ASSIGNMENTS

Master of Commerce

M COM 2nd Year

For

Promotee Students

Session 2019-20

Directorate of Distance Education

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology

Hisar-125001

Compiled by:-

ANKIT

Course Coordinator

M COM-Programme

DDE, GJUS&T

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: E-Commerce Year: 2nd

Code: MC-201 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What do you mean by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)? Explain the various components

of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

2. What is E-Retailing? Explain its advantages to consumers and businesses.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Write short note on the following:

• Intranet and Supply Chain Management

• Agile Manufacturing

2. What do you understand by financial intranet? How do they help in tackling problems of

financial systems?

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Year: 2nd

Code: MC 202 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. “Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship are catalysts in the process of economic development

of a nation”. Comment.

2. You plan to start a restaurant. How would you choose the appropriate form of ownership

pattern for your enterprise? Justify your answer with suitable examples.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Suppose you are planning to establish a food processing unit in Srinagar (J&K). Elaborate

with imaginary examples how you will appraise its economic, financial and managerial

feasibility.

2. Critically evaluate the role of Government and various promotional agencies in the

entrepreneurship development in India.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: Marketing Management Year: 2nd

Code: MC 203 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What do you mean by marketing? Why is the study of marketing important to everyone?

Discuss.

2. Define marketing environment. Discuss in brief the factors that constitute the marketing

environment.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. What do you understand by product positioning? Describe in detail various positioning

strategies. 2. Write in brief the causes of channel conflict, its type and methods to minimise it.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M Com)

Course Name: Financial Management Year – 2nd

Code: MC 204 Total Marks – 20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What are the basic financial decisions? How do they involve risk-return trade-off?

2. Discuss and distinguish between net present value and yield of investment methods of

making investment decisions. Illustrate your answer with the help of an example. Which

of the two is better? Why?

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Briefly explain the various theories of capital structure. 2. What is working capital? What are the sources of short-term working capital?

Finance

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M.COM)

Course Name: Corporate Taxation Year: 2nd

Code: MC-205F Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Distinguish between Tax Planning, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion. Also explain the

methods of tax planning for individuals. 2. Write Notes on the following:

• Deduction of tax at source • Valuation of taxable services

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. What do you understand by Residential Status? Discuss how the residential status of an

individual is determined for income tax calculation purpose. 2. Write a note on corporate tax planning with suitable examples.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M Com)

Course Name: Investment Management Year – 2nd

Code: MC 206F Total Marks – 20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What is a systematic risk? How it is calculated? Take any two securities listed in NSE

from the website of NSE and calculate their beta for the last one year. 2. Explain the procedure of SEBI regarding the listing of company in the stock market.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. What do you mean by a financial security? Explain various investment strategies of equity

investment with illustration. 2. What do you mean by SENSEX? Explain its composition for construction of SENSEX

and what are the criteria of determining its composition? Also describe the role of brokers

and traders in stock market.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M.COM)

Course Name: Insurance and Banking Year: 2nd

Code: MC-207F Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Explain various functions of the Reserve Bank of India related to monetary management.

2. What are the dimensions of relationship between the bankers and the customers regarding

the negotiable instruments? Discuss.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Discuss the role of IRDA in regulation of life insurance business in India. 2. Explain the procedure of settlement of Fire Insurance claims.

Marketing

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: Consumer Behaviour Year: 2nd

Code: MC 205M Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Identify various areas of research in consumer behaviour. Describe the consumer research

process in detail.

2. Explain the consumer decision making process, by citing illustrations.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Outline the features of a reference group. Describe influence of reference groups on

consumer behaviour.

2. How are perceptions formed? Elaborate with examples.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (MCOM)

Course Name: Advertising Management Year: 2nd

Code: MC-206M Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. “Spending on advertising is like searching for a black cat in a dark room where the cat

exist or not, you may not know”. Critically evaluate the statement. 2. Explain the different types of advertising appeals and formats. Elucidate them with

examples.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. What do you mean by advertising effectiveness? Explain pre and post campaign measures

to evaluate effectiveness. 2. What is advertising planning process? Describe the role of advertising agencies in

advertising planning process.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M.COM)

Course Name: Marketing of Services Year: 2nd

Code: MC-207M Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. In what ways is distribution of services different from goods? Identify some services which

can be distributed electronically and discuss the challenges involved in it. 2. What is the difference between services and goods?

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Outline the stages in New Service Development Process.

2. What is service quality? Discuss the various services quality dimensions.

International

Business

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: International Business Environment Year: 2nd

Code: MC 205IB Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Explain the different theories of international trade in brief. Which one is the most suitable

in the present context? 2. Differentiate between the tariff and non- tariff barriers. What is the purpose behind

imposing these barriers? Illustrate.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Explain the foreign exchange market mechanism. How the exchange rate is determined in

the regulated markets and under free markets forces? 2. Explain the role of WTO in the promotion and expansion of international trade among the

member countries. What are the recent developments in WTO for promotion of trade?

Comment on India’s stand at WTO talks recently.

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (MCOM)

Course Name: Export Import Procedures and Documentations Year: 2nd

Code: MC-206IB Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Describe Aligned Documentation System? What are its objective and advantages in the

context of international trade?

2. Illustrate the procedure of export order processing. List types of export price quotations.

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Write short notes on the role of export promotion councils, commodity boards and ITPO.

2. Elaborate the types of documentations used in international trade. What is the procedure

of shipping and custom clearance of export and import cargo?

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (MCOM)

Course Name: India’s Foreign Trade and Policy Year: 2nd

Code: MC-207IB Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. Describe the objective of foreign trade policy. Explain the structure of Balance of

Payments (BoP).

2. Write short notes on the following:

a. SEZ’s and STPS

b. DFIA and EPCG

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Write short notes on the role of export promotion councils, commodity boards and ITPO.

2. Explain the role of EXIM bank and WTO in foreign Trade of India.

Human

Resource

Management

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M.COM)

Course Name: Human Resource Management Year: 2nd

Code: MC-205H Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What is HRM? Explain the managerial and operative functions of HRM.

2. Explain the following

• Job Analysis

• Induction

• HRP

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. What is performance appraisal? How it is different from potential appraisal?

2. Define the following:

• HR accounting

• Compensation management

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M.COM)

Course Name: Industrial Relations Year: 2nd

Code: MC-206H Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and upload the scanned copy of the assignments on student’s portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What do you understand by Industrial Relation? Explain the role of trade unions in an

organisation.

2. Explain the following

• Collective Bargaining

• Worker Participation Management

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. How an industrial dispute does arise in an organisation? Explain the grievances procedure

in detail.

2. Define the following:

• HRD

• ILO

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Master of Commerce (M COM)

Course Name: Human Resource Development Year: 2nd

Code: MC 207H Total Marks=20

Important Instructions

i. Attempt all questions from each assignment given below.

ii. Each assignment carries 10 marks.

iii. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper

and uploaded the scanned copy on DDE web portal.

ASSIGNMENT-I

1. What is Human Resource Development? How does HRD influence the employee’s

behaviour in an organisation?

2. Explain the following

• HRD Climate

• HRD Audit

ASSIGNMENT-II

1. Explain the applications of HRD in employee counselling and potential appraisal.

2. Define the following:

• PCMM

• HRD Practices in India