1. Describe the evolutionary process of organization design and different perspectives of organization design and their relevance. 2. Explain the meaning and purpose of Job design and briefly discuss the impact technology has on Job design. 3. Discuss the purpose of organizational analysis and briefly describe the tools which could be used for organizational analysis […]
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1. What is opportunity cost? Explain with the help of an example, why assumption of constant opportunity cost is very unrealistic? 2. (a) Explain law of demand with the help of a demand schedule and demand curve. (b) Calculate point elasticity of demand for demand function Q=10-2p for decrease in price from Rs 3 to […]
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1. The distribution of Intelligence Quotient (I.Q.) scores measured for 100 students in a test is as follows: I.Q.* 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100 Number of Students 10 20 20 15 15 20 * The data is recorded with origin as 40, i.e. students with I.Q. […]
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1. What is the purpose of a computer aided decision support system? What are the major components of such a system? How does it help the decision making process? 2. What are the determinants of MIS design according to Zani? Explain the following statement, “there is a two way relationship between organization and Information Systems”. […]
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1. (a) Distinguish between the terms “Marketing and Selling” and discuss the various activities carried out in the following situations. i. Company selling Xerox machines ii. Multi-specialty hospital services iii. Space selling by Advertising Agency (b) Why a sound knowledge of consumer behavior in essential for marketer? Discuss. 2. (a) Indentify the elements of Marketing […]
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1. Explain in detail the framework of planning, organizing and controlling the decisions in production systems. Give suitable examples to explain the framework. 2. Explain key issues that govern the selection of process in a manufacturing set up. 3. What are the major techniques of work measurement? Discuss two important techniques with suitable examples. 4. […]
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1. a) Distinguish between Revenue expenditure and Capital expenditure. How are they treated while preparing the final accounts? If by mistake the accountant of a firm treats a capital expenditure as revenue expenditure, how will it affect the final accounts of the firm? Give an example. b) Why is depreciation charged? Explain the two methods […]
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1. Suppose you have to set up a new business. What would be the purpose of visiting selected industrial departments in the Ministry of Industry and also indicate their functions. 2. Explain the growth and structure of the private sector in India. 3. Identify the industrial policy of India in which industries were classified into […]
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1 What are different perspectives of Human Resource Management? How do you see organizations pursuing these perspectives to meet their goals and strategic objectives in the present day business environment? Discuss underlying concepts with the help of examples you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organizational antecedents to support your answer. 2 What are the […]
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1. “Hiring good people is still a relatively simple task as compared to the task of retaining them. People may join a company because of its favorable image but will stay on only if they find appreciation for, and satisfaction from, their work.” Elaborate this statement underlying the role of a manager in the process. […]
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