LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

RO 39

M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

    CO 1811 – BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

 

 

 

Date : 06/05/2008            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION A

Answer ALL the questions                                                  (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

 

1. “Profit motive and social responsibility are contradictory”- Comment.
2. Give examples of ‘threats’ and ‘opportunities’ of a business firm.
3. What is Environmental Diagnosis?
4. Identify the reasons for the failure of Co-operative system in India.
5. What is the purpose of Fundamental Rights?
6. Comment on the Entrepreneurial role of the State.
7. Why is protection of consumers necessary?
8. What are the issues involved in Business and Society relationship?
9. Enumerate the various ways of Conserving Energy.
10. Mention the various advantages of Liberalization.

 

SECTION B

Answer any FIVE the questions                                                      (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)

 

1. Describe the nature and scope of business activities in modern society.
2. Explain the various components of business environment.
3. “Social and cultural forces affect a business as much as economic forces do” – Discuss.
4. Select a co-operative organization, which has been successful. Discuss the reasons for its success as against other co-operative organizations.
5. Define culture and explain its nature. Analyse the impact of culture on business.
6. Discuss the ways through which Business can contribute to rural projects and rural development.
7. Is foreign capital essential for economic development of a country? Explain and evaluate the Foreign Investment Policy of India.
8. Explain the objectives of New Economic Policy. Comment on the achievements and failures of New Economic Policy.

 

SECTION C

Answer any TWO questions                                                            (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

 

1. Define strategic management in the context of Environmental Analysis. Elaborate the various elements of Strategic Management. Explain the process of Strategic Management.
2. What is the relationship between Rights and Duties of a citizen in India? Discuss the Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties of India’s citizens.
3. “Modern Technology is an unmixed blessing” – Discuss. What is technology? Explain the important factors of Technology. Describe the impact of Technology on Society, Economy and Plant.

 

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