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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2015)

Quantitative Technique Subject Code: BBA-401

Paper Code: FCJ-240 Time : 20 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A

Objective Type Questions

Attempt All Questions (Each question carryies 1/2 mark). Use the symbol (√) in the box for

marking the correct answer.

Q. No. 1. Choose the correct answer-

1. Which of the following provides a measure of central location for the data?

a) Standard deviation b) Mean

c) Variance d) Range

2. The median of a sample will always be equal to -

a) Mode b) Mean

c) 50th

percentile d) All of these

3. The median is the measure of -

a) Relative dispersion b) Absolute dispersion

c) Central location d) Relative location

4. Which of the following is not a measure of central location?

a) Mean b) Median

c) Variance d) Mode

5. The numerical value of the standard deviation can never be-

a) Larger than variance b) Zero

c) Negative d) Smaller than the variance

6. The variance can never be -

a) Zero b) Larger than the SD

c) Negative d) Smaller than the SD

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7. Which of the following symbol represents the standard deviation of the

population?

a) 𝜎2 b) 𝜎

c) 𝜇 d) 𝑥

8. Which of the following symbol represents the variance of the population?

a) 𝜎2 b) 𝜎

c) 𝜇 d) 𝑥

9. Forecasting makes inferences on the data outside the region of the data used-

a) In the estimation b) Out the estimation

c) In decrease over time d) In statistical analysis

10. Prediction and forecasting are the -

a) Same things b) Different things

c) Successive values d) Always independent

11. The average credit bill of the customers of a particular organization have been as

follows over the last few years.

Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Avg.

credit bill

117 193 318 367 397 456 525 591 653

Credit balances of year 2004 is -

a) 698.22 b) 401.89

c) 320.08 d) 721.97

12. The following are the median sales prices of existing single family homes in 000’

dollars-

Year 1999 2000 2001 2002

Price 106.5 108.7 113.8 118.9

Using base year 2001 as index home prices in 2002 is –

a) 118.9 b) 104.48

c) 111.6 d) 100.00

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13. What is the equation for coefficient of standard deviation-

a) 𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑥

𝑓𝑖 b)

𝑑2

𝑁

𝑋 × 100

c) (σ)2 d)

𝜎×𝑋

100

14. What would the forecast for the next game if a 3 period moving average forecast

were being used?

a) 336 vehicles b) 317 vehicles

c) 330 vehicles d) 321 vehicles

15. A desensondised series contains only which components?

a) All form components b) T&C

c) T&I d) TC & I

16. The consumer price index is an example of which type of index?

a) Simple b) Composite

c) Multiple d) Regression

17. When sample is small …….test is applied-

a) t test b) I test

c) Z test d) None of these

18. The range of the variance ratio, F is –

a) -1 to +1 b) 0 to infinite

c) 0 to 1 d) -ve infinite to +ve infinite

19. An alternative hypothesis is denoted by –

a) Ho b) H2

c) H1 d) None of these

20. Who developed F- test?

a) R.A. Fisher b) William Gosset

c) Karl Pearson d) James Bernoulli

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BBA Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2015) Roll No.

Quantitative Technique Subject Code: BBA-401

Paper Code: FCJ-240

Time : 2:40 Minutes

M.Marks : 60

Section – B (Short Answer Type Questions)

Attempt all questions (each question carries 4 marks)

Q.No.2. Define statistics with limitations.

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Write short note on quantitative techniques.

Q.No.3. Define standard deviation with merits and demerits.

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Discuss the techniques of forecasting.

Q.No.4. What are the irregular variation?

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Discuss the importance of forecasting.

Q.No.5. Write note on utility of time series.

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Describe about Index Numbers.

Q.No.6. A correlation coefficient of 0.5 is discovered in a sample of 20 pairs of

observation by Z test. Find whether this is significantly different to zero.

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Write note on F distribution.

Section C

(Long answer type questions)


Q.No.7. Describe the merits and demerits of Arithmetic Mean.

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Find the mode of following frequency distribution.

Class 0-5 5-9 9-11 12-15 15-17 17-22 22-25

Frequency 5 4 6 8 2 7 5

Q.No.8. From the following data, calculate combine standard deviation and also find which series

has more variation.

Series A Series B

No. of variable 20 10

𝑥 5 4

Variance 16 9

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Explain the purpose of Measuring Dispersion.

Q.No.9. Discuss the objectives of forecasting.

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From the data given fit the linear trend equation by method of least square method

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Sales (Rs.’000) 4 8 10 14 16

Q.No.10. Explain the meaning of time series. Describe the different methods of time series

analysis.

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Explain time reversal and factor reversal test.

Q.No.11. What do you mean by one tailed and two tailed test.

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Write note on T-distribution.

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B.B.A. Fourth Semester Examination (Year 2015)

Organizational Behaviour Subject Code: BBA-403

Paper Code: FCJ-242

Time : 20 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A


Attempt All Questions. Each question carries 1/2 mark. Use the symbol (√) in the box for marking the

correct answer.

Q. No. I. Choose the correct answer-

1. The first stage of the communication process is -

a) Reception b) Message

c) Encoding d) Transmission

2. Leadership qualities constitute of:

a) Bravery b) Truthful in speech

c) Quickness d) All of these

3. In Maslow’s need hierarchy theory which of the following is the lowest level need -

a) Physiological b) Safety needs

c) Self actualisation d) Self esteem needs

4. Conflict can be-

a) Functional( constructive) b) Disfunctional (Destructive)

c) Both A and B d) None of these.

5. Organizational behaviour is.-

a) Inter- disciplinary b) Only related to Psychology

c) All of these d) None of these

6. A group can be.-

a) Formal b) Informal

c) Both A and B d) None of these

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7. Conflict is-

a) Within an individual

b) Within people

c) Between individual people & groups

d) All of these

8. Cause of organizational change -

a) Technological change b) Growth

c) Decay d) All of these

9. _______ who is happy with himself and has a positive outlook on life will generally be

satisfied with the job -

a) Employee b) Employer

c) Organization d) Company

10. Which group among the following are the natural formations in the work environment

that appear in response to the common interest of the organization members -

a) Task group b) Command group

c) Formal group d) Informal group

11. Who among them proposed the Hawthorne studies conducted at western electric plant in

Hawthorne, Chicago-

a) Elton Mayo b) F.W. Taylor

c) Henry Fayol d) None of these

12. Which organization is the oldest and the simplest organization, also known as chain of

command or scalar principle -

a) Line organization

b) Functional organization

c) Line and staff organization

d) Committee form of organization

13. Which factor/factors affect the behaviour of an individual -

a) Personal factors b) Environmental factors

c) Organizational factors d) All of these

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14. Organizational behaviour is the study of -

a) Group behaviour

b) Patterns of organizational structures

c) Individual behaviour

d) All of these

15 Which among the following is not a non-financial motivator&

a) Recognition b) Participation

c) Status d) Leave with pay

16. Which one is not the external force of change among the following &

a) Technology

b) Deficiency in management structure

c) Social change

d) Marketing conditions

17. Change is ______ in an organization -

a) Necessary b) Unnecessary

c) Both A and B d) None of these

18. Leadership styles based on attitude and behaviour are&

a) Autocratic style b) Laissez-faire style

c) Democratic style d) All of these

19. ______ are a very powerful but silent force affecting human behaviour

a) Motivation. b) Morale

c) Values d) Personality

20. Motivation-Hygiene Theory is proposed by who among the following

a) Maslow’s b) Herzberg’s

c) McClelland’s d) None of these

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Paper Code: FCJ-242

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Q.No.2. Organizational behavior represents interaction among individual groups and the

organization. Elucidate the statement?

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Discuss the characteristics of organizational behaviour?

Q.No.3. Explain Hawthorne studies?

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Define group dynamic?

Q.No.4. Define personality. Does heredity affect the development of personality?

OR

What do you mean by managerial effectiveness?

Q.No.5. What are the sources of power? Discuss how power is acquired?

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Distinguish between ‘Eustress’ and ‘Distress’. What factors are responsible for

causing Eustress (any three)?

Q.No.6. What do you understand by leadership? Enumerate its important characteristic.

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Write short notes: (Any Two)

1. Importance of feedback.

2. Grapevine.

3. Upward communication

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Section C (Long answer type questions)


Q.No.7. Explain briefly the nature and characteristic of O.B. Also discuss the challenges

and opportunities?

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Define organization and explain the evolution of scientific management theory?

Q.No.8. Explain and discuss the various stages in conflict in an organization. How to

resolve conflicts?

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What do you mean by organizational development. Also explain its importance in

the organization?

Q.No.9. What do you mean by job design? Explain its utility with respect to the

organization.

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What is motivation? Discuss various motivation factors. Also explain

McClelland’s Achievement theory of motivation?

Q.No.10. What do you mean by performance appraisal? What are its measures? Also state

its importance in the organization.

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Write explanatory notes on (any two)

1. Goal displacement.

2. Goal succession.

3. Goal distortion.

Q.No.11. Explain the significance of leadership in management. Also state and explain the

different style of leadership?

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Discuss the process of organizational change and the factors that are important for

it?

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Business Policy Subject Code: BBA-404

Paper Code: FCJ-243

Time : 20 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A



correct answer.


1. What does star symbolize in BCG matrix-

a) Introduction b) Growth

c) Maturity d) Decline

2. Cashcows-

a) Remain diversified b) Invest

c) Stable d) Liquidate

3. In BCG Matrix, what is the label of horizontal axis -

a) Relative market share b) Industry growth rate

c) Business strength d) Market growth rate

4. Strategic management is concerned with making and implementing decisions about an

organizations________-

a) Present. b) Future

c) Past d) None.

5. An organization mission includes both a statement of organizational-

a) Objectives and goals b) Vision and Goals

c) Philosophy and purpose d) Goals and purpose

6. A______ is a closed-ended attribute which is precise and expressed in specific terms.-

a) Vision b) Goal

c) Mission d) Objective

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7. “A unified, comprehensive and integrated plan designed to assure that the basic

objective of the enterprise is achieved” definition given by -

a) Alfred D. Chandler b) Kenneth Andrews

c) Igor Ansoff d) William F Glueck

8. Any part of a business organization which is treated separately for stratergic

management purpose are termed a_____.

a) Business Units b) Strategic business units

c) Profit centres d) Responsibility centres

9. The Process of strategy formulation starts with the appraisal of -

a) Supplies b) Competitions

c) Customers d) External and internal environment

10. SWOT analysis is also known as -

a) WOTS-UP analysis b) BCG matrix

c) WHATS-UP analysis d) Competitive advantage

11. The economic environment consist of _______ related to the means of production and

distribution of wealth that have an impact on the business of an organization -

a) Micro level factors b) Micro and macro level factors

c) Five year plans d) Macro level factors

12. Stratergy followed to broaden the scope of its customer groups and functions is called -

a) Stability Strategy b) Expansion strategy

c) Combination strategy d) Retrenchment strategy

13. GE nine cell matrix was developed in -

a) United States b) UAE

c) Argentina d) Europe

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14. The crucial task of keeping the organization on the right track is performed by-

a) Strategic planning b) Strategic evaluation and control

c) Strategic control d) Strategic choice

15 The phenomenon which often distinguishes good organization from bad ones could be

summed up as_______.

a) Corporate goodwill b) Corporate ethics

c) Corporate culture d) Corporate values

16. The issue of responsibilities of business towards society merits consideration is referred

as &

a) Management Responsibility b) Corporate Responsibility

c) Executive Responsibility d) Social Responsibility

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

a) 1930 b) 1911

c) 1879 d) 1938

18. What does question mark symbolizes in BCG matrix&

a) Remain diversified b) Invest

c) Stable d) Liquidate

19. Opportunity, Threat, Strength, and Weakness are analyzed in

a) BCG matrix b) GENINE

c) SWOT analysis d) Porters forces

20. When a specific ability is possessed by a particular organization exclusively or in

relatively large measure, it is called a

a) Synergistic effects b) Organizational capability

c) Organizational strength d) Distinctive competence

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Q.No.2. Differentiate clearly between objective, goals and targets?

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What are the four common phases in the strategic management process?

Q.No.3. How can a strategic decision making approach be formal and structured?

OR

What different types of criteria could be used to judge the efficacy of strategic

decision making?

Q.No.4. What are the five forces that affect the industry structure?

OR

Explain the following terms used in the BCG matrix

1. Stars

2. Question Marks

3. Cash cows

4. Dogs

Q.No.5. Differentiate between the objective and subjective strategy selection factors?

OR

Why is strategy evaluation important?

Q.No.6. Why are values and ethics especially important to strategist?

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What is corporate culture composed of?

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Q.No.7. Explain through appropriate illustrations, the following terms used in business

policy.

1. Mission

2. Purpose

3. Objective

4. Goals

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What do you mean by strategic management? Can the corporate planning staff

and consultants perform strategic management by themselves?

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

OR

Describe the models of strategic management process?

Q.No.9. Explain GE nine–cell matrix. How it differs from BCG matrix?

OR

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

process?

Q.No.10. Describe the major elements of the government regulatory framework within

which Indian companies work. What are the implications of these elements for

strategy implementation?

OR

Write a descriptive note on the nature and importance of strategic evaluation?

Q.No.11. Explain the factors to be considered in performing social responsibilities?

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How can strategist undertake creation of a strategy – supportive culture?

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Entrepreneurship Subject Code: BBA-405

Paper Code: FCJ-244

Time : 20 Minutes

M.Marks : 10

Section A



correct answer.


1. Entrepreneurship is-

a) Management b) Process

c) Employment d) Creation

2. Innovation is-

a) Creating new b) New Knowledge

c) Transforming idea d) Searching Knowledge

3. Intrapreneur is -

a) Employee of organization b) Employer

c) Entrepreneur d) Business man

4. Term Intrapreneur was given by_-

a) Mc Clelland b) Gifford Pinchot

c) Max Weber d) Joseph Schumpeter

5. Need Hierarchy theory is given by-

a) Abraham Maslow b) Max Weber

c) Joseph Schumpeter d) Peter Drucker

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6. The size of business can be measured by.-

a) Investment on machinery

b) Volume/ Value of sales

c) Employment generation

d) All of these

7. Entrepreneurial competencies include -

a) Knowledge b) Attitude

c) Skill d) All of these

8. The limit of investment in plant and machinery in small enterprises is -

a) Less than 25 Lakh b) Less than 5 Crores

c) 25 Lakh – 5 Crores d) 5 Crores – 10 Crores

9. In the word SWOT, O denotes -

a) Organization b) Opportunities

c) Orientation d) Objective

10. SSIB was constituted in -

a) 1954 b) 1961

c) 1989 d) 1972

11. The chairperson of SSIB is -

a) Development commissioner b) Minister of SSIS

c) Director d) Promotion officer

12. Merchant banking refers to -

a) Project counselling b) Issue management

c) Credit syndication d) All of these

13. Under MSMED act 2006 classification of industries do not include -

a) Micro b) Macro

c) Small d) Medium Industries

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14. SFCs are established to help-

a) Public co. b) Private limited co.

c) Partnership d) All of these

15 Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India Ltd. was set up in &

a) Jan. 2001 b) Jan. 1954

c) Jan. 1994 d) Jan. 1998

16. Collateral security is mandatory for loan amount &

a) Upto 1 Lakh b) Above 10 Lakh

c) Upto 5 Lakh d) 5- 10 Lakh

17. SIDO is an apex body at -

a) State level b) Local level

c) Central level d) District level

18. Project appraisal is appraisal of&

a) Cost b) Benefit

c) Both d) None

19. Various phases in the life of project is known as

a) PERT b) Project appraisal

c) Identification d) Project life cycle

20. Kakinada experiments was conducted by

a) Davis McClelland b) Peter Drucker

c) Maslow d) Herzberg

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Q.No.2. Distinguish between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship?

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Distinguish between Invention and Innovation?

Q.No.3. Define project report .Is it relevant to prepare project report?

OR

How does entrepreneur select location?

Q.No.4. Discuss PERT technique.

OR

What do you understand by self actualization need given by Maslow?

Q.No.5. Write a short note on types of banks?

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Write a short note on social environment?

Q.No.6. Write a short note on SIDC?

OR

What are the various entrepreneurial competencies?

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Q.No.7. Define entrepreneurship? Explain its main characteristics.

OR

Discuss the contributions of Joseph. A. Schumpeter towards entrepreneurship?

Q.No.8. Discuss the criteria for selecting a particular project.

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 financial assistance given by commercial banks to SSIs.

Q.No.10. Discuss various environmental factors affecting entrepreneurship.

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What are entrepreneurial competencies? How can these be developed?

Q.No.11. Bring out significance of EDP. Evaluate its success.

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Explain how you as an entrepreneur, would go about meeting your social

responsibilities?

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