Q1:

Planning

Medium

Arrange the following steps followed during the planning process in a proper sequence.

A. Developing premises

B. Evaluating alternative courses

C. Selecting an alternative

D. Setting an Objective

E. Identifying alternative courses of action

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

Consumer Protection

Medium

If the consumer court is satisfied about the genuineness of the complaint made by the consumer, identify the reliefs which court could award

A. To remove the defect in goods or deficiency in services

B. To refund the price paid for the product/ service

C. To issue corrective advertisement to neutralise the effect of a misleading advertisement

D. To publish periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer rights.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

Financial Markets

Medium

From the following identify the functions of stock exchange which facilitate the spread of coducive climate for share ownership.

A. Regulation of takeover bids by Companies

B. Pricing of Securities

C. Safety of Transactions

D. Training of intermediaries of the securities market

E. Spreading of equity cult

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

Business Finance

Medium

Identify the factors which affect the dividend decision.

A. Stock market Reaction

B. Floatation Cost

C. Legal Constraints

D. Fixed operating cost

E. Cost of equity

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

Consumer Protection

Easy

When the value of the goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed exceeds 1 crore but is less than 10 crore, identify the Redressal Forum, aggrieved party would approach as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 5

Q6:

Business Finance

Easy

Match the following components with the given information

List IList II
A. Capital structureI. Speculator who expects the prices to go down
B. BearII. Speculator expecting a rise in the prices
C. BullIII. Proportion of debt and equality in total Capital
D. Shareholder's WealthIV. Maximisation of the market value of equity shares
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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

Financial Markets

Easy

Match the List I with List II

List IList II
A. Primary marketI. Pre-emptive right of existing shareholders
B. Rights issueII. Deals in long term financial assets
C. Capital marketIII. Treasury bills
D. Money marketIV. New issues market
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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

Controlling

Medium

Match the List I with List II

List IList II
A. Setting performance standardsI. Performance should be messured in reliable manner
B. Measurement of actual performanceII. Critical point control is used Analysing deviations
C. Analysing deviationIII. Standards are the bench-marks against which actual performance is measured
D. Taking corrective actionIV. When deviation goes beyond permissible limit
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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

Planning

Medium

Match the List I with List II

List IList II
A. Managers are not in the position to change plansI. Planning is a time consuming process
B. Planning essentially involves looking aheadII. Planning involves decision making
C. Planning involves choice from among various alternativesIII. Planning is futuristic
D. Sometimes plans are to be drawn overboards with timeIV. Planning leads to rigidity
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 20 Aug Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

Directing

Easy

It implies desire to accomplish something difficult. Identify this need of motivation.

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Q11:

Nature & Significance

Easy

From the following, identify which one is not the feature of 'Management as an Art'.

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Q12:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Identify the force that binds all the functions of management and ensures that all actions are aimed at achieving the goals of the organisation.

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Q13:

Business Environment

Medium

Identify from the following the component which is not the part of political environment.

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Q15:

Business Environment

Easy

Consumption habits and composition of family are the elements of which dimension of business environment?

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Q16:

Organising

Easy

According to _______ "delegation is the entrustment of responsibility and authority to another and the creation of accountability for the performance".

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Q17:

Organising

Medium

When the size of the organisation is large, with diversified activities and operations, requiring high degree of specialisation, which type of organisation structure will be most suitable.

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Q18:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Electrical appliances manufactured by the manufactures by using sub standard raw materials might cause serious injury to the users. Which consumer right is highlighted in the above line.

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Q20:

Business Finance

Easy

"A company has the policy of giving liberal credit to its customers in order to increase the sales."

Identify the factor affecting working capital requirement in the above situation.

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Q21:

Marketing

Easy

_______ is an impersonal form of communication which is paid for by the marketers to promote goods or services.

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Q23:

Marketing

Easy

PJ enterprises decided to launch a new range of washing machine with inbuilt water softener which can be used effectively in the areas where the water is hard. Instead of marketing the product by generic name, the company has decided to call it 'easy wash'. Identify the marketing function highlighted above.

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Q24:

Directing

Easy

Arrange the following needs in sequence of priority as per Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory.

A. Safety needs

B. Esteem Needs

C. Physiological needs

D. Self Actualisation Needs

E. Belongingness Needs

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Q25:

Financial Markets

Easy

The process of holding securities in an electronic form is known by a specific term. Identify the term.

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Q26:

Business Finance

Easy

Given below are the examples of current Assets. Identify which of them is highly liquid?

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Q27:

Directing

Easy

Identify the style of leadership wherein the leader does not change or wishes to be contradicted by the subordinates.

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Q28:

Financial Markets

Easy

Name the money market investment used by Commercial banks to meet their cash Reserve Ratio requirement.

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Q29:

Directing

Medium

Select the statement which is NOT an importance of Directing.

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Q30:

Business Finance

Hard

Radha Ltd has invested Rs. 100,000 in the business. Out of which Rs. 70000 is equity and Rs. 30,000 is debt. Net Profit after tax is 24,000. Calculate ROI

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Q31:

Controlling

Easy

Identify the option which is not highlighting the importance of controlling

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Q32:

Controlling

Easy

"Only Significant deviations which go beyond the permissible limit should be brought to the notice of management" Identify the technique being referred in analysing deviation.

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Q33:

Financial Markets

Easy

This is a privilege given to existing stakeholders to subscribe to a new issue of shares on pro-rata basis-

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Q34:

Controlling

Easy

A manger realised that inspite of best efforts put in by his workers, the target could not be achieved. 'Obsolete machinery' was the cause of deviation. Suggest from the following a corrective actions that could be appropriate to overcome the on going problem.

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Q35:

Directing

Medium

Identify the correct sequence followed in motivation process.

A. Tension

B. Search Behaviour

C. Drives

D. Unsatisfied Need

E. Satisfies Need

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Q36:

Business Finance

Medium

Under which of the following situation, a company is likely to get the benefit of trading on equity?

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Q37:

Staffing

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of recruitment in a proper sequence.

A. Choosing the most suitable source/sources of supply

B. Inviting application from the prospective candidates for the vacancies

C. Assessment of their validity

D. Identification of different sources of labour supply

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Q38:

Business Environment

Easy

Identify the component which is a part of economic environment of business.

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Q41:

Staffing

Easy

New Grow Ltd. is a company manufacturing electronic goods. Since the demand for the company's products increased in the market, the level of production had to be increased. This required recruitment of more people in production department.

Kapil, the HR manager, conducted an analysis which revealed the number and type of employees available in the department. Kapil used the internal sources first for recruiting a few employees. For the rest of the recruitment, he decided to use various suitable external sources like advertisement, placement agencies, campus recruitment and web publishing.

He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates and conducted a series of employment tests and interviews. Ten people were finally selected and after the medical examination their contract of employment was prepared. Since the new employees had to handle highly sophisticated machinery, the training was given to them away from the workplace by creating work environments in the separate laboratory.

The employees got trained well and with increased workforce, the company could achieve its target of high level of production.

Which method of training is highlighted in the above paragraph?

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Q42:

Staffing

Medium

New Grow Ltd. is a company manufacturing electronic goods. Since the demand for the company's products increased in the market, the level of production had to be increased. This required recruitment of more people in production department.

Kapil, the HR manager, conducted an analysis which revealed the number and type of employees available in the department. Kapil used the internal sources first for recruiting a few employees. For the rest of the recruitment, he decided to use various suitable external sources like advertisement, placement agencies, campus recruitment and web publishing.

He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates and conducted a series of employment tests and interviews. Ten people were finally selected and after the medical examination their contract of employment was prepared. Since the new employees had to handle highly sophisticated machinery, the training was given to them away from the workplace by creating work environments in the separate laboratory.

The employees got trained well and with increased workforce, the company could achieve its target of high level of production.

"He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates." Arrange the following steps of that process in correct sequence.

A. Selection tests.

B. Preliminary screening.

C. Job offer

D. Medical examination

E. Employment interview

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Q43:

Staffing

Medium

New Grow Ltd. is a company manufacturing electronic goods. Since the demand for the company's products increased in the market, the level of production had to be increased. This required recruitment of more people in production department.

Kapil, the HR manager, conducted an analysis which revealed the number and type of employees available in the department. Kapil used the internal sources first for recruiting a few employees. For the rest of the recruitment, he decided to use various suitable external sources like advertisement, placement agencies, campus recruitment and web publishing.

He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates and conducted a series of employment tests and interviews. Ten people were finally selected and after the medical examination their contract of employment was prepared. Since the new employees had to handle highly sophisticated machinery, the training was given to them away from the workplace by creating work environments in the separate laboratory.

The employees got trained well and with increased workforce, the company could achieve its target of high level of production.

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. AdvertisementI. Designing of specific websites
B. Placement agenciesII. Educational institutions
C. Campus recruitmentIII. Wider range of candidates
D. Web publishingIV. Useful where extensive screening is required
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Q44:

Staffing

Medium

New Grow Ltd. is a company manufacturing electronic goods. Since the demand for the company's products increased in the market, the level of production had to be increased. This required recruitment of more people in production department.

Kapil, the HR manager, conducted an analysis which revealed the number and type of employees available in the department. Kapil used the internal sources first for recruiting a few employees. For the rest of the recruitment, he decided to use various suitable external sources like advertisement, placement agencies, campus recruitment and web publishing.

He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates and conducted a series of employment tests and interviews. Ten people were finally selected and after the medical examination their contract of employment was prepared. Since the new employees had to handle highly sophisticated machinery, the training was given to them away from the workplace by creating work environments in the separate laboratory.

The employees got trained well and with increased workforce, the company could achieve its target of high level of production.

Identify the correct statements with respect to Internal sources of recruitment

A. Transfers and promotion are the two important sources of internal recruitment.

B. Internal recruitment induces fresh talent in the organization.

C. Internal recruitment simplifies the process of selection and placement.

D. Selecting employees through internal recruitment reduces their motivation.

E. Internal recruitment is a costly process.

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Q45:

Staffing

Medium

New Grow Ltd. is a company manufacturing electronic goods. Since the demand for the company's products increased in the market, the level of production had to be increased. This required recruitment of more people in production department.

Kapil, the HR manager, conducted an analysis which revealed the number and type of employees available in the department. Kapil used the internal sources first for recruiting a few employees. For the rest of the recruitment, he decided to use various suitable external sources like advertisement, placement agencies, campus recruitment and web publishing.

He followed a process for the purpose of selecting the best candidates and conducted a series of employment tests and interviews. Ten people were finally selected and after the medical examination their contract of employment was prepared. Since the new employees had to handle highly sophisticated machinery, the training was given to them away from the workplace by creating work environments in the separate laboratory.

The employees got trained well and with increased workforce, the company could achieve its target of high level of production.

Name the type of analysis conducted by Kapil.

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Q46:

Principles of Management

Easy

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

"Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining of efficiency."

Identify the principle being violated in the above lines.

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Q47:

Principles of Management

Medium

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

The divisions that were previously working on one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. One of the principles of Henry Fayol was not followed. Identify it:

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Q48:

Principles of Management

Easy

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

Mention the principle of management which is not followed in the given lines.

"The spirit of teamwork, which had characterized the company, previously was beginning to take back seat."

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Q49:

Principles of Management

Medium

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

Identify the principle of management that is violated by shining limited.

"A good company should have an employee suggestion system where by suggestions which result in substantial cost/time reduction, should be rewarded."

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Q50:

Consumer Protection

Medium

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

Which mark should be used by Shining Ltd. for its products.

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