Mba may 2006 oct sem 1

M.B.A. (Sem-1) May 2006

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR & PRINCIPLES &PRATICES OF MANAGEMENT

SUB CODE-101 (NEW)

Total No. of Questions :7 [2975] – 101

Time: 3 Hours [Max. Marks: 70]

Instructions: 1) Question 1 is compulsory. 2) Out of the remaining solve any three question. 3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q-1) a) Compare A.H. Maslow’s theory with Herzberg’s theory of Motivation . [15]

b) Explain the steps in decision-making. [10]

Q-2) Explain the meaning of personality. What are the determinants of personality? Give relevant examples.

[15]

Q-3) Define controlling. Elaborate the process of controlling. [15]

Q-4) Elaborate the various strategies for resolving conflicts. [15]

Q-5) “Leaders are born & not made” . Discuss. [15]

Q-6) Distinguish between formal organizations & informal organizations. Explain the importance of formation of teams.

[15]

Q-7) Write short notes on (any three): [15]

a) Functions of management. b) Morale Indicators. c) Dimensions of attitude. d) Planning premises. e) Job satisfaction.

Semester – I

M.B.A. (Sem-1)May 2006

Total No. of Questions :7 [2975-101]

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR & PRINCIPLES &PRATICES OF MANAGEMENT

SUB CODE-101 (Old)


Instructions:1) Attempt any four question.2) All question carry equal marks.

Q-1) Define Organisational behaviour along with its importance in any organization. [15]

Q-2) Explain personality. Elaborate on development of personality. [15]

Q-3] “Beauty lies in the beholder”. Explain the statement along with the perception process. [15]

Q-4) Define Motivation. Explain different types of motives. [15]

Q-5) “Nothing is constant, only change is constant”. Explain the statement w.r.t. factor responsible for change. [15]

Q-6) Explain the principles of learning. Elaborate on process of learning. [15]

Q-7) Short notes (Any Three): [15] a) Autocratic leadership style. b) Custodial model of O.B. c) Attitude. d) Constructive conflict. e) Organisational Culture.

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Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :9[2975]102

M.B.A. (Sem-1)May 2006

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 102 (NEW)


Instructions:1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.2) Attempt any two questions from Section I and II each.3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.4) Use of simple calculator is allowed.

Q-1) “Agreement of Trail Balance does not necessarily mean that accounts are correct”. Comment. [10]

SECTION-IQ-2) What is meant by Management Accounting? Discuss its scope, nature, advantages and disadvantages . [15]

Q-3) What is meant by overheads? What are the different ways of classifying overheads ? Explain underabsorption and overabsorption of overheads. [15] Q-4) What is bank reconciliation statement? What are the various causes of disagreement between balances shown by cash book and pass book. [15]

Q-5) Write short notes on: (any three) i) Time booking

ii) Key factor iii) Subsidiary books.iv) FIFO

v) Types of accounts and rules of double entry. [15]

SECTION-II

Q-6) The following data relate to a company. Year ended Total Sales (Rs.) Total Cost (Rs.) 31 -3 -2003 22,23,000 19,83,600 31 -3 -2004 24,51,000 21,43,200 Assuming stability in prices, with variable costs carefully controlled to refle determined relationship and an unvarying figure for fixed costs, calculate i) The P/V ratio ii) Fixed cost iii) Fixed cost as % of sales iv) BEPO and v) Margin of safety for years 03 & 04.

Q-7) The standard lanour hours and rates of payment per article ‘A follows.

Hours Rate p.hr. Total (Rs.) (Rs.)Skilled labour 10 30 300Semi-Skilled labour 8 15 120Uni-Skilled labour 16 10 160 ____________ 580 ____________ The actual production was 1000 Articles of ‘A’ for which the actual worked and rates are given below. Hours Rate p.hr. Toral (Rs.) Skilled labour 9000 Rs.40 3,60,000 Semi-Skilled labour 8400 Rs.15 1,26,000 Uni-Skilled labour 20,000 Rs.9 1,80,000 ____________ 6,66,000 _____________

Calculate labour cost variances.

Q-8) Prepare a cash budget for the quarter ended 30-9-04 . based on the following information. Rs.in lacs . June July Aug Sept. (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) Estimated cash sales _ 1.40 1.52 1.21Credit sales 1.00 .80 1.40 1.21Purchases 1.60 1.70 2.40 1.80Other expenses _ .20 .22 .21

(Payable in the same month Cash in hand on 1-07-04 Rs. 25,000Salaries and wages estimated monthly Rs. 10,000Interest payable in August 04 , Rs. 5,000Credit sales are collected 50% in the month of sales and 50%in the month following.Collection from credit sales are subject to 5% discount if payment is received in the month of sales and 2.5% if payment is received in the following month. Creditors are paid either on a prompt or 30 days basis. It is estimated that 10% of the creditors are in prompt category. [15]

Q-9) Distinguish between: (Any three) i) FIFO v/s LIFO ii) Fixed cost v/s variable cost

iii) Time keeping v/s time bookingiv) Journal v/s ledger v) Std costing v/s Budgetory control.

[15]

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Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :8[2975]102

M.B.A. (Sem-1)MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

102 (OLD)


Instructions:1) Attempt any two question from each section.2) Answer to the both sections are to be written in one and the same

answer book.3) Use of simple calculator is allowed.4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION-IQ-1) Define Management Accounting Explain its functions in detail. [15]

Q-2) Explain ‘standard costing’. Explain material cost variances and labour cost variances with suitable illustrations. [15]

Q-3) a) What is idle time? What are the factors causes it? How can it be controlled? [8] b) Explain the term labour turnover. What are the causes of labour turnover? [7]

Q-4) Write short notes : (Any Three) [15] a) Business entity concept in Accounting b) Subsidiary books. c) Break even point. d) Principles of double entry. e) Bank reconciliation statement.

SECTION-IIQ-5) Rahul and Sujata have a unit each , for manufacturing cricket bats. Details are

as under : Rahul Sujata Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Sales 300 120 Variable costs 220 90Fixed overhead 40 20

Rahul’s unit runs at 100% capacity and Sujata at 60% capacity. They decide to merge the two units to form Kumar Brothers.Find:

i) For the individual pre-merger status P/V ratio and BEP.ii) The post merger P/V ratio and BEP.iii) The profit for the merged firm at 75% capacity.

Q-6) Distinguish between a fixed budget and a flexible budget. What advantages if any, has a flexible budget over an ordinary budget. [15]

Q-7) The following direct costs were incurred on Job No.10 Material : Rs. 4,000 Wages : Departments : A - 120hrs @ Rs. 6per hour. B - 80hrs @ Rs. 2per hour. C - 40hrs @ Rs. 10per hour.Estimated overheads : Departments : A - Rs. 10,000 for 10,000 labour Hrs. B - Rs. 6,000 for 3,000 labour Hrs. C – Rs. 4,000 for 1,000 labour Hrs.Fixed overheads : Estimated at Rs. 40,000 for 20,000 normal hours. Calculate the cost of Job No. 10 and the price to be quoted for getting a profit of 25% on selling price. [15]

Q-8) The following is the Trial Balance of Mr. Ram as at 31.3.04.Particulars Debit Credit Rs. Rs.Ram’s Capital - 3,50,000 Ram’s Drawings 44,450 -Opening stock 2,00,000 -Bills receivable / payable 50,000 85,000Purchases 2,75,000 -Sales - 4,00,000Returns 5,000 4,500Plant and Machinery 1,00,000 -Loose tools 25,000 -

Patents 25,000 -Debtors 1,25,000 -Creditors 1,40,000Bank 77,550 -Salaries and wages 30,000 -Repairs 7,500 -Insurance 3,000 -Power & fuel 3,500 -Printing & stationery 2,000 -Misc. Expenses 6,500 ___________________________ 9,79,500 9,75,500 ____________________________ Adjustments :

1) Closing stock Rs. 1,50,000.2) Depreciate plant & machinery by 15% and patents by 25%.3) Provide for doubtful debts at 5% of debtors.4) Outstanding salaries & wages Rs. 3,500.5) Prepaid insurance Rs. 1,000.Prepare Trading and profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31th March 2004 and a Balance Sheet as at 31 th March 2004. [15]

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Semester – I

Total No.of Question:9[2975]103M.B.A.-1May 2006

(103) MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2006 Pattern (New)


Instruction to the candidates:1) Answer to Q.1 is compulsory & carries 10 marks.2) Answer any 2 from each section and the question carry

15 marks each.3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.

SECTION-IQ-1) How would you apply the knowledge of Economics to the managerial decision making ?

Q-2) Explain the relationship between price and quantity demanded of a commodity.

Q-3) What are the determinants of supply ? Explain the concept of elasticity of supply.

Q-4) Briefly review the theories of profit.

Q-5) Write notes on Any 2: a) Variations in demand and changes in demand. b) The stage of decreasing returns. c) Significance of price elasticity of demand. d) Short term costs.

SECTION-IIQ-6) Distinguish between perfect competition and monopoly.

Q-7) What is Cost- Benefit –Analysis ? Describe the steps and use of the concept

Q-8) a) Explain pricing methods of public sector. b) Why consumer’s interest should be protected and how?

Q-9) Write notes on any 2: a) Features of co- operative form of organization. b) Need for government’s intervention in the economy. c) Importance of national income accounting. d) Investment function.

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Total No.of Question:8[2975] 103 (13)

May 2006M.B.A.-1

(103) MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2006 Pattern (Old)


Instruction to the candidates:1) Answer any four question.2) All questions carry equal marks.

Q-1) Explain the price and macro economic approaches to the study of Economics.

Q-2) Describe the price and demand relationship with suitable examples.

Q-3) Sate and explain the Law of diminishing marginal utility.

Q-4) Describe the three stages of the Law of variable proportions with diagram.

Q-5) What is meant by ‘Monopolistic Competition’? Give its features with examples.

Q-6) Why the Modern theory of rent is superior to the classical theory of rent?

Q-7) Explain the concepts: a) Minimum wage. b) Product differentiation.

Q-8) Write notes on any 2 : a) Exceptions to the Law of supply. b) Features of oligopoly. c) Input-output analysis. d) Cost-plus pricing.

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :6[2975] 104

May 2006STATISTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS

104 (NEW)


Instructions:1) Question No. 1 and 4 are compulsory.2) Solve any one question from question No. 2 and 3 and any one question from question No.5 and 6.3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.4) Use of electronic calculator is allowed.5) Graph paper will be supplied on demand.

SECTION-IQ-1) a) Draw Histogram and Ogive curve for the following distribution and read mode and median for the distribution. [5]c.i. 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Frequency 16 19 28 20 17

b) Calculate coefficient of association between literacy and unemployment from the following data: [5] Total adults -10,000 Total literates - 1290 Total unemployed - 1390 Literate unemployed - 500

c) The equations of the two lines of regression are 4X-5Y+ 33=0 and 20X-9Y-107=0

Find i) mean values of X and Y ii) coefficients of correlation between X and Y. iii) coefficients of regression. d) One percent of articles produced by a company are defective. A sample of 100 item is selected by random process, find the probability that there are 3 defective items in the sample. [Given e-1=0.3679] [5]

Q-2) a) Given r12 =0.6, r13=0.7,r32=0.65 σ1 =1, σ2=8, σ3=9 Find i) regression coefficients b12.3 and b13.2 ii) R2.13 and r32.1 b) Determine which company’s share prices are more variable from data for last 10 days share prices of company A and B given below: Co.A 55 54 52 56 58 52 50 51 49 53Co.B 108 107 105 106 107 104 103 104 101 105 Q-3) a) In computing correlation following results were obtaions ΣX=120, ΣY=90, ΣXY=356, ΣX2=600, ΣY2=250, N=30. the time of checking it was found pairs ( X=8, Y=12 ) (X=10, Y=8) were wrongly copied as (X=8,Y=10) (X=10, Y=7), calculate correct coefficient of correlation. b) Ten competitors in a beauty contest were ranked by 3 judges as following: Candidate

A B C D E F G H I J

Judge 1 3 5 4 10 8 8 1 6 8 2Judge 2 5.5 5.5 1 8.5 4 10 2 7 8.5 3Judge 3 9 9 7 5 2 2 2 5 5 9 Which pair of judges have nearest approach to beauty?

SECTION-IIQ-4) a) A manufacturing company makes 3 products, each of which require operations as part of manufacturing process. The company can sell a of the products it can manufacture but its production capacities are limited Additional related data are as below :

Product Manufacturing requirements

Hours /unitCost(Rs.)

Selling Price(Rs.)

Center 1 Center 2 Center 3AB

13

34

21

1112

1520

C 2 2 2 10 16Available 160 120 80Formulate the L.P.P.

b) Write a note on Game Theory. [5]

c) Customers arrive at a service counter being manned by one individual at a rate of 25 per hour. The server takes on an average 120 seconds per customer. Find i) average waiting time of customer ii) average number of customers in queue State your assumptions.

d) The demand for bread is recorded for last 50 days with following results.Demand(No. of breads)

0 5 10 15 20 25

Number of days

2 11 8 21 5 3

Simulate demand for next 10 days, using Random Numbers?78, 99, 43, 62, 44, 02, 67, 32, 54, 75.Determine average demand. [5]

Q-5) a) Solve the following L.P.P. using graphical methods: [8] Maximize Z=4X1+2X2 Subject to constraints 2X1 + 3X2 ≥30, X1+X2 ≤ 14, X1+2X2 ≤ 18, X1+X2 ≥ 0, b) Solve the assignment problem: [7]

Cost matrix Person Job

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5

P1P2P3P4

27 18 X 20 2131 24 21 12 1720 17 20 X 1622 28 20 16 27

Job J3 cannot be assigned to P1 and Job-J4 cannot be assigned to P3.

Q-6) a) Solve the following transportation problem for maximum profit:Per Unit Profit (Rs.)

safadfasdasfddsWarehouse A B C D Capacity

XYZ

128

14

1873

61011

251820

200500300

Demand 180 320 100 400 1000

b) Market share of Brand A,B,C are 50%, 30% and 20% Customers their brands. Brand switching matrix every quarter is given below:From To

A B CABC

50% 30% 20% 20% 70% 10% 20% 20% 60%

Find market shares at the end of quarter.

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Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :8[2975] (14)

May 2006STATISTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS

104 (Old)


Instructions:1) Solve any Two questions from Section-I and Two questions from Sections – II.2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.3) Use of electronic calculator is allowed.4) Graph paper will be supplied on demand.

SECTION-IQ-1) a) Draw Histogram, Frequency Polygon and Ogive curve for the following distribution and read mode and median from it . [5]

Marks less than 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90Number of students 4 6 24 46 67 86 96 99 100

b) Calculate R2.13 and r 23.1, Given r12 = 0.6, r13=0.7, r23 = 0.65 [5]

c) The defective production of a company is 1% A sample of 100 units produced by company is selected by random process. Find the probability that it contains 3 defective items [ Given e-1 = 0.3679] [5]

Q-2) a) Calculate mean and quartiles for the following distribution . [5]c.i. 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-120

Frequency 6 11 18 32 27

b) Find coefficient of correlation between X and Y from the following information: [5] n= 12, ΣX =523 ΣY =13208, ΣX2 =2347 and ΣY2 = 8504.

c) Find co-efficient of association between Literacy and Crime Total number tested 2,40,000 Total Literate 40,000 Total Literate Criminals 5,000 Total Illiterate Criminals 40,000

Q-3) a) The incidence of occupational disease is 80%. If 6 workers are select at random, find the probability that i) no worker contracts the disease ii) at least 2 workers contract the disease.

b) The runs scored by two batsmen A and B are given below :A 0 93 48 58 23 36 74 67 47 84B 81 13 47 59 25 46 34 35 22 98Who is better run getter?Who is more consistent?

Q-4) a) Find both lines of regression and estimate Y when X = 22 estimate X when Y =20, from the following data:X 35 25 29 31 27 24 33 36Y 23 27 26 21 24 20 29 30The wages of workers in a factory are normally distributed, with average wages Rs. 4000 and S.D. of wages Rs. 400. Find the highest wage lower paid 10% workers. Also find lowest wage paid to highest paid 15% of workers.

Given Z 1.04 1.28Area under SNV from Z=O 0.40 0.40

SECTION-IIQ-5) A manufacturing company makes 3 products, each of which require 3 operations as part of manufacturing process. The company can sell all of the products it can manufacture but its production capacities are limited, related data are as below. [5]Product Manufacturing requirements

Hours/unitCost (Rs.) Selling Price

(Rs.)

Center I | Center II | Center IIIABC

123

342

212

111210

152016

Available 160 120 80

HoursFormulate the L.P.P.

b) Solve the following assignment problem [5]

Cost matrixOperator Job

A B C DPQRS

120 100 80 9080 90 110 70110 110 140 10090 90 80 90

c) Write a note on Markov Process. [5]

Q-6) a) Determine the decisions based on [7] i) maximax, ii) Maximin, iii) Laplace, iv)regret criterion for the following pay off matrix :

Pay off matrixDecision alternatives Demand

High Moderate Low Nil

Large expansionSmall expansion

No change

507030

253015

-25-40-1

-45-80-10

b) Solve the L.L.P. using graphical method. Maximize Z = 4X1 + 2X2 Subject to 2X1 + 3X2 ≥ 30, X1 + X2 ≤ 14, X1 + 2X2 ≤ 18, X1 + X2 ≥ 0.

Q-7) a) Solve the following Transportation problem:Profit Per unit (Rs.)

Warehouse Market CapacityA B C D

XYZ

12 18 6 258 7 10 1814 3 11 20

200500300

Demand 180 320 100 400

b) Solve the following game:Player Player B

A B1 B2 B3

A1A2A3

30 40 -80 0 15 -20 90 20 50

Q-8) a) Customers arrive at a service counter being manned by one attendance at a rate of 25 per hour. The service time per customer is on an average 120 seconds. [5] Find i) average time customer spends in system ii) average number of customers in the queue. b) Write short notes on: i) Decision theory ii) Simulation model.

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions:8[2975] 105May 2006

M.B.A. (Sem-1)(105) Legal Aspects of Business (New)


Instructions:i) All questions carry equal marks.ii) Attempt any Five questions.iii) Answers in Illegible Handwriting will not be checked.

Q-1) Explain the concepts of offer and Acceptance. Explain the rules regarding offer and Acceptance with appropriate case law.

Q-2) Explain the doctrine of ultra vires and its exceptions with appropriate Illustrations .

Q-3) Explain the essentials of sale under sale of Goods Act 1930. Distinguish between Sale and Agreement to sale.

Q-4) Explain the following i) Types of Endorsement ii) Distinction between Bill of Exchange and Cheque.

Q-5) Explain the object of Information Technology Act along with the following terms. i) Digital Signature ii) Electronic Governance.

Q-6) Explain the following. a) Distinction between contract of Indemnity and Guarantee b) Discharge of Surety.

Q-8) Write short notes on any two: i) Provisions regarding Annual General Meeting . ii) Exceptions to the rule of Nemo Dat Quod Non habet. iii) Rights of Agents. iv) Role of promoter in the process of Incorporation of Company.

Semester – I

Total Questions:7[2775] 105May 2006

M.B.A.(Sem-1)105:LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS-105

(Old) (2005 Pattern) Time: 3 Hours [Max. Marks: 60]

Istructions: i) Attempt any four questions.ii) All questions carry equal marks.iii) Answers in Illegible Handwriting will not be checked.

Q-1) Distinguish between coercion and undue Influence. Explain the essentials of undue Influence.

Q-2) Explain the Importance of Memorandum of Association. Explain in detail the points of Distinction between Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.

Q-3) Explain the concept of ‘Nemo Dat Quod Non habet’ under sale of Goods Act along with its exceptions.

Q-4) Explain the characteristics of Negotiable Instrument. What are the essentials of a bill of Exchange ?

Q-5) Explain the Qualifications, composition and powers of District Forum under Consumer Protection Act.

Q-6) Explain are the types of breach of contract? Explain the remedies with illustrations.

Q-7) Write Short Notes on any three. i) Electronic Records. ii) Types of Guarantee. iii) Rule of Caveat Emptor and its exceptions. iv) Auction sale. v) Kinds of share.

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :7[2975] 106May 2006

M.B.A.(SEM-I) BASICS OF MARKETING

(2005 Pattern)106 (NEW)


Instructions: 1) All question carry equal marks. 2) Solve any five question.

Q-1) ‘Study of various approaches to marketing helps to understand the scope of marketing’. Explain the statement considering different approaches to marketing.

Q-2) What do you mean by the term marketing planning? Explain the stages in marketing planning process. Q-3) Define “Marketing Organisation”. How will you design a marketing organization structure for a big Indian company which intends to manufacture and sell its bakery products on national level? Make necessary assumptions and justify your answer.

Q-4) ‘Consumers’ buying behaviour is mainly related to why consumers buy and how consumers buy, what they buy’. Critically evaluate the statement considering various aspects of buying behaviour of consumers.

Q-5) What are the various bases of market segmentation? How market targeting is done on the basis of market segmentation?

Q-6) Define Marketing Audit Describe the nature and importance of marketing audit as a tool of marketing control.

Q-7) Write notes (Any two): a) Marketing Process. b) Customer Satisfaction and Customer Delight. c) Marketing Control Process & Obstacles.

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :7[2975] 106May 2006

M.B.A.(SEM-I)BASICS OF MARKETING

(2006 Pattern)106 (Old)

Time: 3 Hours [Max. Marks: 60] Instructions: 1) All question carry equal marks. 2) Solve any four questions.

Q-1) Define Marketing. Describe briefly various approaches to marketing.Q-2) What are the various bases for market segmentation? As a marketing manager Of a company manufacturing and selling variety of tobacco products in Indian Market, how would you segment the market? Make necessary assumptions and Justify your answer.Q-3) What do you mean by sales forecasting? Describe briefly various methods and techniques of sales forecasting.Q-4) ‘Everything is fair in love, war and also in ....... marketing’. Critically evaluate The statement considering the nature and significance of marketing ethics in the Present competitive environment.Q-5) Define Marketing Research. Discuss the scope and importance of marketing research in the modern business world.Q-6) What is meant by the term Marketing Audit? Explain the nature and

importance of marketing audit as an effective tool of marketing control.

Q-7) Write notes (Any 3): a) Marketing Proces b) Functions of Marketing. c) Buying Decision Process. d) Market Targeting strategies. e) Contents of a Marketing plan.

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :7 [3075]

101Oct 2006

M.B.A. (Sem-1)ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR & PRINCIPLES &

PRATICES OF MANAGEMENTSUB CODE-101 (NEW)


Instructions:5) Question No. 1 is compulsory.6) Attempt any 3 questions from the remaining questions.

Q-1) a) Define management .Why F.W. Taylor is known as father of scientific Management? [15]

b) Write a detail note on types of conflicts. [10]

Q-2) Explain with example the various determinants personality. [15]

Q-3) What is departmentation ? Explain the various types of departmentation ? [15]

Q-4) “ Group dynamic is referred as an important core of any orgn”. Comment . [15]

Q-5) Define planning. Explain the nature and scope of planning with respect to modern management . [15]

Q-6) What are the various control techniques used in modern organization give examples. [15]

Q-7) Write short notes on any 3: 1) Decision making process. 2) Leadership styles. 3) Models of OB. 4) Functions of Management. 5) Line and staff authority.

Semester – ITotal No. of Questions :9

[3075] 102Oct 2006

M.B.A. (Sem-1)MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

102 (NEW)


Instructions:7) Question No. 1 is compulsory.8) Attempt any two questions from Section I and II each.

Q-1) Explain the following concept. [10] i) Money measurement concept. ii) Accrual concept.

SECTION-IQ-2) How do the management and financial accounting differ? Are there Similarities between the two ? [15]

Q-3) What do you mean by the term ‘cost’? How far it is different from expenses? How costs can be classified in a manufacturing industry ? [15]

Q-4) “Marginal Costing is an effective tool for decision making and it is used in Solving management problems ” . Explain. [15]

Q-5) Write short notes on ( any three) : [15] 1) Idle time 2) Trade discount Vs Cash discount 3) Type of overheads. 4) Trial Balance. 5) Budget key factor.

SECTION-IIQ-6) A company wants to buy a new machine to replace one which is having frequent breakdown . It received offers for two models A and B. Further details regarding these model are given below.

A B Installed capacity (Units) 10,000 10,000 Fixed overhead per annum (Rs.) 2,40,000 1,00,00 Estimated profit at the above Capacity (Rs.) 1,60,000 1,00,000 The product manufactured is sold at Rs. 100 p.u. Calculate :

1) Break even level of sales for each model.2) The level of sales at which both the models will earn the same profit.3) The model suitable for different levels of demand for the product. [15]

Q-7) A company is engaged in producing a standard mix by using 60 kgs. of A and 40 kgs. of B. The standard loss of production is 30%. The standard price of A is Rs. 15 per kg. and B is Rs. 30 per kg. The actual mix and yield were as follows: A : 240 kgs @ Rs. 13.50 per kg. and B : 210 kgs @ Rs. 24 per kg. Actual yield is 345 kgs. Calculate material Variances. [15]

Q-8) A Company has given the forecast sales for January 2006 to July 2006 and actual sales for November and December 2005 as under. With the other particulars given , prepare a cash budget for the months January to May 2006. Rs.i) Sales: November 05 1,60,000 December 05 1,40,000

January 06 1,60,000 February 06 2,00,000 March 06 1,60,000 April 06 2,00,000 May 06 1,80,000 June 06 2,40,000 July 06 2,00,000

ii) Sales 20% cash , and 80% credit, payable in the third month.iii) Variable expenses 5% turnover, time lag half month. iv) Commission 5% on credit sale payable in the third month.v) Purchases are 60% of the sales. Payment will be made in 3 month of purchases .

vi) Rent Rs. 6000 paid every month.vii) Other payments: fixed assets purchases. Feb. Rs. 36,000 and March Rs.1,00,000 Taxes-April Rs. 40,000viii) Opening cash balance Rs. 50,000. [15]

Q-9) The trial balance of Mr. Ram as on 31-3-2006 was as under.

Particulars Amount Particulars AmountPlant and Machinery 78,000 Capital 2,00,000Furniture 20,000 Sales 1,47,000Purchases 60,000 Returns 750Returns 3,000 Discount 800Opening Stock 30,000 Provision for bad debts 525Discount 425 Creditors 30,100Sundry debtors 1,45,000Salaries 7,550Wages 10,000Carriage Outward 1,200Rent 10,000Advertisement 2,000Cash 12,000 ______________ __________ 3,79,175 3,79,175 ______________ __________

Adjustments: 1) Closing stock was Valued at Rs. 54,2202) Provision for bad debts is to be kept at Rs. 5003) Allow interest on capital at 5% p.a.4) Depreciate plant & machinery @10% p.a.5) The proprietor Mr. Ram has taken goods worth Rs. 5,000 for personal use

and distributed goods worth Rs.10,000 as free samples.Prepare Trading, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet as on 31-3-2006 [15]

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions : 9[3075] 103

Oct 2006M.B.A. (Sem-1)

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 103 (NEW)


Instructions:1) Answer any 3 questions from Section I and 2 questions

from Section II.2) All questions carry 14 marks each.3) Draw suitable diagrams wherever required.

SECTION –IQ-1) Define ‘Managerial Economics’ Describe its scope and practical significance.

Q-2 Explain fully the concept of ‘price elasticity of demand’.

Q-3) State and explain the Law of Variable Proportions.

Q-4) a) What is cost function? Explain the cost concepts-TC,AC,MC. b) Describe the characteristics of profit as a factor reward.

Q-5) Show how a monopoly firm reaches it equilibrium in the short run with the help of MR and MC curves.

SECTION -II

Q-6) Why government declares support prices and administered prices?

Q-7 a) What is economic liberalization?

b) How consumer’s interest can be protected?

Q-8) Define GNP and NNP and discuss the methods and difficulties in national income accounting.

Q-9) Write notes on any 2: a) features of Oligopoly.b) Justification for the use of cost-benefit-analysis.c) Disinvestment in the public sector.d) Consumption function

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :6 [3075] 104

Oct 2006

STATISTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS104 (NEW)


Instructions:N.B.:

1) Question No. 1 and 4 are compulsory.2) Solve any one question from question No. 2 and 3 and any one question from question No.5 and 6.3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.4) Use of electronic calculator is permitted.5) Graph paper will be supplied on demand.

SECTION-IQ-1) a) Prepare frequency distribution table . Present the information graphically to Determine median and mode of the distribution. [5]

26, 35, 61, 29, 36, 48, 57, 67, 69, 50, 48, 40, 47, 42, 41, 37, 62, 51, 63, 33, 31, 32, 35, 40, 38, 37, 60, 51, 54, 56, 37, 46, 42, 38, 61, 59, 58, 44, 39, 57, 18, 44, 45, 45, 47, 38, 44, 47, 47, 64 .

b) To test whether there are any defects in the production inspection is conducted, cost of inspection (X) is Rs. ‘000, the number of defects (Y) found

are in hundreds. Following and data are generated. n = 10, ∑X = 424, ∑Y=363, ∑XY = 12815, ∑X2 =21926, ∑Y2 = 15123. Fit regression equation of X on Y. Estimate expenditure on inspection if number of defects found is 40. [5]

c) Calculate coefficient of association between smoking and coffee drinking habits from the following data ;

Habits Coffee drinkers Non-coffee drinkersSmokersNon-smokers

90260

65110

Interprete the the [5]

d) A factory has two machines M1 and M2 producing the same product. M1 manufactures 60% and M2 manufactures 40% of the total production. The past experience shows 7% produced by M1 and 5% produced by M2 is defective production . At the end of days production one unit is selected at random from

it and is found to be defective. What is the chance that it is produced by M1? [5]

Q-2) a) The average wage and S.D. of workers from 3 departments of a factory are given below.

n1 = 150, n2 = 200, n3 = 250. __ __ __ __ X1= 5000, X2 = 4500, X3= 4000 σ1 = 150, σ2 = 200, σ3 = 100 Calculate average wage of all workers of the factory and S.D. of wage for all workers. [5]

b) Given r12 = 0.5, r13 = 0.3, r23, = 45 Calculate R2.13 and r23.1. [5]

c) Of a large group of men 30% are under 165 cms and 60% are between 165 cms and 185 cms in height. Find mean and S.D. of the group of men, assuming heights are normally distributed. [5] Given

Z 0.525 1.28Area under SNV from Z=0 0.2000 0.4000

Q-3) a) State merits and demerits of Mean, Median Mode. [5] b) Explain how correlation coefficient is calculated for qualitative type of data. [5] c) Explain giving illustrations what is understood by the terms: Partial, multiple correlation, regression, coefficient of regression of regression, using 3 variables X1, X2, X3. [5]

SECTION-IIQ-4) a) The orient manufacturing company produces three types of writes: Tik-tok, Mik-Mik and Pik-Pik. All the 3 types are required to first to be machines and then to be assembled. The time required for the various types are as follows:Type Machine Time

(hrs)Assembly Time(hrs)

Tik-tokMik-MikPik-Pik

151312

4.43.54.0

The total available machine time and assembly times are 4000 and 1240 hours/month. The sale price and costs and contribution margin for the three are

Tik-tok Mik-Mik Pik-PikSelling priceLabour Material & otherVariable expensesContribution margin

Rs.11,000

8,0003,000

Rs.5,000

2,4002,600

Rs.3,000

1,5001,500

Company sells all 3 on month credit basis. The Labour Material, and other variable expense, must be paid in cash. Available cash Rs.1,30,000. Formulate LPP. [7]

b) Explain the concept of Markov process, giving illustration. [6]

c) Shruti Ltd. and Purnima Ltd. are two competitors in the market. Shruti has devices 4 strategies S1, S2, S3, S4, and Purnima 3 strategies P1, P2, P3, The pay- offs corresponding to all 12 combinations of strategies are given below. Considering the information state which strategy is better for Shruti? Which is better for Purnima What is value of the game? Is the game fair?

Pay-offsShruti’sstrategies

Purnima’ strategiesP1 P2 p3

S1S2S3S4

30,000 -21,000 1,00018,000 14,000 12,000-6,000 28,000 4,00018,000 6,000 2,000

[7]

Q-5) a) Solve the following LPP using graphical method .

Maximize Z = 5X1 + 2X24X1 + 2X2 < 16 3X1 + X2 < 9 3X1 – X2 < 9

X1, X2 > O [8]

b) Solve the assignment problem Expected sales data

Salesman DistrictsD1 D2 D3 D4

S1S2S3S4

20 25 22 18 25 24 19 21 18 20 22 20 25 20 17 22

Q-6) a) A tailor specialises in ladies dresses. The no. of customers approaching the tailor appear to be poisson with a mean of 6 customers per hour. The tailor attends the customers on first come first serve basis and customers wait if the need be. The tailor can attend the customers at an average rate of 10 customers per hour with the service time exponentially distribution

Calculate : 1) Utilization parameter. 2) Prob. That queue-system is idle. 3) Average time tailor is free on a 10 hour working day. 4) Average waiting time of customer in queue before service. [6] b) A company has 4 factories situated at different places in the country and four sales agencies also situated at different places. The cost of prod . Of a unit, at a factory varies from factory to factory and sale prices also vary from agency. The table below gives units transportation cost from factories to sales agencies, prod. Cost and sale price .

Units transportation cost Rs.Factory Sales agencies

S1 S2 S3 Monthly capacity

unitsCost of prod

Rs./unit

S4F1F2F3F4

7 5 6 43 5 4 24 6 4 512 7 6 5

10152015

10151615

Monthly requirement units

8 12 18 22

Sale price Rs. 20 22 25 18

Find the production and distribution schedule which will maximize profit. [9]

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :8

[3075] 105Oct 2006

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS105 (NEW)


Instructions: 1) All question carry equal marks. 2) Attempt any Five questions. 3) Answers in Illegible Handwriting will not be checked.

Q-1) What is meant by Impossibility of performance of contract Illustrate it with case law.

Q-2) Explain the characteristics of company. Distinguish with Hindu undivided family .

Q-3) Define Promissory Note explain with illustrations the various characteristics of Promissory Note .

Q-4) Do you think that there is a requirement of amendment in consumer protection

Act. Explain the Qualification composition and powers of District Forum.

Q-5) Has the Information Technology Act been successful in curbing the offences under the Act comment.

Q-6) Explain the following: a) Rule of Hadley V. Baxandale b) Conditions and warranties.

Q-7) Explain the concept of Agency what are the various modes of creating an Agency.

Q-8) Write short notes on any Two : a) Wagering Agreements b) Definition of ‘coercion’ c) Doctrine of Indoor Management d) Auction sale

Semester – I

Total No. of Questions :8[3075] 106

Oct 2006M.B.A.(SEM-I)

BASICS OF MARKETING(2005 Pattern)

106 (NEW)


Instructions: 1) All question carry equal marks. 2) Solve any five question.

Q-1) ‘Modern concept of marketing is of great use, not only to the business Organizations , but also to the non business organization’ Critically evaluate the statement considering the nature and utility of modern marketing concept.

Q-2) Describe the stages in the marketing planning process. As a marketing manager of a medium sized organization, how will you conduct marketing planning for launching of a new brand of liquid toilet Soap in Indian market? Market Make necessary assumptions and justify your answer.

Q-3) Define “Marketing Organisation .” Explain the different models and hierarchy of marketing organization. Q-4) What do you mean by the term “Consumer Behaviour”? Describe the factors influencing buying behaviour of consumers.

Q-5) What are the various bases of market segmentation can be done for the following products- a) Wrist watches b) Toilet soaps c) Foot wares.

Q-6) Discuss the nature and importance of social responsibilities of marketing organiations.

Q-7) Write notes (Any two) : a) Functional Approach to Marketing b) Buying Decision Process c) Marketing Audit.

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