Name of the University : IGNOU The People’s University
Degree : Bachelor Of Business Administration Question Paper
Subject Code/Name : BRS-001 - Business Organisation And Management
Document Type : Question Paper
Year : 2016

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Bachelor Of Business Administration Question Paper :
BRS-001 - Business Organisation And Management :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain the essentials of a good organisation. How can a strong business organisation be built ? 20
2. Differentiate between private and public limited companies. In the current scenario in India, which of these is performing better according to you ? 20
3. Discuss Robert Katz's managerial skills as related to different levels of management. Highlight the measures to build conceptual skills in managers. 20
4. Define Planning. What are the different types of plans ? Explain how planning provides a continuity to the management cycle. 20

5. "Management is the diffusion of authority through decentralization and delegation." Explain the statement and
discuss the role of co-ordination in bringing the diffused parts together. 20
6. Explain the 'Acceptance Theory of Authority' of Chester I. Barnard and compare it with the `Giving of Orders' principle advanced by Mary Parker Follett. 20
7. The retail sector has witnessed great changes in the current times. Identify these changes and their impact on the Indian economy. 20

8. Write short notes on any two of the following : 20
(a) Henry Fayol's 14 Principles
(b) Theories of Motivation
(c) Principles of Organising

BRS-003 - Business Economics :
1. Explain the concept of elasticity of demand. What are the factors that influence elasticity of demand ? How do you measure elasticity of demand ?
2. (a) Distinguish between fixed cost and variable cost. Give suitable examples to illustrate the concepts.
(b) Distinguish between marginal cost and average cost. Draw an appropriate diagram.
3. What is meant by market ? Explain in brief the types and structures of markets that we come across in an economy.

4. Explain the conditions under which a perfectly competitive firm achieves equilibrium. Use appropriate diagrams.
5. Explain the conditions under which a monopolistic firm achieves equilibrium. Can there be supernormal profits in the long run in a monopolistic competitive market ?
6. What are the factors that influence supply of and demand for labour ? How does equilibrium take place in the labour market ?
7. What is meant by business cycle ? What are the phases of a business cycle ? What corrective measures should be taken to counter business cycle ?

8. Explain any two of the following with suitable examples :
(a) Mixed Economy
(b) Role of Financial Sector
(c) Methods of Demand Forecasting