Mba (P&om)

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMMON FOR MBA(G)/B & F/

EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/
P & OM DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2015.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT –– PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
(2013–14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Briefly discuss the importance of management.
÷©»õsø©°ß •UQ¯zxÁzøu _¸UP©õP ÂÁ›.
2. What are the types of decisions?
wº©õÚ® Gkzu¼ß ÁøPPÒ ¯õøÁ?
3. Explain the characteristics of planning.
vmhªku¼ß ]Ó¨¤¯À¦PøÍ ¯õøÁ?
4. What is meant by delegation? Explain its principles.
J¨£øhÄ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß uzxÁ[PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
5. Bring out the importance of motivation.
ö\¯¿UP©Îzu¼ß •UQ¯zxÁzøu öÁÎU öPõnºP.
6. What are the barriers in communication?
uPÁÀ öuõhº¤À EÒÍ uøhPÒ ¯õøÁ?
7. Discuss the various techniques of co–ordination.
J¸•P¨£kzxuÎß £À÷ÁÖ ~qUP[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
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8. Write a descriptive note on “Bench marking”.
“]Ó¨¦zuS A»QhÀ” Gß£x £ØÔ ÂÍUP©õÚ SÔ¨¦
ÁøμP.
SECTION B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the 14 principles of management given by Henri

Fayol.
öíßÔ ÷£õ¯À ÁÇ[Q¯ 14 ÷©»õsø© uzxÁ[PøÍ
ÂÁ›.
10. Analyse the various steps involved in planning process.

vmh |øh•øÓ°À Em£mh £À÷ÁÖ Pmh[PøÍ B´Ä
ö\´P.
11. Explain the various types of organization.

Aø©¨¤ß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
12. Describe the Maslow’s theory of Motivation.

©õì÷»õÂß ö\¯¿UP©ÎzuÀ ÷Põm£õmiøÚ ÂÍUSP.
13. Examine the different styles of leadership.

uø»ø©°ß £À÷ÁÖ £õoPøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
14. Discuss the various steps in control process.

Pmk¨£õmk ö\¯À•øÓ°À EÒÍh[Q¯ £i{ø»PøÍ
ÂÁ›.
15. Explain in detail about “Business Process

Reengineering”.
“ÁoP ö\¯À•øÓ ^μø©zuÀ” Gß£x SÔzx ÂÍUP©õÚ
SÔ¨¦ ÁøμP.
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DE–3036 Sub. Code

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMMON FOR M.B.A.(G)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/

HRM/RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/P&OM DEGREE
EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2015.
First Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. Define organisational behaviour. Explain its elements.

{ÖÁÚ |hzøu°ß ÁøμÂ»UPn® u¢x, AuÛß
EmTÖPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
2. What are the models of organisational behaviour?

{ÖÁÚ |hzøu°ß ©õv›PÒ ¯õøÁ?
3. What is an informal group? State its types.

•øÓ¯ØÓ £o¯õÍº öuõS¨¦ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? AÁØÔß
ÁøPPøÍU SÔ¨¤kP.
4. What is meant by group norms? State its types.

£o¯õÍº öuõS¨¦ uμ® GßÓõÀ GßÚ? AuÛß ÁøPPøÍ
SÔ¨¤kP.
5. Explain the effective use of power.

{ÖÁÚ AvPõμzvß \Uv Áõ´¢u |ßø©PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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6. What is Stress? State the sources of Stress.
©Ú AÊzu® GßÓõÀ GßÚ? ©Ú AÊzuzvØPõÚ ÁÈPøÍ

SÔ¨¤kP.
7. State the determinants of organisational climate.
{ÖÁÚ `Ì{ø»ø¯ wº©õÛUS® PõμoPøÍ SÔ¨¤kP.
8. Explain the characteristics of organisational

development.
{ÖÁÚ ÁÍºa]°ß ]Ó¨¤¯À¦PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Explain the major factors that determine individual

behaviour.
uÛ©Ûu |hzøuø¯ wº©õÛUS® •UQ¯©õÚ PõμoPøÍ

ÂÍUSP.
10. Discuss the financial and non-financial motivation.
£nÁÈ FUP¨£kzxuÀ ©ØÖ® £n©ØÓ ÁÈ

FUP¨£kzxuø»¨ £ØÔ ÂÁ›.
11. Explain the different stages in the process of group

development.
£o¯õÍº öuõS¨¦ ÷©®£kzxu¼À Ah[Q²ÒÍ £À÷ÁÖ

{ø»PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
12. Explain the conflict process.
•μs£õmiß £i{ø»PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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13. Discuss the sources of power.
AvPõμ® ö£Öu¼ß ÁÈPøÍ ÂÁ›.
14. Describe the different types of organisational culture.
{ÖÁÚ P»õa\õμzvß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁ›.
15. How can resistance to organisational change be

overcome? Discuss.
{ÖÁÚ ©õØÓzvØPõÚ Gvº¨¤øÚ G[VÚ® \©õÎ¨£x
Gß£øu¨ £ØÔ ÂÍUSP.
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DE–3037 Sub. Code

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
Common for M.B.A. (G)/B & F/E.M./H.M./I.B./T/P.M./H.R.M./

R.M./L.M./T.M./C.M./M.M./F.M./S.M./C.S./P & OM DEGREE
First Semester
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
(2013-14 academic year and 2014 calendar year onwards)
1. Explain the uses of managerial economics.

{ºÁõP¨ ö£õ¸Î¯¼ß £¯ßPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
2. What are the factors influencing elasticity of demand?

÷uøÁ ö|QÌa]ø¯ {ºn°US® PõμoPÒ ¯õøÁ?
3. Differentiate between short-run cost and long-run cost.

SÖQ¯ {ø» ö\»Ä ©ØÖ® }Ò{ø» ö\»Ä ÷ÁÖ£kzxP.
4. What are the different types of price discrimination?

Âø» ÷£uzvß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPÒ ¯õøÁ?
5. Argue for and against ‘‘profit maximisation’’.

‘‘C»õ£zøu Ea\¨£kzxuÀ’’ & CuØS \õuP©õÚ ©ØÖ®
GvμõÚ Áõu[PøÍ u¸P.
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6. What are the factors determine national income?

÷u]¯ Á¸Áõø¯ {ºn°UQßÓ PõμoPÒ ¯õøÁ?
7. What is meant by ‘cost control’? What are the techniques

of cost control?
‘ö\»Äz öuõøP Pmk¨£õk’ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? ö\»Äz öuõøP
Pmk¨£õmiß ÁÈ•øÓPÒ ¯õøÁ?
8. Explain ‘Elasticity of supply’.

‘AÎ¨¦ ö|QÌa]’ ÂÍUSP.
9. Discuss the relationship between economic theory and

managerial economics.
ö£õ¸Î¯¼ß P¸zv¯¾US®, {ºÁõP¨ ö£õ¸Î¯¾US®
Cøh°À EÒÍ EÓÂøÚ¨ £ØÔ ÂÁõv.
10. Explain the different types of elasticity of demand.

÷uøÁ ö|QÌa]°ß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
11. What do you understand by ‘‘Production function’’? How

does a producer achieve least cost combination of factors?
‘‘EØ£zv \õº¦’’ £ØÔ }Âº AÔÁx ¯õx? J¸ EØ£zv¯õÍº
£À÷ÁÖ PõμoPÎß SøÓ¢u£m\ ö\»ÄU P»øÁø¯
GÆÁõÖ wº©õÛUQÓõº Gß£øu TÖP.
12. Illustrate how price is determined under perfect

competition.
{øÓÄ¨ ÷£õmi°À Âø» GÆÁõÖ wº©õÛUP¨£kQÓx
Gß£øu ÂÍUSP.
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13. Explain the concept of ‘‘cost-volume-profit’’ analysis.

‘‘AhUPÂø» & AÍÄ & C»õ£®’’ Cuß Emö£õ¸øÍ
ÂÍUSP.
14. Analyse the methods of controlling the trade cycle.

Áõo£a _ÇØ]ø¯ Pmk¨£kzxÁuØPõÚ ÁÈPøÍ Bμõ´P.
15. Explain inflation. What are its implications in

managerial decisions?
£nÃUP® SÔzx ÂÍUSP. ÷©»õsø© •iÄPÎÀ Auß
uõUP[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
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wk11
DE–3038 Sub. Code

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMMON FOR M.B.A. (G)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/

RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/P &OM DEGREE
First Semester
QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
1. Discuss the merits of quantitative techniques.

Quantitative technique–°ß |ßø©PøÍ ÂÁ›.
2. A firm manufactures two products A & B on which the

profit earned per unit are Rs. 3 and Rs. 4 respectively.
Each product is processed on two machines M1 and M 2 .
Product A requires one minute of processing time on M1
and M 2 . Machine M1 is available for not more than
7 hours 30 mins. While machines M 2 is available for 10
hours. During any working day find the number of units
of product A and B to be manufactured to get maximum
profit.
wk11
EØ£zv {ÖÁÚ® A & B Ç ö£õ¸ÒPøÍ J¸ A»QØS

¹. 3 ©mk® ¹. 4 »õ£zvÀ EØ£zv ö\´QÓx. JÆöÁõ¸
ö£õ¸Ð® £» £i{ø»PøÍ PhUP C¯¢vμ® M1 ©ØÖ® M 2
£¯ß£kzu¨£kQÓx. ö£õ¸Ò A ÂØS 1 {ªh® £i{ø»²®,
M1 C¯¢vμ® 7 ©o ÷|μzvØS 30 {ªh® ÷©À ö\¯À£hõx.
M 2 C¯¢vμ® 10 ©o ÷|μ® ö\¯À£k®. ÷Áø» |õmPÎÀ
ö£õ¸Ò A ©ØÖ® B EØ£zv ö\´¯ AvP£m\ »õ£® Dmh
÷Ásk®. L.P.P •øÓ£i PnUQkP.
3. What is the linear programming? What are some type of

problems that can help in solving problem?
½Û¯º ¦÷μõQμõª[ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? ¤μa\øÚPøÍ wºUP

£À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁ›.
4. Maximise z  3x1  2x 2  5x3
Subject to :
2 x1  3 x 2  3
x1  2 x 2  3 x 3  5
3 x1  2 x 2  2
x1  0, x 2  0.
ªP¨ö£›uõUSP z  3x1  2x2  5x3
Pmk£õkPÒ
2 x1  3 x 2  3
x1  2 x 2  3 x 3  5
3 x1  2 x 2  2
x1  0, x 2  0.
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5. Find the feasible solution of the following transportation

problem using row minima method.
To Availability
5 2 4 3 22
From 4 8 1 6 15
4 6 7 5 8
Demand 7 12 17 9
RÌPsh ÷£õUSÁμzx PnUQØS Á›ø\ SøÓ¨¦ •øÓ¨£i

Bμ®£ \õzv¯ wºÄ PõsP.
To Qøhzv¸¨£x
5 2 4 3 22
Bμ®£® 4 8 1 6 15
4 6 7 5 8
÷uøÁ 7 12 17 9
6. What is the probability of obtaining exactly three heads

in seven throws with in a single coin?
J÷μ |õn¯zøu HÊ •øÓ Ã_® ÷£õx 3 •øÓ uø»
ÂÊÁuØPõÚ {PÌuPÂøÚ ÂÍUSP.
7. What are the different kinds of empirical model of

production function?
ö\´•øÓ°»õÚ AÝ£Ázv»õÚ EØ£zv \õº¦PÎß
£À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁ›.
8. Explain about decision tree analysis.

•iöÁkzuÀ ©μzvß £S¨£õ´øÁ ÂÁ›.
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9. What is operations research? Describe briefly its

applications.
O.R. B´Ä GßÓõÀ GßÚ? CuÝøh¯ £¯ß£õmiøÚ
ÂÁ›.
10. Write down the various steps in simplex method.
]®¨ÍUì •øÓ Põq® £iPøÍ GÊxP.
11. Show by simplex method, that the following L.P.P. has
infinite number of non-basic feasible optimal solutions.
Maximize z  4 x 2  10x 2
2x 2  x 2  10
2x 2  5x 2  20
2x 2  3x 2  18
x1 , x 2  0.
RÌPshÁØøÓ C¯Ø÷£õUS •øÓ¨£i wºUP.

ªøP¨£kzxP z  4 x 2  10x 2
2x 2  x 2  10
2x 2  5x 2  20
2x 2  3x 2  18
x1 , x 2  0.
12. Find the initial basic feasible solution of the following

transportation by Vogel’s approximation method.
Warehouse Capacity
W1 W2 W3 W4
F1 19 30 50 10 7
Factory F2 70 30 40 60 9
F3 40 8 70 20 18
Requirement 5 8 7 14 34
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÷ÁõP¼ß \μõ\› •øÓø¯ £¯ß£kzv ¤ßÁ¸ÁÚÁØÔØS

•ußø© wºøÁ PõsP.
£shP\õø» öPõÒÍÄ
W1 W2 W3 W4
F1 19 30 50 10 7
{Ö©® F2 70 30 40 60 9
F3 40 8 70 20 18
÷uøÁ 5 8 7 14 34
13. Show the assignment model is a special case of

transportation model.
÷£õUSÁμzx •øÓ¨£i Aø\ßö©ßm •øÓ¨£i wºÄ
PõsP.
14. Four jobs 1, 2, 3 and 4 are to be processed on each of the

four machines A, B, C, D in order ABCD. Find the total
minimum elapsed time.
Machine
Jobs A B C D
1 58 14 14 48
2 30 10 18 32
3 28 12 16 44
4 64 16 12 42
1,2,3, ©ØÖ® 4 ÷Áø»PÐUPõÚ £i{ø»PÒ 4 C¯¢vμ[PÒ
ABCD £¯ß£kzu£kQßÓÚ SøÓ¢u •i¢u ÷|μzøu
PnUQkP.
C¯¢vμ®
÷Áø» A B C D
1 58 14 14 48
2 30 10 18 32
3 28 12 16 44
4 64 16 12 42
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15. Explain how statistical analysis can be helpful to

business managers in decision-making under
uncertainty.
¦ÒÎ°¯À •øÓ¨£i ÁºzuP ÷©»õÍº {ø»°À»õu
`Ì{ø»°À GÆÁõÖ •iöÁk¨£õº?
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DE–3039 Sub. Code

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMMON FOR M.B.A.(G)/B&F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/

RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/P&OM DEGREE
First Semester
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calender Year onwards)
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. What are the advantages of Accounting?

PnUQ¯¼ß |ßø©PÒ ¯õøÁ?
2. Prepare trading and profit and loss account, for the year
ending 31st March 2014, from the books of Mr.Siva.
Rs. Rs.
Stock (31.03.2013) 15,000 Stationeries 2,000
Purchases 1,65,000 Interest 8,000
Purchase return 10,000 Insurance 4,000
Postage 3,000
Discount received 5,000
Bad debts 1,000
Sales 3,00,000
Stock (31.3.2014) 80,000
Carriage outwards 4,000
Wages 30,000
Sales return 5,000
Salaries 20,000
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2014 ©õºa 31 B® |õ÷Íõk •iÁøh²® BsiØS›¯

v¸.]Áõ AÁºPÎß Â¯õ£õμ ©ØÖ® »õ£ |mh PnUøP
u¯õ›UPÄ®.
¹. ¹.
\μUQ¸¨¦(31.03.2013) 15,000 GÊxö£õ¸ÒPÒ 2,000
öPõÒ•uÀ 1,65,000 Ámi 8,000
öPõÒ•uÀ v¸¨£® 10,000 Põ¨¥k 4,000
Ag\À ö\»Ä 3,000
uÒÐ£i ö£ØÓx 5,000
ÁμõUPhß 1,000
ÂØ£øÚ 3,00,000
\μUQ¸¨¦ (31.3.2014) 80,000
öÁÎHØÔö\À ö\»Ä 4,000
T¼ 30,000
ÂØ£øÚ v¸¨£® 5,000
\®£Í® 20,000
3. Distinguish between double entry system and single

entry system.
Cμmøh £vÄ •øÓUS®, JØøÓ £vÄ •øÓUS® EÒÍ
÷ÁÖ£õmøh TÖ.
4. From the following balance sheet as on 31.03.2010,

calculate current ratio and liquid ratio.
Balance sheet as on 31.03.2010

Liabilities Rs. Assets Rs.
Share capital 40,000 Machinery 45,000
Profit and loss A/c 4,000 Stock 22,000
Debentures 25,000 Debtors 19,000
Creditors 24,000 Cash 5,000
Prepaid expenses 2,000
93,000 93,000
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¤ßÁ¸® 31.3.2010 B® |õøÍ¯ Ç¨¦ {ø»

SÔ¨¤¼¸¢x |h¨¦ ÂQu® ©ØÖ® }ºø© ÂQuzvøÚ
PnUQkP.
31.3.2010&® |õøÍ¯ Ç¨¦ {ø» SÔ¨¦
ö£õÖ¨¦PÒ ¹. ö\õzxUPÒ ¹.
£[S •uÀ 40,000 C¯¢vμ[PÒ 45,000
C»õ£ |mh PnUS 4,000 \μUQ¸¨¦ 22,000
PhÜmk¨ £zvμ[PÒ 25,000 £Ø£» PhÚõÎPÒ 19,000
PhÜ¢÷uõº 24,000 öμõUP® 5,000
•ßTmia ö\¾zv¯
ö\»ÄPÒ 2,000
93,000 93,000
5. From the following profit and loss account you are

required to compute fund from operation.
Rs. Rs.
To rent 3,000 By gross profit 30,000
To salaries 4,000 By profit on sale
To depreciation 3,000 of machinery 5,000
To good will written off 3,000
To loss on sale of shares 3,000
To provision for taxation 4,000
To net profit 15,000
35,000 35,000
¤ßÁ¸® C»õ£ |mh PnUQ¼¸¢x ö\¯À ÁÈ {v°øÚU
PnUQkP.
¹. ¹.
ÁõhøP 3,000 ö©õzu »õ£® 30,000
\®£Í® 4,000 G¢vμ® ÂØÓvÀ
÷u´©õÚ® 3,000 »õ£® 5,000
|ß©v¨¦ GÊv }UQ¯x 3,000
£[SPÒ ÂØÓvÀ |mh® 3,000
Á› JxURk 4,000
{Pμ »õ£® 15,000
35,000 35,000
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6. From the following particulars, prepare a production

budget of a company for the year ended 30th June 2014.
Product Sales (unit) Estimated stock (units)
(as per sale budget) as on 1st as on 30th
July 2013 June 2014
A 30,000 2,800 3,000
B 20,000 1,000 2,900
C 14,000 1,600 1,600
¤ßÁ¸® ÂÁμ[PÎ¼¸¢x áúß 30 2014&® BsiØPõÚ
EØ£zv vmhzvøÚ u¯õ›UPÄ®.
ö£õ¸Ò ÂØ£øÚ (A»SPÒ) ©v¨¤h¨£mh \μUS (A»SPÒ)
(ÂØ£øÚ vmhzvß £i) 1 áüø» 2013 30 áúß 2014
A 30,000 2,800 3,000
B 20,000 1,000 2,900
C 14,000 1,600 1,600
7. What is pay-back-period? State its advantages.

v¸¨¤U öPõkUS® Põ»•øÓ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß
|ßø©PøÍ TÖP.
8. Project X initially cost of Rs.25,000. It generates the
following cash inflows :
Year Cash in flow Rs. Present value of Re.1 at 10%
1 9,000 0.909
2 8,000 0.826
3 7,000 0.751
4 6,000 0.683
5 5,000 0.621
Suggest whether the project should be accepted or not.
vmh® X&ß Bμ®£ •u½k ¹.25,000. Ax RÌÁ¸® öμõUP
EÒ ÁμÄPøÍ HØ£kzxQÓx.
Bsk öμõUP EÒÁμÄ ¹. uØPõ» ©v¨¦ 10
\uÃuzvÀ J¸ ¹£õ°ß ©v¨¦
1 9,000 0.909
2 8,000 0.826
3 7,000 0.751
4 6,000 0.683
5 5,000 0.621
Czvmhzøu HØÖUöPõÒÁuõ AÀ»x ©Ö¨£uõ Gß£øu
•iÄ ö\´.
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. What are the functions and objectives of Accounting?

PnUQ¯¼ß ÷|õUP[PÒ ©ØÖ® £oPÒ ¯õøÁ?
10. State the significance of accounting ratios in the analysis

of Financial statements.
{v AÔUøP £Szuõ´ÂÀ PnUQ¯À ÂQu[PÎß
•UQ¯zxÁzøu TÖP.
11. Explain the various types of capital budgeting evaluating

techniques.
‰»uÚ vmh[PÐUPõÚ £ÀÁøP ©v¨¥k öuõÈÀ
~m£[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
12. Record the following transaction in the journal of Mr.Ravi

and post them in the ledger and balance the same.
2010 Jan 1 Ravi commenced business with cash Rs.15,00,000
2010 Jan 3 Paid into bank Rs.5,00,000
2010 Jan 5 Bought goods for Rs.3,60,000
2010 Jan 7 Paid travelling charges Rs.5,000
2010 Jan 10 Sold goods for Rs.2,50,000
2010 Jan 15 Sold goods to Balan Rs.2,40,000
2010 Jan 20 Purchased goods from Narayanan Rs.2,10,000
2010 Jan 25 Withdrew cash Rs.60,000
v¸.μÂ. AÁºPÎß SÔ¨÷£miß RÌUPsh |hÁiUøPPøÍ

£vÄ ö\´x, ÷£÷μmkU PnUSPÎÀ Gkzx GÊv Ç¨¦
_mkP.
2010 áÚÁ› 1 μÂ öuõÈÀ öuõh[Q¯x ¹.15,00,000
2010 áÚÁ› 3 Á[Q°À ö\¾zv¯x ¹.5,00,000
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2010 áÚÁ› 5 öPõÒ•uÀ ö\úx ¹.3,60,000

2010 áÚÁ› 7 £¯naö\»Ä ö\úx ¹. 5,000
2010 áÚÁ› 10 ÂØ£øÚ ö\úx ¹.2,50,000
2010 áÚÁ› 15 £õ»ÝUS \μUS ÂØÓx ¹.2,40,000
2010 áÚÁ› 20 |õμõ¯nÛh® \μUS Áõ[Q¯x ¹.2,10,000
2010 áÚÁ› 25 Á[Q°¼¸¢x Gkzux ¹.60,000
13. Gopal keeps his books by ‘single entry system’. His

position on 01.04.2013 and 31.03.2014 were as follows :
1.4.2013 31.3.2014
Rs. Rs.
Cash 500 6,000
Bank balance 10,000 15,000
Stock 7,000 10,000
Sundry debtors 30,000 40,000
Furniture 6,000 6,000
Sundry creditors 6,000 12,000
He introduced additional capital of Rs.8,000 during
the financial year. He withdrew Rs.14,000 for
domestic purpose. Find out the profit for the year
ended 31.03.2014.
v¸.÷Põ£õÀ uÚx HkPøÍ JØøÓ £vÄ •øÓ°À
£μõ©›zx Á¸QÓõº. 1.4.2013 AßÖ® 31.3.2014
AßÖ® AÁ¸øh¯ {ø» RÌUPshÁõÖ Ç¢ux.
1.4.2013 31.3.2014
¹. ¹.
öμõUP® 500 6,000
Á[Q Ç¨¦ 10,000 15,000
\μUQ¸¨¦ 7,000 10,000
£Ø£» PhÚõÎPÒ 30,000 40,000
AøÓP»ß 6,000 6,000
£Ø£» PhÜ¢÷uõº 6,000 12,000
{v¯õsiß Cøh°À ¹.8,000 TkuÀ •u»õP
Ch¨£mhx. AÁº ¹.14,000 uÚx ö\õ¢u
£¯ß£õmiØPõP GkzxU öPõshõº. 2014 ©õºa 31&®
|õ÷Íõk •iÁøh²® BsiØS›¯ C»õ£®
PnUQkP.
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14. From the following financial information prepare a cash

flow statement.
Liabilities 1.1.2010 31.12.2010 Assets 1.1.2010 31.12.2010
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Share capital 4,00,000 5,00,000 Cash 60,000 94,000
Creditors 1,40,000 90,000 Debtors 2,40,000 2,30,000
Profit and loss a/c 20,000 46,000 Stock 1,60,000 1,80,000
Land 1,00,000 1,32,000
5,60,000 6,36,000 5,60,000 6,36,000
¤ßÁ¸® {v ÂÁμ[PÎ¼¸¢x öμõUP Jmh AÔUøPø¯

u¯õº ö\´P.
ö£õÖ¨¦PÒ 1.1.2010 31.12.2010 ö\õzxUPÒ 1.1.2010 31.12.2010
¹. ¹. ¹. ¹.
£[S ‰»uÚ® 4,00,000 5,00,000 öμõUP® 60,000 94,000
PhÜ¢÷uõº 1,40,000 90,000 PhÚõÎPÒ 2,40,000 2,30,000
C»õ£ |mh P/S 20,000 46,000 \μUQ¸¨¦ 1,60,000 1,80,000
{»® 1,00,000 1,32,000
5,60,000 6,36,000 5,60,000 6,36,000
15. From the following information, prepare a cash budget

for April to June 2014.
Credit sales Credit purchases Office expenses

Month
Rs. Rs. Rs.
February 45,000 30,000 8,000
March 55,000 25,000 7,000
April 60,000 20,000 7,000
May 60,000 40,000 9,000
June 65,000 40,000 9,000
Additional information :
(a) Opening cash balance Rs.5,000
(b) Credit allowed by suppliers is two months.
(c) Credit allowed by customers is one month.
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(d) Office expenses are payable in the same month.

(e) Dividend Rs.1,000 is receivable in April.
(f) Interest payable in May Rs.1,800.
RÌUPõq® ÂÁμ[PÎ¼¸¢x 2014 H¨μÀ, •uÀ áúß
©õu[PÐUPõÚ öμõUP vmh¨£mi¯ø» u¯õ›UP.
©õu® Phß Phß öPõÒ•uÀ A¾Á»P ö\»ÄPÒ
ÂØ£øÚ
¹. ¹. ¹.
¤¨μÁ› 45,000 30,000 8,000
©õºa 55,000 25,000 7,000
H¨μÀ 60,000 20,000 7,000
÷© 60,000 40,000 9,000
áúß 65,000 40,000 9,000
÷©¾® Â£μ[PÍõÁÚ :
(A) öuõhUP \μUQ¸¨¦ ¹.5,000
(B) \μUPÎz÷uõº AÝ©vzu PhÛß Põ»® Cμsk
©õu[PÒ.
(C) ÁõiUøP¯õÍ¸US AÎzu PhÛß Põ»® J¸ ©õu®.
(D) A¾Á»P ö\»ÄPÒ A¢u¢u ©õuzvÀ
ö\¾zu¨£h÷Ásk®.
(E) H¨μÀ ©õuzvÀ ö£Ó ÷Ási¯ £[Põuõ¯® ¹,1000.
(F) ÷© ©õu® ö\¾zu ÷Ási¯ Ámi ¹,1,800.
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R.M./L.M./T.M./C.M./M.M./F.M./S.M./C.S./P & O.M. DEGREE
Second Semester
RESEARCH METHODS
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define research. Discuss its characteristics.

Bμõá] & C»UPn® u¸P. Auß C¯À¦PøÍ ÂÁ›.
2. Discuss the need for reviewing related literature for

research.
Bμõá]UPõÚ •ß B´ÄPÒ ö\´Ávß ÷uøÁ°øÚ
ÂÍUSP.
3. What are the contents of a research design?

Bμõá] ÁiÁø©¨¤ß ö£õ¸ÍhUP[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
4. Explain the various factors affecting the size of the

sample.
©õv›U TÔß AÍøÁ £õvUS® £À÷ÁÖ PõμoPøÍ
ÂÍUSP.
Ws 5
5. What are the essentials of a good schedule?

J¸ |À» AmhÁøn°ß Azv¯õÁ]¯[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
6. Distinguish between sources of primary and secondary

data.
•ußø© ©ØÖ® Cμshõ® {ø» uμÄ ‰»[PÒ &
÷ÁÖ£kzxP.
7. Why tabulation is considered as essential for a research

study? Explain.
Bμõá]°À AmhÁøn¨£kzxuÀ Hß •UQ¯®
Áõ´¢uuõP P¸u¨£kQÓx? ÂÍUSP.
8. Define a research report. Discuss the various types of

reports.
B´Ä AÔUøP & C»UPn® u¸P. AÔUøP°ß £À÷ÁÖ
ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁ›.
9. Describe the various steps involved in research process.

B´Ä |øh•øÓ°À EÒÍ £À÷ÁÖ £i{ø»PøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
10. Explain the various sources of hypotheses.

P¸x÷PõÒPøÍ E¸ÁõUS® £À÷ÁÖ Áõ°ÀPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
11. Define sampling. Discuss the essentials of a good

sampling.
©õv› TöÓk¨¦ & Áøμ¯Ö. J¸ |À» ©õv› Gkzu¼ß
Azv¯õÁ]¯[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
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12. Distinguish between questionnaire and schedule.

ÂÚõ {μÀ •øÓ ©ØÖ® AmhÁøn •øÓ – ÷ÁÖ£kzxP.
13. Enumerate the various questions to be avoided in

constructing a schedule.
J¸ AmhÁønø¯ u¯õº ö\´²® ÷£õx uÂºUP¨£h
÷Ási¯ £À÷ÁÖ ÂÚõUPøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
14. Discuss the purpose of statistical analysis of research

data.
B´Ä uμÄPøÍ ¦ÒÎ°¯À £S¨£õ´Ä ö\´ÁuØPõÚ
Põμn[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
15. Describe the contents of a research report.

J¸ B´Ä AÔUøP°ß ö£õ¸ÍhUP[PøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
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Common for M.B.A (G)/B&F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/

Second Semester
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(2013–14 Academic Year & 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE questions
1. Explain the importance of environmental scanning for a

business.
J¸ ÁoP _ØÖa_Çø» A»] Bμõú¼ß •UQ¯zxÁzøu
ÂÍUSP.
2. Explain the meaning of political environment and its

importance to business units.
Aμ]¯À `Ì{ø» GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Â¯õ£õμ
{ÖÁÚ[PÐUPõÚ Cuß •UQ¯zxÁzøu ÂÁ›.
3. What are the objectives of Fiscal policy?

{vU öPõÒøP°ß ÷|õUP[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
4. Describe the role of information technology in business.

ÁoPzvÀ uPÁÀ öuõÈÀ~m£zvß £[QøÚ ÂÁ›UP.
ws19
5. What are the objectives of consumer protection ACT?

~Pº÷Áõº £õxPõ¨¦ \mhzvß ÷|õUP[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
6. Explain the benefits of privatisation.
uÛ¯õº ©¯©õUSu¼ß |ßø©PøÍ ÂÁ›.
7. Explain the role of small scale industry.
]Ô¯ AÍÂ»õÚ öuõÈ¼ß £[QøÚ ÂÍUSP.
8. Mention the role of financial institutions in economic

environment.
ö£õ¸Íõuõμ `Ç¼À {v {ÖÁÚ[PÎß £[QøÚU TÖP.
9. Discuss the environmental factors affecting the business.
Â¯õ£õμzøu £õvUS® _ØÖ¨¦Ó `ÇÀ PõμoPøÍ ÂÁ›.
10. Discuss the various policies of government in promotion

of SSI units.
]Ö öuõÈÀ Aø©¨¦PÎß ÷©®£õmiØPõÚ Aμ]ß £À÷ÁÖ

öPõÒøPPøÍ £ØÔ ÂÁ›.
11. Explain the changes incorporated in the industrial

licensing policies to attract foreign investment.
öÁÎ|õmk •u½kPøÍ Dº¨£uØS öuõÈÀ öPõÒøP°À
ö\´¯¨£mh ©õØÓ[PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
12. Write an descriptive note on : Technological trends in

India.
C¢v¯õÂÀ öuõÈÀ ~m£ ÷£õUSPÒ £ØÔ Â›ÁõÚ SÔ¨¦
ÁøμP.
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13. Describe the legal aspects of entering primary and

secondary capital markets.
•ußø© ©ØÖ® Cμshõ® {ø» ‰»uÚ \¢øuPÎÀ
~øÇÁuØS EÒÍ \mh A®\[PøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
14. Explain the concept of globalisation and its impact on

business.
E»P©¯©õUPÀ P¸zvøÚ ÂÁ›zx ©ØÖ® ÁoPzvß
«uõÚ Auß uõUPzøu ÂÍUSP.
15. Describe the role of WTO in global economic

development.
E»P ö£õ¸Íõuμ ÁÍºa]°À E»P ÁºzuP Aø©¨¤ß £[øP
ÂÁ›UP.
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COMMON FOR M.B.A(G)/B & F/EM/HM/

IB/T/PM/HRM/RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/P&OM.
DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2015.
Second Semester
BUSINESS LAWS
(2013–14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)
1. ‘‘All agreements are not contracts but all contracts are

agreements’’– Discuss.
‘‘AøÚzx Ehß£iUøPPÐ® J¨£¢u[PÒ AÀ» BÚõÀ
AøÚzx J¨£¢u[PÐ® Ehß£iUøP÷¯’’– ÂÁõv.
2. Define guarantee. What are the various kinds of

guarantee?
ö£õÖ¨¦Öv –C»UPn® u¸P. ö£õÖ¨¦Öv°ß £À÷ÁÖ
ÁøPPÒ ¯õøÁ?
3. State the rights and duties of Pawner.

AhS øÁ¨£Á›ß E›ø©PÒ ©ØÖ® Phø©PøÍ TÖP.
4. Distinguish between Sale and agreement to sell.

ÂØ£øÚ ©ØÖ® ÂØ£øÚ Ehß£õk – ÷ÁÖ£kzxP.
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5. When is a sale by non-owner valid? Explain.
E›ø©¯õμÀ÷»õu›ß J¸ ÂØ£øÚ G¨ö£õÊx
ö\À¾£i¯õS® ÂÍUSP.
6. Discuss the features of negotiable instruments.

©õØÖ•øÓ BÁn[PÎß £s¦PøÍ ÂÁ›.
7. What is Partnership deed? What are its contents?

Tmhõsø© J¨£õÁÚ® GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß
ö£õ¸ÍhUP[PÒ ¯õøÁ?
8. Explain the characteristics of a company.

J¸ {Ö©zvß C¯À¦PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
9. Discuss the various modes of discharge of contract.

J¸ J¨£¢u® ÂkÂUP¨£k® £À÷ÁÖ ÁÈ•øÓPøÍ ÂÁ›.
10. Explain the doctrine of ‘‘Caveat emptor’’. What are its
exceptions?
‘Áõ[S£Á÷Ú ÂÈzv¸’ GßÝ® Âv°øÚ ÂÍUSP.
C¨ö£õx ÂvUS›¯ ÂvÂ»USPÒ ¯õøÁ?
11. Describe the different modes of creation of agency.
•Pø© E¸ÁõS® £À÷ÁÖ ÁÈ•øÓPøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
12. Explain in detail, the rights of surety against creditor,
principal debtor and co-sureties.
PhÜ¢÷uõº, •ußø©U PhÚõÎ ©ØÖ® Cøn¨
¤øn¯õÍºPÒ «uõÚ ¤øn¯õÍ›ß E›ø©PøÍ Â›ÁõP
ÂÍUPÄ®.
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13. What are the fundamental principles of insurance?
Põ¨¥miß Ai¨£øhU ÷Põm£õkPÒ ¯õøÁ?
14. Describe the rights and duties of partners.

{ÖÁÚU TmhõÎ°ß E›ø©PÒ ©ØÖ® Phø©PøÍ
ÂÁ›UP.
15. Enumerate the various kinds of companies.

{Ö©zvß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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Common for M.B.A (G)/ B&F/ EM/ HM/ IB/ T/ PM/ HRM/ RM/
LM/ TM/ CM/ MM/ FM/ SM/ CS/ P&OM
DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2015.
Second Semester
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(2013 – 14 Academic year & 2014 Calendar year onwards)
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. What are the functions of computer in management

information system?
÷©»õsø© uPÁÀ Aø©¨¦ •øÓ°À Poo°ß £oPÒ
¯õøÁ?
2. Explain in detail about system analysis.

Aø©¨¦ B´øÁ £ØÔ ÂÍUP©õP ÂÁ›.
3. What are the symbols used in data flow diagram?

¦ÒÎ Â£μ ÁÈ•øÓ¨ £hzvÀ £¯ß£kzu¨£k® SÔ±kPÒ
¯õøÁ?
4. Mention the objectives of management information

system.
÷©»õsø© uPÁÀ Aø©¨¦ •øÓ°ß ÷|õUP[PøÍU TÖ.
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5. Explain interactive system for decision support system.

•iöÁkUP EuÄ® Aø©¨¤À JßÔß «öuõßÖ
ö\¯»õØÖ® Aø©¨¦ £ØÔ ÂÍUSP.
6. Bring out the uses of online information system.

÷|μi uPÁÀ Aø©¨¦ •øÓ°ß £¯ßPøÍ öPõnºP.
7. Write short note on

(a) E-cash
(b) Virtual checking.
]Ö SÔ¨¦ ÁøμP.
(A) ªß£n®
(B) ÷uõØÓ {ø»°»õÚ \›£õº¨¦.
8. Mention and explain the types of network.

Áø»¯ø©Âß ÁøPPøÍ TÔ ÂÍUSP.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Examine the structure of management information

system.
÷©»õsø© uPÁÀ Aø©¨¦ •øÓ°ß Pmhø©¨ø£ ÂÁ›.
10. Elucidate the procedures to be followed in preparation of

data dictionary.
¦ÒÎ Â£μ APμõvø¯ u¯õº ö\´ÁvÀ ¤ß£ØÓ ÷Ási¯
ÁÈ•øÓPøÍ ÂÍUP©õPU TÖ.
11. Explain the basic requirements of management

information system.
÷©»õsø© uPÁÀ Aø©¨¦ •øÓ°ß Ai¨£øhz
÷uøÁPøÍ¨ £ØÔ ÂÍUSP.
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12. Discuss the goals and principles of information resource

management.
uPÁÀ ÁÍ ÷©»õsø©°ß ÷|õUP[PøÍ²®,
÷Põm£õkPøÍ²® ÂÁ›.
13. Narrate the features of internet.

Cøn¯zvß C¯À¦PøÍ ÂÍUP©õPU TÖ.
14. Discuss the advantages of networks.

Áø»¯ø©Âß £¯ßPøÍ ÂÁ›.
15. Explain the benefits of enterprise resource planning.

{ÖÁÚ ÁÍ vmhªh¼ß £¯ßPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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COMMON FOR M.B.A. (G)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/

Second Semester
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the scope of HRM.

©ÛuÁÍ ÷©»õsø©°ß £μ¨¤øÚ ÂÁ›.
2. What is job description? How will you prepare a job

description?
£o ÂÍUP[PÒ Gß£Ú ¯õøÁ? £o ÂÍUP[PøÍ

GÆÁõÖ } u¯õº ö\´Áõ´?
3. Highlight the importance of HRM.

©ÛuÁÍ ÷©»õsø©°ß •UQ¯zxÁzøu GkzxUPõmkP.
4. What are the merits and demerits of job analysis?
£o B´Âß |ßø©PÒ ©ØÖ® wø©PÒ ¯õøÁ?

WSS
5. Briefly explain the various methods of off-the-job

training.
£oÁÈ¯ØÓ £°Ø]°ß £À÷ÁÖ •øÓPøÍ _¸UP©õP
ÂÍUSP.
6. What is Transfer? State its types.

Ch©õØÓ® GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß ÁøPPøÍ TÖP.
7. Why do grievance arise? Explain.

©Úzuõ[PÀ Hß GÊQßÓx? ÂÍUSP.
8. What do you mean by Personnel research? Explain the

objectives of Personnel research.
£o¯õÒ Bμõá] £ØÔ }Âº AÔÁÚ ¯õx? £o¯õÒ
Bμõá]°ß ÷|õUP[PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
9. Describe the various functions of HRM.

©ÛuÁÍ ÷©»õsø©°ß £À÷ÁÖ £oPøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
10. Explain the various stages involved in human resource

planning.
©ÛuÁÍ vmhªku¼À EÒÍ £À÷ÁÖ {ø»PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
11. Analyse the various sources of recruitment.

÷\ºzu¼ß £À÷ÁÖ ‰»[PøÍ Bμõ´P.
12. Explain the objectives and methods of executive

development programme.
{ºÁõQ ÷©®£õmkz vmhzvß ÷|õUP[PÒ ©ØÖ®
•øÓPøÍ²® ÂÍUSP.
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13. Discuss the factors that determine the wage policy of an

organisation.
J¸ {ÖÁÚzvß T¼ öPõÒøP°øÚ {ºn¯® ö\´²®
PõμoPøÍ ÂÁ›.
14. Enumerate the various form of workers participation in

management.
÷©»õsø©°À öuõÈ»õÍºPÎß £[÷PØ¤ß £À÷ÁÖ
ÁiÁ[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
15. Define the term human resource records. Explain the

different types of human resource records.
£o¯õÍº £v÷Ák GßÓ £uzvß C»UPn® u¸P.
£o¯õÍº £v÷ÁkPÎß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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COMMON FOR M.B.A. (G) /B & F/ EM /HM /IB /T/ PM/ HRM/
RM / LM / TM / CM / MM / FM / SM / CS / P & OM DEGREE
Third Semester
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar year onwards)
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
1. What are the various types of internal factors which

influence the marketing environment?
\¢øu°køP `Çø» £õvUS® £À÷ÁÖ APU PõμoPÒ
¯õøÁ?
2. Explain the various factors determined the consumer

behaviour.
¡Pº÷Áõº |hzøuø¯ wº©õoUS® PõμoPøÍ ÂÁ›.
3. What are the advantages of test marketing?

÷\õuøÚ \¢øu°køP¯õÀ HØ£k® |ßø©PÒ ¯õøÁ?
4. Explain the advantages of regulated pricing.

•øÓ¨£kzu¨£mh Âø»U öPõÒøP°ß |ßø©PøÍ ÂÁ›.
5. Explain the functions of middlemen.

Áõo£ CøhzuμPºPÒ £oPøÍ ÂÁ›.
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6. Explain the importance of personal selling.

÷|º•P ÂØ£øÚ°ß ]Ó¨£®\[PøÍ ÂÁ›.
7. What are the advantages of marketing research?

\¢øu°køP Bμõm]°ß |ßø©PÒ ¯õøÁ?
8. State the various classification of advertising.

ÂÍ®£μa \õuÚ[PÎß £õS£õkPÒ TÖ.
PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
9. Discuss the various approaches to study of marketing.

\¢øu°køPø¯ AÔÁvÀ £À÷ÁÖ AqS•øÓPøÍ
ÂÁõv.
10. Define Buying motives. Discuss the importants of buying

motives.
Áõ[SuÀ ÷£õUQß ÁøμÂ»UPn® u¸P. Áõ[SuÀ
÷£õUQß •UQ¯©õÚ Áõ[SuÀ ÷|õUP[PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
11. Discuss the various stages of product planning and

development.
ö£õ¸Ò E¸ÁõUP vmhªkuÀ ©ØÖ® ÁÍºa]°ß £À÷ÁÖ
£i{ø»PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
12. Explain the different kinds of pricing method adopted for

new product.
\¢øu°À ¦v¯ ö£õ¸ÐUPõÚ £À÷ÁÖ Âø»U öPõÒPøÍ
ÂÁ›.
13. Discuss the merits and demerits of online marketing.

öuõkvøμ \¢øu°køP°ß |ßø© wø©PøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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14. Explain the various criticism and issues of modern

advertising trend.
|ÃÚ ÂÍ®£μzvÚ ÷£õUQÀ EÒÍ Â©º\Ú[PøÍ²®
Áõu[PøÍ²® ÂÁõv.
15. Discuss the various criteria for the bases of market

segmentation.
\¢øu°køP £õS£õmøh ÁøP£kzu ÷uøÁ¯õÚ
AÍÃkPøÍ ÂÁõv.
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Common for M.B.A. (G)/B & F/E.M./H.M./I.B./T/P.M./H.R.M./

R.M./L.M./T.M./C.M./M.M./F.M./S.M./C.S./P & O.M. DEGREE
Third Semester
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. What is finance function? What are its aims?

{v°¯¼ß £oPÒ ¯õøÁ? Auß ÷|õUP[PøÍ TÖP.
2. What is debenture? Discuss the different types of

debentures.
PhÜmk £zvμ[PÒ GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß £À÷ÁÖ
ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁõvUP.
3. Discuss the ‘Net Income Approach’ and ‘Net Operating

Income Approaches’ to capital structure.
‘{Pμ Á¸©õÚ AqS•øÓ’ ©ØÖ® ‘{Pμ ö\¯Ø£õmk
Á¸©õÚ AqS•øÓ’ ÷Põm£õkPøÍ ÂÁ›UP.
4. Explain the concept and importance of capital structure.

‰»uÚ ÁμÄ ö\»Ä vmhzvß ö£õ¸Ò ©ØÖ®
•UQ¯zxÁzøu ÂÍUSP.
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5. What is cash budget? State its importance.

öμõUP ÁμÄ ö\»Ä vmh® GßÓõÀ GßÚ? Auß
•UQ¯zxÁzøu TÖP.
6. Explain the various types of working capital.

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7. What are the factors to be determining dividend policy?

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8. Explain the meaning and scope of financial management.

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ÂÁ›.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Discuss in detail the risk-return trade off.

Chº&Á¸Áõ´ Cøh÷¯¯õÚ öuõhº¦ÓÄ SÔzx ÂÍUSP.
10. What are the different sources of long-term finance? State

the merits of each source.
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¯õøÁ? JÆöÁõ¸ ÁÈPÎß |ßø©PøÍ TÖP.
11. Explain in detail determinants of capital structure.

‰»uÚ Pmhø©¨ø£ {ºn°US® PõμoPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
12. Explain the need and importance of capital budgeting.

‰»uÚ ÁμÄ&ö\»Ä vmhzvß •UQ¯zxÁ® ©ØÖ®
÷uøÁPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
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13. Describe the different sources of working capital

available to the firm.
J¸ {ÖÁÚzvß |øh•øÓ ‰»uÚzvØPõÚ £À÷ÁÖ {v
‰»[PøÍ SÔ¨¤kP.
14. Explain the different types of dividend policies.

£À÷ÁÖ ÁøP £[Põuõ¯ öPõÒøPPøÍ ÂÍUSP.
15. Discuss about MM theory of capital structure.

‰»uÚ Aø©¨¤ß MM ÷Põm£õmiøÚ ÂÍUSP.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (P&OM) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

DECEMBER 2015.
Third Semester
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2013–14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)
1. Discuss the objectives of a good Plant layout.
2. Why do we need manufacturing control system?
3. Give a brief note on cycle time.
4. Write down the effects of JIT.
5. Write short note on the 5S of TPM.
6. Explain the factors affecting choice of manufacturing

method.
7. Give a brief note on the objectives of material

requirement planning.
8. What are the significance of job shop scheduling?

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9. Discuss the role of production manager in operations

management.
10. Explain the relationship between JIT and MRP II.
11. Differentiate pull system with push system of production.
12. Discuss the different types of Kanban system.
13. Discuss the considerations for implementing

manufacturing resource planning.
14. Discuss the steps in implementing TPM.
15. Give a detailed note on the classification of

manufacturing methods.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (P & OM) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

DECEMBER 2015.
Third Semester
RE-ENGINEERING AND FLEXI SYSTEMS
(2013 – 14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
1. Describe the need of flexible system.
2. What do you understand by smart execution? Explain.
3. Explain business process interoperability.
4. Describe the responsibilities of process re-engineering.
5. Enumerate the principles of business process

re-engineering
6. Explain the role of scientific management in BPR

evaluation.
7. Compare and contrast value engineering and BPR.
8. Describe the strategic alliances made for the flexible

system.
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9. How far the flexible system is differing from fixed system.

Enumerate your answer with example.
10. Discuss the business process re-engineering design
11. Explain the role of change management while

implementing BPR
12. Evaluate BPR with industrial engineering
13. Discuss any three functional flexi systems.
14. Describe the need for business process diagnosis in order

to redesign a process.
15. Discuss the relationship between competitive edge and

flexi system.
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35
DISTANCE EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2015.
MANUFACTURING, MAINTENANCE AND WASTE

MANAGEMENT
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. What are the functions of manufacturing management?
2. What are the various methods of Engineering?
3. What are the various trends in manufacturing system?
4. Write briefly about quality assurance.
5. What are the significance of planned and unplanned

maintenance?
6. Write briefly about resource structure and its

significance.
7. What are the various kinds of waste?
8. What are the scope of systems strategies and waste

management?
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Discuss the need and importance of CAD and CAM.
10. What are the functions of work measurement and

material handling?
11. What are the various types of maintenance systems?

Explain.
12. Write the guidelines for matching procedures to items

explain universal maintenance procedures.
13. Write down the planning and scheduling plant

shutdowns.
14. What are the factors affecting waste management?
15. Enumerate the industrial and hazards solid waste

management.
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Wk 9
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41
DISTANCE EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2015.
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND

ABSORPTION
1. Discuss the need for technology acquisition.
2. Write a brief note on scientific technology transfer.
3. Explain the dispute settlement process in WTO.
4. What are the good reasons for selling technology?
5. What are the key factors in technology transfer?
6. Write short note on technology diffusion.
7. Give a brief note on re-engineering.
8. What are the significance of reverse engineering?

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9. Explain the steps to overcome barriers to internal

technology transfer.
10. Explain the methods of external technology transfer.
11. Write a detailed note on TRIPS.
12. Discuss the functions of WTO.
13. Discuss the various routes of technology transfer.
14. Discuss the significance of PPP in technology transfer.
15. Give a detailed note on Co-invention.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A.(P & OM) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

DECEMBER 2015.
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND R & D
Answer any FIVE of the following questions.
1. Explain in detail about the concept of prototype

development.
2. Discuss the Jay Doblin’s ten types of Innovation.
3. Write a short note on sources of innovation.
4. Discuss the significance of out-of-box thinking.
5. Write a note on Ed DeBono’s six thinking Hats.
6. How will you manage ambiguity and paradox in

innovating your firms?
7. Distinguish between process Vs product innovation.
8. Explain in detail about R&D as a corporate function.

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Answer any FOUR of the following questions.
9. Explain Jennifer Goddard’s six focus areas for innovation.
10. Discuss the techniques of transforming creativity into

invention.
11. Write in detail about the role of MNCs in R&D.
12. Explain the innovative features of Microsoft and

Samsung.
13. Describe reverse engineering with an example.
14. Enumerate the role of consultants in R& D.
15. How will you create a productive team culture? Explain.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2015.
Fourth Semester
WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT
1. How do warehouses perform order sorting?
2. What are the benefits of warehouse?
3. In terms of safe materials handling. What is the role of a

unit load?
4. Compare and contrast domestic and global logistics

operations.
5. What is the locational impact of inventory? How does it

differ for transit inventory and safety stock?
6. Write notes on:

(a) ABC Analysis
(b) VED
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7. Compare and contrast the role of ERP systems and

logistics execution systems.
8. What are the characteristics of ideal warehouses?
9. What is warehouse management? Explain the

significance of Warehouse Management?
10. Discuss the different types of warehouse.
11. Illustrate a common trade-off that occurs between the

work areas of logistics.
12. Discuss the role of material handling in logistics.
13. What is economic order quantity? What are the

limitations of this model?
14. Discuss the principles and benefits of material storage

systems.
15. What is the primary purpose of bar codes or RFID in

packaging? Is the role different in material handling?
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DISTANCE EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2015.
Fourth Semester
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
1. What are the features of growth management? Explain.
2. Explain the strategic issues in prioritizing growth?
3. What are the steps in efficient decision making process?
4. What is SWOT Analysis?
5. Describe the techniques of improvement of efficiency?
6. What is crisis induced growth? Give example?
7. Write a note on TOWS matrix?
8. “Brand is a competitive advantages for business growth”.

Discuss.
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Write an account of venture strategies.
10. Describe Griener’s model of crisis induced growth.
11. Briefly explain the role of change and knowledge

management in organizational growths.
12. Write notes on

(a) Sinews
(b) Succession plan
(c) High growth road map.
13. How an organizational culture can influence growth?
14. What are the competitive compensation programs?

Explain.
15. Discuss how continuous improvement has lead to

innovation in automobile industry?
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (P & OM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER

2015.
Fourth Semester
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
1. Write a brief note on quality enhancement.
2. Explain the old Vs new philosophy of quality.
3. Identify the six sigma key concepts.
4. Describe the term SPC and acceptance Dampling.
5. Identify the define dampling characteristics.
6. Define and explain the role of quality manager.
7. Describe TQM and explain the principles of TQM.
8. Explain about Indian Golden peacock National Quality

award.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
9. Write a detailed note on S-S according to quality control

in Japan.
10. Compare and contrast six sigma and TQM.
11. Discuss the reasons for failure of TQM.
12. Explain the benefits and controversy surrounding ISO

9000. Can ISO 9000 lead an organisation to world-class
quality?
13. Explain the following :
(a) Japanese Deming Award.
(b) US Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.
14. Explain the fundamentals and objectives of statistical

quality control.
15. Explain the elements of TQC (Total Quality Control).
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DE–3035 Sub. Code

COMMON FOR MBA(G)/B & F/

MANAGEMENT –– PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

(2013–14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Discuss the 14 principles of management given by Henri

10. Analyse the various steps involved in planning process.

11. Explain the various types of organization.

12. Describe the Maslow’s theory of Motivation.

13. Examine the different styles of leadership.

14. Discuss the various steps in control process.

15. Explain in detail about “Business Process

DE–3036 Sub. Code

COMMON FOR M.B.A.(G)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/

(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define organisational behaviour. Explain its elements.

2. What are the models of organisational behaviour?

3. What is an informal group? State its types.

4. What is meant by group norms? State its types.

5. Explain the effective use of power.

6. What is Stress? State the sources of Stress.

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7. State the determinants of organisational climate.

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8. Explain the characteristics of organisational

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Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the major factors that determine individual

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10. Discuss the financial and non-financial motivation.

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11. Explain the different stages in the process of group

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12. Explain the conflict process.

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13. Discuss the sources of power.

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14. Describe the different types of organisational culture.

{ÖÁÚ P»õa\õμzvß £À÷ÁÖ ÁøPPøÍ ÂÁ›.

15. How can resistance to organisational change be

DE–3037 Sub. Code

Common for M.B.A. (G)/B & F/E.M./H.M./I.B./T/P.M./H.R.M./

(2013-14 academic year and 2014 calendar year onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain the uses of managerial economics.

2. What are the factors influencing elasticity of demand?

3. Differentiate between short-run cost and long-run cost.

4. What are the different types of price discrimination?

5. Argue for and against ‘‘profit maximisation’’.

6. What are the factors determine national income?

7. What is meant by ‘cost control’? What are the techniques

8. Explain ‘Elasticity of supply’.

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Discuss the relationship between economic theory and