Q1:

Business Finance

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
ConceptDescription
(A) Capital Structure(I) Long Term Investment.
(B) Capital Budgeting(II) Profit distributed to shareholders.
(C) Working Capital(III) Financing Mix of business.
(D) Dividend(IV) Money required for short-term needs.

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Option 4
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Q2:

Marketing

Easy

Publicity is similar to advertising in the sense that it is:

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Option 1,4
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Q3:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Which of the following are the components of personnel objectives of management?

(A) Competitive salaries and perks

(B) Survival of the organisation

(C) Personal growth and development

(D) Profit maximisation

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Option 2
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Q4:

Nature & Significance

Easy

At which level of management, the managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation?

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Option 1
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Q5:

Planning

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Objective(I) The first step in planning.
(B) Policy(II) It provides a basis for interpreting strategy.
(C) Rule(III) It includes the entire gamut of activities as well as the organisation’s policy.
(D) Programme(IV) A specific statement that informs what is to be done.

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Option 3
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Q6:

Controlling

Easy

Which of the following is not an importance of controlling?

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Option 2
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Q7:

Business Finance

Easy

Buying of new machinery is a decision relating to:

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Option 3
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Q8:

Marketing

Easy

Goods and services or 'anything of value' which is offered to the market for sale is knowns as-

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Option 3
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Q10:

Nature & Significance

Easy

A petrol pump needs to be managed as much as a school or a hospital. Which feature of management is highlighted here?

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Q13:

Principles of Management

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Esprit de corps(I) One head on a group of activities with common objectives.
(B) Unity of Direction(II) Team spirit of unity and harmony among employees
(C) Scalar Chain(III) Thinking out and executing a plan.
(D) Initiative(IV) Superior-subordinate relations throughout the organisation.

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Q14:

Controlling

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of controlling in logical order.

(A) Measure the performance by personal observation

(B) Compare the performance with performance standards

(C) Use critical point control for checking the deviation in KRAS

(D) Train the employees if the production target is not met

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Q15:

Business Finance

Easy

Higher Debt-Equity Ratio results in ______

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Q17:

Planning

Medium

Arrange the following steps involved in the Planning Process in proper order.

  1. Make certain assumptions about the future.
  2. Identify all alternative courses of action
  3. Decide what the organization is set to achieve
  4. Adopt the best alternative

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Q18:

Controlling

Medium

After finding deviations from the standards, the manager initiates for corrective action. But if the deviation can not be corrected, the manager may opt for

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Q19:

Entrepreneurship Development

Medium

Arrange the following stages of business idea generation in a logical sequence.

(A) Examine the idea for its real life use and application.

(B) Decide the level of operation

(C) Identify the technology required to produce the product

(D) Obtain a concept of the product suggested by one idea.

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Q20:

Controlling

Medium

Which of the following statements are not correct?

(A) Planning and controlling are essentially one and the same.

(B) Controlling is the part of planning process.

(C) Controlling can be a substitute for planning.

(D) Planning without controlling is meaningless.

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Q21:

Business Finance

Easy

The CFO of a company decides to maintain the capital structure as 1/2. The finance raised from owners and shareholders is Rs. 300 crore. How much debt financing does he need?

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Q22:

Staffing

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Trade Tests(I) Measure the existing skills of the individual.
(B) Intelligence Tests(II) Provide indications about a person's emotions, reactions and maturity level.
(C) Personality Tests(III) Measure individuals' ability to make decisions and judgments.
(D) Aptitude Tests(IV) Measure individuals' potential for learning new skills.

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Q23:

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the following steps of Staffing Process in a logical sequence.

(A) Selection

(B) Recruitment

(C) Placement and Orientation

(D) Estimating the manpower requirements

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Q24:

Consumer Protection

Easy

When a consumer fails to get his/her right protected, he/she can seek the help from a __________.

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Q25:

Business Environment

Easy

Which of the following are the features of business environment?

(A) Totality of external forces

(B) Inter- relatedness

(C) Public

(D) Relativity Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q26:

Marketing

Easy

The process of classification of products into different groups on the basis of their important characteristics refers to which of the following marketing functions?

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Q28:

Principles of Management

Medium

The main elements of Scientific Management are:

(A) Functional or specialised supervision

(B) Standardisation of work methods

(C) Manangement by exception principle

(D) Coordinate with employees to ensure implementation of professionalism

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Q32:

Entrepreneurship Development

Medium

Arrange the following stages of the enterprise process in a logical manner.

(A) Evaluating the ideas received from different sources to find a creative solution

(B) Opportunity spotting by analysing the needs and problems that exist in the environment

(C) Identifying a product or service through innovation

(D) Setting up a project and nurturing it to success

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Q33:

Business Finance

Easy

The primary aim of financial management is:

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Q34:

Directing

Easy

Which of the following are the elements of communication?

(A) Media

(B) Message

(C) Interpreter

(D) Receiver

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Q36:

Controlling

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Setting Standards(I) The company has decided to increase the workforce to meet the shortage of production.
(B) Measuring Actual Performance(II) Company sets target production rate of 1000 units per day
(C) Taking Corrective Action(III) Acceptable deviations of actual performance from the standard performance is ±\pm 50 units.
(D) Analyzing Deviations(IV) The company produces 700 units per day.

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Q37:

Nature & Significance

Easy

A manager manages to obtain the required capital at 10% interest rate while the prevailing rate in the market is 11%. How would you describe such a manager?

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Q40:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify the role of consumer organizations and NGOs.

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Q41:

Business Environment

Easy

The name and taste of Coca-Cola is known to almost each and every individual in India as well as all across the world. This carbonated soft drink holds the most market share in the soft drink market and got a special seat in each and every gathering. It uses ingredients in the product upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of norms laid down by government authorities. The Coca-Cola company has on occasion introduced other cola drinks under the Coke name. The most common of these are Diet Coke, along with others including caffeine-free Coca-Cola, Diet Coke caffeine Free, Coca-Cola Zero Suger, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla and the list goes on. It has capitalized on each and every opportunity to market itself effectively and place itself in the middle of every gathering.

The main reason for such an outstanding placement of product goes to the way they have established the connection between every occasion and the need for Coke to be present there, product design and creative advertising.

In the context of the above given case, identify one valid importance of the business environment.

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Q42:

Business Environment

Easy

The name and taste of Coca-Cola is known to almost each and every individual in India as well as all across the world. This carbonated soft drink holds the most market share in the soft drink market and got a special seat in each and every gathering. It uses ingredients in the product upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of norms laid down by government authorities. The Coca-Cola company has on occasion introduced other cola drinks under the Coke name. The most common of these are Diet Coke, along with others including caffeine-free Coca-Cola, Diet Coke caffeine Free, Coca-Cola Zero Suger, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla and the list goes on. It has capitalized on each and every opportunity to market itself effectively and place itself in the middle of every gathering.

The main reason for such an outstanding placement of product goes to the way they have established the connection between every occasion and the need for Coke to be present there, product design and creative advertising.

Which of the following is not a product of Coca-Cola?

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Q43:

Business Environment

Easy

The name and taste of Coca-Cola is known to almost each and every individual in India as well as all across the world. This carbonated soft drink holds the most market share in the soft drink market and got a special seat in each and every gathering. It uses ingredients in the product upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of norms laid down by government authorities. The Coca-Cola company has on occasion introduced other cola drinks under the Coke name. The most common of these are Diet Coke, along with others including caffeine-free Coca-Cola, Diet Coke caffeine Free, Coca-Cola Zero Suger, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla and the list goes on. It has capitalized on each and every opportunity to market itself effectively and place itself in the middle of every gathering.

The main reason for such an outstanding placement of product goes to the way they have established the connection between every occasion and the need for Coke to be present there, product design and creative advertising.

Which dimension of business environment did Coca-Cola majorly tap into?

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Q44:

Business Environment

Easy

Case

The name and taste of Coca-Cola is known to almost each and every individual in India as well as all across the world. This carbonated soft drink holds the most market share in the soft drink market and got a special seat in each and every gathering. It uses ingredients in the product upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of norms laid down by government authorities. The Coca-Cola company has on occasion introduced other cola drinks under the Coke name. The most common of these are Diet Coke, along with others including caffeine-free Coca-Cola, Diet Coke caffeine Free, Coca-Cola Zero Suger, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla and the list goes on. It has capitalized on each and every opportunity to market itself effectively and place itself in the middle of every gathering.

The main reason for such an outstanding placement of product goes to the way they have established the connection between every occasion and the need for Coke to be present there, product design and creative advertising.

Identify the feature of the business environment which the Coca-Cola company managed to get in their favour.

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Q45:

Business Environment

Easy

The name and taste of Coca-Cola is known to almost each and every individual in India as well as all across the world. This carbonated soft drink holds the most market share in the soft drink market and got a special seat in each and every gathering. It uses ingredients in the product upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of norms laid down by government authorities. The Coca-Cola company has on occasion introduced other cola drinks under the Coke name. The most common of these are Diet Coke, along with others including caffeine-free Coca-Cola, Diet Coke caffeine Free, Coca-Cola Zero Suger, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla and the list goes on. It has capitalized on each and every opportunity to market itself effectively and place itself in the middle of every gathering.

The main reason for such an outstanding placement of product goes to the way they have established the connection between every occasion and the need for Coke to be present there, product design and creative advertising.

Coca-Cola uses the ingredients in the products upto permissible limits and avoids any kind of violation of the norms laid down by government authorities. Which dimension of the business environment is reflected in the above statement?

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Q46:

Organising

Easy

Case: Organising at Stellar Electronics

Stellar Electronics, a fast-growing tech company, decided to reorganize its operations to improve efficiency and innovation. The management focused on defining an organizational structure and implementing effective delegation practices.

The company adopted a functional organizational structure, dividing departments into R&D, production, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each department had specialized teams led by managers responsible for achieving departmental goals.

A clear hierarchy was established, ensuring communication flowed efficiently between levels. Each employee knew their reporting authority, reducing confusion and overlapping roles.

The CEO delegated decision-making authority to departmental heads, empowering them to make quick decisions. Tasks were delegated based on employee expertise, which increased accountability and motivation.

Weekly inter-departmental meetings ensured that different departments worked in harmony to achieve the company's objectives.

The reorganization led to improved productivity, faster decision-making, and better employee satisfaction. The company launched its flagship product six months ahead of schedule and gained a competitive edge in the market.

Stellar Electronics demonstrated how a well-defined organizational structure and effective delegation contribute to achieving business goals.

What type of organizational structure did Stellar Electronics adopt?

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Q47:

Organising

Easy

Case: Organising at Stellar Electronics Stellar Electronics, a fast-growing tech company, decided to reorganize its operations to improve efficiency and innovation. The management focused on defining an organizational structure and implementing effective delegation practices. The company adopted a functional organizational structure, dividing departments into R&D, production, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each department had specialized teams led by managers responsible for achieving departmental goals. A clear hierarchy was established, ensuring communication flowed efficiently between levels. Each employee knew their reporting authority, reducing confusion and overlapping roles. The CEO delegated decision-making authority to departmental heads, empowering them to make quick decisions. Tasks were delegated based on employee expertise, which increased accountability and motivation. Weekly inter-departmental meetings ensured that different departments worked in harmony to achieve the company's objectives. The reorganization led to improved productivity, faster decision-making, and better employee satisfaction. The company launched its flagship product six months ahead of schedule and gained a competitive edge in the market. Stellar Electronics demonstrated how a well-defined organizational structure and effective delegation contribute to achieving business goals.

What was a key focus of delegation at Stellar Electronics?

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Q48:

Organising

Easy

Case: Organising at Stellar Electronics

Stellar Electronics, a fast-growing tech company, decided to reorganize its operations to improve efficiency and innovation. The management focused on defining an organizational structure and implementing effective delegation practices.

The company adopted a functional organizational structure, dividing departments into R&D, production, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each department had specialized teams led by managers responsible for achieving departmental goals.

A clear hierarchy was established, ensuring communication flowed efficiently between levels. Each employee knew their reporting authority, reducing confusion and overlapping roles.

The CEO delegated decision-making authority to departmental heads, empowering them to make quick decisions. Tasks were delegated based on employee expertise, which increased accountability and motivation.

Weekly inter-departmental meetings ensured that different departments worked in harmony to achieve the company's objectives.

The reorganization led to improved productivity, faster decision-making, and better employee satisfaction. The company launched its flagship product six months ahead of schedule and gained a competitive edge in the market.

Stellar Electronics demonstrated how a well-defined organizational structure and effective delegation contribute to achieving business goals.

Which principle of organizing is involved in identifying who reports to whom?

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Q49:

Organising

Easy

Case: Organising at Stellar Electronics

Stellar Electronics, a fast-growing tech company, decided to reorganize its operations to improve efficiency and innovation. The management focused on defining an organizational structure and implementing effective delegation practices.

The company adopted a functional organizational structure, dividing departments into R&D, production, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each department had specialized teams led by managers responsible for achieving departmental goals.

A clear hierarchy was established, ensuring communication flowed efficiently between levels. Each employee knew their reporting authority, reducing confusion and overlapping roles.

The CEO delegated decision-making authority to departmental heads, empowering them to make quick decisions. Tasks were delegated based on employee expertise, which increased accountability and motivation.

Weekly inter-departmental meetings ensured that different departments worked in harmony to achieve the company's objectives.

The reorganization led to improved productivity, faster decision-making, and better employee satisfaction. The company launched its flagship product six months ahead of schedule and gained a competitive edge in the market.

Stellar Electronics demonstrated how a well-defined organizational structure and effective delegation contribute to achieving business goals.

Who received decision-making authority in the new structure?

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Q50:

Organising

Easy

Case: Organising at Stellar Electronics

Stellar Electronics, a fast-growing tech company, decided to reorganize its operations to improve efficiency and innovation. The management focused on defining an organizational structure and implementing effective delegation practices.

The company adopted a functional organizational structure, dividing departments into R&D, production, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each department had specialized teams led by managers responsible for achieving departmental goals.

A clear hierarchy was established, ensuring communication flowed efficiently between levels. Each employee knew their reporting authority, reducing confusion and overlapping roles.

The CEO delegated decision-making authority to departmental heads, empowering them to make quick decisions. Tasks were delegated based on employee expertise, which increased accountability and motivation.

Weekly inter-departmental meetings ensured that different departments worked in harmony to achieve the company's objectives.

The reorganization led to improved productivity, faster decision-making, and better employee satisfaction. The company launched its flagship product six months ahead of schedule and gained a competitive edge in the market.

Stellar Electronics demonstrated how a well-defined organizational structure and effective delegation contribute to achieving business goals.

What benefit did delegation provide?

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