CBSE Business Studies sample paper class XII 2008

http://www.cbseguess.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.cbseguess.com Other Educational Portals www.icseguess.com | www.ignouguess.com | www.dulife.com | www.magicsense.com Sample Paper -2008 Class – XII Subject – Business Studies BUSINESS STUDIES CLASS: XII MARKS : 100 TIME : 3 HOURS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all the questions. Answers should be brief and to the point. Marks are indicated against each question. Answers to questions carrying 4 and 5 marks to be written in 80-100 words. Answers to questions carrying more than 5 marks to be written in 150 words. 1 Ritu is the manager of the northern division of a large Corporate House. At what level does she work in the organization? What are her basic functions? 1 2 Name the foreman who sees that the work conforms to the standards of quality laid down by the planning department. 1 3 Why is planning called the primary function of management? 1 4 Distinguish between Certificate of Deposit and Fixed Deposit 1 5 Which principle of management highlights on the concept “one unit one plan”. 1 6 Define capital market. 1 7 Why management is called a process? 1 8 “The dealers may be given a specific amount of money to increase the sale of the manufacturer’s products”. Name the technique 1 9 “Planning restricts creativity”. Comment. 1 10 List the first two components of staffing. 1 11 Give short notes on 1. Responsibility Accounting 2. Strategic point control 3 12 Explain the importance of financial planning. 3 13 Explain any three features of money market. 3 14 Give and explain any three methods of trade promotion. 3 http://www.cbseguess.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.cbseguess.com Other Educational Portals www.icseguess.com | www.ignouguess.com | www.dulife.com | www.magicsense.com 15 Give and explain any three factors affecting capital budgeting decisions. 3 16 Explain any four On the job training methods. 4 17 “Control is looking back” “Controlling is forward looking”. Comment. 4 18 Explain any four components of Product Mix. 4 19 Can an overburdened manager take help from his subordinate? How? Explain the three important things, which he should keep in mind while taking such help. 4 20 Give short notes on 1. Call Money 2. Commercial Papers 4 21 Every new enterprise has to tap external sources for various job positions. Explain any five such sources. 5 22 Explain trading on equity with an example. 5 23 Distinguish between “Rules” and “Methods”. 5 24 List and explain any five principles of scientific management. 5 25 “Co-ordination is the essence of Management”. Discuss. 5 26 “Organization supplies the nucleus around which human efforts revolve for a common purpose”. Explain the importance of management in light of this statement. (Or) What is meant by divisional structure in an organization? Discuss its merits and demerits. 6 27 Distinguish between formal and informal communication (Or) How can we overcome the barriers of effective communication? 6 28 “Non-financial incentives also motivate the employees”. Do you agree? Give and explain any six such incentives. (Or) Discuss the benefits of an organization where the employees are properly motivated. 6 29 Explain any six Ways and Means of Consumer Protection in India. (Or) Explain any six responsibilities of the consumers to safeguard their interests. 6 30 Briefly explain the factors that are taken into consideration while taking decision on 6 http://www.cbseguess.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.cbseguess.com Other Educational Portals www.icseguess.com | www.ignouguess.com | www.dulife.com | www.magicsense.com pricing the product. (Or) “It pays to advertise”. Comment on this statement. Prepared by:-Mrs.Bindu Nandkumar Indian School Muscat