Business Environment — Business Studies STD 12 Commerce — Question

Aditya Khosla, the Managing Director of ‘D.L.W. Ltd.’ and Rajesh Puri, the Finance Manager were discussing about avenues of investing the idle funds of the company. Aditya Khosla was of the opinion that money should be invested in the capital market whereas Rajesh Puri, being more conservative, felt that it would be better if the investment was made in the money market. Since the economy was buoyant, the Managing Director convinced Rajesh that they should take advantage of it and invest in the capital market to get good returns. Ultimately it was decided to invest the idle funds in the capital market.
i. What kind of instruments should the company buy?
ii. Why is the capital market expected to give a better return in a buoyant economy? State the reason.
iii. Why and how safe are the securities in this market as compared to the money market?

The workers of 'Gargya 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 does recruitment take place through ‘Placement Agencies’ and ‘Recommendation’?

Taylor's techniques of management are universally applicable. Do you agree? Give four reasons to support your answer.

What is meant by a ‘Primary Market’? Briefly, explain the concept of ‘Initial Public Offer.’

Few years ago, there were many malpractices, unfair trade practices and frauds and scams were taking place in Stock Exchange. All these affected investor's confidence, faith and trust in Stock Exchange. The Government of India decided to set up a separate body for this purpose who was given control of stock exchange. This separated ownership and control of stock exchange.(i) Name the concept which separates the ownership and control of stock exchange.(ii) Name the body set up by the government of India to contract the stock exchange.(iii) State the objectives of that regulating body.

Tata International Ltd. earned a net profit of ₹ 50 crores. Ankit, the finance manager of Tata International Ltd. wants to decide how to appropriate these profits. Identify the decision that Ankit will have to take and also discuss any five factors which help him in taking this decision.

Production manager of Beta Ltd. took special care of the interest and ability of his subordinates while distributing work among them. He was of the firm opinion that a worker should be given one work again and again so that he may become expert in it. One day he took round of his department and noticed that the workers were not doing their job quickly. On enquiry, he learnt that the workers worked non-stop which was the main cause of their slow speed. He immediately issued an order that during their working hours, the workers will have an interval to take rest.

1. State the principle of management followed here? Explain.
2. Which technique of scientific management is indicated in above para? Give reason.

State any five semantic barriers to communication in an organization.

‘K.S. Energy Ltd.’ was a energy efficiency consultancy company. To get the business the team leader and his team used to travel to different states to give presentation to their clients. As per the policy of the company, the team leader used to travel by air, whereas his team travelled by road/train. It was not only time consuming but also at times forced female team members to travel alone.
As a result, the subordinates were not acting in a desired manner to achieve organizational goals. The CEO came to know about it. He called the team leader, discussed the matter with him and changed the travel policy of the company. It was decided that all the members including the leader would travel together in future and would usefully utilize the travelling time in discussion with the subordinates about the presentation to be given to the clients. This made a positive impact and every member of the team started acting in a manner as desired by the team leader.
State the features of the element of the function of management used by the CEO.