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KCT STUDY CENTRE, COIMBATORE
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
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KCT STUDY CENTRE, COIMBATORE
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
o THE SAMPLE COVER PAGE SHOULD BE PRINTED OUT AND UNIFORMLY USED AS THE COVER PAGE FOR
ALL ASSIGNMENT SUBJECTS.
o The Assignment-1 should be submitted to the study centre on or before 14.11.2010 (Sunday) and the
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Index page
Main Body
Appendices
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Bibliography
o The Index page should bring out the table of contents.
Main body should contain the question and answers.
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Appendices shall contain any additional information or exhibits to supplement the answers.
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o Bibliography should contain the List of references sought for completing the assignment. The list should be in the order
of Books referred, Journals or Magazines referred, and Online resources (with links) referred.
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o The assignment should be hand-written in A4 size sheets (single side only), numbered from the main body, and
submitted in a stick file for each subject.
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o The answers to be framed with a minimum of 50 words (half-a-page) for PART – A and 600 words (6 pages) each for
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) What are the difficulties in decision making?
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Q.6.) List the importance of organizing
Q.7.) Differentiate Authority and Responsibility
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Q.8.) Define Group Dynamics
Q.9.) What is Social System approach?
Q.10.) List out the various Quantitative Techniques in Decision Making?
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PART B Answer Any 2 questions (2X15=30 MARKS)
Q.11.) Explain the evolution of management in detail?
Q.12.) Give the Social, Global and Ethical implications of management?
Q.13.) Elucidate the various types of plans with examples?
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Q.14.) Comparative study of Formal and Informal Organization. Discuss?
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART – A (Answer All) (10 Qns x 2 marks each) (Maximum 50 words / half-page)
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
Q.11.) Illustrate the components of organization structure
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) What is the advantage of central limit theorem in sampling?
Q.6.) What is sampling? Why is sampling necessary?
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Q.7.) Distinguish clearly between point estimate and interval estimate.
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Q.8.) What is the null and alternative hypothesis?
Q.9.) What is significance level?
Q.10.) Explain Type I and Type II error.
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PART B Answer Any 2 questions (2X15=30 MARKS)
Q.11.) Explain the importance and scope of Statistics in Management.
Q.12.) (a). There are two boxes B1 &B2. B1 contains two red balls and one green ball. B2 contains one red and
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two green balls. A ball is drawn from one of the boxes randomly. It is found to be red. What is the probability that it
is from B1 ?
(b). The probability that a contractor will get a plumbing contract is 2/3 and the probability that he will not get an
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electric contract is 5/9 If the probability of getting atleast one contract is 4/5 , What is the probability that he will get
both the contracts?
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(c). The number of accidents in a year attributed to taxi drivers in a city follows Poisson distribution with mean 3.
Out of 1000 taxi drivers, find the approximate number of drivers with more than 2 accidents in a year?
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Q.13.) (a). An auditor for a large credit card company knows that on average, the monthly balance of any given
customer is $ 112 and standard deviation is $56. If he audits 50 randomly selected accounts, what is the
probability that the sample average monthly balance is between $100 and $130?
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(b). A manufacturer of watches has determined from experience that 3% of the watches he produces are
defective. If a random sample of 300 watches is examined. What is the probability that the proportion defective is
between 0.02 and 0.035?
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Q.14.) (a). A civil engineer is analysing the compressive strength of concrete. Compressive strength is
approximately normally distributed with variance s2 =1000. A random sample of 12 specimens has a mean
compressive strength of x = 3250 Construct a 95% two sided confidence interval on mean compressive strength.
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(b). The fraction of defective product produced by two production lines is being analysed. A random sample of
100 units from line 1 has 10 defectives. While a random sample of 120 units from line 2 has 25 defectives. Find a
99% confidence interval on the difference in fraction defective produced by the two lines.
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(c). For the latest market, find the sample size needed to estimate the true population of consumers satisfies with
a new product with in ± 0.04 at the 90% confidence level. Assume you have no strong feelings about what the
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proportion is?
ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART A Answer All questions (10X2=20 MARKS)
1. Write down the limitations of Tests of Significance?
2. Define X2 test (Chi-Square test)?
3. Write down any two uses of chi-square test?
4. What are non-parametric tests?
5. In what ways non-parametric tests different from parametric tests.
6. What is sign test? When is it used?
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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were obtained for two kinds of sand:
Sand I: 0.63 0.17 0.35 0.49 0.18 0.43 0.12
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0.20 0.47 1.36 0.51 0.45 0.84 0.32 0.40
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Sand II: 1.13 0.54 0.96 0.26 0.39 0.88 0.92 0.53
1.01 0.48 0.89 1.07 1.11 0.58
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Use the U-test at the 0.01 level of significance to test the null hypothesis that the two samples come from identical
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populations against the alternative hypothesis that the populations are not identical.
12. Three different brands of king-size cigarettes were tested for the content in a pack of 10 cigarettes. The far
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content in Milligram for the three brands is found as in the following tables. Using Kruskal-Walli's test, verify
that α = 0.05 level of significance that there is no significant difference in the three brands of cigarettes in
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terms of the far content.
X Y Z
1 10 16 12
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2 14 13 14
3 13 11 10
4 11 14 17
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5 12 10 11
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13. The following data relate to marketing expenditure (Rs.19c) and the corresponding sales (in Rs.Crores)
Marketing Expenditure 10 12 15 20 23
Sales 14 17 23 21 35
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) Jot the different phases of Business Cycle with the diagram.
Q.6.) State the importance of Money Supply.
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Q.7.) What do you mean by CRR and SLR?
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Q.8.) Explain fiscal policy.
Q.9.) What do you mean by GDP and GNP
Q.10.) What are the tools used to measure national income
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
Q.11.) Explain the methods of determining the National Income
Q.12.) Briefly discuss about the monetary policy in Indian Perspective.
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Q.13.) Explain the mechanism of demand & Supply of money in an economy?
Q.14.)What are the different stages of Business Cycle? Explain the theories of Business cycle. Discuss the
experiences of Business Cycle in the Indian Context.
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
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PART – A (Answer All) (10 Qns x 2 marks each) (Maximum 50 words / half-page)
Q.1.) Explain market equilibrium
Q.2.) Explain the role of money
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
Q.11.) Why does inflation occur? Explain the present inflationary trend prevailing in India.
Q.12.) Explain the role of fiscal policy in India. What are the impacts of fiscal policy on the Indian economy?
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Q.13.) What is the impact of unemployment on the economy? What are the policy initiatives taken by the Indian
government to offset unemployment issues?
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Q.14.) Explain in detail the global financial crisis affecting the global trade as well explain the resolutions of G 20
meeting.
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) Sketch the basis OB model?
Q.6.) Differentiate perception from sensation.
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Q.7.) What is extrinsic reinforcement? Give an example.
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Q.8.) Discuss the factors that affect learning
Q.9.) Explain the meaning of valence and expectancy. Give two contextual examples.
Q.10.) Explain two methods to bring attitudinal changes.
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
Q.11.) What do you understand by the term OB? Bring out a definition of the same indicating its importance and
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limitations?
Q.12.) Describe the various models used for the study of OB?
Q.13.) Briefly describe the various personality theories. Integrate some of the features to get a satisfactory theory
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on personality.
Q.14.) what are the various motivation in an organizational setup and effects of motivation on work behavior.
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART – A (Answer All) (10 Qns x 2 marks each) (Maximum 50 words / half-page)
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
11. Describe the various factors involved in the formation of an organization structure?
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12. What are the common qualities and traits of leadership? Differentiate formal and informal leadership
characteristics.
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13. Write various definition of power? What are the different sources of power?
14. What is organizational effectiveness? How do you measure this?
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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5. List the four components of communication.
6. What do you mean by paralinguistic features?
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7. Explain the term proxemics.
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8. How can you give constructive feedback?
9. Explain any two forms of internal communication.
10. Mention two reasons for obtaining feedback?
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PART B Answer Any 2 questions (2X15=30 MARKS)
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1. Discuss the various forms of communication with merits and demerit.
2. Mr. Anand , Chief executive Officer of an organization is surprised to find that most of the instruction given by
him is mis-communicated. Analyze the situation and come out with the reasons for failure in communication.
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Also suggest measures to Mr.Anand to overcome the same.
3. As a marketing head, you are required to make a presentation about your company’s refrigerator to a group of
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executives from abroad who are your potential dealers. In order to make an effective presentation what factors
should you consider before, during and after making the presentation.
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4. As a HR manager you have to conduct an interview to recruit management trainees. What are the various
activities to be performed before, during and after the conduct of interview?
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART – A (Answer All) (10 Qns x 2 marks each) (Maximum 50 words / half-page)
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9) Give an account of the Do’s and Don’ts for conducting effective Interviews.
10) Explain the term “Communication Barrier” and state the different types of communication Barriers
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
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11) What is an effective communication? State the salient points to be observed for an effective communication in
Managerial function.
12) “Written form is the best form of Business Communication”- Explain.
13) State the characteristic features of Business Correspondence and explain how Sale letter is similar to job
applications in its objective and approach-Illustrate.
14) Letter to promote a women’s journal.
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY-CHENNAI
MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) What is meant by depreciation?
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Q.6.) Why do firms control inventories?
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Q.7.) What is meant by ratio analysis?
Q.8.) What is meant by absolute Liquidity ratio?
Q.9.) What is Shareholders Equity?
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Q.10.) How cash flow statement is different from fund flow statement?
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PART B Answer Any 2 questions (2X15=30 MARKS)
Q.11.) Explain the concepts and conventions of accounting.
Q.12.) Explain the various techniques of implementing Human Resource Accounting.
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Q.13.) The following is the Trial Balance of Miss Biba Ganguly on 31st December 2004.
Particulars Debit Credit
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Capital 20,000
Plant and Machinery 25,000
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Wages 75,000
Salaries 7,000
Purchases 1,06,750
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Sales 2,40,000
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Rent 3,000
Factory lighting 400
Insurance 3,150
General Expenses 500
Bad debts 1,250
Discount 3,250 1,850
TOTAL 2,94,650 2,94,650
The following adjustments are to be effected:
(i) Stock on 31st December 2004 Rs. 26,000
(ii) Furniture to be depreciated by 5%
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
(iii) Factory lighting is due for 3 months, but not paid Rs. 150
(iv) Write off further bad debts Rs. 350
(v) The provision for doubtful debts to be increased to Rs. 1,500 and provision for discount
on debts at 2%to be made
(vi) During the year, machinery was purchased for Rs. 10,000 but it was debited to purchases
account.
You are required to prepare the Trading and Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet as on 31st
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December 2004.
Q.14.) Prepare a balance sheet from the above ratios.
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Current Ratio 2.5 Reserves & Surplus Rs.40,000
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Liquid Ratio 1.5 Bank Overdraft Rs.10,000
Proprietory ratio 0.75 Long term loan and Nil
(Fixed assets / Proprietor’s funds) fictitious assets
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Working capital Rs.60,000
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART – A (Answer All) (10 Qns x 2 marks each) (Maximum 50 words / half-page)
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Q.1.) Define Cost Centre.
Q.2.) What is meant by Job costing?
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Q.3.) Give the formula for calculating Labour cost variance.
Q.4.) Explain the managerial use of variance analysis?
Q.5.) What is Target Costing?
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PART – B (Answer Any 2) (2 Qns x 15 marks each) (Maximum 600 words / 6 pages)
Q.11.) The following details are available from a company:
Liabilities 31.12.95 Rs. 31.12.96 Rs. Assets 31.12.95 Rs 31.12.96 Rs.
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The following additional information are given: (i) Dividend paid in total Rs. 3,500. (ii) Land was purchased for Rs.
10,000. (iii)Amount provided for amortization of goodwill Rs. 5,000. (iv) Debentures paid off Rs. 6,000. Prepare
cash flow statement.
Q.12.) Bengal Chemical Co. Ltd. produced three chemicals during the Month of July, 1998
by three consecutive processes. In each process 2% of the total weight put in is lost and 10% is scrap which from
each processes (1) and (2) realizes Rs. 100 a ton and from process (3) Rs. 20 a ton.
The product of three processes are dealt with as follows:
Prepare Process Cost Accounts showing the Cost per ton of each product.
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Raw materials 1,20,000 1,000 28,000 140 1,07,840 1,348
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Manufacturing 20,500 --- 18,520 --- 15,000 ---
Wages
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General expenses 10,300 --- 7,240 --- 3,100 ---
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Q.13.) From the following information, calculate the Break Even Point and turnover required to earn a profit of Rs.
36,000.
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Fixed overheads Rs. 1,80,000
Variable cost per unit Rs. 2
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Selling price Rs.20
If the company is earning a profit of Rs. 36,000, express the margin of safety available to it?
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Q.14.) Prepare a flexible budget for overheads on the basis of the following data. Ascertain the overhead rates at
50%, 60% and 70% capacity:
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At 60% capacity
Variable Overheads:
Indirect material 6,000
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Depreciation 16,500
Insurance 4,500
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Salaries 15,000
Total overheads 93,000
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MBA PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT – 1&2, SEPTEMBER 2010 Maxmarks:50 each
Set 8 (Academic Year 2010-11) – Semester 1
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Q.5.) Enumerate two essential features of negotiable instruments.
Q.6.) What is bill of exchange?
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Q.7.) Who is mercantile agent?
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Q.8.) What is foreign company?
Q.9.) State the objectives of payment of wages Act
Q.10.) Define the term “Factory” as in factories Act.
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PART B Answer Any 2 questions (2X15=30 MARKS)
Q.11.) What are the essential elements of a valid contract?
Q.12.) State the difference between sale, hire purchase, agreement to sale and Installment sale.
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Q.13.) What are the different types of crossing?
Q.14.) Point out the differences between a private company and a public company
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ASSIGNMENT – 2
PART A Answer All questions (10X2=20 MARKS)
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12. What are the permissible deductions under the payment of wages Act 1936?
13. What are the objectives of consumer protection Act? Discuss in detail the salient features of the consumer
protection act 1986.
14. Explain various types of cyber crime according to Information Technology Act 2000
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