Model Paper 4 — Business Studies STD 12 Commerce — Question

You are a financial expert and your company starts a business of manufacturing baby toys. Suggest the working capital requirement and phases of operating cycle.

What is meant by direct channels of distribution? List any four methods of direct distribution.

Explain ‘Procedure’ and ‘Programme’ as types of plans, with a suitable example.

What is meant by ‘Business environment’? State any three points of its importance.

Decentralisation is extending delegation to the lowest level. Comment.

What is meant by 'stock exchange'? Briefly, explain any three of its functions.

Describe briefly the steps in the process of organising.

“Controlling is a pervasive function”. Explain.

Identify and explain the promotional tool of marketing mix, which involves oral presentation of message with one or more prospective customers for the purpose of making sales. Also, explain any three benefits of this tool in the economic progress of the society.

Mahinder Agro Ltd. started a new venture for distribution of harmful and chemical fertilizers free vegetables. They conducted a survey to find out consumer preferences for such vegetables.
They found that most of the consumers were concerned about the harmful chemicals being used in growing the vegetables. They found that 90% of the households were searching for its alternatives. The company contacted a group of agriculture experts to lay down the procedure for growing the vegetables by the farmers. They decided to train the farmers in new technology to grow chemical free vegetables according to new innovative methods. The experts also suggested soil management techniques through which farmers would be able to create an abundant and lasting harvest.
Identify and explain the two dimensions of business environment highlighted in the above para.