CBSE Board Class 12 Business Studies Previous Year Question Papers 2005

General Instruction:
1. Answers to questions carrying 2-3 marks should not exceed 30-40 words.
2. Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks should not exceed 60-80 words.
3. Answers to questions carrying 6 marks should not exceed 100 words.
4. Attempt all parts of question together.

BUSINESS STUDIES 2005 Compartment (Delhi)

Q. 1. Which technique of Taylor suggests that each work should be supervised by specialists?
Name two specialists also. 2
Q. 2. Explain in brief what is included in the ‘Legal Environment’ of Business. 2
Q. 3. Explain in brief the term ‘Noise’ in communication. 2
Q. 4. Define ‘Marketing Management’. 2
Q. 5. Explain in brief the concept of ‘Product’ in the context of marketing mix. 2
Q. 6. Mr. Nitin Singhania’s father has a good business of Iron and Steel He wants to go to U S
A. for his M BA, but his father wants that he should joint the business. On the basis of
emerging trends, do you think that Mr. Singhania should send his son to U SA.? Give any
three reasons in support of your answer. 8
Q. 7. Define ‘Leadership’ as an element of ‘Directing’. 8
Q. 8. Name the type of written communication in which two departmental heads communicate
with each other. Why is this type of communication required? 3
Q. 9. Explain in brief any three qualities of a good brand name. 3
Q. 10. ‘50 grams extra’ with this pack of toothpaste is an ex of one of the techniques of
Promotion-Mix. Name the technique and explain two other techniques of Promotion-Mix. 3
Q. 11. Explain any four characteristics of management. 4
Q. 12. Aman Ltd. is manufacturing toys and has Production, Sales, Purchase and Finance
Departments Which type of organization structure would you suggest to them’ State any three
advantages of this organization structure. 4
Q. 13. Explain in brief any four advantages of piece-rate system of wage-payment. 4
Q. 14. Distinguish between ‘Primary market’ and ‘Secondary market’ on any four bases. 4
Q. 15. Explain in brief any four ‘Protective functions’ of SEBI. 4
Q. 16. Explain In brief any five principles of ‘Scientific Management’. 5
Q. 17. Explain the impact of changes in Government Policy on Business and Industry by giving
any five points. 5
Q. 18. Explain the process of control as a function of management. 5
Q. 19. Explain any five factors determining the working capital requirements of a company. 5
Q. 20. The average rate of earnings of an industry is 10% per annum. A company had invested
Rs. 12, 00,000 in this Industry and its earnings were Rs. 1, 00,000. Which type of capitalization
exists in this company? State any four causes of this type of capitalization. 5
Q. 21. Explain by giving any six reasons why planning is important. 6
Or
Explain any six limitations of planning.
Q. 22. Explain the term ‘Training’. Why is training needed in an Organization? Give any four
reasons. 6
Or
Explain the term ‘development’. Differentiate between ‘Training’ and ‘Development’ on the
basis of
a) Focus
b) Result
c) Type of personnel
d) Time period
Q. 23. What is meant by ‘Formal Organization’? Explain any four’ features of formal
organization. 6
Or
What is meant by ‘Informal Organization’. Explain any four features of informal organization.
Q. 24. Explain in detail any four objectives of ‘Marketing Management’.
Or
Explain ‘Marketing Research’, ‘Product planning’, ‘buying and assembling’, and ‘Packaging’ as
functions of marketing. 6
Q. 25. Explain any six responsibilities of a consumer. 6
Or
Explain any six ways and means of consumer pro1 in India.