Goa Board Class 12 Question Paper June 2018 Business Studies _Old Pattern_

2018 VI 11 1430 Seat No. :

Time : 2� Hours business studies (Old Pattern)

Subject Code
H 6 5 5

Total No. of Questions : 8 (Printed Pages : 4) Maximum Marks : 80

Instructions : i) All questions are compulsory. However internal choice
is provided in Q. No. 3 (C), Q. No. 5 (D), Q. No. 7 (D).
ii) Answer each question on a fresh page and attempt all
four parts of a question together.
iii) Number each question and sub question clearly.
iv) Figures to the right indicate marks allocated to each
question.
v) ‘A’ part of the question is very short type, ‘B’ part of
every question should be answered in about 30 words,
‘C’ part in about 60 words, ‘D’ part in about 100 words.
vi) The word limit is not applicable for questions involving
explanation of a process, diagram, charts and distinctions.

1. A) Select and write the correct answer from those alternatives given below. [1]
Henry Fayol was a _____________
i) Social scientist
ii) Mining engineer
iii) Accountant
iv) Production engineer.
B) Explain by giving any two reasons as to why management is called
an Art. [2]
C) “Coordination is the essence of management.” Explain the statement by
giving any three reasons. [3]
D) Explain four principles of scientific management advocated by
F. W. Taylor. [4]

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2. A) Answer the following in a word or a phrase. [1]
The study that seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals
in completing a task.
B) Explain two dimensions of business environment. [2]
C) “Planning is necessary for the success of any business enterprise.”
Explain the statement by giving three reasons. [3]
D) Explain the significance of business environment by giving four reasons. [4]

3. A) Select and write the most correct answer from those alternatives given
below : [1]
Which plan helps in analysing competitor’s policy ?
i) Strategy
ii) Policy
iii) Rule
iv) Objective.
B) Explain any two selection tests that can be carried out at the time of selecting
prospective employees. [2]
C) State and explain three elements of delegation. [3]
OR
C) State and explain the importance of decentralisation. (Any three points) [3]
D) State and explain the importance of organising. (Any four points) [4]

4. A) Give a commercial term for the following : [1]
A network of social relationship that arises spontaneously due to interaction
at work.
B) Explain any two external sources of recruitment. [2]
C) Staffing helps in bringing the right and efficient people in the organisation.
Explain. (Any three points) [3]
D) State and explain any four financial incentives used to motivate
employees. [4]

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5. A) Give a commercial term for the following : [1]
A decision to acquire a new and modern plant to upgrade an old one.
B) Why are planning and controlling known as the inseparable twins of
management ? [2]
C) State and explain the importance of controlling. (Any three points) [3]
D) Explain four measures to overcome barriers to communication. [4]
OR
D) Explain four qualities of a good leader. [4]

6. A) Select and write the most correct answer from those alternatives given
below : [1]
Current assets are those assets which get converted into cash ________
i) within six months
ii) within one year
iii) between one and three years
iv) between three and five years.
B) State any four regulatory functions of SEBI. [2]

C) “Financial planning helps in the survival and growth of a business.” Explain
by giving any three points. [3]

D) Explain any four functions of stock exchange. [4]

7. A) Answer the following in a word or a phrase : [1]
The marketing function which helps in designing and producing the container
or wrapper of the product.
B) State any four considerations which should be kept in mind while choosing
a brand name. [2]
C) Mr. Jonas Lobo has written a book on Business studies. Explain any three
factors which must be considered by him before fixing the price of the
book. [3]
D) Explain four objections to Advertising. [4]
OR
D) Explain four qualities of a good salesman. [4]

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8. A) Answer the following in a word or a phrase : [1]
Which is the highest authority to settle the consumer’s disputes in India ?
B) State and explain two sales promotion techniques commonly used by the
marketer to increase the sale. [2]
C) “Indian consumers are misguided by the businessmen.” In view of the
above statement, explain the importance of consumer protection. (Any
three points). [3]
D) Explain four rights of consumers as per the Consumer Protection Act. [4]
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