2018 H.S. 2nd Year BUSINESS STUDIES Question Paper

Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the origin indicate full marks for the questions

Q. No. 1 carries a mark each             1 X 8 = 8
Q. No. 2-6 carry 2 marks each          2 X 5 = 10
Q. No. 7-11 carry 3 marks each        3 X 5 = 15
Q. No. 12-18 carry 5 marks each      5 X 7 = 35
Q. No. 19-22 carry 8 marks each      8 X 4 = 32
Total= 100

1.(a) which function of management ensures work accomplishment according to plan? 1
(b) Give one example of policy adopted by business enterprises?            1
(c) Responsibility flows downward. (Indicate whether True or False)   1
(d) In which year NSE was established? 1
(e) Which technique of scientific management violated the principle of ‘unity of command’? 1
(f) A decision is taken to raise capital for long term financial needs of a company from certain sources. What is this decision is called?              1
(g) What is the other name of New Issue Market?  1
(h) Which is the most risky capital for a company?  1

2. What is strategy? 2

3. What is planning premises? 2

4. Write a short note on return on investment as a modern technique of control. 2

5.Why principles of management are important?  2

6. Distinguish between delegation and decentralization of authority. 2

7. Write three limitations of planning.     3

8. How does technological environment influence the working of business? 3

9. Briefly explain three principles of directing.     3

10. Explain the role of consumer organizations and NGO’s in protecting the interests of consumers. 3


Why entrepreneurship is regarded as a creative activity? Briefly explain. 3

11. Explain the importance of consumer protection from the point of view of consumers. 3


Briefly explain any three functions of an entrepreneur. 3

12. Explain the techniques of scientific management.  5

13. How globalization has affected business in India? Explain. 5

14. What is organization structure? Write three features of divisional organization structure. 5

15. Explain five non-financial incentives which motive the employees of an organization. 5


Explain the elements of directing.  5

16. Analyse the relationship between planning and controlling. 5             

17.What is publicity? Distinguish between advertising and publicity. 5

18. Explain the function of marketing. 5

Explain five advantages of packaging. 5

19. Discuss the functions of management.  8


What is level of management? Explain the functions of lower level management.  8

20. What is training? Explain any six off-the-job training methods followed by the organizations. 8


Explain the importance of staffing. Distinguish between recruitment and selection.  8

21. Explain the importance and objectives of financial planning.                   8


Distinguish between fixed and working capital. Explain the factors that determine the amount of fixed capital needs.  8

22. What is SEBI? Discuss its functions.    8


Distinguish between money market and capital market. Explain the features of money market. 8