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BST Syllabus and Practice Papers
BST Syllabus and Practice Papers
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Part A Principles and Functions of Management
2 Principles of Management 16
3 Business Environment
4 Planning 14
5 Organizing
6 Staffing
7 Directing 20
8 Controlling
9 Financial Management 15
10 Financial Markets
11 Marketing Management 15
12 Consumer Protection
Total 100
Estimated Time 8 min 20 min 50 min 37 min 50 min 165 min+15 min.
(in minutes) for revision
Q.1 Rama Clothes ltd.‘s target is to produce 20,000 shirts per month at a
cost of Rs.500/- per shirt. The production manager achieved this
target at a cost of Rs.450/- per shirt. Do you think the manager is
effective and efficient?
Ans. Yes, he completed the work on time and at a lower cost.
Characteristics of Management:
Q.2 ―In an organization, the employees are happy and satisfied, there is no
chaos and the effect of management is noticeable.‖ Which characteristic
of management is highlighted by this statement? (Intangible Force)
Objectives of Management
Is the management of Sana Ltd. fulfilling its objectives? Justify your answer by
giving reasons.
Ans. Yes, the management of Sana Ltd. is fulfilling all the objectives-
organisational objectives, social objectives and personal objectives.
Importance of Management
Management as a Science
Middle Level
Main tasks are to interpret the policies of the top management to ensure the
availability of resources to implement policies, to coordinate all activities, ensure
availability of necessary personnel & assign duties and responsibilities to them.
Q.10 At which level of management, are the managers responsible for the
welfare and survival of the organization? (Top level)
Q.11 Managers at the top level spend more time doing this function of
Management. Name it. (Determine policies)
Q.12 Rakesh is working as Regional Manager in ABC Ltd. Name the level at
which he is working. (Middle Level)
Q.13 Name the level at which the managers are responsible for implementing
and controlling the plans and strategies of the organisation? (Middle
Level)
Co-ordination
Coordination is to synchronise the various activities of an organisation. In the
context of business unit, the meaning of coordination is to balance its various
activities (purchase, sales, production, finance, personnel etc.) so that objective
of business can be easily achieved.
Characteristics of Coordination
The reasons that bring out the importance or the necessity for coordination are:
Q.2 Production Manager of Kavya Ltd. tries to produce goods with minimum
cost. Name the concept which is being focussed by management.
(Efficiency)
Q.9 Mr. Gaurvav is working as the Finance Manager of XYZ ltd. At what
level of management is he working? State any two functions being
performed by him (Middle Level)
Q.10 The General manager- GM of ‗ Radhaswami Kidswear Limited‘, Mr.
Sahil Radhaswami, has divided all the employees of his company into
three levels (Top Level, Middle level and Lower Level) At the Top Level
the General Manager and Board of Directors themselves work. The
Middle Level work is looked after by the four Departmental managers
like the Production Manager, Purchase manager, Sales Manager and
Finance Manager.
Mr. Sahil knows it very well that the job of management cannot be done
by a single person alone, but when all join hands to work together the
meaning of management is realised. This is why he makes all his efforts
to effect coordination in the activities of all his employees. All the
employees are working with the team spirit.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
About Henry Fayol: Henry Fayol (1841-1925) got degree in Mining Engineering
and joined French Mining Company in 1860 as an Engineer. He rose to the
position of Managing Director in 1988. When the company was on the verge of
bankruptcy. He accepted the challenge and by using rich and broad
administrative experience, he turned the fortune of the company. For his
contributions, he is well known as the ―Father of General Management‖.
Subordinate Subordinate
Unity of Command Multiplicity of Command
B E
C F
D G
Gang Plank
Q.5 Rakesh and Rahim are employed in the same company. They are
working at same position and performing similar functions. But Rakesh
is getting more salary than Rahim. Which principle of management is
being violated? (Equity)
Q.6 In an organization employees are transferred frequently; which principle
of management is being over looked. (Stability of personnel)
Q.7 Name and explain the principle of management according to which a
manager should replace ‗I‘ with ‗we‘ in all his conversations with
workers? (Espirit De Corps.)
Q.8 State one positive effect of the Principle- ―Unity of Command.‖ (The
efficiency of subordinate‘s increases)
Q.9 Why did Fayol introduce Gang Plank in the principle of scalar chain? (to
contact with the employees of equal rank in case of emergency).
Q.10 Nikita and Salman completed their MBA and started working in a
multinational company at the same level. Both are working hard and are
happy with their employer. Salman had the habit of backbiting any wrong
reporting about his colleagues to impress his boss. All the employees in the
organization knew about it. At the time of performance appraisal, the
performance of Nikita was judged better than Salman. Even then, their
boss, Mohammad Sharif decided to promote Salman stating that being a
female, Nikita will not be able to handle the complications of higher post.
(i) Identify and explain the principle of management that was
overlooked by this multinational company.
(ii) Identify the values which are being ignored quoting the lines
from the above para.
(Hint. (i) Equity; (ii) Good human behaviour, gender equality).
Fredrick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) was a person who within a very short duration
(1878-1884) rose from ranks of an ordinary apprentice to chief engineer in Midvale
Steel Company, U.S.A. Taylor conducted a number of experiments
SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
A. Functional Foremanship
Supervision is to be divided into several specialized functions and each
function to be entrusted to a special foreman.
Each worker will have to take orders from eight foreman in the related
process of function of production.
Stress on separating planning function from execution function.
Factory Manager
Instruction Route Time & cost Disciplinarian Speed Gang Repair Inspector
Card clerk Clerk clerk Boss Boss Boss
Workman
Planning Incharges :
Production Incharges:
Q.14 In a Company, the Factory Manager appointed only one foreman for the
work of production, planning, execution and supervision of workers.
However, that foreman is not efficient in planning and execution.
(1) Which technique of scientific management is being violated
here? (Functional Foremanship.)
(2) Write one consequence of this violation.
D. Motion Study
Making a thorough analysis of various motions being performed by a
worker while doing a particular task.
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Identifying and determining the ideal productive movements.
Eliminate the unproductive movements and equipments.
E. Time study
It is the technique used to determine the standard time taken by the
workmen with reasonable skills and abilities to perform a particular task.
Here the job is divided into series of elements and the time required to
complete each element idealistically is recorded using a stop watch.
F. Fatigue study
Determines the amount and frequency of rest intervals required in
completing a task.
G. Differential Piece Wage System
Evolve a system wherein the efficient and inefficient workers are paid
at different rates. (as financial incentives act as motivators)
First a standard task is established with the aid of time and motion
study, then two rates are established. Higher, when standard output is
produced and lower, when the standard is not met.
Q.17 Name the technique of Taylor which is one of the strongest motivator for a
worker to reach standard performance. (Differential piece wage system)
Q.2 A sales person is asked to finalize a deal with customer. The marketing
manager allows him to give a discount of up-to 10% but the Finance
Manager allows him to give discount of upto 25%. Which principle is
violated here? (Unity of command) (1)
Q.3 ―Workers should be encouraged to develop and carry out their plan for
development.‖ Identify the principle of management (Fayol)involved here.
(Initiative) (1)
Q.4 Principles of Taylor and Fayol are mutually complementary. One believed
that the management should the gain with the workers while the other
suggested that employees compensation should depend upon the
earning capacity of the company and should give them a reasonable
standard of living. Identify and explain the principles of management by
Tayol and Fayol referred to in para? (1)
Q.5 A manager should have the right to punish a subordinate for wilfully not
obeying a legitimate order but only after sufficient opportunity has been
given to his/her case. Identify the principle of management highlighted
here. (Authority and Responsibility) (1)
Q.6 Fayol insists that good sense and experience are needed to ensure
fairness to all employees who should be treated as fairly as possible.
Identify the principle of management. (Equity) (1)
Q.7 Name and explain that principle of Fayol which suggest that
communication from top to bottom should follow the official lines of
command. (Scalar chain) (3 Marks)
Q.1 Business Environment includes both specific and general forces. List any
two. (Specific- Investors and customers, general- social and political)
Q.2 ―Demand for sarees may be high in India but almost negligible in Europe‖.
Which feature of business environment is highlighted here. (Relativity)
Q.3 Give any one factor responsible for New Economic Policy of liberalization,
privatization and globalization. (Economic development of the country)
Q.3 ―It may be difficult to know the extent of the relative impact of the
social,economic, political, technological or legal factors on change in
demand of a product in the market.‖ Which feature of business
environment is highlighted by this point? (Complex)
Q.5 Just after declaration of Lok Sabha Elections 2014 results, the Bombay
Stock Exchanges price index (Sensex) rose by 1000 points in a day.
Identify the environmental factor which led to this rose giving reason.
Also, explain any two other dimensions of business environment.
(Political)
Q.8 The court issued the order that it is essential for the vehicles to be
smokeless and that any one violating this order shall have to pay a
heavy fine. Abiding by this order was necessary for the health of people.
Making this strict order of the court as the base; ‗Gyan Motors Limited‘
resolved to manufacture such vehicles by using modern technology as
should not produce any smoke at all. The government should also
announce to provide help in several ways to set up such industrial units.
Write about any one of the values for society granted by the court.
A.8 (a) ―The court issued the order --------- -- - smokeless‖ --------Legal.
UNIT-I
Q1. X Ltd. was manufacturing water heaters. In the first year of its operations,
the revenue earned by the company is less. The Co. analysed the reasons
of less revenue. After analysing the company decided: -
Q3. Meera, Chairperson of Sunshine Ltd. feels that she is only responsiblefor
the successful management of company because other persons are
Q4. A.R. Rehman is the first Indian to win the oscar award for his
composition ―Jai Ho‖. His composition of music is unique and different
as he has used the singing notes in a manner that is entirely his own
interpretation. Like A.R. Rehman, Nandan, a general manager in Expert
Sales Ltd. uses his knowledge of management in a unique and different
manner and all the employees working under his guidance are happy
and satisfied. He rewards the employee who came to office in time.
Q7. The Govt. has been watching for some time that the performance of
industry in the Public sector is not coming up to the level of
standardisation. Several efforts have been put in, but because of no
improvement in it, the Govt. decided to increase the role of Private
sector in some areas of Public sector. This would bring about
improvement in the level of performance. The reason for the Govt. to
make this decision was that the different departments of an industrial
unit in Public sector do not work with each other. The situation in private
sector is entirely opposite to it.
(c) On which level is Mr. Singh working. Write any two more
functions performed at that level.
Q9. In a reputed Co., for the last few days, differences have cropped up
between management and workers. The workers were demanding more
bonus. This matter has aggravated so much that the attention of both
the parties has been diverted from production to division of profits.
Consequently, the profits of the company began to fall down.
(c) Which factors of Business environment are affecting the Co? Identify
the type and factors.
PLANNING
Concept
Planning is deciding in advance what to do, how to do when to do, and who is
to do it. Planning bridges the gap from where we are to where we want to go. It
is one of the basic managerial functions. Planning involves setting objectives
and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives.
Thus, it is closely connected with creativity and innovation.
Importance of Planning
Q.1 Which function of management bridges the gap between where we are
and where we want to go? (1)
Limitations of Planning
Q.1 X.Ltd. Company does not consider ideas and thoughts of employees and
acts according to earlier formulated plan. Identify the above limitation of
planning and explain other limitations too. (6)
FEATURES OF PLANNING
3. Planning is pervasive:
Planning is required at all levels of management as well as in all departments
of the organization. It is not an exclusive function of top management.
4. Planning is futuristic:
Planning essentially involves looking ahead and preparing for the future.
6. Implementing the plan: Once the plans are developed they are put
intoaction. Successful implementation of the plan ensures understanding
and whole-hearted cooperation of all the employees.
Q.1 The director of Infra Ltd. set the target to increase current year sale by
` 500 cr. For increasing the sales of the current year, he also kept in
mind future forecast and assumptions. Then he searched different ways
to increase sale such as sales promotion, network marketing and other
activities. After that he held meeting with sales manager and made
necessary changes to achieve target.
Identify the different stages of planning process quoting the relevant
lines. (6)
TYPES OF PLAN
The name suggests these plans are formulated once and repeatedly used.
These plans continuously guide the manager. That is why it is said that a
standing plan is a standing guide to recurring problems.
5. Rule: Rules are specific statement that tell what is to be done and
whatnot to be done in a specified situation. They help in indicating which
points are to be kept in mind while performing task/work. Rules are rigid
which ensure discipline in the organization. Example: ‗No smoking in the
office premises‘. Violation of rules may invite penalty.
These plans are connected with some special problems. After having been
used once there is no importance of these plans in future.
Q.2 Planning strangulates the initiatives of the employees and compels them
to work in an inflexible manner. Which limitation of planning is highlighted
here. (1)
Q.3 Identify the type of plan which is time bound and linked with measurable
outcome? (Hint- Budget) (1)
(b) Mention the steps involved in the above process by quoting the
lines from the question. (3)
Q.5 In Chak De movie, Shahrukh Khan becomes the coach of the girl‘s
hockey team. He knows that he has to prepare the girls for the
international hockey matches and win the cup. For this he prepares a
long term plan and thinks of ways of how to beat the opponent team. He
coaches the girls to play in different ways like defensive, offensive, etc.
At the outset of the match, he explains who will open the match, and
how the ball will be passed by one player to another step by step.
Identify all the types of plans mentioned above State them along with
lines which refer to them in the above paragraph. (Objective, strategy,
procedure, method) (4)
Q.6 The production manager of a company received the complaint that the
quality of the goods was not good. After investigation it came to light
that the machines had become very old. That is why they were unable
to achieve standardised quality. The production manager developed
several options by way of solution to this problem. Example, getting the
machines repaired, purchasing new local machines, purchasing new
imported machines, if possible taking machines on rent etc. The CEO of
the company wanted the list of options to be smaller, so that a thorough
Q.8 ―KOHINOOR FOODS Ltd. has banned smoking in the factory premises.‖
Q.9 PK Ltd. has been well known for delay in decision making and
overlapping of work done. Identify management function lacking in the
organisation and state importance of this function? (6)
Q.10 Rahul, a worker is given a target of assembling two computers per day. Due
to his habit of doing things differently, an idea struck him, which would not
only reduce the assembling time of computer but also reduce the cost of
production. But instead of appreciating his idea his supervisor scolded him
and asked him to complete the work as per prescribed technique. Identify &
describe the limitation of planning stated here?
(3)
Q.11 A company gave its sales executives, the directives that they would sell
goods on credit but told the employees to strictly inform the customers that
if they will not make payment within 1 month they will have to pay an
interest of 10% per annum. In the above given paragraph 2 types of plans
have been mentioned. Identify them and explain them with their features.
(policy, Rule) (5)
ORGANISING
Meaning of Organising
Organising process
Importance of Organising
Organizational Structure
It may be defined as a ‗system of job positions, the jobs assigned to them and
the authority relationship among them.
A. Functional structure
B. Divisional structure
Managing Director
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Board of
Director
Managing
Director
Suitability:
1. For the enterprises where large varieties of products are manufactured using
different productive resources. (Multi-product) Example- Tata, Reliance.
Disadvantages
Q.1 Vimal cloth Ltd. was manufacturing only fabrics. After having great
success in fabric business the directors of Vimal cloth Ltd. acquired
three new manufacturing units and started selling multi-products in
domestic market. (Electronics, Mobile phone, Cements) They decided
that an individual who has capability and competence to handle
responsibility would head each unit. The vacant position will be filled by
women candidate only.
(A) State the type of organisation structure Vimal cloth Ltd. have
followed as a producer of single product.
(B) Suggest which type of organisational structure Director must
adopt now and explain its advantages.
(C) Identify the value which have been communicated in this
paragraph. (6)
Which type of organisational structure would you suggest him? Enumerate its
two benefits. (2)
FORMAL ORGANISATION
Features
Advantages
INFORMAL ORGANISATION
Features
Advantages
Disadvantages
Q.2 The Principal of SPS Public School ordered the staff that they will be
allowed to sit in the staffroom situated in their block. No teacher will be
allowed to sit in another staffroom. During school‘s hours, teachers can
meet teachers of their department only for work related matters.
Hewants each teacher to strictly work as per rules and directions given
by him.
Delegation of Authority
Decentralisation
It is defined as even and systematic distribution of authority at every level and all
departments of management. Under this, the authority is transferred to the level
where it is to be exercised, so the number of centres for taking decisions‘
increases. It should be noted that ‗Decentralisation‘ is an extension of delegation.
1 MARKS QUESTIONS
Q1. A Manager increased the production target from 500 units to 700 units
per month but the authority to draw raw material was not given by him.
The employees were not able to meet the new target. Who should be
held responsible for this and which principle has been violated here?
Explain. (4)
Q2. A company is manufacturing washing machines. There is a well-defined
system of jobs which is clear and defines authority, responsibility and
accountability in the company. But people are not allowed interact
beyond their officially defined roles. As a result, the company is not able
to adopt the changing business environment. The work force is also not
motivated due to lack of social interaction. The company is facing
problems of procedural delays and inadequate recognition to creative
talents.
I. Suggest how the organisation can overcome the problems faced
by it.
II. Give any two benefits it will derive from your suggestion.
(4)
Q3. Ishita Ltd. is manufacturing female wears only. Now company wants to
expand its business and also wants to manufacture male wear and kids
wear for different market segments. Which type of organizational
structure should it adopt to achieve its target? Give arguments in support
of your answer. (3)
Q4. Manager of XYZ Ltd. is over burdened with routine work and is unable to
concentrate on its objectives and other important issues of the firm. To
solve this problem which management concept should be followed by
manager? Also explain the related function. (3)
Q.5 A truck manufacturing company has its registered office in Delhi,
manufacturing unit at Gurgaon and marketing department is located at
Faridabad. The company manufactures different type of trucks. Which
type of organisational structure should it adopt? Give reason. State any
three advantages of this organisation structure. [Hint: - ‗Functional
structure‘] (2+3= 5)
Q.7 Royal Ltd. decided that whenever a person reaches a particular age he
will be promoted. Influenced by this plan of the company several
employees of from other companies also joined the firm. But within few
days they realized that the firm has pre-determined relation structure
without free communication.
STAFFING
It is necessary for every organisation that they must appoint the Right person at
the right position. Manpower is the most important asset in the organisation
Staffing function is concerned with bringing right and efficient people in the
organisation. Thus, ―Staffing consists of Manpower planning, recruitment,
Selection, training, compensation, promotion and Maintenance of Managerial
personnel.‖
It facilitates procurement and placement of right people on the right jobs. The
nature of staffing as a part of HRM is discussed in following points:
PROCESS OF STAFFING
RECRUITMENT
(2) Internal recruitment also simplifies the process of selection & placement.
When the candidates from outside the organisation are invited to fill the vacant
job position then it is known as external recruitment. The common methods of
external sources of recruitments are:
SELECTION
Selection is the process of discovering the most suitable and promising
candidates and eliminating the least promising ones to fill up the vacant
positions. It is a negative process.
PROCESS OF SELECTION
Process of Selection
(b) Employment test for judging the applicant‘s suitability for the job.
8. Contract of Employment: After getting the job offer, the candidate hasto
give his acceptance. After acceptance, both employer and employee will
sign a contract of employment which contains terms & conditions, pay
scale, leave rules, hours of work, mode of termination of employment etc.
For this he wants four different heads for Sales, Accounts, Purchase
and Production. He gives an advertisement and shortlists some
candidates after conducting selection tests.
1. Identify and state the next three steps for choosing best candidates.
Training
Training is the act of increasing the knowledge. Technical skills and abilities of
an employee for doing a particular job efficiently and effectively. Both existing
employees and new employees get acquainted with their jobs and this
increases their current job related skills.
Development
4.Initiative The boss takes the initiative for The individual takes the
imparting training to his initiative for self-growth
subordinates. and development.
Training Methods
(A) On the Job Method: It refers to the methods that are applied at the
workplace, where the employee is actually working. It means ―learning
while doing‖. It is economical and less time consuming.
(B) Off the Job Method: They are used away from the place of work. It
Meaning ―learning before doing‖. It is provided by experts either from
within or from outside the organisation. It is more expensive and more
time consuming.
1 MARK QUESTIONS
Q.1 ―One helps in performing job better and is job oriented while other
leadsto overall growth of an employee and is career oriented.‖ Name
the two concepts. [1. Training, 2. Development]
Q.3 Ramesh is working under the guidance of Harish, a Carpenter, for the
last three years to learn the different skills of this job. Name and explain
the method of training Ramesh is undergoing. [Apprenticeship
Training]
Q.2 Under this method employee learn by doing. Employees are trained
while they are performing the job and senior worker or mentor provides
them technical knowledge. But the biggest disadvantage of this method
is wastage of material and accidents.
(d) Explain any two techniques used in above said method of training.
(6)
(ii) Identify and explain the type of incentive discussed above. (2)
c) Mr. Shekhar- was asked to work with an expert for specific period
of time so that he learns by observation.
Q.6 ‗Pure Energy Ltd‘ imported a new hi-tech machine from Japan for
manufacturing high quality and low cost solar panels in India. After a
month, the report of Production Manager reflected a decline in quantity
and quality of production. On investigation, it was found that there was
lack of technical knowledge and skills amongst the employees for using
these hi-tech machines. This resulted in high-overhead charges as well
as frequent visits of engineers was required from Japan.
(i) Suggest what should be done to increase the quality and quantity
of production. (1)
(ii) Also state, how the employees will be benefited from your
suggestion. (1)
Q.7 In order to decrease the cost of production and increase quality of work.
XYZ Ltd. decided to modernise their plant. Now it is necessary to
provide the knowledge of new technology to workers.
Q.8 Teja Ltd. received 22,495 applications for the post of fifty supervisors.
Preliminary, screening was done and 3,545 applications were filtered.
Varies steps of selection process were taken and finally fifty candidates
as supervisor were selected. They were directly posted to their
respective posts. After one-month performance appraisal of these
candidates was conducted. It was found that out of 50, eight were not
able to perform as per standards as they were facing practical problems
while handling machines.
Q.9 The workers of ‗Vyam Ltd‘ are unable to work on new and hi-tech
machines imported by the company to fulfil the increased demand.
Therefore, the workers are seeking extra guidance from the supervisor.
The supervisor is overburdened with the frequent calls of workers.
Suggest how the supervisor, by increasing the skills and knowledge of
workers, can make them handle their work independently? Also state
any three benefits that the workers will derive by the decision of the
supervisor. (4)
Q.10 A company has its own recruitment policy to fill the vacant posts
withsuitable employee.
a. Top most positions are being filled by contacting specialised
agencies so as to attract the most capable work force from
competitive organisation.
DIRECTING
Meaning
Features:
4. Directing flows from top to bottom: It is initiated at the top level and
flowsto the bottom through organisational hierarchy.
Importance
1. Initiates Action: It helps to initiate action by the people in the
organisationtowards attainment of desired objectives. The employees start
working only when they get instructions and directions from their superiors. It
is the directing function which starts actual work to convert plans into results.
Elements of Direction
Supervision Motivation
Elements of
Directing
Leadership Communication
Q.1 Mr. Khanna has recently joined an ‗Interior Decoration‘ firm after
completing MBA from America. He feels human resources are the most
important resources in the company. So,
(i) It is important to develop mutual understanding amongst them to
inculcate the sense of co-operation and coordination.
(ii) There is a need to monitor their progress and guide them
(iii) They need to be induced and stimulated to act in desired manner.
a) Identify which function of management is referred above.
b) Name the elements of function (in Q.1). (2)
Supervision
Under the guidance of superior the workers follow a fixed or strict time
table and execute the plans in right directions.
The relationship with the supervisor is a very good incentive to improve the
motivation level of the employees while guiding the employees, the
supervisors encourage the subordinates to perform to their best capacities.
Q. Mr. Banerjee keeps on checking the workers at work. He provides ―on the
job Training‖ wherever required. At which post is Mr. Banerjee working?
II. Motivation
Organisational examples
Q.1 Rahul is an engineer in Jacob Ltd. He works very hard and it is observed
by Production Manager. But he never appreciates the efforts of Mr. Rahul.
Name the element of Direction not exercised by production Manager.
Q.2 Zumroo was working as a clerk in Hindustan Ltd. since last three and a
half years. He was working with full diligence. His boss noticed his
performance and gave him ―Confirmation letter‖. Which kind of Zumroo‘s
need was satisfied?
III. Leadership
Features of leadership
Styles of Leadership.
A leader may use all styles over a period of time but one style tends to
predominate as his normal way of using power.
An autocratic leader gives orders and insists that they are obeyed. He
determines the policies for the group without consulting them.
He does not give information about future plans but simply tells the group what
immediate steps they must take.
Under this style, all decision making power is centralized in the leader. He does
not give the subordinates any freedom to influence his decisions.
It is like ―bossing people around.‖ This style should normally be used on rare
occasion.
B C D
Democratic leader gives order only after consulting the group and works out the
policies with the acceptance of the group.
He never asks people to do things without working out the long term plans on
which they are working. He favours decision making by the group as shown in
the diagram. This improves the attitude of the employees towards their jobs and
the organization thereby increasing their morale.
It works best in situations where group members are skilled and eager
to share their knowledge.
It is also important to have plenty of time to allow people to contribute,
develop a plan and then vote on the best course of action.
This style should NOT be used:
Free rein leader gives complete freedom to the subordinates. Such a leader
avoids use of power. He depends largely upon the group to establish its own
goals and work out its own problems. Group members work themselves as per
their own choice and competence. The leader exists as a contact man with the
outsiders to bring information and the resources which the group requires for
accomplishing the job.
Note: This is also known as laissez faire which means no interference in the
affairs of others. [French laissez means to let/allow fair means to do].
A
B C
D E
A is the leader
The leader cannot or will not provide regular feedback to his followers.
Q. Alok is view supervisor of Ram, Rahim and Khan. He consults all his
subordinates while framing work schedules. They provide suggestions and
Alok considers such suggestions if they are productive. Which leadership
style is followed by Alok? What would be the benefits of such leadership
style to the organisation. (3)
Communication
Importance of Communication
Demerits:
3. Rigidity
1. Slow process
4. Overload of work
2. Lack of personal interest
II. Informal Communication: Communication that takes place without followingthe
formal lines of communication is said to be informal communication. There is no
fixed direction or path for the flow of information. It is based on informal relations
and arises out of personal and social needs of the employees.
3. Speed Slow: because all information Very fast - Cuts across all
has to pass through an the official channels.
established scalar chain.
Psychological/Emotional barriers
1. Premature evaluation-judgement before listening leads to
misunderstanding.
2. Lack of attention/poor listening may disappoint the employees.
3. Loss by transmission and poor retention: When oral communication
passes through various levels it destroys the structure of the message or
leads to transmission of inaccurate message.
4. Distrust: If the parties do not believe each other. They cannot understand
each other‘s message in its original sense.
Organisational Barriers
7. Be a good listener.
Q.3 Neeraj, a sales representative of ‗Omida Ltd‘ has changed seven jobs in
the last one year. He is a hard working person but is not able to finalise
deals with the customers due to his inadequate vocabulary and
omission of needed words. Sometimes he uses wrong words because of
which intended meaning is nor conveyed. All this creates a
misunderstanding between him and his clients.
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1. Identify the communication barrier discussed above.
2. State the category of this communication barrier.
3. Explain any other communication barrier of the same category. (3)
Q.4 Raju is good orator, but he lacks good listening skills. Due to it, he does
not listen the instructions given by supervisor carefully and completely.
Therefore, he doesn‘t complete the work as her given instructions.
In order to realize organisational goals, the supervisor must have the ability
of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives. He should
possess the art of transferring facts, ideas, feelings etc from one person to
another and making them understand them. He needs to monitor the
progress of routine work of the subordinates and guide them properly. He
has to identify what excites people to work for the attainment of a desired
objective so as to induce them to act in a desired manner.
Ms Anu is heading Kitchenware items. She has kept all the authority in
her own hands and makes employees perform the work exactly as per
her orders.
Q.7 The psychology lecture of MBA students of ‗Ikon Institute‘ was going on.
The lecturer discussed that some employees have the desire for status
or ego of self-respect and recognition.
Q.9 Anju and Manju work as Supervisor and clerk in Production and Finance
Dept. respectively. They‘re close friends and have lunch together. One
noon while having lunch Anju shared with Manju that twenty employees
will be transferred to the foreign branch next month.
NOTICE
A meeting of all supervisor
is scheduled on 18th May,
2014
Q.11 Kareena is working in an MNC‘ She has been given an option to buy the
shares of the company at an amount less than the market price because of
her performance as an incentive. Katrina has been awarded ―Employee of
the month‖ award. Which forms of incentive is being referred here.
Explain the incentives along with any other three incentives. (4)
Q.12 You are a soft skill trainer who trains people in their speaking & writing
skills. What ideas can you give to the trainees about improving their
communication effectiveness?
CONTROLLING
Meaning & Definition
Controlling Process
Set standards
Compare
performance
Limitations of Controlling
Planning and controlling are interrelated and infact reinforce each other in the
sense that-
1. Planning is pre-requisite for controlling. Plans provide the standard
forcontrolling. Thus, without planning, controlling is blind. If the standards
are not set in advance managers have nothing to control.
2. Planning is meaningless without controlling. It is fruitful when control
isexercised. It discovers deviations and initiates corrective measures.
3. Effectiveness of planning can be measured with the help of controlling.
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4. Planning and controlling both are forward looking: Planning is a
futureoriented function as it involves looking in advance and making plans
based on forecasts about future conditions.
Organising, controlling
Departmentalisation, Critical point control, Controlling by exception.
Q.9
Name and explain the first three steps of the function of management
shown in the picture. (3)
EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Q1. Trilok Ltd. was established with a total capitalisation of Rs. 25.80 crores.
Company maintained a good balance between Debt and equity by having a
Debt - Equity ratio of almost 2:1. It was established with a mission of -
generating employment - producing quality goods with fair prices.
It hired qualified and experienced staff even then, it organised training
programmes to improve the skill level of employees. Managers at
different levels were of the opinion that everything was organised very
well, so subordinates can do everything at their own level. So they
decentralised the authority till lowest level and restricted themselves to
policy making. At the end of financial year, results were shocking -
Annual target of production of 5,00,000 units could not be achieved.
(i) Name the functions of management practised by managers. (2)
(ii) Which management function was totally ignored by the managers
at different levels. What would be the benefits? Trilok Ltd. could
get, by adopting this ―MISSED FUNCTION‖. (3)
Ans. (i) Planning, Organising, Staffing, Controlling
(ii) Directing (Any three benefits of directing)
Q2. Mr. Raghunath is production Manager of Zaku Ltd. At factory level,
supervisors found that a number of workers were not taking interest in work.
They were not able to achieve individual standard target of 50 units a day.
Due to piece rate system, their actual wages were decreasing.
Supervisors as middle men, conveyed it to the Production Manager. Mr.
Raghunath coordinated with General manager, Human Resource
Manager and Finance Manager. The team recommended - ‗Minimum
wages + monetary incentives as per performance of concerned
employee‘ to Mr. Raghunath.
The scheme was implemented. Results were remarkable. Now, workers
were satisfied with their jobs. They were producing more than standard
output and getting good wages.
(i) Which functions of management are discussed above? (2)
(iii) Quoting the lines from above mentioned paragraph, state the
benefits of such implementation
(ii) Motivation
Q3. Col. Pratap Singh retired from Army and joined Jacob Ltd. as General
Manager. He is very strict disciplinarian and makes everybody to meet
deadlines. He doesn‘t listen any suggestion and doesn‘t pay any heed to
worker‘s problems. Although targets are achieved in time, yet working
atmosphere is deteriorating day by day. Workers do not get any
opportunity to interact with each other for satisfaction of social and
emotional needs. Labour Turnover Rate is increasing.
(i) Which kind of leadership style, has Mr. Pratap been adopting (1)
(ii) List the values ignored by Mr. Pratap. (Any two) (2)
(iii) Which kind of communication is not taking place among
employees. Describe. (2)
Q4. Shalu is a student of Class XI. She got 70% marks in Class X. Her
brother motivated her to study well and try to get 100% marks to seek
admission in SRCC. In first unit test, she got 78% marks. She made a
list of reasons for deviation of 22% she found that reasons were -
- Writing speed
Q5. On Annual day of the company, all departmental heads were having
dinner with their terms. Production Manager Mr. Siddharth and his
supervisor Mr. Allahrakaha were also there. Mr. Allarakha told Mr.
Siddharth about the problems faced by workers due to the bad condition
of machines. According to him major repairs and replacements of worn
out parts were required. Later on, Production Manager made efforts to
find out the actual position and found the same situation as described by
Mr. Allahrakha. He conveyed the matter to higher authorities who went
for overhauling of machinery. As a result, productivity increased by
almost 20%.
Q.10 A company was manufacturing ‗LED bulbs‘ which were in great demand.
It was found that the target of producing 300 bulbs a day was not met by
the employees. On analysis, it was found that the workers of the
company were not able to achieve the set targets and alternative
arrangements were needed.
To meet the increased demand, the company assessed that
approximately 88 additional workers were required out of which 8 would
work as heads of different departments and 10 would work as
subordinates were also enlisted. It was also decided that necessary
relaxation should be given to encourage women, persons from
backward and rural areas and persons with special abilities to assume
responsible positions in the organisation. All efforts were made to match
the ability of the applicants with the nature of work.
a) Identify the functions of management discussed above.
b) State the two steps in the process of each function discussed in
the above para.
c) List any two values which the company wants to communicate to
the society. (5)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Money required for carrying out business activities is called business finance.
Finance is needed to establish a business, to run it, to modernize it, to expand
or diversify it.
Financial Decisions:
Financial
Decision
Fixed Asset
Financial Distribution of
(capital
Dividen
Planning d
budgeting)
I STAGE II STAGE
FINANCIAL CAPITAL
PLANNING PLANNING
Sources of
Finance
Equity
Equity Debt.
Eqiuty share
Debt
Debenture capital
Retained
earning
Financial planning includes both short term as well as long term planning.
Short term planning is usually in the form of annual budgets. Long term
planning takes the form of capital budgets.
The main source of funds are owner‘s funds i.e. equity/share holder‘s funds
and the borrowed funds i.e. Debts. Borrowed funds have to be repaid at a
fixed time and thus some amount of financial risk (i.e. risk of default on
payment) is there is debt financing. Moreover interest on borrowed funds has
to be paid regardless of whether or not a firm has made a profit. On the other
hand, shareholder‘s fund involves no commitment regarding payment of
returns or re-payment of capital. A firm mixes both debt and equity in making
financing decisions.
Capital structure refers to the mix between owner‘s funds and borrowed
funds.It will be said to be optimal when the proportion of debt and equity is
such that it results in an increase in the value of the equity share. The
proportion of debt in the overall capital of a firm is called Financial Leverage or
Capital Gearing. When the proportion of debt in the total capital is high then
the firm will be called highly levered firm but when the proportion of debts in
the total capital is less, then the firm will be called low levered firm.
Financial leverage =
8. Cost: The cost of raising funds from different sources are different.
Thecheapest source should be selected.
9. Risk: The risk associated with different sources is different. More risk
isassociated with borrowed funds as compared to owner‘s fund as
interest is paid in it and it is repaid also, after a fixed period of time or on
expiry of its tenure
Q.4 ‗Cost of debt‘ is lower that the ‗Cost of equity share capital‘. Give reason,
why even then a company cannot work only with debt. (3)
Q.6 Amita Ltd. does not have any debt in its capital structure but Kajal Ltd.
has debt @ 15% in its capital structure. Role of return of both companies
is 20%. Which company enjoys the benefits of trading on equity and
why? (3)
[Hint: Kajol Ltd. because interest is a tax deductible item.]
INVESTMENT DECISION
It relates to how the firm‘s funds are invested in different assets. Investment
decision can be long-term or short-term. A long term investment decision is called
capital budgeting decision as they involve huge amounts of funds and are
irreversible except at a huge cost while short term investment decisions are called
working capital decisions, which affect day to day working of a business.
Factors affecting Investment Decisions
1. Cash flows of the project : The series of cash receipts and payments
overthe life of an investment proposal should be considered and analysed
for selecting the best proposal. Example-
Investment proposals
No.1 No. 2 No.3
Net cash inflow during life 5,00,000 7,00,000 2,00,000
time of investment.
Q.2 Name the financial decision in which a businessman uses huge amount
of funds for using advanced technology in business. (1)
INVESTMENTS
For Example - A large scale steel enterprise like TISCO requires large
investment as compared to a mini steel plant.
Working Capital
Working Capital refers to the capital required for day to day working of an
organisation. Apart from the investment in fixed assets every business
organisation needs to invest in current assets, which can be converted into
cash or cash equivalents within a period of one year. They provide liquidity to
the business. Working capital is of two types - Gross working capital and Net
working capital. Investment in all the current assets is called Gross Working
Capital whereas the excess of current assets over current liabilities is called
Net Working Capital.
4. Time Period Required for long term use. Required for short-term
use.
Dividend Decision
Retained
Earnings
Dividend
Q.2 Tata sons has debt equity ratio of 4:1 and Bajaj has 1:1 debt equity ratio.
Name the advantage, Tata sons may have over Bajaj.(Trading on equity
(1)
Q.3 Dabur India has decided to increase credit limit and duration of credit to
its customers to boost its sales. Name the type of decision involved.
(working capital) (1)
Q.7 Name the factor due to which a petro chemical company requires much
higher investment in fixed capital than an information technology
company. However both may generate same amount of
revenue.(Nature of business) (3)
Q.8 ―Ranbaxy Ltd. has been earning handsome profits since last 15 years.
Company enjoy fair goodwill in the market, so company can easily
arrange debt as well equity from the market, whenever needed.
Therefore company decided to declare dividend with a hike of 15% from,
last year.‖
Which two components affecting dividend decision have been
highlighted in the above paragraph. (2+2)
(i. Stability of earning ii. Access to capital markets)
Q.10 How does ‗Trading on Equity‘ affect the Capital structure of a company?
Q.11 ―Tax benefits is available only in case of payment of interest and not on
the payment of preference dividend.‖ Why? (1)
(Interest is an expense while dividend is an appropriation)
Q.12 ‗REI Agro Food Ltd ‗is a famous multinational company. Mr. S.K.Nagi
is its finance manager. He is making efforts to increase the market
value of capital invested by the equity shareholders. He already knew
it could be possible only when price of the shares increases and price
of shares increase only if financing, Investment and dividend decisions
are taken optimally. He did the same and achieved success.
Q.13 Jai Bharat Company Ltd. is an auto part supplier company in Guru
Gram, Haryana. Its business is spread over several cities. The CEO of
company wants to open a factory in Gujrat near Tata Motors Ltd. but
due to recession for the last two years, its business is facing slow
down. Company needs capital. Rakesh Gupta is CA and financial
advisor of the company. He opines that during recession profit falls
and investors prefer to invest in debentures to earn fixed income.
Therefore, the company should issue debentures.
FINANCIAL MARKETS
Financial Market is a market for creation and exchange of financial assets
likeshares, bonds etc. It helps in mobilising savings and channelizing them into
the most productive uses. It helps to link the savers and the investors by
mobilizing funds between them. The persons or institutions by which allocation of
funds is done are called Financial Intermediaries. They bring together borrowers
and lenders and make funds available to those willing to pay for their use,
Financial Markets
Market Instruments
Primary Market Secondary
market
1. Treasury Bill
(for new (Issued Com. Paper
2.
Issues of securities
3. Call Money
Shares and are
4. Certificate of Deposits
Deb.) traded)
5. Commercial Bill
Controlled by SEBI
Money Market
Q.5 What is other name of Zero Coupon Bonds? [Hint: Treasury bill] (1)
Q.6 What is near money? [Hint: All short term securities] (1)
Capital Market
It is a market for long term funds where debt and equity are traded. It consists
of development banks, commercial banks and stock exchanges. The capital
market can be divided into two parts:
1. Primary Market
It deals with the new securities which are issued for the first time. It is also
known as the New Issue Market. The investors in this market are banks,
financial institutions, insurance companies, mutual funds and individuals. It
has no fixed geographical location and only buying of securities takes place in
the primary market.
2. Offer for Sale: Under this method security are offered for sale
throughintermediaries like issuing houses or stock brokers. The
company sells securities to intermediary/broker at an agreed price and
the broker resells them to investors at a higher price.
Q.2 Pranjal has 500 shares of L&T. L&T comes out with a fresh issue of
shares and Pranjal received on offer to buy 1 share of L&T for every 5
shares held by her. Which method of floating new issue is indicated in
this case? (3)
2. Secondary Market
4. Executing the order: The broker will buy or sell the securities as
perthe instructions of the investor.
Objectives of SEBI
Functions of SEBI
Functions of SEBI
FUNCTIONS OF SEBI
Q.1 Name the organisation which has been established in India to regulate
stock exchanges and to protect the rights and interest of investors.
(1)
Q.3 Shabnam wants to invest her savings in share market. What is the base
requirement for this? (1)
Q.4 Julie wants to get her share certificates in electronic form. What is the
name of service provided by depository? (1)
Q.5 Bandhu Limited is a real estate company, which was formed in 1960.
In about 55 years of its existence, the company has managed to carve
out a niche for itself in this sector. In order to establish itself in India,
the company decided to list its securities on BSE, in order to raise
money through India market.
Q1. Sudha Ltd. has sold 1 lakh equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per
share to an investment banker, who offered them to the public at Rs. 20
each. Identify the method of floation.(offer for sale) (1)
Q2. Mohan wants to sell 50 shares of Tata Motors. Explain the trading
procedure of shares. (5)
(2) Name the authority which regulates such behaviour. Write any
three other functions of this authority. (5)
While analysing the issue, finance manager found that floatation costs
of the issue would be high and company is already in liquidity crunch.
Company deemed it proper to depend on money market instruments
for about six months.
(a) Name the practice used by the Director taking the benefits of
internal information. (Insider Trading)
Q.6 Name the financial instrument which may be used in the following
situations:
Q.1 Pavco Ltd. was declared as a SICK UNIT as it was suffering from
losses since last 5 years. To rehabilitate the UNIT, overall financial
restructuring of a company was initiated. Mr. Rahul was appointed as
new Finance Manager of the company. Mr. Rahul analysed and found
that company suffering due to scarcity of capital. He organised new
issue of 1,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1,000 each. Issue was fully
subscribed with arranged capital. Mr. Rahul replaced the old plant with
new one which was technologically updated and as per the industry
demand. Its payback period was 3 years and it was promising a good
rate of return. Just after two years, company was turned into a
profitable venture.
Q.3 SABU Ltd. is facing liquidity crunch. Working capital is in shortage and
it is finding difficult to pay the suppliers in time. Credit period which is
(Commercial Paper)
Q.4 GETO Ltd. is a company that produces school bags. Now it wants to
produce water bottles also. For such diversification it needs additional
capital of Rs. 50 crores, So company decided to float capital by way of
equity shares issue to general public as it is boom period in market.
But company‘s cash position is not favourable. In order to arrange
working capital, company want to use some money market
instruments. It will help in meeting floatation costs.
Q.5 A student asked teacher - ―How can a company arrange for fixed
capital which is to be used in long - term projects?‖
Teacher explained as
―If company wants to have funds, it can issue shares directly to public or it
can sell the whole issue to intermediaries. After subscribing the shares,
Q.6 In 2nd five year plan. ―Industrialisation‖ was the ―Main Focus‖. But the
major problem was saving and Investment-Household used to invest
in GOLD & Property only. Government had to take initiative for
establishing Infrastructure and other basic industries. With pace of
economic development, small savings were promoted by establishing
an organised market. This market is regulated by SEBI and has
attributed a lot in economic development.
(Secondary market)
Q.7 Ravi was a trader dealing in woolen garments. His business flourished
and he maintained a good reserve of retained earnings. Ravi expanded
his business and started production of ―shawls‖. Operating cycle period
off shawls was quite long as Ravi made a policy for ―Credit allowed‖ of
four months to attract more customers. He was able to produce a good
number of shawls with good quality and hand work.
(i) Name the market, through which working capital needs are
satisfied. (1)
(iii) Apart from working capital, explain any three other factors,
affecting requirement of working capital. (3)
Hint:
Q.9 The Trading procedure on Stock Exchange has been replaced by online
screen based electronic trading system. This is mainly done to eliminate
problems like theft, fake forged transfers, transfer delays and paper work
associated with share certificates or debentures in physical form. This is a
process where securities held by the investor in the
Q.10 Bombay Stock Exchange was established in 1815 and was Asia‘s first
stock exchange. About 6000 companies are listed on this exchange.
Where investors purchase and sell their securities as shares,
debentures and Bonds. Price of the securities is determined by forces
of demand and supply. The members of exchange are called brokers.
They provide safe and fair deal to their customers. The Sensex
launched in 1986 is made of 30 companies and represent 13 sectors
of the economy. The change in Sensex saw the growth of economy.
Explain the functions of Stock Exchange, highlighted above (3)
Ans. Hints
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Market: is used for a place where the buyers and sellers meet and
conductbuying and selling activities. In the traditional sense, the market
means a place where buyers and sellers gather to enter into transaction
involving the exchange of goods and services but today business can be
conducted on telephone, through mail, internet etc. In modern marketing
sense the term market has a broad meaning. It refers to a set of actual and
potential buyers of a product or service.
Marketing
Marketing is a social process whereby people exchange goods & service for
money or for something of value to them. Anything that is of value to the other
can be marketed e.g.
Q. Name the social process by which individuals and groups obtain what
they need and want through creating offers.
Q. Raman, Joginder, John, Iqbal and Shreya are friends. They are
operating different business. Each one has his/her own concept
regarding operating their business.
Iqbal believes that his firm can achieve its goals only by identifying the
needs of the customer & satisfying them better than the competitors.
Marketing mix
I- PRODUCT MIX
eg.:Pepsi.
Nike:
BRANDING
Distinct Identication of a Product
Brand
Brand Name
Brand Mark
Trade Mark/Brand registered under Trade Mark Act, 1999 with Government of India
Advantages of Branding
Q.1 You have come up with a brand name ‗Yummy Yummy‘ for your noodles
brand. What qualities do you think are associated with it?
Levels of Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Transportation Packaging
Functions of Packaging
Advantages of Packaging
3. Labelling-
1. Identify the product: - It helps the customers to identify the product from
the various types available. For example: We can easily identify a
Cadbury chocolate from the various chocolates by purple colour of its
label.
Q1. ‗An important task in the marketing of goods relates to designing the label
as it provides useful and detailed information about the products‖. In the
light of this statement, draw a label for ―Tea‖ and highlight the important
information to be provided on it. (3)
Q3. Recently, prices of perfumes, which are one of the major ingredients of
agarbattis, have gone up substantially. Since there is keen competition
in the agarbatti market, no manufacturer increased the price of
agarbattis. In turn, most of the manufacturers opted to reduce the
quantity of perfumes in agarbattis to cut their cost of production. This
has resulted in decreased quality of agarbattis though their prices have
not changed. In order to overcome this problem, Garden ltd. introduced
a new set of agarbattis under the brand name Khushboo. Khushboo
agarbattis captured the agarbattis market very quickly.
(a) Identify the product-related issue involved in the above case and explain
its three functions.
(b) Mention the value which Garden Ltd. adhered to in launching the new
set of agarbattis.
1. Pricing Objectives
(b) Obtain large share of the market i.e., by maximising sales it will
charge lower price.
Q. ABC Ltd. is introducing a new car in the market. What all factors shall it
considers while pricing the car?
4. Ware housing : Need arises to fill the gap between the time when
theproduct is produced & time when it is required for consumption.
Channels of Distribution
Indirect Channel —
1. Manufacturer-Retailer-Customer.
2. Manufacture-wholesaler-Retailer-customer.
Direct Channel
Promotion Mix
7. No fear of exploitation.
Q.2 You are participating in a school debate on the topic ‗Role of advertising
for the business & society. You have to speak against the topic i.e., on
negative fallouts/objections against advertising. Support your topic point
wise.
2. Personal Selling
7. Persistent : ―Never give up‖, is the spirit that a salesman should have.
Making the customer buy maximum amount of a product is the ultimate
task given to him.
3. Sales Promotion
Discounts
Rebate Refund
Full Product
finance @ Combinat
0% ion
SALES
PROMOTION
Usable TECHNIQUE Quantity
benefits Gift
Lucky
Sampling
draws
Instant
draws
and Contests
assigned
gifts
Techniques:
4. Lucky draw : Lucky draw coupon e.g. purchase an easy product & win
acar etc.
8. Instant draws and assigned gift : Scratch a card and instantly win
aprize with the purchase of a TV, T. Shirt, Refrigerator etc.
9. Quantity Gift : Offering extra quantity of the product e.g., Buy three
LUXsoaps and get one free.
11. Usable benefit: Purchase goods worth`5000 and get two moviestickets.
Q2. A tea producer uses such packets/things for packing tea, which can be
used, even after consuming the tea, for other purposes. Here, which
values are being affected by him?
Public Relations
(iii) Build interest in the established product and help in launching products.
(b) Name and explain the most commonly used non-personal tool of
promotion which is paid for by the marketer.
(c) Which tool of promotion will primarily be used for the following?
(a) State the product related decisions which the children have to take.
(b) Suggest any two factors the children should keep in mind while
choosing the right name for their exercise books and registers.
(c) Identify any two values communicated to the society by this project of
‗Knowledge School‘ (5)
Q.3 Innovators Ltd. is business from manufacturing water purifier. It has already
been manufacturing water purifiers since last 10 years. Now it has
Q.4 Mr. Akshay is the Sales Manager of Nova Ltd. Since last few months,
performance of his department has failed to reach the acceptable level.
It is a matter of concern for the General Manager. He is keen to mend
this dismal situation at any cost. Mr. Akshay made efforts to find out the
causes of this situation. He found that the members of his team lacked
training and that giving incentive to the buyers was absolutely
necessary. To impart training to his team members he set up a training
center and appointed a trainer for this purpose. The trainer imparted
them necessary training keeping in mind the actual situation. Besides
Mr. Akshay launched a scheme for the customers. Under this scheme, a
coupon is to be issued to that consumer who buys goods to a specified
date. Later on, draw will be taken by a given date and will be distributed
among the winners.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
If consumers are asked to make greater sacrifices than industry, the country is
going to have the greatest shortage of all consumers.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Caveat Emptor
(Let the buyer beware)
Modern Approach
Caveat Venditor
(Let the seller beware)
Meaning of Consumer
1. Any person who buys any goods for a consideration. It includes any user
of such goods with the approval of the buyer. But it does not include a
person who obtains goods for resale or any commercial purpose.
2. Any person who avails any services for a consideration. It includes any
beneficiary of such services but it does not include a person who avails
such service for any commercial purpose.
Rights of a Consumer
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 has provided six rights to the consumers,
which are as follows:
Hmm, No give
me that one
with ISI mark
5. Right to Seek Redressal: Consumer has the right to get relief in case
the product or service falls short of his expectations or is dangerous. He
may be provided with replacement/removal of defect or compensation
for any loss. Various redressal forums are set up by the Govt. at
National and State level.
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6. Right to consumer education: Consumer has the right to
acquireknowledge and to be well informed throughout life. He should be
made aware of his rights and reliefs available to him in case of the
product or service falls short of his expectations. The Govt. of India has
included consumer education in the school curriculum & is making use
of media to make consumers aware of their rights.
Responsibilities/Duties of a Consumer
Hallmark is Agmark is
standard for standard for
accurate prescribed
determination agricultural
of the precious commodities
metal and live block.
FPO aims at
standard for ISI is a
manufacture of standard for
fruit & electrical
vegetable goods.
products.
7. Consumer must exercise his legal right. If any of these rights is violated
by manufacturer or seller, the consumers must file a complaint with the
legal machinery constituted under CPA, 1986.
Q1. Sonu purchased a medicine from ‗Alpha Medical stores‘ for his wife who
had stomach pain. But even after giving the medicine, wife‘s condition did
not improve and she had to be admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Doctors on examination found that the medicines given to sonu‘s wife were
spurious. Sonu complained about this to ―Alpha Medical Store‘. As a result
Alfa medical decided to file a complaint against the manufactures in the
consumer court. Can Alpha Medical store lodge the complaint ?
Give reason. (1)
Q2. Neha‘s elder brother purchased ―I Phone 6 - Apple‖ mobile phone for Rs.
65,000 without cash memo from one of his friend-an authorised dealer with
a guarantee that the mobile phone will be replaced with a new one if any of
its parts become defective within 1 year from the date of purchase. Within 1
month, the mobile stopped working. When Neha‘s brother approached his
friend for replacement of mobile, he refused. Name the redressal agency
under the consumer protection act where Neha‘s elder
brother can file the complaint. (1)
Q3. Rama, who was a vegetarian, went to a bakery and bought a vanilla cake.
On reaching home. She found that it had non-vegetarian content. Neither
the advertisement nor the packaging of the product displayed that the
product had non-vegetarian content. Will Raman be able to claim
compensation? Which right is violated here? (1)
1. Any consumer.
The term service includes any service that is not rendered free of charge.
The term deficiency has been applied differently to different sectors. For
example, in the banking sector acts such as delay in issuing a cheque book,
non encashment of a cheque and delay have been held to be deficiency and
whereas in the medical sector, courts are not as liberal and count only gross
negligence as deficiency. The courts have however been proactive in holding
that even departments such as the housing boards are liable for any
deficiency in services rendered.
National Commission
Direct Appeal (More than 1 crore)
State Commission
Direct Appeal (20 Lakhs to 1 crore)
District Forum
Direct Appeal (upto 20 lakhs)
Redressal Agencies
1. DISTRICT FORUM
District forum are set up in each district by the state concerned. The important
features are:
(b) It can receive consumer complaints of not more than Rs. 20 lakhs value.
(c) On receiving the complaint, the district forum shall refer the complaint to
the opposite party concerned and send the sample of goods for testing
in a laboratory.
(d) The district forum after being satisfied that goods are defective or there is
some unfair trade practice can issue an order to opposite party directing him
to either replace or return the price or pay compensation. In case the
aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of district forum. He can
appeal before state forum within 30 days of passing an order.
It is set up in each state by the govt. concerned. The salient features are:
(b) Complaints of at least Rs. 20 lakhs but not more than 1 crore can be
filed with state commission.
(c) On receiving the complaint, the state commission can also refer the
complaint to opposite party and send the goods for testing in laboratory.
(d) The state commission after being satisfied can order to opposite party to
either replace or repay or pay compensation.
In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied, they can appeal before national
commission within 30 days of passing an order.
3. NATIONAL COMMISSION
(b) All complaints are pertaining to goods and services of value more than
Rs. 1 crore can be filed with national commission.
(c) On receiving the complaint, the national commission can also refer it to
opposite party and send goods for testing.
(d) The National Commission has the power to issue orders for replacement
or removal and to pay the compensation for loss.
Q.1 Mukul purchased a house for Rupees 30 lakhs from a housing company
and found it being defective. Despite many complaints the defect was
not rectified. He filed a complaint in the state commission but was not
satisfied with the order. Where can be appeal and in how many days.
Ans. National Commission within 30 days of passing of the order of
StateCommission.
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Q.2 Prabhakar purchased an ISI Mark electric Iron from Bharat Electricals.
While using he found that it was not working properly. He approached
the seller and complaint for the same. The seller asks the manufacturers
to replace this Iron. The manufacturer refused to do so and Bharat
Electricals decides to file a complaint in the Consumer Court.
Q3. Name the Consumer Court where the complaint will be filed by the
consumer.
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Claiming
compensation
of Rs.5Lakh Cold
drink
Q5. A farmer purchased seeds worth Rs. 20,000 from Bharat Fertilisers‖ for
agricultural purposes. The seeds were very costly as they were of hybrid
variety. After 6 months he noticed that the agricultural produce was not
upto expected standard. He reported this matter to the seller, but he
refused to accept the liability. Mention the redressal agency in which he
can file a complaint.
Q6. On securing 95% marks in class XII, Ram‘s father gifted him a gold
chain. But after 2 months, Ram noticed that the gold chain was loosing
the shine. He checked the mark on chain and found that it was not a
proper hall mark (BIS). He lodged a complaint in the district forum, which
rejected it. Not satisfied by the decision of district forum, he was very
much disturbed and after 45 days, he decided to appeal further.
Can Ram appeal against the decision of the district forum? Give reasons
in support of your answer.
2. To replace the defective product with new one free from defect.
CONSUMER AWARENESS
Q1. Geeta‘s mother bought a facial streamer from ―Nova Electricals‖. Her
mother got electric shock while using the steamer and she had to be taken
to a doctor. Which remedy is available to her? (1)
Q2. Sohan‘s maid gifted a refrigerator worth Rs. 18,500 to her daughter on
her marriage which was later found defective. She being poor and illiterate
does not know how to forward her complaint in consumer court. Suggest
her, whom can she approach for forwarding her case. (1)
Q3. Soni, purchased and used a bleach cream which was expired. She got
scars on her face due to this. Give any one relief available to Soni, who
suffered scars on her face due to usage of expired bleach cream. (1)
(1) Identify and explain the consumer liabilities which have not been
discharged by Mr. Aakash.
(2) Mention the values which have been ignored by the seller as well
as of Mr. Aakash.
(1) Where should Tanya file the complaint for the for the cream?Justify.
Q3. Smriti purchased a hand blender from an electronic store and got the
cash memo of Rs. 1500 which she paid for the blender. Later, she found
that the actual price of the blender was Rs. 1200 but the shopkeeper
had pasted a stricker of Rs. 1500 on the original price. Can Smriti
recover the extra money that she paid? What other options are available
to her against the shopkeeper?
Q4. Joseph had got a confirmed ticket of Jet Airways. The flight was
latercancelled on account of technical problem. Is it a deficiency in
service? What relief can Joseph seek in this regard?
4 MARKS QUESTIONS
Q5. ‗Sehaj bought Teak wood furniture for his drawing room from ―Akshay
Decors‖ of Kirti Nagar, Delhi for Rs. 4 lakhs. At the time of purchase the
(1) Identify the consumer rights which have been violated by the
furniture manufacturer.
(3) Mention the values (2) which have been violated by the firm.
Q7. Name the products to which the following quality certification marks are
associated.
EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Q1. Samir and Kabir while pursuing MBA degree became very good friends.
After completion of MBA, they started a partnership firm of
manufacturing readymade garments. They employed 02 female
handicapped managers for their firm also. They worked very with full
dedication and also motivated their workers towards efficient and
effective performance. They used intermediaries to sell their products in
the market. They established their brand name well in the market.
(i) Which channel of distribution were they partners using to sell the
readymade garments.
(1)
(ii) Name the market which they used to tap financial resources for
expansion.
(1)
(iii) Which channel of distribution are they planning to adopt
now? Explain.
(iv) Identify the values being adopted by the entrepreneurs. (1+1)
Name and explain any six traits which they should look for in the
candidates. (6)
Q3. In the Annual General Meeting of the company with share holders. The
managing Director of the company stressed that the business unit
should establish best possible understanding with customers, suppliers,
community because it is an important lubricant for making the wheel of
marketing run smoothly. Hence, the marketing manager should pay
special attention to it.
(i) In the above paragraph mention has been made of three acts
related to the protection of consumer‘s interest. Quoting the
lines, identify them.
Student D : His act reflected that he will identify the needs and wants of
the customers and deliver the desired satisfaction in the long term will
being of customers as well as the society.
Student E : He said that I will produce on large scale, reduce the per unit
cost of production because customers favour those products which are
widely available at affordable prices.
Q6. ―Beta Ltd.‖ a company manufacturing metal products and plastic products
was divided on the basis of products and various divisions were established
in the company. The heads of divisions looked after all the functions
connected with that product i.e. purchase, sales, advertising, production,
finance etc. All these activities were performed separately by different
divisions set up in backward hilly areas of India and employing
60% women as workers. (4)
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One day an urgent meeting (on request of Finance Manager) was called
by General Manager of Beta Ltd. to discuss certain important decisions
related to the revenue producing variable of marketing such as.
One day in canteen during lunch hours, the Area Sales Manager noticed
Rajesh and other salesman were very much worried, as they were
unable to achieve the target sales assigned to them. Area Sales
Manager enquired the matter. All the salesmen requested him (Sales
Manager) to request the Top & Middle level mangers to introduce some
short term temporary offers for wheat flour to stimulate sales. Area Sales
Managers whole heartedly accepted and forwarded their request to
higher level, which was accepted and implemented.
Q9. Vyas learnt the art of Ayurveda from his father. He kept practising it under
his father‘s guidance. After reseraching for 2 hrs, he developed a hair oil
using natural herbs which could turn grey hair to black again and also aid
But a leading hair oil selling company copied his formula and started
selling of hair oil under their own name umbrella.
Q10. During the month of June 2015, in a train ‗Pooja Express‖ going to
HolyShrine - Mata Vaishno Devi; few people in AC coach were
evaluating. The success of the Central Government, their reforms,
market scenario, Indian economy etc. Following are the extracts of their
discussion: -
The First said, ―Competition is on the rise in the market. To face this
problem, his company has launched a Sales Promotion Scheme.
According to this scheme, a customer who purchases goods worth Rs.
one lakh or more at one time will be given free a holiday package valued
at rupees ten thousand.‖
Then, the third (who was a businessman) said, ―We are also under the
pressure of consumer satisfaction. We observe that those
businessmen who feel this pressure are getting its advantages.‖
Finally, the Fourth said, ―It is the duty of the businessman to keep the
satisfaction of the consumers in mind, because business is run by the
resources made available to them by the society.‖
(iii) Identify the importance of Consumer Protection Act from the point
of view of consumers. Give one point.
(iv) Identify the importance of Consumer Protection Act from the point
of view of business. Give two points.
BUSINESS STUDIES
Q.1 Name the level of management responsible for all the activities of first line
manager. (1)
Q.2 Name the activity which increases the importance of the role of
subordinates. (1)
Q.5 Name the concept which increases the return on equity shares with a
change in the capital structure of a company. (1)
Q.6 Zeno Ltd. has been producing biscuits since 1991. Market share of the
company is quite higher than its competitors. Every year, company is
providing good amount of dividend to all shareholders. During Annual
General meeting in 2016, company put proposal of diversifying into field
of production of ‗Cold beverage‘ with consent of shareholders, dividend
of 2015-16 was retained and fixed capital was arranged.
Identify and explain the factor affecting the fixed capital requirement of
the company for producing ‗Cold beverages‘. (1)
Q.10 During the annual function of Rajan Ltd., the employees were
interactingwith each other. One of the supervisors gave a suggestion to
the Manager of his Department. The manager appreciated the
suggestion very much. He gave an appreciation letter to the supervisor
during the function to encourage him. This had a positive effect on other
employees also:
a) Identify the type of communication used. Give one advantage of
such communication.
b) Identify the type of incentive referred above. (3)
(i) ―How the employees can perform all the activities more efficiently
which are being carried out currently by them.‖ (1)
(ii) ―How to enable the employees to take upon themselves big
responsibilities in future.‖ (2)
Q.12 Mohan was holding 100 Equity shares of Arvind Mills Ltd. He went to
ashare broker to sell these shares. The share broker saw the share
certificate. The broker said to Mohan ―Convert the physical certificate
into electronic form.‖
Q.15 The court issued the order that it was essential that vehicles should not
release harmful smoke and gases. Anyone, Violating this order shall have
to pay a heavy fine. Abiding by this order was necessary for the health
of people. Making this strict order of the court as the base, ―Pran Motors
Ltd‖ resolved to manufacture such vehicles by using modern technology
which do not produce any smoke at all. The government also announced to
provide help in several ways to set up such industrial units.
The Keyman in the management, who assures that the work is done as
per plans and instructions was missing from the hierarchy. He acts as a
link between workers and management. He keeps a close eye on the
workers, checks deviation and takes corrective measures. As a result,
the workers start doing effective work in the minimum possible time.
Q.19 Write the difference between Capital Market and Money Market on
thefollowing basis:
a) Participants.
b) Instruments Trade.
c) Liquidity
d) Risk (4)
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Q.20 Mrs Renu Natrajan, The Principal of ‗Prince Public School‘ appointed
Mr.Sansar Chand as the coach for football team which was to play the
final match in the state level tournament. During training the coach
inspired the players to make up their mind to win the match in all
circumstances. Also he stressed that they had to win the match with the
difference of at least five goals from the losing team. He explained
special methods to the players for playing both offensive and defensive
game. Also he told them about how to beat the opponents. Football
would be passed from one player to the other until it reached the goal
box of the opposite team. At the end of the training, the coach warned
all the players against misbehaving with any of the players of the
opposite team, otherwise, they could be punished.
Q.21 The Business Studies teacher of class XIIorganised a game for the
students of Commerce Club in a reputed school of Delhi. She made
chits and wrote some content on it and therefore folded them. The
students who were divided in 4 teams were required to send 1 student
each, who will pick up 1 chit, identify name the reward written on it as
well as classify it as financial or non-financial.
Q.25 Sangeeta has recently completed her MBA course.As she had
knowledge of the business, she started taking interest in her parental
business. Her father used to do wholesale business of wheat. Sangeeta
suggested her father to go in for retail business of wheat. Her father
agreed. He entrusted full responsibility of new business to Sangeeta.
First of all, she conducted market survey and tried to obtain information
regarding the kind of wheat prices and weight of its packing, that the
people liked. On the basis of information obtained from the market, she
concluded that people liked ‗Desi‘ wheat the most. In order to show that
her wheat was distinct from that of other traders, she gave it the name of
‗Kudrati Health Food‘ packed in eco-friendly attractive packs. labelled it
properly, determined competitive price and contacted selected retailers
to distribute.
(Set 1)
Time allowed: 3hours Maximum Marks: 80
(i) Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one
sentence.
(ii) Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50-75 words.
(iii) Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks may be about 150 wards.
(iv) Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
(v) Attempt all parts of a question together.
6. Radhika and Vani who are young fashion designers left their job with a
famous fashion designer chain to set-up a company ‗Fashionate Pvt.
Ltd.‘ They decided to run a boutique during the day and coaching
classes for entrance examination of National Institute of Fashion
Designing in the evening. For the coaching center they hired the first
floor of a nearby building. Their major expense was money spent on
photocopying of notes for their students. They thought of buying a
photocopier knowing fully that their scale of operations was not sufficient
to make full use of a photocopier.
8. Manuj bought a packet of chips from a local shopkeeper and found that
the ingredients given on the label were not legible. He complained about
it to the company. The company sent a written apology stating that they
will make sure that existing packets are withdrawn from the market and
new packets with legible labels are soon made available.
Naval found that all decision making of the enterprise were in the hands
of his father didn‘t believe in his employees. As a result both the
employer and the employees were not able to understand each others
messages in the same sense. Thus, the employees were not happy and
targets were not met.
The Chief Executive Officer of the company called Jyoti the Human
Resource Manager and requested her to fill up the vacancies before leaving
the organisation. Informing that her subordinate Miss Alka Pandit was very
competent and trustworthy, Jyoti suggested that if she could be moved up in
the hierarchy, she would do the needful. The Chief Executive Officer agreed
for the same. Miss Alka Pandit contacted ‗Keith Recruiter Ltd.‘ They were
able to recruit a suitable candidate for the company.
12. Mr. Sanjay Nehra was the Chairman of ‗Taran Bank,‘ The bank was earning
good profit. Shareholders were happy as the bank was paying regular
dividends. The market price of their shares was also steadily rising. The
bank was about to announce taking over of ‗Vena Bank.‘ Mr. Sanjay Nehra
knew that the share price of ‗Taran Bank‘ would rise on this announcement.
Being a part of the bank, he was not allowed to buy share of the bank. He
called one of his rich friends Sudhir and asked him to invest ` 5 crores in
shares of his bank promising him the capital gains.
As expected the share prices went up by 40% and the market price of
Sudhir‘s share was now ` 7 crores. He earned a profit of ` 7 crores. He
gave ` 1 crores to Mr. Sanjay Nehra and kept ` 1 crore with himself. On
regular inspection and by conducting enquiries of the brokers involved,
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was able to detect this
irregularity. SEBI imposed a heavy penalty on Mr. Sanjay Nehra.
By quoting the lines from the above para identify and state any two
functions that were performed by SEBI in the above case. (3)
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13. State any three functions performed by non-governmental
organisations for consumer protection. (3)
15. A recent rate cut in the interest on loans announced by the Banks
encouraged Amit, a science student of Progressive School to take a
loan from State Bank of India to experiment and develop cars to be
powered by fuel produced from garbage. He developed such a car
and exhibited it in the Science Fair organised by Directorate of
Education. He was awarded first prize for his invention.
16. ‗Steelo Ltd.‘ decided to set-up its steel manufacturing factory in the
backward area of Orissa where very less job opportunities were
available. People of that area welcomed this effort of ‗Steelo Ltd.‘. To
attract people to work in its factory it also decided to provide many
other facilities like school, hospital, market etc. in the factory premises.
Aslam found that in both the companies there was systematic co-
ordination among the various activities to achieve organisational goals.
Every employee know who was responsible and accountable to whom.
‗Steelo Ltd.‘ was allowing flow of communication in all the directions as
per the requirement which lead to faster spread of information as well
as quick feedback.
18. A company was marketing ‗water purifiers‘ which were very popular due to
their quality and after sales services provided to the customers. The
company was a leading company but it ignored the after sales services.
As a result, its relations with the customers got spoiled and the image of
the company was damaged in the public. Top management became
concerned when the profits for the current quarter fell steeply. On analysis
it was revealed that ignoring the after sales services was its reason.
Therefore, the company took all possible measures to protect and
promote its favourable image in the eyes of the public. As a result, the
goodwill of the company improved in the society.
(a) Name and state the communication tool used by the marketer in
the above case to improve its image.
One of her objective was to earn 10% profit on the amount invested in
the first year. It was decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables,
spices etc. will be purchased on three months credit from farmers
cultivating organic crops only. She also decided to follow the steps
required for marketing of the products through her own outlets. She
appointed Mohan as Production Manager who decides the exact
manner in which the production activities are to be carried out. Mohan
also prepared a statement showing the number of workers that will be
required in the factory throughout the year. Madhu informed Mohan
about her sales target for different products, area wise for the
forthcoming quarter. While working on the production table a penalty of
Rs. 100 per day for not wearing the caps, gloves and apron was
announced.
Quoting lines from the above para identify and explain the different
types of plans discussed. (5)
(a) From the above para quote lines that indicate formal and
informal communication.
(b) State any two features of informal communication.
(c) Identify any two values that are being communicated to the society
in the above case. (5)
3. Functional structure.
6. Level of Collaboration.
7. Promotion.
OR
(If an examiner has not given the headings as above but has
given the correct explanations, full credit should be given)
(if an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each
heading should be awarded)
(i) Promotion
(ii) Placement Agencies and Management Consultants
(iii) Casual Callers
(If an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each
heading should be awarded)
12. Functions that were performed by SEBI in the above case were:
SEBI controls insider trading and imposes penalties for such practices.
(If an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each heading
should be awarded)
OR
(If an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each heading
should be awarded)
(If an examiner has not given the headings but has given the correct
explanation, full credit should be given)
(If an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each heading
should be awarded)
(i) Objective
‗One of her objective is to earn 10% profit on the amount
invested in the first year‘.
An objective is the end which the management seeks to
achieve within a given time period.
(ii) Policy
‗It has decided that raw materials like fruits, vegetables, spices
etc. will be purchased on three months‘ credits from farmers
cultivating organic crops only ‗.
Policy is a general guideline which brings uniformity in decision
making for achievement of predetermined objectives.
(iii) Procedure
‗She also decided to follow the steps required for marketing of
the products through her own outlets‘.
OR
‗She appointed Mohan as a Production Manager who decided the
exact manner in which the production activities are to be carried out‘.
It consists of sequence of routine steps on how to carry out activities.
It details the exact manner in which any work is to be performed.
(iv) Budget
‗Mohan also prepared a statement showing the number of workers
that will be required in the factory throughout the year‘.
OR
Informal communication
‗One of his colleagues sent a text message about it to his
immediate superior Mr. Narain.‘
OR
‗Mr. Narain in turn sent a text message to the employees of the
organisation requesting them to donate blood for Arun.‘
(If an examinee has given only the heading, ½ marks for the each
heading should be awarded.)
(If an examinee has not given the headings as above but has given
the correct explanation, full credit should be given)
[marks to be awarded]
[In case the examinee has assumed any other face value and has
shown correct conclusion, full credit be given]
(if an examinee has given only the heading, ½ mark for each heading
should be awarded)
(if an examinee has not given the headings as above but has given
the correct explanation, full credit should be given)