National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

MBA
Masters Program in Business Administration {2 - Sem}

National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

BUSINESS ETHICS
Submitted by: - _______________________ Max. Marks: - 100

All the questions are compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16marks each and the last questions shall be of 20 marks.
Q1 (a) Ethics has no place in the business. Discuss this statement (b) An ethic of caring conflicts with morality because morality requires impartiality. Discuss this criticism of an ethic of caring Q2 (a) From an ethical point of view, big business is always bad business. Discuss the pros and cons of this statement (b) Equality, justices and a respect for rights are characteristics of the American Economic System. Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Q3 (a) Do you agree with the claims that (i) future generations have no rights, and (ii) the future generations to which we have obligations actually include only the generation that will immediately succeed us? Explain your answer. If you do not agree with these claims, state your own views and provide arguments to support them (b) Discuss the arguments for and against the 3 main theories of a producers duties to the customer. In your judgement, which theory is most adequate? Are there any marketing areas where one theory is more appropriate than the others? Q4 (a) In your judgement was the historical shift in emphasis from intentional/ isolated discrimination to non-intentional/ institutionalized discrimination good or bad? Justify your statement (b) Kohlbergs views on moral development show that the more morally mature a person becomes, the more likely it is that the person will obey the moral norms of his or her society. Discuss. Q5 (a) In view of the contractual agreement that every employee makes to be loyal to the employer, do you think whistleblowing is ever morally justified? Explain. (b) In your judgment, is it wrong, from an ethical point of view, for the auto companies to submit plans for an automobile to China? Explain your answer. Q6 (a) Utilitarianism is the view that so long as an action provides with more measurable economic benefits than costs, the action is morally right. Identify all of the mistakes contained in this definition of utilitarianism (b) Any pollution law is unjust because it necessarily violates peoples right to liberty and right to property. Discuss. (c) Evaluate the desirability of the caring organization.

National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Submitted by: - _______________________ Max. Marks:- 100

All the questions are compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16marks each and the last questions shall be of 20 marks. Q1 (a) What is the nature and scope of HRM? (b) What are the career options in HRM? Why according to you one should take HRM as a career Option? Q2 (a) Identify the factors that would help in increasing job satisfaction of Indian Companies and Indian Managers. (b) What is the difference between aptitude and achievement tests? For admission in medical college, which test would you use and why? Q3 (a) What are the different types of Contract of Employment; Explain in detail? (b) Explain i) Orientation; ii) Placement Q4 (a) What is performance appraisal? What are its objectives? (b) Outline the causes for industrial accidents. How can they be avoided? Q5 (a) What should be the criteria for promotion? (b) What do you understand by the concept quality of working life? Discuss its relevance in Indian context. Q6 (a) While changes are inevitable, generally, people are found to resist changes. Discuss the reasons for resistance of change. (b) How should one go about identifying training needs in an organization? (c) Write an essay on Recruitment?

National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Submitted by: - _______________________ Max. Marks: - 100

All the questions are compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16marks each and the last questions shall be of 20 marks. Q1 (a) What are the primary objectives of corporate management in India? (b) Why is the correlation between securities returns in a portfolio important? Q2 (a) Why is it important for a financial manager to understand the valuation process? (b) How has the expansion in plant and equipment been financed? Q3 (a) What are the limitations of financial ratios as a technique for appraising the Financial position of a company? (b) When would the use of tree diagrams be? When would it be impossible to use them? Q4 (a) What is an indifference point in the EBIT_EPS analysis? How would you compute it? (b) What is an appropriate capital structure? What is a flexible capital structure? Q5 (a) What are the requirements relating to (a) promoters contribution (b) lock-in in public issues? (b) What is bond refunding? How can bond refunding decision be analyzed? Q6 (a) Explain briefly (a) instruments of securitisation (b) types of securitisation. (b) What is preference share? What are the key merits and demerits of preference shares as a source of long-term finance? (c) Explain briefly the main features of SEBI VCF regulations.

National Institute of Management Solutions Question Paper Set 1

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Submitted by: - _______________________ Max. Marks: - 100

All the questions are compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16marks each and the last questions shall be of 20 marks. Q1 (a) What do you understand by the term operations management? Bring out the similarities and dissimilarities between domestic operation management and international operation management. (b) How can the operations management be integrated with corporate strategy? Q2 (a) What factors must a firm consider while addressing the make or buy decision? (b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of being vertically integrated? Q3 (a) How do home countries oppose export of technology? (b) What if technology transfers? How do host countries & home countries react to technology transfer? Q4 (a) What is international marketing? How does international marketing compare with domestic marketing? (b) What is international marketing mix? Q5 (a) How are product decisions made in international business? (b) Explain the different pricing strategies of an international business. Q6 (a) How do MNCs manage their current assets? (b) What are financing decisions of an international business?