Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Business Studies

Anjali had been working with 'Tata Enterprises' for the last ten years. She was famous for her dedication towards the work. When the Manager senior to her retired, all her colleagues thought that now Anjali would be promoted. But to everyone's surprise, the vacant post was filled by an outsider 'Miss Monika'. Anjali felt demoralised and her performance started declining. She would absent herself often and could not meet her targets.
Miss Monika was a good leader who would not only instruct her subordinates but also guide and inspire them. She noticed Anjali's behaviour and felt hat her performance could be improved. She started involving Anjali in decision-making issues related to the organisation and made her a part of a high-level joint management committee. Anjali was now punctual to the office and her performance started improving.

a. Identify the function of management being performed by Monika.
b. Name the elements of the above function of management which helped Monika to
improve Anjali's behaviour.
c. State any three features of the element identified in (b) above

How do ‘Floatation costs’ affect the choice of capital structure of a company? State

The workers of ‘Swastik Ltd.’ are unable to work on new computerised machines imported by the company to fulfil the increased demand. Therefore the workers are seeking extra guidance from the supervisor and 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

How is the training of employees beneficial for the organisation? State by giving any four reasons.

State any three responsibilities that a consumer should keep in mind while purchasing, using and consuming goods and services.

Answer the following question.
With the help of any four points, explain the importance of 'Decentralisation' in an organisation.

Explain the following as factor affecting the choice of capital structure:

Cash flow position

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Cost of equity

Explain the following as factor affecting the choice of capital structure:

Floatation costs

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Stock-Market conditions

State any three points of importance of consumer protection and promotion of interests of consumers

How is training in an organisation beneficial ‘for employees’? State by giving any four reasons.

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Return on Investment

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Flexibility

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Risk Consideration

Explain the following as factors affecting the choice of capital structure:

Control

Explain any four factors that affect the choice of capital structure of a company. 

Company X is facing a lot of problems these days. It manufactures white goods like washing machines, microwave ovens, refrigerators and air conditioners. The company’s margins are under pressure and the profits and market share are declining. The production department blames marketing for not meeting sales targets and marketing blames production department for producing goods, which are not of good quality meeting customers’ expectations. The finance department blames both production and marketing for declining return on investment and bad marketing. State the quality of management that the company is lacking? What quality of management do you think the company is lacking? Explain briefly. What steps should the company management take to bring the company back on track?

Coordination is the essence of management. Do you agree? Give reasons.

What is meant by capital structure?