LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE

KP 40

FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009

CO 1811 – BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND POLICIES

 

 

 

Date & Time: 04/05/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00   Dept. No.                                                  Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART A

Answer ALL the Questions                                                            10 X 2 = 20 marks

 

1. Enumerate the various components of macro environment.
2. What is Environmental Analysis?
3. What are the various forms of Foreign investment?
4. State the objectives of Economic Planning in India.
5. Mention the most plant level impact of Technology on business.
6. What is the entrepreneurial role of the State?
7. Why is protection of Consumers necessary?
8. Define Culture. Name the elements of Culture.
9. ‘Profit motive and Social responsibility are contradictory’ – Comment.
10. List the sources of ethical standards in business.

 

PART B

Answer any FIVE Questions                                                         5 X 8 = 40 marks

 

11. Examine the factors that influence the external environment of business.
12. Describe the process of environmental analysis.
13. Discuss the challenges of Globalisation of to-day.
14. Explain the salient features of India’s Technology Policy.
15. What changes have take place in the Industrial Licensing system in India?
16. Discuss the ways for reconciling the economic and social objectives of business.
17. Define Social Responsibility of business. Account for the growing concern for social

responsibility of business.

18. Discuss the impact of urbanisation on business to-day.

 

PART C

Answer any TWO Questions                                                         2 X 20 = 40 marks

19. Examine the functions of the State. Why is State intervention in economic  affairs

necessary? Discuss the extent of State intervention in business in India since

Independence.

20. Comment on the objectives of the Environment Protection Act,1986? Explain  the

measures for protection and improvement of environment under the Environment

Protection Act, 1986.

21. Explain the concept, nature and elements of Culture. How do castes and communities,

Social attitudes, religion and joint family system influence  business and business affairs?

 

 

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