Business Studies Class - XII 1997(CBSE)
You are on questions of Set II

PART I
( PRINCIPLES AND FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT )

Q 1 What is meant by management? (2 marks)


Q 2 Explain, in brief, the principle of Esprit de Corps. (2 marks)


Q 3 Give any two elements of directing. (3 Marks)


Q 4 Explain briefly the steps in the process of organising. (3 Marks)


Q 5 Give any three main features of the line organisation. (4 Marks)


Q 6 Distinguish between decentralisation and delegation on the basis of nature, control,need and responsibility. (4 Marks)


Q 7 "Co-ordination is the essence of management." Explain the statement with the help of examples. (5 marks)


Q 8 Briefly explain(a) Time study and(b) 'Stability of tenure' principle.
(5 marks)


Q 9 Enumerate the various steps in the staffing procedure. ( 5 marks)


Q10 Explain briefly the features of a god control system.


Q11 Explain, in brief, the steps in the planning process.

OR

What are the limitations of planning? Explain briefly. (6 marks)


Q 12 What is meant by incentive? Discuss the role of financial and non-financial incentives to increases the efficiency of workers.

OR

Differentiate between formal rate and informal communication. (8 marks)



Q 13 Explain briefly the term 'Product Mix.' (2 marks)


Q 14 State briefly the role of personal manager. (3 Marks)


Q 15 Distinguish between recruitment and selection. (3 Marks)


Q 16 Explain three important functions. Distinguish between recruitment and selections of a financial manager. (3 Marks)


Q 17 State any three effects of over-capitalisation on a company. (3 Marks)


Q 18 Enumerate any six methods of sales promotion. (3 Marks)


Q 19 A company does not have any scheme of performance appraisal. What are the consequences this company is likely to face? Explain briefly.
(4 Marks)


Q 20 Which method of wage payment-time rate or piece rate-would you prefer in the following situations :
(a) When production process is complicated and requires high degree of skill.
(b) When quantity of output s more important than its quality.
(c) When job is of a repetitive nature and output can easily be measured.
(d) When collective efforts of a group of workers are required for the
performance of work. (4 Marks)


Q 21 The directors of a company have decided to modernise the plant and machinery at an estimated cost of rupees one crorel. State the merits and demerits of issuing equity shares for the purpose. (5 marks)


Q 22 Explain briefly the functions of advertising. ( 5 marks)


Q 23 What is meant by financial planning? What factors should be kept in mind while formulating a financial plan?

OR

What is meant by capital structure? Explain briefly the factors which affect the capital structure of a company. (7 marks)


Q 24 Explain what is meant by "Personal Selling." Discuss the steps in the process of personal selling.

OR

"Money spent on advertisement is a waste." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. (8 marks)