Arts (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Business Studies

Name the principle that is an extension of the "harmony, not discord".

State any two causes of fatigue that may create hindrance in the employee’s performance.

What is meant by business environment?

SanakLal and Gagan started their career in Wales Limited (a printing press) after going through a rigorous recruitment process. Since they had no prior work experience, the firm decided to give them one year to prove themselves. Name the principle of management followed by Wales Limited.

How is the Principle of ‘Unity of Command’ useful to management? Explain briefly.

Name any two Specific forces of business environment affecting business.

If an organisation does not provide the right place for physical and human resources in an organisation, which principle is violated? What are the consequences of it?

Explain the principle of ‘Scalar Chain’ and gang plank.

A production manager at top level in a reputed corporate, Mr. Rathore holds the responsibility for ordering raw material for the firm. While deciding on the supplier for the financial year 2017-18, he gave the order to his cousin at
a higher price per unit instead of the firm’s usual supplier who was willing to lower the rates for the order. Which principle of management was violated by Mr. Rathore? What are the positive impacts of following the above identified principle?

Explain the technique of ‘Functional Foremanship’ and the concept of ‘Mental Revolution’ as enunciated by Taylor.

Name the concept of financial management which increases the return to equity shareholders due to the presence of fixed financial charges.

Define current assets? Give four examples of such assets.

Bhasin’ limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices. Also with more people working the market for processed food was increasing. New players were
also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run the company directed its existing workforce to work overtime. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had
to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working on one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirit of teamwork, which
had characterized the company, previously was beginning to wane. Workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

a. Identify the Principles of Management (out of 14 given by Henry Fayol) that were being violated by the company.

b. Explain these principles in brief.

c. What steps should the company management take in
relation to the above principles to restore the company
to its past glory?

‘S’ Limited is manufacturing steel at its plant in India. It is enjoying a buoyant demand for its products as economic growth is about 7 to 8 per cent and the demand for steel is growing. It is planning to set up a new steel plant to cash on the increased demand. It is estimated that it will require about `5000 crores to set up and about Rs. 500 crores of working capital to start the new plant.

a. Describe the role and objectives of financial management for this company.

b. Explain the importance of having a financial plan for this company. Give an imaginary plan to support your answer.

c. What are the factors which will affect the capital structure of this company?

d. Keeping in mind that it is a highly capital-intensive sector, what factors will affect the fixed and working capital. Give reasons in support of your answer.

Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?

Explain the importance of consumer protection from the point of view of a business.

What are various ways in which the objective of consumer protection can be achieved?

According to the nature of management, Management can be considered as ______.

Efficiency is concerned with ______.

Management ensures ______.