The quality of production is not as per standards. On investigation it was observed that most of the workers were not fully aware of the proper operation of the machinery. What could be the way to improve the quality of production to meet the standards? (training)

What are the steps taken by management in the planning process?

Why is management considered to be a multi-dimensional concept?

Explain the procedure for selection of employees.

How would you characterize the business environment? Explain with examples, the difference between general and specific environment.

Indian Railways has launched a new broad gauge solar power train which is going to be a path breaking leap towards making trains greener and more environment friendly. The solar power DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) has 6 trailer coaches and is expected to save about 21,000 liters of diesel and ensure a cost saving of Rs 12, 00,000 per year. Name the objectives of management achieved by Indian Railways in the above case.

The government of India announced Demonetization of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes with effect from the midnight of November 8, 2016. As a result, the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes ceased to be legal tender from that date. New currency notes of the denomination of ₹ 500 and ₹ 2,000 were issued by Reserve Bank of India after the announcement.

This step resulted in a substantial increase in the awareness about and use of Point of Sale machines, e-wallets, digital cash and other modes of cashless transactions. Also, increased transparency in monetary transactions and disclosure led to a rise in government revenue in the form of tax collection.

a. Enumerate the dimensions of the business environment highlighted above.
b. State the features of Demonetization.

Define scientific management. State any three of its principles.

Explain the qualities of a good leader? Do the qualities alone ensure leadership success?

Discuss the relevance of Taylor and Fayol’s contribution in the contemporary business environment.

Management is a series of continuous interrelated functions. Comment.

How would you characterize the business environment? Explain with examples, the difference between general and specific environment.

Explain the following Principles of management given by Fayol with examples:
a. Unity of direction
b. Equity
c. Espirit de corps
d. Order
e. Centralisation and decentralisation
f. Initiative

‘Planning is looking ahead and controlling is looking back.’ Comment.

Discuss the relevance of Taylor and Fayol’s contribution in the contemporary business environment.

A production manager at top level in a reputed corporate, Mr. Rathore holds the responsibility for ordering raw material for the firm. While deciding on the supplier for the financial year 2017-18, he gave the order to his cousin at a higher price per unit instead of the firm’s usual supplier who was willing to lower the rates for the order. Which principle of management was violated by Mr. Rathore? What are the positive impacts of following the above identified principle?

Distinguish between convenience product and shopping product.

Ashita and Lakshita are employees working in Dazzling enterprises dealing in costume jewellery. The firm secured an urgent order for 1,000 bracelets that were to be delivered within 4 days. They were assigned the responsibility of producing 500 bracelets each at a cost of Rs 100 per bracelet. Ashita was able to produce the required number within the stipulated time at the cost of Rs 55,000 whereas, Lakshita was able to produce only 450 units at a cost of Rs 90 per unit. State whether Ashita and Lakshita are efficient and effective. Give reasons to justify your answer.

What is the societal concept of marketing?

State the objective of NSE?

What is informal communication?