NIOS| BUSINESS STUDIES (319)| QUESTION PAPER – (OCT - 2022)| SENIOR SECONDARY| ENGLISH MEDIUM
BUSINESS STUDIES
(319)
[OCT - 2022]
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note:
(i) All questions
are compulsory. There is no overall choice, however, alternative choices are
given in some questions. In such questions, you have to attempt only one
choice.
(ii) Marks
allotted are indicated against each question.
(iii) Each
question from Question Nos. 1 to 10 has four alternatives - (A), (B), (C) and
(D) out of which one is most appropriate. Choose the correct answer among the
four alternatives and write it in your answer-book against the number of the
question. No extra time is allotted for attempting multiple-choice questions.
1. This principle of management states that placement of man and materials should be properly 1 made: 1
(A) Unity of
Command
(B) Unity of
Direction
(C) Scalar Chain
(D) Order
2. Under functional foremanship who among the following
has to ensure that output agrees to the standard of quality set by the planning
department: 1
(A) Inspector
(B) Speed Boss
(C) Gang Boss
(D) Time and
Cost Clerk
3. Which of the following type of organisation is managed
by officially appointed managers? 1
(A) Informal
(B) Formal
(C) Both (A) and
(B)
(D) None of the
above
4. This function of management helps in getting right
people, for the right job and at the right time: 1
(A) Planning
(B) Organising
(C) Staffing
(D) Directing
5. The maturity period of this money market instrument
ranges from 15 days to one year: 1
(A) Call Money
(B) Treasury
Bill
(C) Commercial
Paper
(D) Certificate
of Deposit
6. A contract whereby one can use the assets of the other
with due permission of the owner on payment of rent without purchasing them is
called: 1
(A) Foreign
Investment
(B) Lease
Finance
(C) Retention of
Profit
(D) Cash Credit
7. The function of marketing that involves collection and
analysis of facts relevant to various aspects of marketing is called: 1
(A) Product
Planning and Development
(B) Marketing
Research
(C)
Standardisation and Grading
(D) Promotion of
the Product
8. Which of the following is not an element of marketing
mix? 1
(A) Publicity
(B) Product
(C) Promotion
(D) Price
9. Which of the following methods of pricing is used for
introduction of new products? 1
(A) Competition
Based Pricing
(B) Demand Based
Pricing
(C) Cost Based
Pricing
(D) Objective
Based Pricing
10. Under which of the following Consumer Right a
consumer has a right to receive knowledge and skill to become informed
consumer? 1
(A) Right to be
informed
(B) Right to
choose
(C) Right to be
heard
(D) Right to
consumer education
11. Name the function of management that harmonises group
efforts so as to achieve common objectives. Also list any five characteristics
of this function. 3
12. Name and explain the concept in organising that refers
to the systematic effort to delegate authority at all levels of management and
in all departments. 3
13. Explain the importance of business finance by giving any
three points. 3
14. Distinguish between ‘advertising' and 'publicity' on
the following basis: 3
(a) Payment
(b) Identified
Sponsor
(c) Purpose
15. Describe the various types of products on the basis of
tangibility. 3
16. Explain any four points that highlights the nature of
principles of management. 4
17. State any four benefits of training to employees. 4
18. Explain the need for business finance with the help of
any four points.
19. Explain 'Awareness Programmes' as means of Consumer
Protection. 4
20. 'Wholesalers and retailers provide useful services to
both producers and consumers'. In the light of this statement explain the role
of middleman in the Chain of distribution. 4
21. Explain 'Work Studies' as techniques of scientific
management. 5
22. State any five points of importance of
communication. 5
23. With the help of any five points explain the role of
small business in India. 5
24. Explain any five objectives of 'Marketing'. 5
25. Explain any five points of importance of external trade.
5
26. Is management a 'Science'? Explain. 6
Or
The three levels
of management taken together form the 'hierarchy of management'. Explain the
functions, positions and relations of different levels of management with the
help of a diagram. 6
27. 'Planning is of great importance to management. Inspite
of this fact it suffers from many limitations'. Explain any three such
limitations. 6
Or
'Directing is
management in action'. In the light of this statement state any six points of importance
of directing function of management. 6
28. 'Some people regard speculation as nothing but gambling
and consider it as an evil′ ? Do you agree with this statement? Give reason in
support of your answer by clearly stating the meaning of speculation. 6
Or
'The amount of
working capital requirements varies from business to business and from period
to period.' In the light of this statement explain any four factors affecting
the working capital requirements of business. 6
29. 'The marketing concept is characterised according to the
philosophy of the producer'. Explain any four such marketing philosophies. 6
Or
'Advertising
today benefits not only the business houses who manufacture the products, but
also the consumers and the society'. Explain how? 6
30. 'Franchise is a form of retailing wherein two parties
enter into an agreement in which one party authorises others to sell on produce
and sell specified goods and services'. In the light of this statement state
any six characteristics of franchise. 6
Or
State any six
roles that consumer organisations perform to protect the consumers from being
exploited from business. 6
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