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1 BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016) Quantitative Techniques Subject Code: BBA-401 Paper Code: TMT-240 Time : 10 Minutes M.Marks : 10 Section A (Objective Type Questions) Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Use the symbol () in the box for marking the correct answer. Q. No. 1. Choose the correct answer- 1. The technique which provides the decision maker a systematic and powerful means of analysis to explore policies for achieving predetermined goals are called- a) Mathematical Techniques b) Quantitative Techniques c) Correlation Techniques d) None of these 2. Programming techniques are generally known as ……………….. a) Statistical Techniques b) Operation Research c) Mathematical Techniques d) None of these 3. ………………..is the reverse process of differentiation. a) Differential equation b) Determinant c) Integration d) None of these 4. The Arithmetic mean of bxy and byx is ………………… a) Equal to one b) Less than r c) Greater than r d) Greater than or equal to r Invigilator’s Signature Roll No. Enrollment No.

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Quantitative Techniques Subject Code: BBA-401 Paper Code: TMT-240

Time : 10 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A

(Objective Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Use the symbol () in the box for marking

the correct answer.

Q. No. 1. Choose the correct answer-

1. The technique which provides the decision maker a systematic and powerful

means of analysis to explore policies for achieving predetermined goals are

called-

a) Mathematical Techniques

b) Quantitative Techniques

c) Correlation Techniques

d) None of these

2. Programming techniques are generally known as ………………..

a) Statistical Techniques

b) Operation Research

c) Mathematical Techniques

d) None of these

3. ………………..is the reverse process of differentiation.

a) Differential equation b) Determinant

c) Integration d) None of these

4. The Arithmetic mean of bxy and byx is …………………

a) Equal to one b) Less than r

c) Greater than r d) Greater than or equal to r

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5. Standard deviation of the sampling distribution is called …………….

a) Probable error b) Mean Deviation

c) Standard error d) Coefficient of variation

6. An analysis of the covariance between two on more variables is called-

a) Regression analysis b) Testing of Hypothesis

c) Correlation analysis d) None of these

7. The symbol 𝜎 is used to represent-

a) The variance of the population

b) The standard deviation of the population

c) The standard deviation of the sample

d) The variance of the sample

8. The symbol 𝜎2 is used to represent.

a) The variance of population

b) The standard deviation of the sample

c) The standard deviation of the population

d) The variance of the sample

9. Forecasting has its specific role in …………….

a) Business world b) In daily life

c) In human life d) In risk

10. Risk and uncertainty are associated with-

a) Marketing b) Shoping

c) Business d) Women

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Quantitative Techniques Subject Code: BBA-401

Paper Code: TMT-240 Time : 2 Hrs. 50 Mts.

M.Marks : 60

Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

Q.No.2. Define Quantitative Techniques by appropriate examples.

OR

Write importance of quantitative techniques in daily life.

Q.No.3. What do you mean by Central Tendency?

OR

Explain the characteristics of an ideal measure of central tendency.

Q.No.4. Explain Dispersion with its limitations.

OR

Discuss the relation between standard deviation and mean.

Q.No.5. What do you mean by forecasting?

OR

Discuss briefly method of forecasting.

Q.No.6. What are the components of time series?

OR

What are the characteristic of Hypothesis?

Section C

(Long Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 8 marks.

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Q.No.7. Explain the use of quantitative techniques for economic analysis.

OR

Explain statistical investigation with examples.

Q.No.8. Explain coefficient of variation with example.

OR

From the following data calculate combine standard deviation and also find which

series has more variation.

Series A Series B

No. of Variables 20 10

Mean value 5 4

Variance 16 9

Q.No.9. Discuss the objectives, nature and techniques of forecasting.

OR

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of forecasting.

Q.No.10. Explain the causes of variation of time series analysis.

OR

Draw the trend line and obtain values for the following data by the method of semi

average-

Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Production 10 20 36 24 22 32

Q.No.11. Discuss the procedure of testing Hypothesis.

OR

Discuss about fisher 2-distribution.

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Research Methodology Subject Code: BBA-402 Paper Code: TMT-241

Time : 10 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A

(Objective Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Use the symbol () in the box for marking

the correct answer.

Q. No. I. Choose the correct answer-

2. Business research helps in-

c) Identification of problem b) Solution of problem

c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these

2. Research on promotion policies does not include-

a) Making cost analysis of various distribution mix

b) Evaluation of present and proposed sale

c) Promotional policies of competitors

d) Preparation of advertisement copy

3. Business research is a ……………………. of information.

a) Total system b) Sub-System

c) Accounting System d) All of these

4. Research on distribution policies does not include.

a) Inventory Control b) Transport Cost

c) Storage cost d) None of these

5. Which of the following is descriptive research study?

a) Cross-sectional study b) Longitudinal study

c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these

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6. An educated guess or a conjectural statement that specifies how two or more

variables are related is known as-

a) Validity b) Experiment

c) Hypothesis d) All of these

7. Which of the following is not an external criteria of appropriate research problem.

a) Novelty of problem

b) Research personnel

c) Feasibilities

d) Researchers own resource

8. Which of the following is not a part of conclusive research.

a) Descriptive research

b) Experimental research

c) Exploratory

d) None of these

9. The Hypothesis that the two different methods of selling a product are equally

good is known as-

a) Null Hypothesis

b) Alternative Hypothesis

c) Equal Hypothesis

d) All of these

10. The probability of Type I error is called.

b) Level of significance

c) Testing of Hypothesis

d) Acceptance Region

d) Rejection Region

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Research Methodology Subject Code: BBA-402

Paper Code: TMT-241 Time : 2 Hrs. 50 Mts.

M.Marks : 60

Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

Q.No.2. What is the scope of Business research?

OR

What do you understand by Business research?

Q.No.3. What is a research design?

OR

Write short note on experimental research design.

Q.No.4. Define and discuss formulation of the research problem.

OR

What is sample and sampling?

Q.No.5. What is secondary data?

OR

Give the qualities of a good questionnaire.

Q.No.6. What is the significance of the report preparation and presentation?

OR

Show clearly the necessity and importance of diagrams in statistics.

Section C

(Long Answer Type Questions)

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Q.No.7. Discuss the importance of business research.

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Explain the main uses and limitations of business research.

Q.No.8. Differentiate between exploratory and conclusive research.

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What is panel research? Explain its merits and demerits.

Q.No.9. "The ultimate objective of sampling is to generalise about the total population."

Explain this statement.

OR

Explain the differences between questionnaire and schedule.

Q.No.10. Discuss interview as a technique of data collection.

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Explain in detail the method of collecting primary data through schedule.

Q.No.11. What do you understand by interpretation? Explain the technique of interpretation.

OR

What is research report? Explain the components.

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Organizational Behaviour Subject Code: BBA-403

Paper Code: TMT-242

Time : 10 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A

(Objective Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Use the symbol () in the box for marking

the correct answer.

Q. No. I. Choose the correct answer-

1. Organizational Behaviour studies human behaviour at-

a) Individual level b) Group level

c) Organizational level d) All of these

2. Which theory among the following is not a classical theory?

a) Scientific Management theory

b) System approach theory

c) Administrative theory

d) Bureaucratic theory

3. Who among the following is called as the father of modern management?

a) Henry Fayol b) Elton Mayo

c) C Bernard d) Rensis Libert

4. Which is not the need as proposed by Abraham Maslow?

a) Esteem b) Control

c) Self actualisation d) Social

5. Types of conflicts include.

a) Inter- Organization conflict

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b) Inter-group conflicts

c) Intra group conflicts

d) None of these

6. Who developed the ''two factor theory'' of motivation?

a) A H Maslow b) Lawless David J

c) Herzberg d) Hackman

7. The positive motivators are.

a) Cash Remuneration b) Reward

c) Delegation d) All of these

8. Which among the following is not the element of organisational behaviour.

a) People b) Structure

c) Technology d) Economy

9. Communication is derived from Latin word.

a) Communist b) Communis

c) Common d) None of these

10. What does 'ERG' stand for?

a) Expectancy, Real, Exist

b) Existence, Relatedness, Growth

c) Employee, Related, Greatness

d) Effectiveness, Readiness, Goals

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Organizational Behaviour Subject Code: BBA-403

Paper Code: TMT-242

Time : 2 Hrs.50 Mts.

M.Marks : 60

Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

Q.No.2. What is organizational behaviour? What is its scope?

OR

Explain the different approaches to the study of organizational behaviour?

Q.No.3. Who proposed Scientific Management Theory and also give an overview of the

theory?

OR

Explain the difference between the power and the politics.

Q.No.4. What is the concept of organisational conflict? Are organisation conflicts always

dysfunctional? Explain.

OR

Explain the financial and non-financial incentives for motivation with examples.

Q.No.5. What do you mean by personality? What are its major determinants?

OR

Discuss the overview of 3D theory of WJ Reddin in relation to managerial

effectiveness.

Q.No.6. Define the term 'group' and group dynamics? What are different types of groups?

OR

Define the term stress? What are its sources?

Section C (Long Answer Type Questions)

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Q.No.7. 'Leadership is situational'. In the light of this statement discuss the various theories

of leadership in brief?

OR

Define organisation and explain the modern management theory and its evolution.

Q.No.8. Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. Also state its importance in the present

scenario.

OR

''Coping strategies for job stress exist at both the individual and at the organisational

levels''. Summarise and evaluate these strategies for presenting or effectively

managing stress.

Q.No.9. What is meant by communication? Discuss the principles of an effective

communication system.

OR

Explain personality Traits? Also discuss the self theory of personality in detail.

Q.No.10. What is line and staff organisation? Which type of staff is used in the organisation?

Explain with characteristics.

OR

What do you understand by organisational change? Why is organisational change

often resisted by individuals and groups within the organisation? How to overcome

the resistance?

Q.No.11. Discuss various types of conflicts and also suggest some conflict resolution

techniques?

OR

Short notes on (any three)

a) Goal Setting

b) Organisation Development

c) Job Design

d) Job Stress

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Business Policy Subject Code: BBA-404

Paper Code: TMT-243

Time : 10 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A

(Objective Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Use the symbol () in the box for marking

the correct answer.

Q. No. I. Choose the correct answer-

1. SWOT Analysis includes-

a) Functional Strategy b) Business level Strategy

c) Corporate Strategy d) All of these

2. Which is the feature of strategic management-

a) Dynamic Environment b) Specific Situation

c) Pervasive Process d) All of these

3. Strategy implementation includes-

a) Structural b) Procedural

c) Project d) All of these

4. …………………………. Strategy involves closing down a business organisation

and selling its assets.

a) Transformation Strategy b) Liquidation Strategy

c) Divestment Strategy d) Turnaround Strategy

5. The environmental analysis includes.

a) Political Conditions b) Social Factors

c) Economic Conditions d) All of these

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6. Which is the element of social responsibility?

a) Universal concept

b) Supremacy of public interest

c) It is related with business organisation

d) All of these

7. The origin of business policy and strategic management can be retraced to-

a) 1930 b) 1911

c) 1879 d) 1938

8. BCG in BCG matrix stands for-

a) Boston Calmette Group

b) British Consulting Group

c) Boston Corporate Group

d) Boston Consulting Group

9. What does dog symbolizes in BCG matrix?

a) Introduction b) Growth

c) Maturity d) Decline

10. In strategic thinking how long is the long term, approximately-

a) 1 Month to 1 Year b) 3 to 5 Years

c) 2 to 3 Years d) More than 5 Years

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Business Policy Subject Code: BBA-404

Paper Code: TMT-243

Time : 2 Hrs. 50 Mts.

M.Marks : 60

Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)

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Q.No.2. Briefly describe the process of translating policies into plans and programmes.

OR

Differentiate clearly between strategy, policy and tactics.

Q.No.3. Explain the different elements in the strategic management process.

OR

How can a strategic decision making approach be formal and structured?

Q.No.4. Explain the two dimensions used to build a GE nine-cell matrix.

OR

How can a SWOT analysis help in short listing strategic alternatives?

Q.No.5. What strategies are more likely to be chosen if strategists adopt: an aggressive

decision style? A defensive decision style. Why?

OR

What types of barriers commonly faced in evaluation and how can they be avoided?

Q.No.6. What is meant by aligning social responsiveness to strategic management?

OR

What approaches can strategist adopt to create a strategy-supportive culture?

Section C (Long Answer Type Questions)

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Q.No.7. Explain through appropriate illustrations, the following terms in the context of

business policy.

1. Tactics

2. Plans and Programmes

3. Budgets

4. Rules

OR

What do you mean by strategic management? Compare and contrast strategic

decision making with conventional decision making.

Q.No.8. Explain the different approaches to strategic decision making.

OR

Describe the models of strategic management process.

Q.No.9. Explain BCG Matrix. What are the limitations of BCG Matrix?

OR

Discuss the relevance of industry and competitor analysis to the strategic choice

process.

Q.No.10. Discuss the nature of interrelationship that exists between the formulation and

implementation of strategies.

OR

Describe the different elements that constitute the evaluation process for

operational control.

Q.No.11. Explain the strategic use of policies and power in the formulation and

implementation of strategies.

OR

How can strategist undertake assessment of the impact of culture on corporate life?

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Entrepreneurship Subject Code: BBA-405

Paper Code: TMT-244

Time : 10 Minutes

M. Marks: 10

Section A

(Objective Type Questions)

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the correct answer.

Q. No. I. Choose the correct answer-

1. Entrepreneur is a-

a) Manager b) Process

c) Employer d) Creator & Organiser

2. Innovation is-

a) Creating new

b) Transforming idea into application

c) New Knowledge

d) Searching for Knowledge

3. The term Intrapreneur was given by-

a) Mc Clelland b) Gifford Pinchot

c) Max Weber d) Joseph Schumpeter

4. Abraham Maslow propounded-

a) Need Hierarchy theory b) Hygiene theory

c) ERG theory d) X and Y Theory

5. In the word SWOT, O stands for-

a) Organisation b) Opportunities

c) Orientation d) Objective

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6. In Maslow's need hierarchy theory esteem needs refer to-

a) Self respect b) Self fulfilment

c) Security d) Self realisation

7. SSIB was constituted in-

a) 1954 b) 1961

c) 1989 d) 1972

8. Entrepreneurial competency includes-

a) Knowledge b) Skill

c) Attitude d) All of these

9. The limit for investment in plant and machinery in small enterprises is-

a) 25 l - 5 crs b) 5 cr - 10 crs

c) Less than 25 lakh d) More than 10 crs

10. Size of business can be measured by-

a) Employment b) Investment in machinery

c) Volume/Value of Sales d) All of these

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2016)

Entrepreneurship Subject Code: BBA-405

Paper Code: TMT-244

Time : 2 Hrs. 50 Mts.

M. Marks: 60

Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

Q.No.2. Distinguish between entrepreneur and a manager.

OR

Entrepreneurs are made, not born. Do you agree?

Q.No.3. List the SFCs established all over India.

OR

How a business plan is prepared?

Q.No.4. What is Entrepreneurial Development?

OR

Discuss briefly project life cycle.

Q.No.5. Discuss various types of banks.

OR

Define DIC's. What are its functions?

Q.No.6. Discuss the role of IDBI in financing enterprises.

OR

What is the need for policy support to SSI?

Section C (Long Answer Type Questions)

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Q.No.7. Discuss various types of entrepreneurs.

OR

Define entrepreneurship? Explain its main characteristics.

Q.No.8. Discuss various functions of an entrepreneur.

OR

Discuss the various stages for setting up a unit.

Q.No.9. What role is played by commercial banks for the development of SSIs?

OR

Discuss the need for institutional finance to entrepreneurs.

Q.No.10. Why was Exim Bank set up? Discuss its functions.

OR

Discuss the role of IDBI in financing small industry in the country.

Q.No.11. 'Institutional Support act as limbs of SSIs', Do you agree?

OR

What are the main functions of SIDBI? Discuss various assistance provided by

SIDBI.

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