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Business Organisation and ManagementNovember–December 2017

B.Com (Programme) · 5 questions · 8 parts still being checked

Duration: 2.5 HoursMaximum Marks: 75

From an older CBCS paper

Reworded by Kunji from the printed paper. The original paper belongs to the University of Delhi. See DU's question bank.

Before you start

  1. Pace. Two minutes a mark: about 30 minutes for each 15.0-mark question, with nothing spare in 2.5 hours. Pick your side of each OR before you start writing.
  2. Keep score. Every part opens a worked answer checked against the books. Turn the key when you have revised it; the boxes at the top fill in, on this device.

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(b)The virtual organisation: meaning, advantages and disadvantagesWhat is virtual organization ? What are its advantages and disadvantages ?(7.5)
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(a)Features of franchising and its popularity in IndiaWhat are the features of franchising ? Explain briefly the popularity of franchising in India.(7.5)
(b)*Every manager is a human resource manager*: a comment"Every manager is a Human Resource Manager." Comment.(7.5)

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(a)Advantages of outsourcing, and five services that can be outsourcedExplain the advantages that outsourcing offers, and name any five services which could be outsourced gainfully.(7.5)
(b)E-commerce: meaning and benefitsWhat is meant by e-commerce ? What are its benefits ?(7.5)
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(a)Promotion of a new enterprise as the birth of a child; principal considerations in starting a businessPromoting a new business enterprise resembles, in many ways, the birth of a child. Discuss the principal considerations in starting a new business enterprise.(7.5)
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(a)The process of managerial planning and its benefitsExplain the process of managerial planning. Which benefits does it have ?(7.5)
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(a)*Leadership is situational*: a comment"Leadership is situational." Comment.(7.5)
(b)Ouchi's Theory Z of motivationExplain theory Z of motivation.(7.5)

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(b)McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y (short note)Write short notes on any two from the following : (i) McGregor's theory 'X' and theory 'Y'(3.75)
(b)Project organisation and matrix organisation compared (short note)Write short notes on any two from the following : (ii) Project organization Vs. Matrix organisation(3.75)
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(a)Feasibility study of a project: purpose and aspectsWhat is the purpose of a feasibility study of a project ? Which aspects should be considered in such a study ?(7.5)
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(b)Features of the *Make in India* programme and the gains expected from itExplain the features of the 'Make in India Programme'. Which gains are expected out of this programme ?(7.5)
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(a)Business ethics: definition and significanceDefine business ethics and explain their significance.(7.5)
(b)Fulfilling social responsibilities towards interest groups serves the interest of business"It serves the interest of business to fulfil its social responsibilities towards the various interest groups." Explain the statement.(7.5)

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