LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034 B.Com DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
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FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006
CO 1501 – BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Date & Time : 03-11-2006/1.00-4.00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions (10×2=20 Marks)
- What are the ‘goals of Business’.
- Comment on SWOT Analysis.
- Mention the Macro Environmental factors of business.
- State the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution.
- What are the major factors which restraint the growth of the Technology?
- What are the objectives of New Economic Policy?
- Give examples for ethical practices in business.
- Mention the agents which cause pollution of environment.
- State any five socio-cultural factors.
- Enumerate the benefits and limitations of MNCs.
SECTION B
Answer any FIVE questions (5×8=40 Marks)
- Comment on the important components of Micro Environment.
- What is the responsibility of the business towards Ecology?
- Define Social Responsibilities. Why is Social Responsibility important for business today?
- What are the consequences of State Control? How can the State control be made effective?
- Explain the implications of technology on Economy.
- Discuss the nature and causes for globalization of industries.
- Explain the main features of socialism. Why has it failed?
- Discuss the consequences of population growth on economy.
- What is industrial policy? What are the objectives of New Industrial Policy, 1991?
SECTION C
Answer any TWO questions (2×20=40 Marks)
- Comment on the various economic reforms in New Economic Policy, 1991. Why were these reforms necessary? How far the New Economic policy Succeeded in India?
- Discuss the Indian Constitutional Environment. Examine which of the Fundamental Rights have economic significance.
- What is Natural Environment? Discuss the important factors which constitute natural environment. How does Natural Environment exert significant influence on business and economy?