out the list of regulations that a merchant banker
needs to follow in India.
Merchant banking role
Functions
2 Is book building an efficient IPO pricing mechanism? Substantiate your reasons.
IPO process
Book building process
3 The banks are in a bind over the implementation of the new bancassurance proposal as announced
in Budget 2013-14. Banks assuming the role of insurance brokers may also lead to conflict of
interests where the bank is also the promoter of an insurance company. Discuss the opportunities
and threats for the new proposal.
Bancassurance process
Opportunities and Threats
4 Global Finance magazine has named the “ SBI as the Best Trade Finance Bank-2013. SBI has a
caption of “Expertise delivered around the Globe! " Do you agree with this statement.
Explain Trade finance
SBI position in Trade Finance
5 SKS Microfinance Limited, India's only listed micro-lender has concluded a securitisation
transaction for Rs 321 crore with a major public sector bank. Describe the process of securitization.
Concept of securitisation

Process of securitisation
6 Compare and contrast the various instruments of money and capital market that are available in
India.
Instruments in money market
Instruments in Capital market

MA0042-TREASURY MANAGEMENT

1 Compare and contrast the corporate treasury and a bank treasury.
Similarities
differences
2 Discuss FEMA violations in India
FEMA violations in India 10
3 Discuss the role of treasury in Kotak Mahindra’s bank.
Treasury operations in Kotak Mahindra bank
4 Explain the organizational structure for Risk Management.
Organizational structure for Risk management
5 Discuss the internal audit machineries subscribed by RBI.
Internal audit machineries subscribed by RBI 10
6 Discuss the role played by SAP and SWIFT in treasury Management.
SAP
SWIFT

MA0043- CORPORATE BANKING

1 Discuss the Kingfisher airlines consortium loan and name the participating banks in that loan.
Identify the banks

the purpose and
the amount of advance and the status of consortium loan
2 List and explain briefly the various types of letter of credit documents. List and explain the steps
that must be taken to evaluate the documents attached with the letters of credit.
Various types of letter of credit documents
Explain the steps
3 Prepare a report on the role of EXIM bank in facilitating pre and post-shipment finance.
Pre -shipment finance
Post shipment finance
4 Prepare a chart listing some of the important Indian banks that have introduced channel banking
and Green Banking programs.
channel banking and
Green Banking programs
5 Reliance industries want to raise capital by selling stocks, through the mechanism of book building,
by offering Initial Public Offers (IPOs). Discuss the book building process.
book building process.
Methods and guidelines
6 Suppose you are working as risk manager in a private bank. As a manager, discuss the issues and
challenges of corporate banking.
Issues of corporate banking
Challenges of corporate banking

MA0044- INSTITUTIONAL BANKING

1 NBFCs provide loans for short and medium term at a moderate rate of interest. Refer any two
NBFCs and discuss the institutional services and products that are provided by them.
Introduction-NBFCs
Institutional products and services by NBFCs

2 PPPs have great potential to provide infrastructural facilities and contribute towards bridging the
gap of demand and supply in infrastructure. Discuss in detail the role of PPP projects in
infrastructure.
Introduction about PPP
PPP models
Role of PPPs
3 NABARD is promoting the setting up of agricultural export zones in various states with the help of
local state government bodies. Discuss in detail the scheme of NABARD for agriexports.
NABARD’s scheme for agri-exports-supporting activities
Funds for projects
4 Commercial banks have been playing a major role in providing institutional banking facilities.
Prepare a report on any commercial bank’s services in the area of institutional banking.
Commercial banks –products in institutional banking
Services
5 The primary role of the IMF is to promote stability of the international monetary system and
exchange rates. Discuss some of the projects assisted by IMF.
Projects assisted by IMF 10 10
6 Technology plays a dominant role in effectively managing the business of DFIs. Discuss the role of
technology in DFIs.
Role of technology in DFIs
Developments

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SEM 4 FINANCE WINTER 2014

MF0015 & INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1 Give the meaning forward markets. Explain its features, arbitrage in forward markets, forward
markets hedging and speculation in forward markets.
Meaning of forward markets
Features , arbitrage in forward markets
Forward markets hedging
Speculation in forward markets
2 Explain the interest rate parity theory and purchasing power parity with examples.
Interest rate parity theory with examples
Purchasing power parity theory with examples
3 Explain the cash concentration strategies and cash management structures.
Cash concentration strategies
Cash management structures
4 A particular method is used depending upon the circumstances and the legal accounting
procedures adopted in a particular country. Explain all the translation methods.
Current rate method
Current /non current method
Monetary method
Temporal method
5 International credit markets are the forum where companies and governments can obtain credit.
Bring out your understanding on international credit markets and explain the two very important
aspects of international credit market. Refer and give one example.
Introduction of international credit market
Explanation of syndicated loans with example
Explanation of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
6 Explain the principles of taxation and double taxation. Give some important points on tax havens
and its types.
Explanation on principles of taxation

Explanation on double taxation
Explanation on tax havens and its types

MF0016-TREASURY MANAGEMENT

1 Collateralised Borrowing and Lending Obligations (CBLO) is a produt in the money market launched
in 2003 by CCIL. Discuss the process involved in obtaining membership of CCIL for CBLO.
Process involved in obtaining CBLO
2 Commodities market is the market in which commodities like oil, gold and agricultural products
are traded. Who are the players in the commodity market? How does the commodities move?
Players
Factors that affect the commodity market
3 Suppose you are the manager of a company operating in three countries; India, US and UK.
What are the risks you face relating to foreign exchange?
Foreign exchange risk factors
4 Explain interest rate and various types and various sources of interest rate. different types of
interest rate risks
framework for measuring and managing the liquidity risks.
5 The Treasury function of a company plays a key role in working capital. Analyse the interface
between treasury and working capital.
Interface between treasury and working capital
6 Treasury products are the product in the market available to the treasury for raising and deploying
funds for investment and trading in securities and forex markets.
Forex services
Money products
securities

MF0017 & MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL

1 Rating methodology is used by the major Indian credit rating agencies. Explain the main factors of
that are analyzed in detail by the credit rating agencies.
Business risk analysis
Financial analysis
Management evaluation
Geographical analysis
Regulatory and competitive environment
Fundamental analysis
2 Give the meaning of the concept of venture capital funds. Explain the features of venture capital
fund.
Meaning of venture capital funds
Features of venture capital funds
3 Hire purchase is one of the important concept. There are certain features of hire purchase
agreement so explain the points of it. Differentiate between hire purchase and leasing.
Concept of hire purchase
Differences between hire purchase and leasing
4 Explain the concept of Swap. Write down its features and various types of interest rate swap.
Introduction of Swap 2 10
Features of swap
Various types of interest rate swap
5 Elaborate on measuring exchange rate movements. Explain the factors that influence exchange
rates.
Measuring exchange rate movement- introduction
Interest rate differentials
Focus on demand supply model
Economic factors
Political conditions

International Credit Markets
International Bond Markets
International Credit Markets
International Bond Markets

MF0018 & INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

1 Explain the risk management methods.
Loss control
Loss financing
Internal risk reduction
2 An organization is a legal entity which is created to do some activity of some purpose. There are
elements of a life insurance organization. Explain the elements of life insurance organization.
Important activities
Internal organization
Distribution system
Functions of the agent
3 Insurance is the most important industry. Elaborate the different types of mediclaim and liability
policies.
Explanation of all 5 types of mediclaim policies
Explanation of all 6 types of liability policies
4 Give short notes on :
Pricing objectives.
Pricing elements.
Rate computation
Pricing objectives
Pricing elements

Rate computation
5 Explain the creation and application of insurable interest. Give the differences between wagering
and insurance.
Creation of insurable interest
Application of insurable interest
Differences between wagering and insurance
6 Identify the role of insurance in managing risk financing. Explain the importance of insurance
transaction. Discuss in different perspectives of insured and insurer
Role of insurance in managing risk financing
Introduction of insurance transaction
Explanation of different perspectives of insured and insurer.

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SEM 4 HCS WINTER 2014
MH0056 – Public Relations & Marketing for Healthcare Organizations

1 What is marketing mix? Explain the four P’s of the marketing mix.
Meaning of marketing mix
Explanation of four P’s
2 List the different methods of qualitative and quantitative research. Explain the unique features of
each methodology.

Listing the different methods
Explanation
3 Elaborate the concept and significance of marketing healthcare.
Explanation of concept of marketing in healthcare
Significance of marketing healthcare
4 Explain market segmentation.
Definition
Explanation
5 Describe SWOT analysis.
Definition
Characteristics
Explanation of process of SWOT analysis
6 List and explain the factors that attract corporates to healthcare.
Listing the factors
Explanation of all the factors

MH0057 – Management of Healthcare Human Resources

1 Define manpower planning. Explain the steps in manpower planning.
Definition
Explanation of steps
2 Define training. Explain the various steps involved in the training cycle.
Definition
Explanation
3 Discuss the importance of HRM in healthcare organisations.
Explanation of HRM in general

Importance of HRM for the employees, society and the organisation
Strategic role of HRM in healthcare
4 Explain the impact of government on reward management.
What is reward management
Impact of government on reward management
5 Explain the importance of human relations in healthcare services.
Brief overview of human relations in healthcare services
Explanation of importance of human relations in healthcare services
6 A healthcare organization opens a new cafeteria. Consider that you are the HR manager of the
healthcare organization and you are given the task of recruiting the staff for managing, cooking food,
cleaning the cafeteria and so on. Explain the various methods of recruitment you would follow in
selecting the right candidate for the job.
Listing the various processes in recruitment
Explanation of various processes

MH0058 – Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration

1 Which are the 3 types of inquest’s in India? Explain.
Mentioning 3 types of inquest
Explanation
2 Explain the relevance of consumer protection act in the hospital scenario.
Definition of consumer
Explanation of consumer rights
Explanation of relevance of consumer protection act in hospital
3 Explain health as a fundamental right.
Definition of health
Explanation of health as a fundamental right
4 What is informed consent? Describe the implications of breaching confidentiality.

Meaning of informed consent
Importance of informed consent
Explanation of implications of breaching confidentiality
5 Describe two important Indian cases that have led to the formation of case laws in medical
emergencies.
Explanation of Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samiti Vs state of west Bengal case
Explanation of Paramanand Katara Vs Union of India
6 Explain the various systems of medicine prevalent in India.
Listing the various systems of medicine in India
Brief explanation

MH0059 – Quality Management in Healthcare Services

1 Discuss the dimensions of quality management in healthcare.
Listing all the dimensions
Brief explanation of all the dimensions
2 Discuss the methods of performance evaluation in healthcare services.
Listing all the methods of performance evaluation
Brief explanation of all the methods of performance evaluation
3 Describe Maxwell’s concepts of quality.
Listing of Maxwell’s concepts of quality
Explanation of Maxwell’s six dimensional quality model of healthcare services
4 Explain the implementation of QMS in healthcare organization.
Brief outline of QMS
Listing of steps in implementing QMS in healthcare organization
Explanation of steps

5 Define accreditation and certification. List the benefits of accreditation and certification of
hospitals.
Definition of accreditation and certification
Benefits of accreditation and certification
6 Differentiate between Six sigma and Total quality management.
important differences between six sigma and TQM

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SEM 4 HR WINTER 2014
MU0016 – Performance Management and Appraisal
1 Discuss the principles and dimensions of Performance Management
Explaining the principles of Performance Management
Explaining the dimensions of Performance Management
2 Assume that you have joined as an HR in an organization. The first task assigned to you is to
conduct the Performance Appraisal Process. What according to you is its purpose? Describe the
entire Performance Appraisal process.
Explain the purpose of Performance Appraisal
Explain the Performance Appraisal Process
3 Discuss the components of a Performance Appraisal feedback. Describe the steps in giving a
constructive Feedback
Explaining the components of Performance Appraisal Feedback
Explaining the steps in giving a Constructive Feedback

4 Discuss the skills that a line manager require for effective Performance
Management.
Listing the skills
Explaining the skills
5 Describe the modern methods of Performance Appraisal
Explain all the five modern methods of Performance Appraisal
6 Write a brief note on the Employee’s responsibility in Performance
Planning Mechanics
Explaining the employee’s responsibility in Performance
Planning Mechanics

MU0017 – TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION

1 Explain the importance of Talent Management Process. Describe the stages of Talent Management
Process
Importance of Talent Management Process
Explaining the stages of Talent management Process
2 Describe the top strategies adopted to improve employee retention
Explain the top strategies to improve employee retention
3 Explain the key Compensation principles. What do you mean by Total rewards?
Describe the elements of Total rewards
Explaining the key compensation principles
Definition of Total rewards
Explaining the elements of Total rewards
4 What are the responsibilities undertaken by an HR to ensure compliance to regulations? Explain
the steps involved in ensuring safe work environments
Responsibilities of an HR to ensure compliance to regulations

Explaining the steps involved in ensuring safe work environments
5 Explain the key elements of a Talent Management System
Explaining the key elements of a Talent management system
6 Explain the concept of Talent Acquisition .Explain the talent acquisition strategies
Concept of Talent Acquisition strategies
Explanation of the Talent acquisition strategies

MU0018 – Change Management
1 Describe Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model
Explaining Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model 10
2 Define Resistance to change. Explain some of the techniques to overcome Resistance to change.
Definition of Resistance to change
Explaining the techniques to overcome Resistance to Change
3 What do you mean by Organizational Effectiveness? Explain the factors in achieving Organizational
Effectiveness.
Definition of Organizational Effectiveness
Explaining the factors in achieving Organizational effectiveness
4 What do you mean by Change Agent? Describe the characteristics of successful Change Agents.
Definition of Change Agent
Explaining the Characteristics of successful Change Agents
5 Explain the Behavioural Approach to Individual Change.
Explanation of the Behavioural Approach
6 Write a brief note on the following:
a)Kolb’s Learning Cycle
b)Peter Senge’s framework on Organizational Learning
Explaining the concept of Kolb’s Learning Cycle

Explaining the concept of Peter Senge’s Framework

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SEM 4 OM WINTER 2014
OM 0015 – MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
 Categories of maintenance activities
 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
 Advantages of a Sound Replacement Program
 TPM implementation
A  Categories of maintenance activities
 Mean Time Between
Failures (MTBF.)
 Advantages of a Sound Replacement Program
 TPM implementation
2 Explain briefly the functions of maintenance planning. What are the benefits of maintenance
planning?
A Listing and brief description of functions of maintenance planning
Listing of benefits of maintenance planning
3 What are the three stages in the lifecycle management of any machinery? Explain in brief the Life
cycle management system.
A  Listing of the
three stages
 Description of the stages with help of diagra (Life cycle management process), examples
m

4 Effective implementation of maintenance management in Quarta Technologies Quarta
Technologies is a leading manufacturing company in Bhopal. It manufactures six million tubes a year.
Each year, production shuts down for few weeks allowing capital investment projects and deep
maintenance to be performed. These include process changes and a variety of maintenance
activities are executed.
The Challenge
Ramping up to full production capacity after the shut sown was a slow process with attendant
quality issues. The equipments used in this organisation were used for several years before it was
either discarded or replaced with a similar new machine. From the time the equipment were
brought, the production and maintenance personnel accumulated considerable knowledge about
the equipment, the manner in which failures occur and the symptoms that it develops before a
particular failure or malfunctioning happen. The organisation recognised an opportunity to reduce
the quality costs of the annual shutdowns by planning and troubleshooting techniques.
The Solution
The organisation, worked with the plant leadership to improve project and risk management skills by
introducing the common process. A progressive learning was done with respect to equipment usage
and systematically captures many types of information and put to use. One method was to develop
good trouble shooting mechanisms. This mechanism was a structured approach to identify the root
cause of the problem that needs some correction when viewed from the maintenance. By
successively checking on a set of condition about the equipment, several alternatives pertaining to
the possible problematic areas will get eliminated and progressively narrows down to a few. Once
this stage is reached, it is possible to conduct a detailed analysis to locate the problem and take
corrective measures.
This helped the organisation to implement trouble shooting techniques which reduce the shutdown
period and a total of 110 distinct maintenance projects and capital investments were managed. It
also eliminated schedule conflicts that would have caused delays. This technique helped them to
achieve their goals, ramping up faster to full production and improved team corporation.
What was the challenge faced by Quarta Technologies? What steps were taken by them to reduce
it?
A Description of the challenge
Description of trouble shooting mechanism
 Routine maintenance
 Inventory planning spare pats
r
 Benefits of scheduling
A  Routine maintenance

 Inventory planning spare parts
6 Explain briefly the twelve steps to be firmed up and practiced for successful implementation of the
Autonomous principles in a production unit.
A Explanation of the following
1. Introductory Education and Training
2. Cooperation among Departments
3. AM is a job fit
4. Small groups
5. Managers must take the Lead
6. Education and Practice
7. Practice first
8. Actual effects
9. Rules and standards are set by Operators
10. AM audit
11. Quick response
12. Be thorough

OM 0016 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT

1 Write short notes on the following: Integrating Quality into Strategic Management Six Sigma as a
quality framework Reliability Types Juran’s Trilogy
A Integrating Quality into Strategic Management Six Sigma as a quality framework Reliability Types
Juran’s Trilogy
2 Elucidate different types of Quality Management Systems (QMS). What are the benefits of
implementing a QMS?
Explanation of various QMS (including industry and product specific and nonspecific types,
examples)
Benefits of QMS

3 ABC is an organisation. The organisation is at the stage of lack of Quality products and services to
meet the customer requirements. The organisation decides to develop a strategy and hire people to
enhance the quality of its products and services. Being the quality head of the organisation what are
the approaches you will consider for initial cost data collection.
Listing of the approaches
Justification why the approach was chosen
Conclusion
4 Write short notes on the following: Quality standards Significance of Quality Control
Automated manufacturing Applications of Design of Experiments (DOE) to product and process
design
A Quality standards Significance of Quality Control Automated manufacturing Applications of Design
of Experiments (DOE) to product and process design
5 This is a case study about an airline. It states that how at the initial stages the airline was not
functioning properly and could not achieve customer satisfaction but however after the
implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), the company prospered.
Bryan air airlines started in year 1988 with only 67 employees and with one 18 seater turboprop
plane from the south of east of Chelsea to London-Gatwick which carried 5000 passengers on one
route (Harrison, 2002). In 1990-1991, the company had 700,000 passengers.
However, in spite of the raise of passengers, the company could not manage cost that the company
had lost its money during the expansion of the business. The management decided to bring a brand
new management team which suggested a re-launch of the airlines as a “low fares or no frills”
airline, closely modelling the Southwest Airlines model in the U.S.
In addition, there was another problem related to quality service. Since it was a “low fares or no
frills” airline it could not cater to the customer needs. So the company decided to use TQM and a
strategic plan where both the internal and external customers will be given importance and all the
main focus will be customer satisfaction. Hence the strategic option that was used by the company
for satisfying both internal and external customers and marketing environment was used to attain
total quality management.
Hence by implementing TQM and strategic planning the company could satisfy both the clients and
the customer. Now Bryan air is one of the leading airlines in the world.
Identify the steps taken by the airline company which made them one of the leading airlines in the
world.
A Identification of the quality initiatives with evidence from the case Analysis of these initiatives
along the benefits Conclusion
6 Summarise why corporate culture is important

A Brief explanation/definition of corporate culture Instances where corporate culture must be
changed Why does culture matter?
Conclusion

OM0017 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND PLANNING CONTROL

1 Write short notes on: Classification of Inventory Models Role of Controls in Operation Cycles
Forward scheduling PPC for Different Systems of Manufacturing
A Classification of Inventory Models Role of Controls in Operation Cycles Forward scheduling PPC for
Different Systems of Manufacturing
2 Five jobs are to be processed at a work station. The processing time and the due date in days are
given below. Determine:
a) The sequence of job according to the shortest processing time.
b) The total completion time.
c) The mean flow time or average completion time.
d) The average number of jobs in the system each day,
e) The average lateness.

Job
A
Processing time in days 6
Due date in days
8

B
19
22

C
16
20

D
11
14

E
13
14

Calculation of
a) The sequence of job according to the shortest processing time.
b) The total completion time.
c) The mean flow time or average completion time.
d) The average number of jobs in the system each day,
e) The average lateness.
3 Differentiate between FMS and standalone machines. Describe a few Applications of FMS in
Industries
Differentiation between FMS and standalone machines
Description of application in industry (pharma, aircraft, automobile, textile etc.)

4 Write short notes on: Material Requirement Planning Forecasting in Operations Off shoring Agile
manufacturing
A Material Requirement Planning Forecasting in Operations Off shoring Agile manufacturing
5 Define quality planning. Explain the phases of quality planning
Definition of quality planning
Explanation of phases of quality planning
6 Explain the importance of Supply Chain Management(SCM) and the problems addressed by SCM.
Explanation of importance eof SCM
Elaboration of problems addresses by SCM

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SEM 1 MBA FALL 2013
MB0038 – Management Process and Organisational Behaviour
1
(a) A vision statement is a formal statement of what a business wants to be. According to Collins and
Porras, a vision statement should have four parts. What are those four parts?
(b) Differentiate between ‘process’ and ‘tasks’
A
(a) Parts of vision statement
5
10
(b) Difference between process and tasks
5
2
Planning is called as the cornerstone of management. Define planning and describe the importance
of planning. Explain the types of planning.
A
Definition of planning

2
10
Importance of planning
3
Types of planning
5
3
What is meant by ‘span of control’? Differentiate between narrow span of control and wide span of
control. What are the factors that influence the span of control?
A
Meaning of ‘span of control’
2
10
Difference between narrow span of control and wide span of control
3
Factors that influence the span of control
5
4
Define Organisational behaviour. What are the various approaches to Organisational behaviour?
A
Definition of OB
2
10
Approaches to OB
8
5
Perception is the way we see and interpret things. Explain the importance of such ‘perception’. What
are the factors affecting perception?
A
Importance of perception
4
10
Factors affecting perception
6
6
Give the definition and importance of ‘motivation’. Describe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.
A
Definition of motivation
2
10
Importance of motivation
3
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory
5

MB0039 –Business Communication
1
Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. Explain the statement with example. Also discuss in brief
the types of non-verbal communication.

A
Explanation of statement
Types of non-verbal communication
4
6
10
2
What are the strategies for effective listening? Discuss each of them in short.
A
Listing each of them
Explaining in brief
2
8
10
3
How does general writing differ from business writing in terms of language style and tone?
A
Aspects of business writing
examples
8
2
10
4
One has to decide whether it is necessary to have a meeting and then start planning for it. What
types of meetings you can call for your business related activities?
A
Meetings
Types
2
8
10
5
What is memo? When you write a memo, what language and writing style will you follow? Explain.
A
Meaning
Language and style
4
6
10
6
Write short notes on:
a) Business letters
b) Group discussions
A
a) meaning and importance of business letters
5
10
b) Meaning and role of GD
5
MB0039 –Business Communication

1
Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. Explain the statement with example. Also discuss in brief
the types of non-verbal communication.
A
Explanation of statement
Types of non-verbal communication
4
6
10
2
What are the strategies for effective listening? Discuss each of them in short.
A
Listing each of them
Explaining in brief
2
8
10
3
How does general writing differ from business writing in terms of language style and tone?
A
Aspects of business writing
examples
8
2
10
4
One has to decide whether it is necessary to have a meeting and then start planning for it. What
types of meetings you can call for your business related activities?
A
Meetings
Types
2
8
10
5
What is memo? When you write a memo, what language and writing style will you follow? Explain.
A
Meaning
Language and style
4
6
10
6
Write short notes on:
a) Business letters
b) Group discussions
A
a) meaning and importance of business letters
5
10

b) Meaning and role of GD
5
MB0040- STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT
1
A statistical survey is a scientific process of collection and analysis of numerical data. Explain the
stages of statistical survey. Describe the various methods for collecting data in a statistical survey.
Meaning of statistical survey
Stages of statistical survey (Listing and Explanation)
Methods for collecting data
2
4
4
10
2
Analysis of daily wages of workers in two organisations A and B yielded the following results:
Organisation
AB
No. of workers 10 20
Average daily wages (Rs) 30 15
Variance 25 100
Obtain the average daily wages and the standard deviation of wages of all workers in the two
organisations taken together. Which organisation is more equitable in regard to wages?
Formula and Computation of Combined Mean
Formula and Computation of Combined Standard deviation
Formula and Computation of Coefficient of Variation
Interpretation
2
4
3
1
10
3
a. State the addition and multiplication rules of probability giving an example of each case.
b. In a bolt factory machines A, B, C manufacture 25, 35 and 40 percent of the total output. Of their
total output 5, 4 and 2 percent are defective respectively. A bolt is drawn at random and is found to
be defective. What are the probabilities that it was manufactured by machines A, B and C?
Stating the addition rule of probability and an example
Stating the multiplication rule of probability and an example
Applying Bayes theorem and calculating the probabilities
2
2
6
10
4
a. What is a Chi-square test? Point out its applications. Under what conditions is this test applicable?
b. Discuss the types of measurement scales with examples.
Meaning of Chi-square test
Applications
Conditions

Types of measurement scales with examples
2
2
2
4
10
5
Explain the Components of Time series.
Meaning of Time series
Components of Time series
2
8
10
6
a. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?
b. Three samples below have been obtained from normal populations with equal variances. Test the
hypothesis at 5% level that the population means are equal.
ABC
8 7 12
10 5 9
7 10 13
14 9 12
11 9 14
[The table value of F at 5% level of significance for 1 = 2 and 2 = 12 is 3.88]
Meaning of Analysis of Variance
Assumptions
Formulas/Calculation/Solution to the problem
2
1
7
MB0041 & FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
1
Inventory in a business is valued at the end of an accounting period, at either cost or market price,
whichever is lower. This is accepted convention or a practice in accounting.
Give a small introduction on accounting conventions and elucidate all the eight accounting
conventions.
A
Introduction of accounting convention
Explanation of all the 8 types of conventions
2
8
10
2
Write down a table with the accounts involved / the nature of account/its affects/ debit or credit.
Please have the transactions given below and prepare the table as per the instructions given above
for each transaction.
a. 1.1.2011 Sunitha started his business with cash Rs. 5,00,000
b. 2.1.2011 Borrowed from Malathi Rs. 5,00,000
c. 2.1.2011 Purchased furniture Rs. 1,00,000

d. 4.1.2011 Purchased furniture from Meenal on credit Rs. 1,50,000
e. 5.1.2011 Purchased goods for cash Rs. 50,000
f. 6.1.2011 Purchased goods from Ram on credit Rs. 2,50,000
g. 8.1.2011 Sold goods for cash Rs. 1,25,000
h. 8.1.2011 Sold goods to Shyam on credit Rs. 55,000
i. 9.1.2011 Received cash from Shyam Rs. 25,000
j. 10.1.2011 Paid cash to Ram Rs. 90,000
A
Filling in all the details in the table for all the transactions. Each transaction carries one
mark(1*10=10)
10
10
3
From the given trial balance, draft an Adjusted Trial Balance.
Trial Balance as on 31.03.2013
DEBIT BALANCES RS. CREDIT BALANCES RS.
Furniture and Fittings 15000 Bank Over Draft 16000
Buildings 500000 Capital Account 400000
Sales Returns 1000 Purchase Returns 4000
Bad Debts 2000 Sundry Creditors 35000
Sundry Debtors 25000 Commission 5000
Purchases 90000 Sales 235000
Advertising 20000
Cash 10000
Taxes and Insurance 5000
General Expenses 7000
Salaries 20000
695000 695000
1. Charge depreciation at 10% on Buildings and Furniture and fittings.
2. Write off further bad debts 1000
3. Taxes and Insurance prepaid 2000
4. Outstanding salaries 5000
5. Commission received in advance1000
A
Preparation of all the ledger a/c’s
Preparation of adjusted trial balance as on 31.3.2013
5
5
10
4
The reports prepared in financial accounting are also used in the management accounting. But there
are few major differences between financial accounting and management accounting.
Explain the differences between financial accounting and management accounting in various
dimensions.
A
Writing down all the differences between the financial and management accounting
10
10
5
Draw the Balance Sheet for the following information provided by Sandeep Ltd..
a. Current Ratio : 2.50

b. Liquidity Ratio : 1.50
c. Net Working Capital : Rs.300000
d. Stock Turnover Ratio : 6 times
e. Ratio of Gross Profit to Sales : 20%
f. Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio : 2 times
g. Average Debt collection period : 2 months
h. Fixed Assets to Net Worth : 0.80
i. Reserve and Surplus to Capital : 0.50
A
Preparation of Balance sheet (Includes all the ratios)
10
10
6
Write the main differences between cash flow analysis and fund flow analysis.
Following is the balance sheet for the period ending 31st March 2011 and 2012. If the current year’s
net loss is Rs.38,000, Calculate the cash flow from operating activities.
31st MARCH 2011 2012
Short-term loan to employees 15000 18000
Creditors 30000 8000
Provision for doubtful debts 1200 Bills payable 18000 20000
Stock in trade 15000 13000
Bills receivable 10000 22000
Prepaid expenses 800 600
Outstanding expenses 300 500
A
Differences between cash flow and fund flow analysis
Preparation of statement showing cash flow from operating activities
4
6
10
MB0042- MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
1
Economic stability implies avoiding fluctuations in economic activities. It is important to avoid the
economic and financial crisis. The challenge is to minimise the instability without affecting
productivity, efficiency, employment. Find out the instruments to face the challenges and to
maintain an economic stability.
A
Explanation of economic stability
Instruments
2
8
10
2
Explain any eight macroeconomic ratios.
A
Definition of Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics ratios
2

8
10
3
Define Inflation and explain the types of inflation.
A
Definition of Inflation
types of inflation
3
7
10
4
Define Fiscal Policy and the instruments of Fiscal policy
A
Explanation of Fiscal Policy
Instruments
2
8
10
5
Investment is a part of income which can be used for various purposes. It is necessary to create
employment in an economy and to increase national income. To understand the benefits of income,
study the various types of investment.
A
Explanation of investment
types of investment
2
8
10
6
Discuss any two law of returns to scale with example.
A
Law of returns to scale
examples
8
2
10
MB0043 – Human Resource Management
1
The success of HR plans depends on the accuracy of HR forecasts. What is the meaning of this HR
forecasting? Describe the following HR forecasting techniques: (a) Index/ Trend analysis and (b)
Expert forecasting
A
Meaning of HR forecasting
2
10
Index/ Trend analysis
4
Expert forecasting
4

2
Write a brief note on: (i) Selection test and (ii) Interviews
A
(i) Various selection tests conducted by organisations
5
10
(ii) Interview process and Types of interviews
5
3
What do you mean by management development? What are its objectives and methods?
A
Meaning of management development
2
10
Objectives
2
Explanation of Methods of management development – (i) On-the-job and (ii) Off-the-job
development methods
6
4
Suppose you have joined as HR executive in a software company. The first task you have been
assigned is to work on Career planning. What are the various career programs will you consider?
A
Listing of various career programs
1
10
Explanation of each of the career programs
9
5
Define performance review. What are the types of appraisal methods? Describe the ways to
evaluate an employee individually.
A
Definition of performance review
2
10
Types of appraisal methods
4
Explanation of individual evaluation methods
4
6
Many organisations maintain a disciplinary policy or system to regulate the behaviour of the
employees and deal with acts of indiscipline. Describe such various disciplinary action – penalties in
business organisations.
A
Listing the commonly practiced disciplinary actions
1
10
Explanation of each of these actions
9

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