ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3)
PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /
PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /
PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME MB0050
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
BK ID B1700
CREDITS 4
MARKS 60
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No Criteria Marks Total
Marks
1 Research is a sequential method of enquiry, directed towards a clear implicit or explicit
objective. Describe in detail the steps to be carried out in a typical research study.
Meaning of Research
Listing the steps
Explanation of the steps in a research study
2
2
6
10
2 Exploratory research designs are the simplest and most loosely structured research
designs. Explain the methods that can be used in an Exploratory research design.
Meaning of Exploratory research design
Methods and techniques
Explanation of the methods and techniques
2
2
6
10
3 The choice of the measurement scale has implications for the statistical technique to be
used for data analysis. Discuss the types of measurement scales with examples.
Meaning of Measurement scales
Types of Measurement scales
Examples
2
5
3
10
4 Explain the following:
(a) Formalized and unconcealed questionnaire
(b) Formalized and concealed questionnaire
(c) Non-formalized and unconcealed questionnaire
(d) Non-formalized and concealed questionnaire
Meaning of Questionnaire
Explanation of Formalized and unconcealed questionnaire
Explanation of Formalized and concealed questionnaire
Explanation of Non-formalized and unconcealed questionnaire
Explanation of Non-formalized and concealed questionnaire
2
2
2
2
2
10
5 a. Briefly explain the steps in Hypothesis testing.
b. It is known form past studies that the monthly average household expenditure on the
food items in a locality is Rs. 2700 with a standard deviation of Rs. 160. An
economist took a random sample of 25 households from the locality and found their
monthly household expenditure on food item to be Rs. 2790. At 0.01 level of
significance, can we conclude that the average household expenditure on the food
items is greater than Rs. 2700?
Steps in Hypothesis testing
Formula/ Calculation/ Solution to the problem
5
5
10
6 Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines for effective report
writing?
Explanation of the Structure of the Research Report
Guidelines for effective report writing
5
5
10
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3)
PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /
PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /
PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
MB0051 –LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS
BK ID B1725 CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS
Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks
1 Write short notes with examples: a) Offer and acceptance b) Capacity to contract
A Offer and acceptance with examples Capacity to contract with examples
5 5
10
2 Discuss the rights and liabilities of a surety.
A Rights Liabilities
5 5
10
3 How is an agency formed? Discuss the classification of agents.
A Formation of agency Classification of agents
5 5
10
4 Discuss the registration of firm under section 58 of Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Explain what partnership deed is.
A Registration of firm Partnership deed
4 6
10
5 What do you mean by negotiable instruments? What are the various types of negotiable instruments recognized by the negotiable instruments act, 1881?
A Meaning types
3 7
10
6 Who is a consumer? Examine the rights of a consumer enshrined under the consumer protection act, 1986.
A Definition of consumer 3 10
Rights of consumers
7
*A-Answer
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 3/SEM 5) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3) /
PGDFMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MF0010 & SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1754
CREDIT 4
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Financial markets bring the providers and users in direct contact without any intermediary.
Financial markets permits the businesses and governments to raise the funds needed by sale of
securities. Describe the money market/capital market – features and its composition.
A
Money market- features and composition
Capital market-features and composition
5
5
10
2 Risk is the likelihood that your investment will either earn money or lose money. Explain the
factors that affect risk.
Mr. Rahul invests in equity shares of Wipro. Its anticipated returns and associated probabilities
are given below:
Return -15 -10 5 10 15 20 30
Probability 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.30 0.10 0.05
You are required to calculate the expected ROR and risk in terms of standard deviation.
A Explanation of all the 4 factors that affect risk
Calculation of expected ROR and risk in terms of
standard deviation
4
6
10
3 Explain the business cycle and leading coincidental & lagging indicators. Analyse the issues in
fundamental analysis.
A Explanation of business cycle-leading coincidental
and lagging indicators
Analysis and explanation of the issues in
fundamental analysis all the four points
6
4
10
4 Discuss the implications of EMH for security analysis and portfolio management.
A Implications for active and passive investment
Implications for investors and companies
5
5
10
5 Explain about the interest rate risk and the two components in it.
An investor is considering the purchase of a share of XYZ Ltd. If his required rate of return is
10%, the year-end expected dividend is Rs. 5 and year-end price is expected to be Rs. 24,
Compute the value of the share.
A Introduction of interest rate risk
Explanation of two components of interest rate risk
Calculation of value of the share
2
4
4
10
6 Elucidate the risk and returns of foreign investing. Analyse international listing.
A Explanation of all the points in risks and returns
from foreign investing
Introduction of international listing
7
3
10
*A-Answer
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 3/SEM 5) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3) /
PGDFMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MF0011 & MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
BK ID B1732
CREDIT 4
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Give the meaning of advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions. Explain the types
of Mergers and Acquisitions.
A
Advantages and disadvantages of mergers and
acquisitions
Explanation of types of mergers and acquisitions
5
5
10
2 Write a note on the five-stage model of mergers and acquisitions.
A
Explanation on five stage model of mergers and
acquisitions
10
10
3 What do you understand by creating synergy? Give the prerequisites for the creation of synergy.
Describe the important forces contributing to mergers and acquisitions.
A
Introduction of creating synergy
Pre requisites for the creation of synergy
Important forces contributing to mergers and
acquisitions
2
3
5
10
4 Demerger results in the transfer by a company of one or more of its undertakings to another
company.
Give the meaning of demerger. What are the characteristics of demerger? Explain the structure of
demerger with an example.
A Introduction of demerger
Characteristics of demerger
Structure of demerger with example
2
3
5
10
5 Explain Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP). Write down the rules of ESOP and types of
ESOP.
A Introduction of ESOP
Rules of ESOP
Types of ESOP
2
6
2
10
6 Explain the factors in Post-merger Integration. Write down the five rules of Integration Process.
A Factors in Post-merger Integration
Five rules of Integration Process
5
5
10
*A-Answer
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 3/SEM 5) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3) /
PGDFMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MF0012 & TAXATION MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1760
CREDIT 4
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Explain the concept of tax planning and the factors to be considered in tax planning. Give the
difference between tax planning and tax evasion.
A
Concept of tax planning
Factors in tax planning
Differences between tax planning and tax evasion
2
3
5
10
2 Explain the process of tax payment.
A Explanation of whole process of tax payment
through:
Individuals
Partnerships
Companies
4
2
4
10
3 Write short notes on:
Capital gain
Cost of acquisition
Cost of improvement
Expenditure on transfer
Transfer
A Each short note carries 2 marks each-(5*2= 10
marks)
10 10
4 Explain the computations of Tax in two aspects given below:
Tax provision for Computation of Total income of firms
Computation of partnership firms’ book profit.
A Steps to be explained for the computation of total
income of firms
Steps for computation of partnership firms
5
5
10
5 Explain the service tax law in India. Give the concept of negative list.
A Introduction of service tax law in India
Concept of negative list
5
5
10
6 Identify and explain the major considerations in capital structure planning. Explain two
approaches in dividend policy and factors affecting dividend decisions.
A Major considerations in capital structure planning
Two approaches in dividend policy
Factors affecting dividend decisions
6
2
2
10
*A-Answer
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2013
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 3/SEM 5) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 3) /
PGDFMN – (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MF0013 & INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROL
BK ID B1733
CREDIT 4
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Define and explain the term auditing. “Personal qualities of an auditor are important for the
successful conduct of audit”. Comment
A
Definition of auditing
Explanation of auditing
Qualities of an auditor
2
3
5
10
2 Write the key objectives of a good internal audit system. Narrate the points of dissimilarities
between external audit and internal audit.
A Key objectives of a good internal audit system
Dissimilarities between external audit and internal
audit.
5
5
10
3 Give the role of internal auditor in the Company’s Management. List down the duties of auditor
Under Section 581ZG.
A Role of internal auditor in the company’s
management
Duties of auditor u/s 581ZG
7
3
10
4 The effectiveness of the internal control system can be ensured if the important aspects of the
company’s operations are kept in mind.
Explain the characteristics of an effective internal control system. Write the elements of internal
control.
A Characteristics of an effective internal control
system
Elements of internal control
4
6
10
5 Describe general EDP controls. Explain the appraisal of accounting system and related internal
control.
A General EDP controls
Appraisal of accounting system and related internal
control.
4
6
10
6 Explain the internal control systems in insurance companies. Write down about the reporting
internal control weaknesses.
A Internal control systems in insurance companies
Reporting internal control weaknesses
5
5
10
*A-Answer
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.