ISC Class 12 Sample Paper 2025 Commerce

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COMMERCE

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allotted: Three Hours
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes

Instructions to Candidates
➢ You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question
paper.
➢ You must NOT start writing during reading time.
➢ This question paper has 8 printed pages.
➢ There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory.
➢ It is divided into three sections: A, B and C.
➢ Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
➢ While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are
required to write only ONE option as the answer.
➢ Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.
Each question carries 4 marks.
➢ Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.
Each question carries 8 marks.
➢ Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in
one question in Section C.
➢ The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ].

Instruction to Supervising Examiner
➢ Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present
in the examination hall.

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SECTION A – 16 MARKS

Question 1
(i) A company is facing liquidity crunch, hence offers relatively higher interest [1]
rates for upfront borrowing in comparison to commercial banks.
Which source of short-term finance would be suitable in the above case?
(Understanding)
(a) Factoring
(b) Customer advances
(c) Public Deposits
(d) Instalment credit
(ii) The Supreme Court clarified that its firecracker restrictions are applicable not [1]
only to Delhi-NCR but to all states. It directed state governments to control
air and noise pollution, addressing petitions seeking a nationwide ban on the
sale and use of firecracker. The court emphasised the importance of raising
awareness and noted its previous orders must be implemented.
(Source (edited): Economic Times-Nov 07, 2023, 12:22:00 PM IST)
How does the decision of the Supreme Court affect the businesses?
(Analysis)
(P) Changes in preference of people affect consumer spending.
(Q) Political changes influence the decisions of the business.
(R) Judicial decisions impact business.
(S) Social concerns change the mindset of consumer.
(a) (P), (Q) and (R) are correct.
(b) (P), (R) and (S) are correct.
(c) (Q), (R) and (S) are correct.
(d) (P), (Q) and (S) are correct.
(iii) Which one of the following is a disadvantage of e-Banking? [1]
(Recall)
(a) It gives a 24 × 7 access to customers.
(b) Monitoring of each transaction by the customer inculcates financial
discipline.
(c) It reduces the load on the branch of the bank.
(d) It requires technological proficiency on the part of bank and customer.

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(iv) Criya Automobiles Ltd. plans to increase its production services in India, [1]
hence they want to analyse the economic environment of the business.
Which one of the following factors should the company focus on?
(Application)
(a) Increase in the disposable income of the people.
(b) Facilities available for usage of automation in the production process.
(c) Modification in the Foreign Policy of the Government.
(d) The age composition of potential buyers.
(v) Analyse the organisation chart given below carefully and identify the [1]
Principle of Management, as given by Henri Fayol, that is being violated
here. (Analysis)
Rex (Sales Manager) Ronald (Purchase Manager)

Sania Anuroop Regina Dev
(Sales Clerk) (Sales Clerk) (Sales Clerk) (Purchase Clerk)

(a) Unity of Direction
(b) Equity
(c) Unity of Command
(d) Discipline
(vi) Identify the element of Promotion Mix used in the image shown below. [1]
(Understanding)

(Source: Yahoo Images)

(a) Sales Promotion
(b) Publicity
(c) Advertising
(d) Personal Selling

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(vii) Study the relation between first and the second words given below and fill in [2]
the fourth word on that basis. (Analysis)
(a) Commodity Market: Gold :: Capital Market: ____________
(b) Advertiser: Advertising :: Publicity ______________
(viii) State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE. (Recall)
(a) A company can identify its strengths by analysing its external micro [1]
environment.
(b) Planning helps in identifying deviations and taking corrective actions. [1]
(ix) The diagram below shows that ______________ is inherent in all the [1]
functions of management (Understanding)

Planning

Controlling Organising
_____?_____

Staffing Directing

(x) Which element of Directing is responsible for preparing the following chart [1]
in an organisation? (Analysis)

(Source: buildremote.com)

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(xi) Aradhya bought a tricycle online, but upon delivery found that its dimensions [1]
were not as big as she had expected. When attempting to return it, she realised
that the item was non-returnable.
Which consumer responsibility was overlooked by her? (Understanding)
(xii) Fretta Tech Ltd. has expanded and opened multiple branches. To cope with [1]
the situation, the CEO starts transferring some of his authority to the General
Manager. The General Manager feels overburdened and with the approval of
the CEO disperses a part of his authority to different levels of management
throughout the organisation.
Which concept of management has made Fretta Tech Ltd. a decentralised
organisation? (Understanding)
(xiii) Mohan, the manager of a business organisation, is very lax with his [1]
employees and subordinates. He does not give them parameters or rules for
reporting to work and deadlines for completion of assignments.
Which principle of management given by Henri Fayol is NOT being
followed by Mohan? (Understanding)
(xiv) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the [1]
statements carefully and choose the correct option. (Analysis)
Assertion: Consumers must always be conscious of quality certification
marks.
Reason: Quality certification marks act as a proof of purchase while filing a
case in the Consumer Court.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

SECTION B – 32 MARKS
Question 2 [4]
(i) Illustrate any four ways by which comprehensive planning contributes to goal
alignment within different levels of a business organisation. (Understanding)
OR
(ii) Outline any four benefits of decentralisation that enhance the overall resilience
of an organisation in the face of unforeseen challenges. (Understanding)

Question 3 [4]
Elucidate any four factors affecting the capital structure of a joint stock company.
(Understanding)
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Question 4 [4]
Background tech solutions, a rapidly growing start-up company, faced the challenge
of attracting and retaining ‘top talent’ in a competitive market. To address this, the
company decided to implement a shares programme aimed at rewarding and
incentivising key employees and directors.
Name and explain the type of shares that can be issued by the company.
(Understanding)

Question 5 [4]
Outline any four fundamental characteristics of effective management in a modern
business organisation. (Understanding)

Question 6 [4]
XYZ manufacturing company faced challenges related to the following issues:
(i) The communication channels within the organisation were not clearly
defined by the management, causing delays and misunderstandings.
(ii) The workplace was disorganised for both employees and material resources,
affecting the overall efficiency.
Which principles of Henri Fayol can be applied to overcome the above challenges?
Explain. (Application)

Question 7 [4]
Discuss the interplay between the goal setting during Planning phase and the use of
these goals as benchmarks for performance evaluation in Controlling phase.
(Understanding)

Question 8 [4]
Enumerate any four distinctions between Marketing and Selling. (Recall)

Question 9 [4]
(i) As Packaging Manager of a leading manufacturing company, provide
four specific features which you would take into consideration while
designing the packaging for a smart phone. (Understanding)
OR
(ii) As a Marketing Manager, explain any four objectives of Advertising you will
familiarise a new sales team with, during their training and orientation
sessions. (Understanding)
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SECTION C – 32 MARKS

Question 10
(i) What are the five key points that highlight the significance of Environmental [5]
scanning in guiding organisations to adapt to rapidly changing business
environment? (Recall)
(ii) Explain any three fundamental differences between Recruitment and [3]
Selection. (Understanding)

Question 11
(i) As a Financial Manager for a growing tech start up, evaluate three advantages [5]
and two disadvantages of choosing debt financing for your long-term capital
needs. (Evaluate)
(ii) Identify and explain two features of a plastic money having an overdraft [3]
facility which is issued by the commercial bank to its customers.
(Understanding)
OR
(i) Anjum is a first-time investor wanting to invest ₹10 lakhs in long term capital [5]
appreciation. She is willing to take risks in return for high growth.
Which type of security should she invest in? Suggest any four features of this
type of security. (Application)
(ii) Identify an electronic fund transferred in batches and state any two of its [3]
features. (Recall)

Question 12
(i) The concept of marketing is customer centric which aims to achieve long term [5]
business growth. Justify the statement by explaining any five objectives of
marketing. (Understanding)
(ii) TeeJay Sales, a popular electronic retailer, sold a batch of smartphones with [3]
malfunctioning batteries to its customers. The manufacturing company
misrepresented the products specifications in its advertisement. On being
approached by the grieving customers, TeeJay sales refused to entertain any
complaints from the customers or replace or refund the products.
State and explain any three rights of the consumers which were violated in
this case, as per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. (Understanding)

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Question 13
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
By applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, the Human Resources Department in
organisations strive to make the workplace a second home for the employees.
The professional employees who studied Psychology and Organisational Behaviour
create good working conditions in the workplaces. In offices, one can find
comfortable places, places to rest and nap, kitchen and plenty of food and drinks, and
transportation facility. Training programmes are conducted for employees on
principles and ethics of workplace and respect for fellow employees. Some
organisations also have rewarding systems club membership, profit shares and
promotion, retirement plan and social insurance, medical insurance and annual paid
vacations. All these conditions and benefits have a great impact on the behaviour of
employees which eventually impacts the work environment and business of the
organisation.
(Source, Alaa Etman (edited): Egypt case: How companies can use Maslow's
Hierarchy of needs to enhance the motivation of their workforce?)
(i) Discuss how each need, as given by Maslow, is satisfied in the above case. [5]
(Analysis)
(ii) To which level of management, does the Human Resource Manager belong? [3]
Mention any two functions performed by her. (Recall)

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COMMERCE
ANSWER KEY

SECTION A – 16 MARKS

Question 1
In answering Multiple Choice Questions, candidates have to write either the
correct option number or the explanation against it. Please note that only
ONE correct answer should be written.
(i) (c) Public Deposits [1]
(ii) (b) (P), (R) and (S) are correct. [1]
(iii) (d) It requires technological proficiency on the part of bank and customer. [1]
(iv) (a) Increase in the disposable income of the people. [1]
(v) (c) Unity of Command [1]
(vi) (a) Sales Promotion [1]
(vii) (a) Financial institutions / Stock exchange [1]
(b) Media [1]
(viii) (a) True [1]
(b) False [1]
(ix) Coordination [1]
(x) Supervision [1]

(xi) Asking for full information [1]
(xii) Delegation of authority [1]
(xiii) Discipline [1]
(xiv) (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. [1]

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SECTION B – 32 MARKS

Question 2 [4]
(i) Contribution of Planning to goal alignment
• Planning sets out standards for Controlling in an organisation.
Planning provides directions. It ensures that the objectives are
certainly asserted so that they serve as a model for determining what
action should be taken and in which direction. If objects are well
established, employees are informed of what the company has to do and
what they need do to accomplish those purposes.
• Planning decreases the chances of risk: Planning is an activity which
permits a manager to look forward and predict changes. By determining
in prior the tasks to be completed, planning considers the way to deal
with changes and unpredictable effects.
• Planning decreases overlapping and wasteful activities: Planning
works as the foundation of organising the activities and purposes of
distinct branches, departments, and people. It assists in avoiding chaos
and confusion. Since planning guarantees precision in understanding
and action, work is conducted easily without delays.
• Planning encourages innovative ideas: Since it is the primary
function of management, new approaches can take the form of actual
plans. It is the most challenging project for the management as it leads
all planned actions pointing to growth and of the business.
• Planning aids decision making: It encourages the manager to look into
the future and decide from amongst several alternative plans of action.
The manager has to assess each option and pick the most viable plan.
(Candidates are required to highlight any four ways. Each point must be
explained briefly.)
OR
(ii) Benefits of Decentralisation in the event of unforeseen challenges
➢ Motivation of Subordinates / Satisfaction of Human needs
➢ Growth and Diversification
➢ Quick Decision Making
➢ Efficient Communication
➢ Ease of Expansion
➢ Better Supervision and Control
➢ Top executives can focus on important matters.
(Candidates are required to give a brief overview of any four benefits of
decentralisation in the event of unforeseen challenges in an organisation.
These should NOT be generic benefits of decentralisation. Each benefit
should be written in a complete sentence and not phrases.)

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Question 3 [4]
Factors affecting capital structure
• Business risk
• Industry averages
• Company's tax status
• Application of financial models
• Expected cash flows
• Stability of sales
• Control over the company
• Flexibility of financial structure
• Cost of floating the capital
• Period of financing
• Market conditions
(Candidates are required to briefly explain any four factors that affect capital
structure of a joint stock company.)

Question 4 [4]
Sweat equity shares can be issued by the company.
These are a type of equity share that a company issues to its employees or
directors. The shares are issued at a discount or for consideration other than
cash. The purpose of issuing sweat equity shares is to motivate employees to
work harder and contribute to the company's success.
Sweat equity shares can be issued for providing know-how or for making
intellectual property rights available.
The sweat equity shares issued to employees or directors must be subject to a lock-
in period of three years from the date of allotment. During the lock-in period, the
shares cannot be transferred or sold by the employee or director who has been issued
the shares.
(Candidates’ answer must contain the underlined statements or parts. Any other
correct explanation of sweat equity shares will be accepted.)

Question 5 [4]
Fundamental Characteristics of Effective Management
• It is a goal-oriented process.
• It is all pervasive.
• It is multi-dimensional i.e., management takes place in three domains: Work,
People and Operations.
• It is a continuous process.
• It is a group activity.
• It is a dynamic function.
• It is an intangible force.
(Candidates are required to write any four fundamental characteristics relevant to
a modern business organisation, in complete sentences and not phrases.)
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Question 6 [4]
(i) Scalar chain
The formal line of authority from highest to lowest ranks is known as the scalar
chain. This principle by Henri Fayol needs to be enforced in XYZ company as it
will establish the chain of authority and communication that from top to bottom
in hierarchy and will be followed by managers and subordinates.

(ii) Order
This principle states that there should be an orderly placement of human and
material resources in the right place at the right time. An implementation of this
principle in XYZ company will ensure the proper use of resources in a structured
fashion.
(Candidates have to briefly explain each of the principles of Henri Fayol as
applicable to the given situation.)

Question 7 [4]
Interplay of Planning and Controlling

Planning and Controlling are intertwined and complementary functions. They coexist
in an organisation. Planning specifies the goals for an organisation, while Controlling
ensures the accomplishments of these goals. Planning also determines the process of
control while Controlling provides the basis for planning.

As a process, planning involves creative thinking and judgment. Controlling ensures
that these thoughts and decisions are converted into desired actions Planning and
Controlling are both backward-looking and forward-looking functions. Planning is
prescriptive, while controlling is evaluative.

Controlling provides feedback to planning by identifying areas for improvement. By
assessing the performance against the plans, it provides a review and thus ensures that
future performance matches the planned performance.

(Candidates are required to discuss the ways in which Planning and Controlling
affect each other. They must discuss the above underlined points to bring out the
interplay. Any other relevant idea that shows the reciprocal nature of the two will
be accepted.)

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Question 8 [4]
Differences between Marketing and Selling
Basis Marketing Selling
Meaning Marketing implies It is a transfer of product from
understanding the customers’ the manufacturer to the
needs and introducing a customer in exchange for the
product accordingly. money.
Approach Customer-oriented approach is Product-oriented approach is
followed. followed.
Strategy Marketing adopts pull strategy. Selling follows push strategy.
Target The targets audience for It targets specific individuals
Audience marketing is the general public. and companies.
Tenure It involves planning and is It is immediate and hence
long-term. considered as short-term.
Primary aim Its main aim is to create It aims at attracting the buyers
products that provide fulfil to Influence the target audience
customers’ requirements and to become buyers of the product
provide them maximum
satisfaction.
Scope The scope of marketing is Sales is narrow and limited only
varied and includes to selling of a product.
advertisement, customer
support, after sales service etc.
(Candidates have to state any four differences between Marketing and Selling. The
differences can be explained in a paragraph too and need not necessarily be in a
tabular form. However, the basis of distinction should be common and clearly
mentioned.)

Question 9 [4]
(i) Features of a good packaging to be considered as a Packaging Manager:
• Convenient to use
• Attractive and fascinating
• Complies with the law
• Creative and original
• Economical / Cost effective
• Protective / Durable
• Communicative of the purpose
• Environment friendly
(Candidates are required to state any four features of packaging, in complete
sentences, which they will consider as a Packaging Manager. Any other
feature relevant to the answer, apart from the ones listed above, will be
accepted.)
OR

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(ii) Objectives of Advertising that a Marketing Manager must orient the team on
• Introduce a product to the customer
• Inform the customer about the product
• Brand building
• Increasing sales
• Creating demand for the product
• Engagement
• Expanding customer base
• Changing customers’ attitudes
(Candidates have to briefly explain any four objectives that anew team must
be familiarised with. Any other objective relevant to the answer, apart from
the ones listed above, will be accepted.)

SECTION C – 32 MARKS
Question 10
(i) Importance of business environment [5]
• Identify opportunities: The business environment helps companies identify
opportunities and gain a first-mover advantage.
• Identify threats: The business environment helps companies identify threats
and early warning signals.
• Use resources: The business environment helps companies tap into useful
resources.
• Cope with changes: The business environment helps companies cope with
rapid changes.
• Planning and policy: The business environment helps companies with
planning
(ii) • Meaning: Recruitment is an activity of searching candidates and [3]
encouraging them apply for it while Selection refers to the process of
choosing the best candidate from a pool of applicants and offering the job.
• Approach: Recruitment is positive in approach as it attracts the candidates
to apply for a job. On the contrary, Selection can be termed as negative as
it eliminates the candidates until a suitable one is found.
• Objective: Recruitment aims at inviting the eligible applicants for the
vacant post. Selection, on the other hand, is picking up the most suitable
candidate and rejecting the rest.
• Key Factor: Recruitment is concerned with advertising the job while
Selection focuses on the appointment of the chosen candidate.
• Sequence: Recruitment precedes Selection. It is a preliminary step while
Selection follows recruitment and is the concluding step.
• Time: Recruitment consumes less time as it notifies through multiple
channels. Selection is evaluative in nature which involves a scrutiny of the
candidates and so requires more time.

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• Process: The process of recruitment is simple in which vacancies are
notified by the firm through various sources and application form is made
available to the candidates. Selection is a complex process in which the
firm makes the applicants clear various levels like submitting form, written
test, interview, medical test etc.
(Candidates are required to explain any three basic distinctions. There must
be a common basis of distinction. Any other correct distinction, apart from
the abovementioned ones, will be accepted.)

Question 11
(i) Advantages of debentures from company’s point of view [5]
• The company’s control remains in the hands of its shareholders, even the
profit-sharing ratio remains the same.
• Debenture’s holders are paid off first, as it is treated as a liability to the
business.
• The use of debentures can encourage long-term funding to grow a business.
It is also cost-effective when compared with other forms of lending.
• Valuable financial protection and reassurances are provided for directors
as regards their personal funds.
• Benefit of trading on equity
Disadvantages (from company’s point of view)
• The interest payment is a financial burden on a company because it must
pay the interest dues to the debenture holders even if it faces monetary loss.
• Issuing debentures assists a company in trading on equity. However, such
debt instruments make it reliant on debt. Often, an imbalanced debt-equity
ratio hampers the financial viability of a company.
• Redeeming debentures causes a huge cash outflow which may imbalance
a company's liquidity.
(Candidates are required to judge three advantages and two disadvantages
of debt financing. Each advantage and disadvantage must be written in
reference to the situation and not irrespective of it.)
(ii) Credit card facility is issued by the bank to its customers. [3]
Features
• A credit card comes with a bank-approved credit limit. This limit defines
the amount that the credit holder can spend using that card.
• The credit amount must be paid back by the holder to the bank on the due
date, which is mostly after 30 days of making the purchase.
• The limit on the credit card is decided by the bank, depending on the
customer’s credit score and credit history.
• In its appearance, a credit card is a thin, rectangular, plastic, or metal card
that can be swiped to make payments.
• Each credit card has a grace period, which is the time in which the customer
should repay the amount borrowed from the credit card limit to the bank.
(Candidates have to briefly explain any two features of the credit card
facility. Headings are not mandatory.)
OR

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(i) Anjum should invest in Equity shares. [5]
Features of equity shares:
• Permanent shares: Stocks are permanent.
• Significant returns: Stocks can bring big profits to shareholders
• Dividends: Participants share the profits of the company
• Voting right: Most of the participating shareholders have voting rights
• Pre-emptive right
• Equity shares participate in the surplus profit of the company
• Equity shares are highly liquid investments
• Participate in the management of the company
(Candidates have to first identify the type of security that Anjum should
invest in. They should then specify any four of its features )
(ii) NEFT stands for National Electronic Funds Transfer. It is an electronic [3]
payment system that allows individuals, companies, and organizations to
transfer funds between bank accounts. NEFT transactions are processed in
batches and settled in hourly intervals throughout the day.
Features of NEFT include:
• It is available 24/7.
• It saves time and effort.
• Payments are made electronically.
• There is no minimum limit on the money that can be transferred using the
NEFT system.
• Maximum amount of funds which can be transferred, if one does not have
a bank account, is 50,000.
(Candidates have to write any two features of NEFT in complete sentences
and not phrases.)

Question 12
(i) Five Objectives of Marketing [5]
• Customer satisfaction: The primary objective of marketing is to satisfy the
needs of consumers by producing the right products and services at the right
time, right place and right price. All marketing activities are guided by
information concerning what customers expect from business. No business
enterprise can survive and grow in the long run unless it provides full
satisfaction to consumers.
• Profitability: A business enterprise is an economic institution. It must earn
profits otherwise it cannot survive and prosper. But profits should be
achieved through customer satisfaction.
• Coordination and Integration: Marketing must aim at bringing about an
effective coordination and integration between product, price, promotion
and distribution It must also ensure coordination between marketing and
business activities such as manufacturing, finance, personnel, etc.

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• Service to society: Marketing should focus on improving the quality of
living of people by providing a wide variety of quality products and services
at reasonable prices. According to Malcom McNair, “Marketing is the
creation and delivery of a standard of living to society”. Marketing should
also be oriented towards conservation of national resources and protection
of environment.
• Creation of Demand: A business firm can sell goods and services only when
there are customers willing to buy them, therefore, the first purpose of
marketing is to create demand for goods and services. For this purpose,
marketing finds out the needs and preferences of customers.
(Candidates have to explain those five objectives of marketing that justify the
statement given in the question.)
(ii) Rights of consumers violated. [3]
• Right to Information: Consumers have the right to be informed about the
quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, and price of goods and services.
• Right to be Heard: Consumers have the right to have their interests heard
and their problems considered at the right forums. This also includes the
right to be represented in forums that consider consumer welfare.
• Right to Seek Redressal: Consumers have the right to seek redressal.
(Candidates have to identify the three rights of consumers that were violated
by TeeJay Sales. They are required to explain each right briefly.)

Question 13
(i) Maslow’s theory [5]
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory about what motivates and fulfils
humans. It states that five categories of human needs dictate an individual's
behaviour:
1. Physiological needs
Physiological needs are the basic needs for food, water, sleep etc. They are
also called survival needs. In the given passage, the organisation fulfils the
physiological needs of its employees by providing them comfortable
working conditions, places to rest, kitchen facility.
2. Safety needs
These needs include physical safety against accidents, fire etc and
economic security against sickness, old age etc. With reference to the above
case, the organisation takes care of the safety needs by providing its
employees with social insurance and medical insurance schemes.
3. Love and belonging needs
Love and belonging needs are the need for association and friendship with
others. The organisation ensures the fulfilment of these needs by giving
certain opportunities to its employees outside workplace and gives them
club memberships, annual paid vacations etc.
4. Esteem needs
Esteem needs include self esteem and esteem for others which is self
confidence, power, prestige etc. The organisation has a rewarding system,
profit shares and promotion opportunities for its employees to ensure the
fulfilment of esteemed needs.

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5. Self-actualisation needs
Self-actualisation needs refer to the employees’ needs for growth and
self fulfilment. The organisation provides its employees with training
programmes on principles and ethics of workplace for employees to grow
and learn.
(Candidates have to discuss each need given by Maslow in relation to the
passage given in the question. Each need must be corelated with the
provisions made by the company.)
(ii) Middle level [3]
• Interpret the policies to lower management.
• Taking decisions regarding the number of personnel in the department.
• Assigning duties and responsibilities to employees in their department
(Candidates have to mention any two functions of a Human Resources
Manager.)

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