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BUSINESS STUDIES Class – XII (2012-13)
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Mention one benefit of proper staffing to the organisation.
Leader should not wait for opportunities to come to his way, rather he
should grab the opportunity and use it to the advantage of organisation.
Which quality of leader is being referred here?
It is an incentive offered over and above the wages/salary to the
employees. Name the type of financial incentive referred here.
Which function of management ensures that actual activities confirm
to planned activities?
Name the concept which increases the return on equity shares with a
change in the capital structure of a company.
Among the following current assets - Cash in hand, Marketable
securities, Bills receivables- which one is the least liquid?
Why is SENSEX an important indicator of the Indian stock market?
What does dematerialization of securities refer to ?
Mention one difference between marketing and selling.
Give one function of marketing.
Consumer organisations and NGOs perform several functions for the
protection and promotion of interests of consumers. Explain anyone
such function.
Amrit filed a case against 'Volvo Ltd.' in the 'State Commission'. But
he was not satisfied with the orders of the 'State Commission'. Name
the authority to which he can appeal against the decisions of
'State Commission'.
How does the technique of 'time study' help to improve the efficiency of
workers ? Give any two points in support of your answer.
Explain the principle of scalar chain and gangplank.
Explain 'objective' and 'policy' as types of plan using suitable
examples.
Explain how planning reduces the risk of uncertainty.
Explain different factors determining choice of channels of distribution.
State any three functions of 'Marketing'.
Distinguish between 'delegation' and 'decentralisation of authority' on
the basis of (i) purpose, (ii) parties involved and (iii) withdrawal of
authority.
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Why is informal organisation considered to be better than formal
organisation? Explain.
Explain the importance of financial planning.
* While going through the newspaper article on consumer day, r read that
consumer should keep in mind his responsibilities while purchasing,
using and consuming goods and services.
Fulfilling responsibilities also fulfills some values. Enumerate them.
Describe, in brief, any five functions of middle level management in an
organisation.
Explain in briefwhat is included in the 'Technological Environment' of
Business.
Explain the meaning and nature of staffing.
'Controlling is an indispensable function of management. ' Do you agree?
Give four reasons in support of your answer.
"Directing is the heart of management process." Do you agree? Give
four reasons in support of your answer. Or
"Effectiveness of a manager depends on his ability to communicate
effectively." Explain how?
State the meaning and importance of financial planning.
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You are the finance manager of a company. The board of directors have
asked you to decide the dividend policy (i. e., how earnings will be divided into
two parts-retained earnings and dividends) for the company. Explain the
factors that you would take in consideration while determining the
dividend policy for the company.
"Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the watchdog of the
securities market." Do you agree? Give four reasons in support of your
answer. Or
Explain the trading procedure on a stock exchange.
You have been appointed as a Brand Manager ofFord Motors. The
Company is to introduce a compact small car in the Indian Market. The
name of the car is yet to be decided. You have been asked to chair a Brain
Storming Session. Before the suggestions come forward you have to briefly
explain the participants as to what constitutes a good brand name with the
help of suitable examples. Or
'Various tools of communications are used by the marketeers to promote
their products.' Answer the following questions:
(a) Why do companies use all tools at the same time?
(b) Name and explain the most commonly used non-personal tool of
promotion which is paid for by the marketeer.
(c) Which tool of promotion will primarily be used for the following:
(i) To get good corporate image without being paid for.
(ii) An existing product meant for mass usage by literate people.
(iii) To introduce a new product to a particular class of people through door
to door visits
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