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AID12170: What are the reasons for failure of delegation and elucidate the
consequences of poor delegati on
AID12171: How staffing processes are executed and highlight the trends affecting
staffing function in the 21st century
AID12172: Select a business or a political leader whom you admire and identify
his/her leadership style. Throw some light with specific reference to transformational/
transactional/ entrepreneurial/trait/ charismatic style of leadership
AID12173: Conflict among managers emerged soon after a French company acquired
a Swedish firm. The Swedes perceived that the French management as hierarchical
and arrogant, whereas the French thought the Swedes was naive and cautious and
lacked achievement orientation. Describe ways to minimize dysfunctional conflict
AID12174: What is control and outline different mechanisms to exercise control
AID12175: Discuss how IT revolution is changing the way business is being
conducted worldwide
AID12176: Why are contingency plans important and Comment on the effectiveness
of MBO method of goal setting
AID12177: What is the role of rationality, intuition and risk management in decision
making
AID12178: Give a brief on span of control and sources of power
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AID12179: Discuss the characteristics and contributions of various management
approaches
AID12180: What are the characteristics of a customer-centric organization

AID12181: Write a note on the significance of an effective marketing mix. How can it
be achieved
AID12182: The economic environment can affect patterns of demand and supply.
What are the major economic indicators? How can a company monitor them over time
AID12183: What are the major economic indicators? How can a company monitor
them over time
AID12184: What are the major economic indicators
AID12185: How can a company monitor them over time
AID12186: What is the purpose of customer relationship management? How can
implementation of CRM be profitable for companies as well as customers
AID12187: How can implementation of CRM be profitable for companies as well as
customers
AID12188: Explain the purpose of segment
AID12189: How can successful positioning be ensured? What is meant by
repositioning
AID12190: What is meant by repositioning
AID12191: A product goes through definite life stages just like living organisms.
Describe the stages in a product's life cycle with a focus on the strategies at the
various stages
AID12192: Write a note on the information required to prepare a sales forecast.
Explain the qualitative and quantitative methods of forecasting
AID12193: Experimentation is crucial in the innovation process. Comment
AID12194: What are the activities involved in channel strategy decisions
AID12195: How is the effectiveness of advertising evaluated? Explain how
advertising results can be improved

AID12196: How advertising results can be improved
AID12197: What is public relation? Explain its relationship with publicity
AID12198: What do sponsors gain from sponsorship
AID12199: New entrants raise the level of competition in an industry. How can this
be checked
AID12200: What is the main focus of the core strategy? Describe the elements that
comprise the core strategy
AID12201: Explain the role played by marketing research in understanding the
customer. How do the four components of MIS serve the informational needs of a
marketer
AID12202: Briefly explain the various stages of the marketing research process
AID12203: Compare and contrast exploratory and descriptive research designs
AID12204: Explain the various stages of designing a questionnaire
AID12205: Explain the various probability and non-probability based methods of
sampling
AID12206: Differentiate between the univariate and multivariate techniques of data
analysis
AID12207: What are the four types of scales used in measuring data
AID12208: The purchase behaviour of a customer and his psychological make-up can
be an important basis for segmenting customers. Discuss how
AID12209: Explain the various approaches used in test marketing
AID12210: Explain the various methods of pre-testing and post-testing
advertisements

AID12211: How does sales forecasting affect the other decisions of a company?
Briefly discuss the factors that lead to an accurate sales forecast
AID12212: What are the objectives of the Market Research Society of India (MRSI)?
Briefly describe the significance of television ratings as a source of information
AID12213: What are the characteristics of a good questionnaire? ABC Ltd is planning
to launch a new brand of fruit juices. They want to conduct a survey to understand the
preferences of the consumers. Design a questionnaire to address this research problem
AID12214: How is the target population defined in a research design? How is the size
of the sample determined? You have been asked to carry out a product research on
shaving blades in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. What would be your target
population
AID12215: Explain the role of marketing research in new product development. What
are the research metho ds used to test the feasibility of a new product launch
AID12216: Discuss the nature and scope of Marketing Research. Identify
some problems in different areas of Marketing where Marketing Research can be
helpful
AID12217: Is a research design always necessary before a research study can be
conducted? In what may do exploratory, descriptive and causal research design differ?
Explain with the help of an example
AID12218: A marketing manager needs to find the causes for the decline in market
share of his company. The manager decides to conduct marketing research. How
should he go about finding a supplier of research services
AID12219: Distinguish between a Focus Group Interviews and an in-depth interview
AID12220: In which cases would an In-depth Interview be more applicable than a
Focus Group Interview
AID12221: What do you understand by selecting samples from the universe
AID12222: Discuss the various methods of probability sampling. Use examples to
illustrate cases in which each of the methods would be most applicable

AID12223: State whether you agree or disagree with the statement 'Correct
identification and clear definition of the research problem are more crucial to the
success of a market research study than sophisticated research techniques'. Justify
your answer with suitable examples
AID12224: Discuss the various steps in Questionnaire design
AID12225: What sampling scheme you will muse for this situations i.e. A study to
find out preference and people for shampoos in urban market
AID12226: What sampling scheme you will muse for this situations i.e. A survey to
study the potential users of microwave oven in Delhi
AID12227: What sampling scheme you will muse for this situations i.e. A survey to
study the usage of laptops in the small office segment-All India Level
AID12228: Explain the process of new product development and highlight the role of
marketing research in developing a product
AID12229: Short note on Data Gathering techniques
AID12230: Short note on Product Research
AID12231: Amul is planning to launch a new flavour of ice cream and wants to get a
snapshot of the potential market. The ice cream has coconut-white chocolate flavour
and is aimed at the premium market. What type of research design is appropriate?
Develop the research questions and hypothesis
AID12232: Discuss in detail various methods by which sales forecasting can be done
AID12233: Distinguish between Semantic Differential scale and Likert scale. Give
examples
AID12234: Discuss the methods of pre-testing and post-testing of advertisements
AID12235: Short Notes on Advantages and disadvantages of open ended and closed
ended questions

AID12236: Short note on T-test and z-test
AID12237: Short note on Null hypothesis
AID12238: Define advertising. How does it differ from publicity, in terms of their
respective roles and importance in the business? Give the major reasons why firms
advertise
AID12239: Advertising plans rest on three central planning and decision-making
considerations. Name them and give examples of each
AID12240: A part of money spent on advertising is really an investment in building
brand equity, and customer loyalty. Discuss. Which are the specific factors need to be
considered when setting the advertising budget
AID12241: Every advertising medium has advantages and disadvantages. Review in
this context television, print and radio advertising media. What are the variables
which media planners take into consideration while making their choices? Explain
AID12242: Why is target-audience selection the critical first step in formulating a
media strategy
AID12243: Advertising increases the cost of the product. What are your arguments in
favour of advertising
AID12244: Why communication-effect research is vital? Explain three major methods
of pretesting. 'A growing number of researchers are striving to measure the sales
effect of advertising expenditures instead of setting for communication-effect
measures'. Examine critically this statement
AID12245: In protected markets advertising is a luxury, firms can ill afford. Discuss
AID12246: Personal selling is more effective than advertising but less efficient.
Explain. Develop a five stage personal selling process for any product of your choice
AID12247: What is an advertising appeal? Discuss the major types of appeals and
their characteristics. Why are the rational motives, called 'negative' and emotional
motives called 'positive? Discuss with examples

AID12248: Discuss the steps involved in the design process of a print ad. What is the
role of headline and visuals? Discuss the important design principles
AID12249: What criteria would you use in selecting an advertising agency? What are
the different agency compensation methods? If you were an advertising executive in a
company, which compensation method would you favour? Why
AID12250: What role does sales promotion play in the integrated marketing
communication process? What are its primary contributions to the achievement of
marketing communications objectives? Describe the factors that have accounted for
sales promotions rapid growth
AID12251: Do you believe that sales promotion is an integral part of marketing
management? If yes, then why? Are the promotional plans only another method for
price reduction? Discuss
AID12252: 'Sales promotion seems most effective combined with advertising'
Comment. During different stages of product requires different sales promotion
tactics. Elaborate with examples
AID12253: What are the differences between consumer oriented and trade-oriented
sales promotions? Discuss the role of each in a firm's IMC programme
AID12254: The key to sales success lies in closing the sale. Discuss
AID12255: DAGMAR approach
AID12256: Explain the concept of Brand attitude
AID12257: What is the concept of brand personality- can you give two examples of
distinct brand personalities
AID12258: What is brand equity- how is it measured
AID12259: What is brand power? Explain the concept
AID12260: How is brand loyalty built up by a marketing firm

AID12261: Highlight the difference - i.e. advantages and disadvantages-between
newspapers and magazines as communication media
AID12262: What are the key limitations of television advertising- name at least three
AID12263: For what products and services is radio advertising suitable
AID12264: Suppose you are the marketing manager for a company manufacturing
auto components- what media mix will you choose
AID12265: What are the advantages and disadvantages of outdoor advertising like
billboards
AID12266: What is the difference between advertising and sales promotion
AID12267: Name at least five types of sales promotion activities
AID12268: Distinguish between PUSH and PULL marketing
AID12269: Promotion is more important in decline stage than in growth stage-why?
Explain
AID12270: What are the disadvantages of promotion? Name at least 3 disadvantages
AID12271: 'Uncertainty makes it difficult for a financial manager to predict
company's requirements for short term funds. 'Discuss. What steps can the financial
manager take to minimize the resulting risks to the company
AID12272: What is conservative approach to financing firm's funds requirement?
What kind of profitability-risk-trade off is involved
AID12273: Differentiate between Gross operating cycle and net operating cycle
AID12274: Differentiate between Gross working capital and net working capital
AID12275: What is credit control? What is the role of credit control department
AID12276: The Divya Paints ltd. is currently following a centralized collection
system. Most of it customers are located in the cities of Northern India. The
remittances mailed by customers to the central location take four days to reach. Before

depositing the remittances in the bank the firm loses two days in processing them. The
daily average collection of the firm is Rs. 1,00,000
AID12277: 'Efficient cash management will aim at maximizing the availability of
cash inflows by decentralizing collections and decelerating cash outflows by
centralizing disbursements. 'Discuss
AID12278: Explain the concept of ABC analysis as a technique of inventory control
AID12279: Treasury Bills
AID12280: Short note on Commercial Paper
AID12281: 'Current assets are those which are turned over and at least partially
replaced within the operating cycle of the company. What are the differences you will
usually find between the holding of current assets of a manufacturer who sells on
credit and retailer who sells only on cash basis
AID12282: Prepare a statement showing the working capital needed to finance a level
of activity of 70,000 units of output. Assume that production is carried on evenly
throughout the year and wages and overheads accrue similarly
AID12283: What is factoring? What are the types of factoring? Explain how factoring
is different from bill discounting
AID12284: How bank credit and trade credit plays vital role in financing the working
capital? Describe the methods suggested by Tandon Committee for financing the
working capital
AID12285: Short note on Public Deposits
AID12286: Short note on Objectives of money market
AID12287: Define Working capital. What are the factors affecting the working capital
management

AID12288: ABC and company buys and uses a component at Rs. 10/- per unit. The
annual requirement is 2000 units. Carrying cost of inventory is 10% per annum and
ordering cost is Rs. 40 per order. The purchase manager argues that as ordering cost is
high, it is advantageous to place a single order for the entire annual requirement. He
also says that if the order of 2000 units place at a time, there is a 3% discount from
supplier. Evaluate the proposal and make your recommendation
AID12289: Explain the concept of working capital and factors affecting the working
capital requirements
AID12290: A firm is considering changing its credit policy from 20 to 2/10 net 30, its
sales should increase from Rs 5,00,000 to Rs 7,00,000, its cost of goods sold will go
from 55% to 50% of sales. Miscellaneous administrative cost will remain steady at Rs
40,000, but collection cost will increase from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 and bad debt
losses will go up from 5% to 10% of its average accounts receivables, 40% of the
customers are expected to take discount. The firm currently has debt of Rs 2,00,000 at
6%, which include the financing cost for funds currently tied up in receivables. If the
balance in receivables increase or decreases with the new policy, the extra cost of
funds tied up will be calculated at @ 10% estimated cost of the firms new debt
AID12291: Current assets are financed through a mix of short term and long term
funds. Discuss the Statement and explain the various approaches in this context
AID12292: What is money market? Explain why there is a critical need for money
market instruments
AID12293: Discuss on Impact of inflation on working capital requirement
AID12294: Discuss on Commercial paper
AID12295: Sadhan Nitro Company currently maintains a centralized billing system to
handle average daily collections of Rs 4,50,000. The total time for mailing,
processing, and clearing has been estimated at 4 days
AID12296: Discuss the following tools of inventory management
AID12297: Explain the procedure adopted for selecting a customer to whom the credit
facilities are provided

AID12298: Short note on Letter of credit
AID12299: Short note on Collection experience matrix
AID12300: Differentiate between Budgeting and forecasting
AID12301: Differentiate between Payment float and receivable float
AID12302: Raina Paint Company uses 60,000 gallons of pigment per year. The cost
of ordering is Rs400 per order, and the cost of carrying the pigment in inventory is Rs
2 per gallon per year. The firm uses pigment at a constant rate every day throughout
the year
AID12303: Explain the norms suggested by Tandon Committee for providing bank
credits
AID12304: From the following data compute the duration of operating cycle for two
years & comment on the increase/decrease
AID12305: What is meant by budgetary control system? What are the objectives &
requisites of success ful budgetary control system
AID12306: 'The growth of the national economy and political events within the nation
influence investment decisions.' Comment
AID12307: A finance company advertises that it would pay a lump sum of Rs 44,650,
at the end of the fifth year, to investors who annually deposit Rs 6000 for five years.
What is the implied rate of interest in this offer
AID12308: Why is it important to understand the competitive position of a product of
a company before purchasing the shares of the company? How is the competitive
position of a company determined within an industry
AID12309: Discuss the return generating process and risk-return relationship
according to the Arbitrage Pricing Theory
AID12310: What is the significance of the surveillance system in a stock exchange?
Discuss in detail
AID12311: Write a detailed note on how indices are built

AID12312: The stock market is prone to different types of risks. Explain
AID12313: At an annual rate of compounding at 11 per cent, how long would it take
for a given sum to become double its original value
AID12314: If an investor wants to hold a stock for multiple years, the present price
could be estimated with d/e, P/E and EPS. What formula is applied to find out the
present value of the shares
AID12315: How are industries analyzed? Classify them into growth, cyclical,
defensive and cyclical growth industries
AID12316: Why are charts used as chief analytical tools in technical analysis
AID12317: A company's bonds have a par value of Rs 100. They mature in seven
years and carry a coupon rate of 12 per cent payable half yearly. If the appropriate
discount rate is 16 per cent, what price should the bond command in the marketplace
AID12318: Define the efficient Market Hypothesis in each of its three forms
AID12319: Portfolios that frequently buy new securities and sell old holdings will
outperform portfolios that are managed more passively. Do you agree with this
statement? Explain
AID12320: Discuss the characteristics of investors, speculators, and gamblers.
Explain the impact of each on the investment programme process
AID12321: Discuss the features of an investment programme
AID12322: What are the main functions of a stock exchange? In what ways is a stock
exchange indispensable for an economy
AID12323: Briefly trace the history of stock markets in India
AID12324: Explain the meaning of the term 'New Issue Market'. How does it differ
from the 'Secondary Market'? Are they connected to each other

AID12325: Discuss the procedure to be followed by a listed company for rights issue
AID12326: P. S. Gupta is considering investing in a bond currently selling for Rs.
8785.07. The bond has four years to maturity, a Rs. 10,000 face value and a 8 per cent
coupon rate. The next annual interest payment is due one year from today. The
approximate discount factor for investments of similar risk is 10 percent
AID12327: What part do the growth rate of earnings, dividend, and the future P/E
play in the valuation equation
AID12328: What is the money market? Explain the objectives and needs of money
market instruments
AID12329: State the meaning, rationale, procedure and limitations of the
Fundamental Analysis
AID12330: Define the Efficient Market Hypothesis in each of its three forms. What
are its implications
AID12331: Explain how the efficient frontier is determined using the Markowotz
approach. Use a two security approach
AID12332: Why must the market portfolio be a combination of all securities, each in
proportion to market value outstanding
AID12333: Under the CAPM, what is the efficient set called/ if there is buying and
selling of a risk-free asset, what happens to the efficient set
AID12334: Discuss the growth of financial derivatives in the global financial markets
AID12335: How is communication classified? State the advantages and disadvantages
of formal communication
AID12336: Why is listening important? Discuss the levels of listening and state the
factors that can make listening ineffective
AID12337: Discuss the principles of an effective presentation
AID12338: How is a meeting planned? Discuss the factors to be kept in mind while
planning a meeting

AID12339: State the advantages of a group and explain the purpose and
characteristics of group discussions
AID12340: Define negotiation and discuss the stages in the negotiation process
AID12341: How can the purpose of business writing be classified? What are the
characteristics of effecti ve writing
AID12342: Explain the preparation of an effective CV. Why is it important to send a
cover letter with CV
AID12343: Discuss the types of sentences and explain the basic units of a sentence
AID12344: What are the characteristics of technical writing? Discuss the process of
planning in technical writing
AID12345: What are the reading styles you are aware of? Explain the steps involved
in the reading process
AID12346: Different between office circulars, office orders and office notes. State the
standard parts of business letter
AID12347: Discuss the steps involved in writing a case analysis
AID12348: How has technology revolutionized the communication process
AID12349: What are the types of reports? Explain the essentials of a good business
report
AID12350: What is communication? List the various types of communication.
Describe a communication model with examples
AID12351: Describe the stage in the negotiation process and detail the barriers to a
successful negotiation

AID12352: What is listening? What are the barriers to effective listening and what
efforts need to put in by both the speaker and the listener to improve their listening
ability
AID12353: Describe in detail the requirements for an effective meeting
AID12354: What are the requirements of a well-conducted presentation? List out the
work that needs to be done by the presenter and the participants to make the
presentation successful
AID12355: What is a group discussion? Describe, with examples the various types of
group discussions that take place and also describe the skills that are evaluated during
these group discussions
AID12356: What are the various approaches to reading? Describe the essentials of
effective reading
AID12357: Differentiate between written and oral/non-verbal communication. State
both the advantages as well as disadvantages
AID12358: Describe the various steps in case analysis. List out in detail the various
requirements and approaches in writing a case analysis
AID12359: What are the characterstics and purposes of technical writing? Describe in
detail the technica l writing process and the commonly used types of technical
documents
AID12360: Write a letter to the manager of your bank asking for an account statement
for the first quarter of 2011. Also request him to waive of the applicable charges (if
any)
AID12361: Describe in detail the various types of basic official correspondence. List
out in detail the various types of reports and their special features and uses
AID12362: Write an email to Amazon.com asking them about the status of your order
as a part of it remains incomplete even after two weeks
AID12363: Prepare your CV for applying for the post of Team Leader, Business
Development at Convergys, Gurgaon

AID12364: List out the merits and demerits of using Informational Technology in
communication. Describe in details some of the electronic innovations that have
revolutionized communication
AID12365: Describe the different kinds of audience with ways to analyze them
AID12366: What should be the determining factors in the use of visuals (graphics)
AID12367: Explain the principal differences between written and virtual reports
AID12368: Define intercultural communication and how can we improve our ability
to communicate inter-cul turally
AID12369: Write an appropriate subject line for each of these situations
AID12370: What are the different ways to adapt your message to your audience
AID12371: Rewrite and reorganize the following negative message to make it more
positive
AID12372: What three aspects of a document does thorough revision cover
AID12373: How do you decide whether to use a direct request or a problem-solving
persuasive message
AID12374: Discuss the guidelines to be kept in mind while writing e-mail messages.
Guidelines to be kept in mind while writing e-mail messages are
AID12375: What are the characteristics and different aspects of non-verbal
communication
AID12376: What should you know about yourself and the organization before you
apply for jobs
AID12377: How do you decide whether to use a chronological or a skills resume?
How do they differ

AID12378: How does behavioral and situational interview differ? How do you use
your interview strategy during an interview
AID12379: Write a cover letter to a company Vice-president to accompany your short
report on energy savings
AID12380: Do you agree that HRM is faced with several challenges in today's world?
What are the steps that organizations should take to handle these challenges
AID12381: Discuss the issues that an HR department faces in the context of its
structure in an organization
AID12382: In the times of economic recession, how would you balance the supply
and demand of Human Resources in your organization
AID12383: An HR Audit is expensive, and though organizations are not legally
bound to take it, they still pursue it. Why
AID12384: 'The purpose of training is to achieve a change in the behaviour of those
trained and to enable them to perform better.' Discuss
AID12385: Which appraisal system would you recommend to your organization for
appraising its employees and why
AID12386: Write a short note on The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
AID12387: 'Separation means cessation of service agreement with the organization.'
Discuss the different ways of separation in light of this statement
AID12388: Why is the quality of work life important for the employee and the
organization
AID12389: Discuss how the recommendations of the National Commission of Labour
can be used effectively in private organizations
AID12390: 'Morale is high when there is improved employee contribution, lower
labour turnover and absenteeism.' Discuss
AID12391: Design a systematic transfer policy

AID12392: What steps would you take to tackle human relations problems in your
organization
AID12393: Why do you think it is important for an organization to involve employees
or employee representatives at all levels of the decision-making process
AID12394: Discuss how collective bargaining evolved in India
AID12395: What guidelines would you suggest the HR manager to manage ethics in
the organization
AID12396: What do you mean by the statement 'HRM is a line manager's
responsibility but a staff function.'
AID12397: Discuss the benefits of HR audit
AID12398: List the types of induction programs
AID12399: Short note on Succession planning
AID12400: Explain human resource accounting method
AID12401: State the objectives of job evaluation
AID12402: Explain the process of Human Resource Planning
AID12403: What are the factors that lead employers to lay ‐ off
AID12404: What are the problems in Quality Circles
AID12405: Discuss the determinants of job satisfaction using a diagram
AID12406: Explain the need for counselling
AID12407: Define human relations

AID12408: What are the five ethical principles identified by participative
management
AID12409: What are the stages in the empowering process
AID12410: Discuss the factors that are to be considered while selecting a training
method
AID12411: What are the factors affecting and barriers to HRP
AID12412: Describe some methods and techniques of training
AID12413: Explain the various methods of performance appraisal
AID12414: Briefly describe the sources of recruitment (internal as well as external)
AID12415: Elaborate upon the various types of welfare activities rewards and
describe the benefits that a company may gain from providing these
AID12416: Short note on Management Development
AID12417: Factors affecting Job Design
AID12418: Performance Appraisal v/s Performance Management
AID12419: Short note on HRM models
AID12420: Selection as a source of competitive advantage
AID12421: Employee induction and orientation
AID12422: Short note on Accident Rates
AID12423: Short note on Principles and types of Transfers
AID12424: Short note on Approaches to IR

AID12425: Short note on Challenges of repatriation
AID12426: Describe the purpose and methods of job evaluation
AID12427: Briefly describe the components of Executive Remuneration and explain
the various types of ESOP varieties available
AID12428: Briefly describe the causes of Employee Separations and elaborate upon
the various types of involuntary separations
AID12429: Explain the factors affecting and barriers to HRP
AID12430: Describe the reasons why employees join unions and taking examples,
elaborate upon the tactics used by unions
AID12431: Explain the concept of an orientation program and elaborate upon the
requisites for an effecti ve orientation program
AID12432: Taking examples, describe some of the impediments to effective training
AID12433: Taking examples, elaborate upon the various methods of performance
appraisal
AID12434: Explain HRM models with particular emphasis on the Guest Model
AID12435: Taking examples, elaborate upon the various rating errors
AID12436: What is job design? Taking examples, describe some of the approaches to
job design
AID12437: With examples, explain the approaches to labour welfare
AID12438: Briefly describe the causes of Employee Separations and elaborate upon
the various types of involuntary separations
AID12439: Describe the purpose and methods of job evaluation

AID12440: Briefly describe the components of Executive Remuneration and explain
the ESOP varieties avail able
AID12441: Elaborate upon the various types of non-monetary rewards and explain the
benefits a company may derive from providing employee benefits and services
AID12442: Elaborate upon the various causes of disputes and their relative impact on
the workings of the organization as a whole
AID12443: With examples, describe some fringe benefits and non-monetary awards
AID12444: Enumerate the difficulties that hinder the growth of industrial relations
through the Labour Law policy
AID12445: Write a note on collective bargaining
AID12446: Examine the features and salient provisions of the Trade Unions Act,
1926
AID12447: 'Victimization and unfair labour practices are "like twins who cling
together"'. Comment
AID12448: How does the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 define an 'award'? Briefly
explain the publication of the Industrial Award
AID12449: Discuss the different types of strikes
AID12450: What powers do labour courts, tribunals and national tribunals have to
give appropriate relief in case of the discharge or dismissal of a workman
AID12451: Analyse the concept and nature of 'standing orders'
AID12452: Set out the procedure, eligibility and time limit for modifying standing
orders
AID12453: What do you understand by workers' participation? How can workers be
made shareholders and how can they be represented on the board of directors
AID12454: Write a note on the participation of workers in the Management Bill, 1990

AID12455: Examine some of the schemes that the government has framed under the
Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
AID12456: Discuss the provisions of the ESI Act, 1948. "What are the obligations of
the employers and the employees under this act
AID12457: Explain the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
AID12458: What are obligations of employer under Provident Fund Act? What is
pensionable service? Write in detail
AID12459: Explain in detail Code of Discipline and Writ of Certiorari
AID12460: What are the conditions under which a strike or lock-out is considered
illegal? Also explain: | a. gherao | b. lighting strike
AID12461: Discuss briefly the powers of ESI Corporation? How is contribution of
employer as well as employee to be paid to the ESI Corporation
AID12462: Explain IESO Act? What are it's major features
AID12463: Write short notes on: a. Types of Conciliation| b. Parties of "Industrial
Dispute"
AID12464: What is 'collective bargaining' & types of 'collective bargaining'? Describe
in detail essential factors for the success of collective bargaining
AID12465: What are the major forums of worker's participation? What are the major
hurdles for workers participation
AID12466: Distinguish between a. Arbitration and National tribunal b. Domestic
enquiry and labor court
AID12467: What is the procedure to register a trade union? Explain how political
affiliation help trade unions

AID12468: What are the implications of bata shoe company v. d.n ganguly case?
What is importance of section 11-A of industrial dispute Act
AID12469: Write short notes on a. "victimization" as per supreme court judgment in
bharat iron works v. bhagubhai patel b. National commission on labor
AID12470: What is the difference between? | a. check off & exit interview| b.
settlement & award
AID12471: What are the main features of workers in the management bill 1990? How
these features can be enforced
AID12472: What is gratuity? What can an employee do if he is being refused his
gratuity on leaving his company after seven years of service
AID12473: Who can raise disputes according to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
What role does the works committee play in this regard
AID12474: The success of any organization primarily depends upon how good the
management of the organization is. Elaborate
AID12475: The ability to do a task need not result in optimal performance. What else
do you think is necessary
AID12476: Analyze the role of hygiene factors in motivating employees
AID12477: Managements of most organizations are of the view that the type of
punishment should focus on the behaviour rather than the person. Comment
AID12478: Analyse the role of knowledge as a source of power
AID12479: 'Ethics is probably the most difficult concept to define. 'Justify this
statement
AID12480: A particular leadership style may be more effective in one situation and
the same style may be totally ineffective in another situation. Why is this so
AID12481: 'Strong culture is important for organizational success.' Justify this
statement

AID12482: Discuss the strategies that can be employed to resolve behavioural
conflicts
AID12483: The type of structure of an organization has considerable impact on the
motivation and productivity of employees. Analyze this statement, citing suitable
examples
AID12484: Discuss the role of various types of changes that can have considerable
impact on the organizational culture
AID12485: 'There is always a right time and a wrong time for introducing something
new.' Comme nt
AID12486: Work habits are more about response to the work environment rather than
personality traits. Do you agree? Support your answer
AID12487: 'Organization is not simply a group of people at a given place.' What do
you infer from this statement
AID12488: Not all employees seek self-actualization as their ultimate goal. Do you
agree? Support your answer
AID12489: Examine the scope of fair dealing exceptions to computer programmes
under section 52 of the Indian copyright Act in relation to reverse engineering for the
purpose of interoperability
AID12490: Briefly examine the case law trilogy of Benson- Flook and Diehr. How
was the position changed in the case of re Alappat
AID12491: Examine the manual of the Indian patent office (2011) in the light of
section 3(k) requirements of the Patents Act, 1970. Does the manual correcly
elucidate the requirements of exclusions under section 3(k)
AID12492: Examine the reasons for sui generis protection of integrated circuits and
layout designs? What are the qualification requirements for protecting them under the
Indian law
AID12493: Internet users can be intentionally fooled by different websites with
similar domain names. Introducing extra characters through IDNs increases this risk.

While characters in one alphabet may look identical to characters in another alphabet
to a user, they are discriminated by computers. The threat was highlighted by a spoof
website for www.paypal.com using a Cyrillic 'a' rather than a Latin 'a'. Users could
receive this link in an email and give personal and financial details on the false site.
One solution proposed is for software manufacturers to develop more sophisticated
tools for distinguishing scripts. Can you suggest other solutions for the problem.
Discuss the pros and cons of the suggestions given by you
AID12494: Explain with illustrations the process of communication in on-line media
AID12495: Copyright in e-commerce. Who owns copyright in case of works made for
hire
AID12496: Database. Does copyright exist in compilation
AID12497: Computer programmers. Does copyright exist in them
AID12498: Short note on Trademarks and e-commerce
AID12499: Meta-tags. What is there importance in e-commerce development
AID12500: Short note on Cybersquatting and Trademark Infringement
AID12501: Patents in e-commerce
AID12502: Short note on e-commerce and WTO
AID12503: Proprietary Software and Open source Software
AID12504: Short note on copy left software
AID12505: Explain in detail the decision of US Supreme Court in Quill v/s North
Dakota
AID12506: What is online advertising? Give its significance,
AID12507: Short note on goggle ad

AID12508: Short note on affiliate programs
AID12509: Short note on uicast ad
AID12510: Short note on keyword advertising
AID12511: Short note on online behavioral advertising
AID12512: Short note on email marketing
AID12513: What is the role of ICANN's UDRP
AID12514: What are the salient features of Indian Constitution? Can it be stated that
Internet is providing free flow of information and thus giving force to Freedom of
Speech and Expression under the Indian Constitution. Hence, IT Act, 2000 which is
imposing restriction on usage of internet is in violation of Constitution of India
AID12515: Whether computer software has to be patented or copyrighted or both
AID12516: Short note on Electronic Signature
AID12517: State reasons as to why WIPO cannot be called as the body governing
International relations and conduct of Intellectual Property Trade throughout the
world
AID12518: How does the DRM help in the copyright protection and enforcement
AID12519: Write a short note on jurisdictional and choice of law issues in cyber
space
AID12520: Explain how the Information Technology Act, 2000 addresses the civil
and criminal liabilities for data protection. Also discuss the grey areas of the said
legislation
AID12521: What are domain names? Explain the role of UDRP in resolution of
domain name disputes and comm ent on the merits and demerits of the same

AID12522: Define Strategy. Critically evaluate Mintzberg's Basic Design School
model of the Strategy making process
AID12523: What do you understand by Generic Perspective on Strategy
AID12524: What future trends do you see that will influence HRM activities? Why is
the growing diversity of the workforce a management challenge
AID12525: Compare and contrast 'Control' and 'Commitment' systems of
management of people in terms of strategic aspects, beliefs and assumptions
AID12526: Explain strategic human resource activities with the help of Schuler's 5-P
model
AID12527: There are five key elements in strategy i.e. leading, positioning the
company, deploying resources, securing competitive advantage and being successful
in the environment specific to each organization. How do you apply these elements to
HRM
AID12528: Using Porter's Model, Explain what strategic considerations should be
kept in mind while choosing an appropriate organization structure
AID12529: How do you link strategy and structure
AID12530: Strategically, what are the pluses and minuses of the Matrix Structure of
organization
AID12531: Is Human Resource Planning a High sounding nothing Keeping the Indian
Context in view, amplifying your views
AID12532: Discuss various quantitative and qualitative techniques used to forecast
supplies of human resources
AID12533: What is capability Analysis
AID12534: Discuss Galbraith and Nathanson's model of Capability Analysis
AID12535: What is Flexible Structure? Give their advantages and disadvantages
AID12536: Write a critical note on Inverted structures

AID12537: Define Strategic Selection. Critically evaluate various tools and
techniques used in Strategic Selection
AID12538: What are the top motivators that make people stay in an organization
AID12539: What are the elements of an effective retention strategy
AID12540: What do you understand by Flexible Work Designs? How might these be
applied to situations in which Employees have conflicts between work and family
AID12541: Employers face fluctuating demands for their products
AID12542: Management Development is essential for effective strategy
implementation. In light of the above, briefly comment on various approaches
available for Management Development
AID12543: What does a 'Learning Organisation' learn and do
AID12544: Establish a linkage between Performance Appraisal and Strategic Training
and Development
AID12545: Define Strategic Leadership? Discuss the nature of leadership role in
strategic management process
AID12546: What is 'Corporate Culture'? How is culture changed? Give a brief
description of models of change
AID12547: Explain Expectancy Theory of Motivation. What should be the objectives
of an Effective Reward Strategy
AID12548: Specify the HRM Strategies that are most appropriate for firms at
different stages of Internat ionalisation
AID12549: What are the inadequacies of traditional compensation approaches? (b)
What are the difficulties in implementing team based pay
AID12550: What do you understand by Open Book Management

AID12551: Write a note on alternative staffing decisions in terms of employee
surpluses
AID12552: What are the difficulties faced by Dual Career Couples? How can these be
overcome
AID12553: What is 360-degree feedback system? To which appraiser do you attach
the maximum importance and why
AID12554: Explain the basic features of a 'Management by Objectives' performance
evaluation programme
AID12555: What is Broad-banding and why is it gaining in importance
AID12556: Who is a Transformational Leader
AID12557: 'Pay for Performance'! What do you understand by it
AID12558: What are Mission Statements? What is their importance
AID12559: What are internal and external growth strategies
AID12560: How do you bring about a strategic change in an organization
AID12561: How can training be evaluated
AID12562: What are the challenges of expatriate assignments
AID12563: What do you understand by Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale
(BARS)
AID12564: What is SPIRE
AID12565: Write a note on managing vendors of outsourced HR functions
AID12566: Explain Mckiney's 7-S framework

AID12567: Explain TOWS
AID12568: What are effective termination strategies
AID12569: What factors should be kept in mind while determining the mix of 'Host
Country' and 'Expatriate' employees
AID12570: What are the methods through which operatives are provided training?
Differentiate between on-the job and off-the-job training
AID12571: Are training and development practices inconsistent with modern
organization theory? What are the training needs and objectives? How would you
assess training needs
AID12572: What is Industrial training? Discuss its significance to the management
and to the employees
AID12573: Discuss Indian perspectives on training before liberalisation vis-a-vis
vocational training and induction
AID12574: How will you evaluate the effectiveness of training and development? If
there are shortcomings in training and development, what steps will you take to
overcome these
AID12575: What do you mean by learning organization? How can such an
organization be created
AID12576: "The purpose of training is multi-fold. Training may be required for
several purposes". In the light of this statement discuss the various types of employee
training
AID12577: Critically examine effectiveness of business game as a tool in training
programme
AID12578: As a human resource manager, you have been asked by your organisation
to organise a management development programme. What steps will you take to make
it successful
AID12579: "Management development programmes can be organised by an
organisation or it can be conducted by external agencies". Discuss the statement and

compare two types of programme. What factors should be taken into consideration
while nominating a manager for development through external programme
AID12580: What is management development? Briefly describe the procedure,
methods and techniques used in the programme
AID12581: What are the learning principles and as a trainer how would you use this
knowledge in a training programme
AID12582: What is the need of management training in India? Are the training
facilities in India adequate
AID12583: "Managers can be developed on their jobs as well as outside their
workplace". Discuss this statement and show how they can be developed on their jobs
AID12584: What is operative training? Discuss the areas in which operatives should
be trained
AID12585: On what principles should a training and development programme be
built? Why should it be desirable to follow relevant principles of learning concept in
the operation of an employee training as well as management / executive programme
AID12586: What do you mean by Induction or orientation of employee? Explain its
elements
AID12587: Describe the Kirkpatrick's Model
AID12588: Describe the phases of training
AID12589: What are the various principles of learning
AID12590: "Management development is guided self-development". Do you agree?
Explain
AID12591: What is vestibule training? How does it differ from apprenticeship
AID12592: What is learning? What are the different types of learning that take place
in an organization

AID12593: How does training differ from development and education? What is the
role of training and deve lopment in learning
AID12594: What is career planning? How is an individual's career planned and
developed in an organization
AID12595: What is succession planning? How is it related to career planning and
development
AID12596: What do you mean by management development? What are the steps
involved in management development process
AID12597: What is sensitivity training? What are its objectives
AID12598: What is transactional analysis? How does it help in improving
interpersonal behaviour
AID12599: Discuss Indian perspectives on training before liberalization vis-a-vis
vocational training and induction
AID12600: What are basic issues in training policy? Discuss some psychological
principles followed in training
AID12601: Why and how training and development should be evaluated? Discuss
with special reference to management development
AID12602: You have been appointed as a consultant by a company, what factors you
would keep in mind for conducting the training programme
AID12603: What is Fish Bowl Exercise? Describe the various objectives and the
effective use of it in the organizational settings
AID12604: Mention the various tips to design to design a training programme
AID12605: Explain and distinguish the concepts of "employee training" and
"management or executive development"

AID12606: Write the advantages and disadvantages of in-basket-exercise
AID12607: "Feedback has no significance in any training programme". Comment
AID12608: State and describe the Deming's 14 principles
AID12609: Explain Juran's Quality Trilogy
AID12610: Describe the Crosby's four Absolutes of Quality Management
AID12611: Describe the steps involved in Benchmarking
AID12612: Describe the Crosby's Quality Management grid and discuss how it can be
used
AID12613: Describe the elements of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
(MBNQA)
AID12614: Discuss the elements of ISO 9001
AID12615: List 7 basic quality tools and suggest the application of these tools in your
industry
AID12616: What is quality? Describe the different types of quality audit
AID12617: What is Six Sigma
AID12618: Describe the concept of a control chart. Discuss the rules for the
interpretation of a control chart
AID12619: Describe the different types of control charts and discuss the guidelines
for the selection of control charts
AID12620: Describe the concept of process capability and discuss the different
capability indices

AID12621: Describe the concept of Sampling Plan. Discuss the different types of
Sampling Plan
AID12622: Describe the Taguchi's philosophy
AID12623: The number of errors for 500 transactions is of interest to the bank. The
following data is collected for a period of 20 days. Construct a suitable chart and give
your interpretation
AID12624: Consider a single sampling plan with a lot size of 1,500, sample size of
150 & acceptance numbers of 3. Construct the OC curve
AID12625: The emergency service unit in a hospital has a goal of 3.5 minutes of
waiting time before being attended to. A random sample of a 20 percent data is
collected and the average is 2.3 minutes with a standard deviation of 0.5 minutes. Find
the appropriate process capability index. Comment on the ability of the emergency
service unit to meet the desired goal. What are the possible actions to consider
AID12626: For the sampling plan N = 1500, n = 200, c = 3, construct the Average
Outgoing Quality Curve. What is AOQL? Interpret it
AID12627: List the components of capital market. How is call money market
different from money market
AID12628: Describe the structure, scope of operation and objective of setting up of
SEBI
AID12629: List at least four important reforms introduced by SEBI
AID12630: Describe the role of merchant bankers in issue management to watch
investor's interests as prescribed by SEBI
AID12631: What are the eligibility requirements to set up merchant banking business
AID12632: How does SEBI exercise control over defaulting merchant bankers
AID12633: What is meant by firm allotment of shares? How is promoter's
contribution regulated
AID12634: Describe the requirements for book building in 75% scheme

AID12635: Describe the post issue obligations of merchant bankers
AID12636: Give salient features of guidelines on bonus issue
AID12637: Describe eligibility and registration norms for credit rating companies
AID12638: List disclosure norms related to listing as prescribed by stock exchange
and SEBI
AID12639: List a gist of guidelines on charging premium on securities in an issue
AID12640: How do SEBI guidelines assist to put a curb on insider trading
AID12641: Describe provisions related to publication of an advertisement in hostile
takeover bid
AID12642: How is NAV of mutual funds to be computed
AID12643: Highlight SEBI requirements on investment of securities by mutual funds
AID12644: How should mutual funds value unlisted securities
AID12645: Describe guidelines on role of trustees in a mutual fund
AID12646: How is functioning of Asset Management Company regulated
AID12647: Describe the relationship between primary and secondary market in
securities
AID12648: List at least five types of securities with salient features of each of them
AID12649: Describe the methods by which new issue of securities may be placed
AID12650: What is meant by corporatization of stock exchanges? Narrate SEBI's role
in this process
AID12651: Describe any five important clauses in listing agreement

AID12652: What is the schedule of fees payable by a merchant banker
AID12653: Under which circumstances registration of merchant banker may be
suspended or cancelled by SEBI
AID12654: List and describe role of each of the intermediaries involved in issue of
securities
AID12655: What is meant by price sensitive information, connected person and
deemed to be connected person
AID12656: What is meant by differential pricing of securities? How far is it
permissible
AID12657: Differentiate between deemed prospectus and abridged prospectus
AID12658: Describe the terms and conditions of registration of mutual funds
AID12659: List the eligibility conditions for appointment as trustees of a mutual fund
AID12660: Describe the restrictions on investments and borrowings of mutual funds
AID12661: Describe the benefits and disadvantages of credit rating
AID12662: List SEBI regulations on rating process to be followed by credit rating
companies
AID12663: Describe SEBI guidelines on buyback of shares through book building
AID12664: Provide a gist of guidelines on promoters' contribution in an issue
AID12665: How is offer price to be determined in acquisition
AID12666: Describe the obligations of a merchant banker in acquisition as prescribed
by SEBI

AID12667: The term merchant bank is used to denote a financial market intermediary
that is neither a merchant nor a bank. Discuss the concept of Merchant Banking as is
applicable in India. How this concept has evolved in India over the years
AID12668: What are the guidelines for issue of shares in India
AID12669: Compare and contrast the book building procedure with the fixed price
offering of doing a public issue
AID12670: "A syndicated loan is a loan where at least two lenders jointly offer funds
to a borrowing firm. There is (at least) one "lead arranger" that establishes a
relationship with the firm, negotiates terms of the contract, and guarantees an amount
for a price range. The lead arranger then turns to "participant" lenders that fund part of
the loan." Discuss the concept of Loan Syndication. How the loan syndication is
advantageous to the participating lenders
AID12671: As a 'Project Officer' with a "Lead Arranger" in a syndicated loan, you are
required to critically examine a project. What are the various aspects which you would
like to examine
AID12672: Explain the role of the following intermediaries involved in managing of a
public offering of shares or debentures
AID12673: What role does a merchant a banker plays in the management of public
issues of shares and debentures
AID12674: How mergers are different from acquisitions? Identify the factors which
affect the firms' merger and acquisition (M&A) decisions. Give some examples of
recent M&A deals in India
AID12675: What are defaults of merchant bankers and penalty points for them as are
given in Securities and Exchange Board of India, Merchant Bankers Regulations,
1992
AID12676: Discuss the reasons for recent increase in M&A activities in India
AID12677: Discuss the features and advantages of the following financial instruments
used for raising fund from the capital markets

AID12678: Distinguish between the following with reference to the concept of mutual
funds
AID12679: Distinguish between the following in reference to the concept of leasing
AID12680: Define the term financial services. How increasing liberalization of Indian
financial sector has influenced the firms providing the financial services
AID12681: Describe the salient feature of SEBI Guidelines for setting up of mutual
funds in India
AID12682: Critically appraise the legal and regulatory framework for venture capital
firms in India
AID12683: Briefly describe the different financial derivative securities available in
India
AID12684: Critically appraise the role of Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
in regulation of India securities markets' financial intermediaries since its inception in
1992
AID12685: Why do businesses go for leasing of assets? Describe the various legal
provisions that govern the leasing business in India
AID12686: Choose any bank/Insurance company of your choice and write in detail
about the various financial services that are provided by the bank/insurance company
AID12687: What is Securitization of Assets
AID12688: Indicate clearly the various activities that a merchant banker has to
undertake before the issue
AID12689: What are the major advantages and disadvantages of leasing as a source of
financing
AID12690: Consider any two Dedit cards and compare the additional facilities that
each of these cards offer to their customers besides withdrawal facility through ATMs
AID12691: Discuss the role of Stock Exchanges in the economic development &
growth

AID12692: Choose any bank or firm offering fund-based services and discuss the
various risks that they a re exposed to
AID12693: What is a tender offer
AID12694: Give description of salient features of a Zero Coupon Issue done by any of
the Indian Company
AID12695: Give description of salient features of convertible securities issued by any
of the Indian Company
AID12696: Which Indian merchant banker managed maximum public offerings in the
past year
AID12697: What role credit rating agencies play in the capital market
AID12698: In past Indian companies have acquired the companies abroad. Provide a
recent example of an acquisition done by Indian company in a foreign country
AID12699: What information should be included in the Prospectus
AID12700: Indian Government has allowed a limited participation of the foreign
companies into the Indian Insurance sector. Which of foreign insurance companies
have started operating in the Indian insurance sector by collaborating with the Indian
insurance companies
AID12701: Enlist the salient recommendations of the Second Narasimham
Committee's Report, published in 1998
AID12702: Record briefly a real story of any successful Indian firm where the start-
up funding was provided by a venture capital firm
AID12703: "Venture capital plays the role of catalyst in promoting the innovation and
entrepreneurship in any economy." Comment
AID12704: Distinguish between a bonus and rights issue

AID12705: Enlist salient features of a portfolio management services provided by any
financial services firm
AID12706: Why do documents need to be carefully prepared for international
business? Explain the logic of having standardized export - import documentation
AID12707: Make a flow chart of processing of an export order up to the shipment
stage. What are the supporting documents to be submitted along with the Shipping
Bill for getting customs permission for exports
AID12708: Explain briefly various aspects covered under the general conditions in
export contract. Do you think that arbitration is better than litigation? Discuss
AID12709: Mention the names of the institutions involved, directly or indirectly, in
extending credit to exporters clearly indicating their distributive roles. What are the
schemes for providing credit to exporters at post-shipment stage
AID12710: What are the objectives of the exchange control regulations? Discuss the
FEMA requirements reg arding realisation of export proceed. What are the methods of
dealing with foreign exchange risk
AID12711: Why is cargo insurance is needed? Explain with suitable examples.
Enumerate the documents needed for filing the cargo insurance claims
AID12712: What is a letter of credit? How does it help in financing foreign trade?
Explain the operation of a letter of credit
AID12713: What is exchange risk? Is it possible to predict a change in currency
value? How does an exporter gain by devaluation of currency
AID12714: How does the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation help a small scale
exporter with funds
AID12715: Discuss the policy and procedural formalities with regard to quality
control and pre-shipment inspection for exports
AID12716: Explain how forwarding and clearing agents help in the operation of
export and import business

AID12717: Explain the procedure for clearance of excisable goods for export under
claim for rebate of duty
AID12718: What is a commercial invoice
AID12719: Explain the functions of Bill of Lading
AID12720: Explain the need of marine cargo insurance
AID12721: What is a Bill of Exchange
AID12722: Duties of an exporter under FOB & CIF contracts
AID12723: What is an irrevocable confirmed letter of credit
AID12724: What is a deferred payment credit
AID12725: Explain indemnity and insurable value
AID12726: What is Force Majeure
AID12727: Explain the terms consignor, consignee, beneficiary
AID12728: What is a transferable letter of credit
AID12729: Differentiate between open cover and specific voyage insurance policy
AID12730: List the documents required for lodging insurance claims
AID12731: Explain the role and function of a freight forwarder
AID12732: Explain the importance of proper markings for export shipments
AID12733: What is a Mate's Receipt
AID12734: What is duty drawback

AID12735: What are bonded warehouses
AID12736: What is entrepot trade
AID12737: What are the constituents of balance of payments
AID12738: What transactions constitute current account
AID12739: What transactions constitute capital account
AID12740: What is interest arbitrage
AID12741: List the key issues in foreign exchange risk management
AID12742: What is transfer pricing
AID12743: What are buying and selling rates
AID12744: Explain Purchasing Power Parity
AID12745: What is forward cover
AID12746: What is LIBOR
AID12747: What are export-processing zones
AID12748: What are export-oriented units
AID12749: What do you mean by credit risk
AID12750: List advantages of containerisation
AID12751: Distinguish between voyage charter and time charter
AID12752: Various systems of quality control in export inspection
AID12753: Explain customs clearance stages in exporting

AID12754: What is counter trade
AID12755: What is packing credit
AID12756: Distinguish between tariff and quota
AID12757: How can an exporter get insured against the uncertainty in receipt of
payments from buyer
AID12758: In international marketing, documents are traded before the goods.
Comment
AID12759: Forwarding and clearing agent is a very important link in international
trade. Comment
AID12760: In what ways does culture affect international trading
AID12761: India's imports have been rising faster than her exports. Comment
AID12762: How does international trade stimulate economic growth
AID12763: Does international trade generate employment opportunities
AID12764: Are governments justified in levying anti-dumping duties
AID12765: What is international tendering
AID12766: Foreign direct investment is the best way of overcoming tariff barriers.
Explain
AID12767: What are the major functions of Commodities Boards in accelerating the
exports of commodities from India? Discuss
AID12768: What are the major advantages of free port? Discuss with some suitable
examples in support of your answer

AID12769: What are the major documents needed for exporters? Discuss by citing the
relevant illustrations in support of your answer
AID12770: Write a detailed note on Duty Exemption Scheme? What are the major
benefits available in this scheme? Discuss in detail
AID12771: What are the various functions of 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUS)
and Units in Export Processing Zones (EPZS)? Discuss
AID12772: What you mean by Market based Exchange Rate
AID12773: Discuss the significance of Duty Free License
AID12774: Write a note on Software Technology Park Scheme
AID12775: Write about India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)
AID12776: Write a note on National Association of Software and Service Companies
AID12777: Write a note on National Center for Trade Information (NCTI)
AID12778: Discuss Legal Undertaking
AID12779: Discuss the significance of Conversion
AID12780: What is the significance of Export Obligation
AID12781: World trade in services
AID12782: Regionalization of World Trade
AID12783: Functions of International Monetary Fund (IMF)
AID12784: Discuss the current World Trade Environment
AID12785: The Role of WTO

AID12786: 100% Export-oriented Units
AID12787: Discuss Zero Duty EPCG Scheme for software sector
AID12788: Discuss Foreign Technology Agreements
AID12789: Discuss Setting up Special Economic Zones
AID12790: Export House / Trading House
AID12791: Super Star Trading House
AID12792: Explain the following terminology used in the international environment
with examples from Indian scenario
AID12793: Why should international marketing be considered as a separate field of
study even though marketing decisions in both domestic and international markets are
basically the same? Explain the salient differences between domestic and international
markets
AID12794: Explain the EPRG orientation for International Marketing, Multinational
Corporations, Transnational Corporations and Globalization
AID12795: What are the major criticisms of MNCs operating in LDCs? What do you
recommend that MNCs become more acceptable to LDCs
AID12796: Explain the difference between Competitive Advantage and Comparative
Advantage. How has the theory of Comparative Advantage been evolved from the
Theory of Absolute Advantage and Relative Advantage
AID12797: "It is economic not cultural differences that count. Give the economic
environment and income level of Indian states' people in any country, Muslims and
Christians would follow the Indian lifestyle and conservative living rather than U.S.
lifestyle and materialistic living." Discuss this statement
AID12798: What factors should a company consider to gain insight into a country's
politics
AID12799: What is desirable to undertake political risk assessment

AID12800: Discuss different ways in which a host Government may intervene in the
affairs of a MNC
AID12801: How is FEMA going to reduce corrupt practices regarding foreign
exchange
AID12802: Distinguish between litigation and arbitration
AID12803: "While advanced countries offer an immediate market opportunity, the
competitive activities are accessibly keen there. It may, therefore, be more
advantageous for a firm to gain a permanent foot-hold in one or more developing
countries since there is no competition economically to reckon with". Comment
AID12804: How could aesthetics, be an element of culture, affect marketing decisions
in the international context? Should an international marketer deliberately attempt to
seek cultural change in a society
AID12805: The gain of rupee and the improvement in the Balance of Payment to
about $120 Bn has seriously affected exports. How can the RBI balance these two
scenarios
AID12806: What are the main reasons of failure of Fifth Ministerial Conference of
WTO at Cancun? How can the differences between developing and developed
countries be overcome
AID12807: "Trade barriers help the foreign trade for economic development of a
country". Discuss
AID12808: What are the various SCMs of the WTO that help nations to overcome
unfair trade practices among the signatory countries
AID12809: GATT has been in existence followed by WTO since 1947. What was the
need for UNCTAD? What are the differences between both these
AID12810: Recently, ASEAN has played a very important role in evolving the
concept of Free Trade Area (FTA). How is India going to benefit from FTA

AID12811: What factors make the company in International marketing research more
difficult than domestic marketing research
AID12812: What steps may be taken to resolve the problems of primary data
collection in the developing countries
AID12813: What factors should companies consider in developing international
marketing information system
AID12814: Distinguish between obligatory and discretionary adaptation of a product?
Give examples from Indian scenario
AID12815: What alternative strategies can a company adopt to brand its international
products
AID12816: Illustrate the logic behind the extension of the domestic product line to
overseas markets
AID12817: What is meant by price escalation? What strategy options are available to
the international marketers to counteract escalation in export prices
AID12818: Under what circumstances might dumping be useful to the people of the
importing country? Expla in
AID12819: In India advertising is the principal source of revenue for the media. Is
this true in other countries? If not, how do media derive their incomes
AID12820: India's share of exports in the international market has come up to 0.89
percent. What steps should Government take to increase its share in the international
market to at least 1 percent
AID12821: Explain theory of international product life cycle
AID12822: Short note on Fiscal Deficit
AID12823: Distinguish between Common law and Code law
AID12824: What is the difference between expropriation and confiscation
AID12825: Role of IBRD and IMF

AID12826: Distinguish between 100% EOU and SEZ
AID12827: What are different types of LCs
AID12828: Salient features of EXIM Policy 2002-07
AID12829: Role of ECGC
AID12830: Reciprocity and transfer pricing
AID12831: Short note on Exim Bank
AID12832: Anti-dumping measures
AID12833: Short note on Countertrade
AID12834: Explain FOB, CF and CIF
AID12835: Mergers, takeovers, joint ventures and strategic alliances
AID12836: Short note on BPO
AID12837: Short note on Ad-valorem
AID12838: Short note on NAFTA and SAFTA
AID12839: Short note on IPR
AID12840: Uniform pricing versus differentiate pricing
AID12841: What are the objectives of investor? State the characteristics of investment
AID12842: What do you understand by money market? What are its characteristics
AID12843: What do you understand by Capital market? Who are more important
players in the new issue market

AID12844: What is meant by listing of Securities? What are its advantages from the
point of view of the company and investor
AID12845: Discuss the rules applicable to 'prospectus' under the standard listing
requirements
AID12846: What is a market index? Outline its utility for security analysis. Give two
different methods used to weight indexes
AID12847: Explain the meaning, rationale, procedure and limitations of the
fundamental Analysis
AID12848: Briefly describe the essence of fundamental and technical analysis. Would
you advise an investor to use technical analysis as the only basis for investment
decisions
AID12849: What is the Efficient Market Hypothesis in each of its three forms
AID12850: Define the Random Walk Hypothesis. What basic assumptions underlying
technical analysis is at odds with the weak form of EMH
AID12851: Explain the significance of the covariance in calculating portfolio risk
AID12852: Why are people risk averse? How does the utility theory suggest that we
measure risk
AID12853: What are the characteristics of assets that lie on the efficient frontier?
What is the difference between the efficient frontier and the attainable set of
investment opportunities? What role does the dominance principle play in this
difference
AID12854: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Markowitz approach
AID12855: What does a beta coefficient measure? How is it calculated for an
individual asset and for a portfolio of assets? Are individual securities and portfolio
betas stable and reliable

AID12856: Explain Capital Asset Pricing Model. What are its assumptions
AID12857: What is the basic assumption behind Arbitrage Pricing Theory? What are
the advantages and disadvantages of the APT over the CAPM
AID12858: Discuss the process and principles employed in setting up the income
portfolio
AID12859: What is the essential difference between the Sharpe and Treynor indexes
of portfolio performance? Which do you think is preferable
AID12860: Portfolios that buy new securities and sell old holdings frequently will
outperform portfolios that are managed more passively. Do you agree with this
statement
AID12861: What are securities
AID12862: What are the characteristics of securities
AID12863: Care to be exercised while investing the fixed deposits
AID12864: Impact of inflation on savings
AID12865: Distinguish between investment and speculation
AID12866: Distinguish between financial investments and physical investment
AID12867: Short note on Financial intermediation
AID12868: Safety Vs. riskiness
AID12869: SEBI reforms of the secondary markets
AID12870: Factors affecting markets
AID12871: Short note on Private placement

AID12872: Short note on Rights issue
AID12873: Short note on Preference shares
AID12874: Short note on Bonus shares
AID12875: Usefulness of ratio analysis
AID12876: Short note on Funds Flow Analysis
AID12877: Short note on Dow Theory
AID12878: Short note on Elliot Wave Theory
AID12879: Short note on Concept of Beta
AID12880: Production/Operation Management is essentially a function concerning
decision making with respect to production /Operation system so as to render the
necessary customer satisfaction at the lowest cost. Explain the strategic, tactic and
operational decisions involved
AID12881: Explain the terms Productivity & Wastivity. How productivity in an
industry can be increas ed? Why wastivity concept is gaining ground over the concept
of productivity
AID12882: In a scooter factory, 800 workmen are working for the production of
scooters. The output fixed per month is 800 numbers of scooters. The workers are
paid incentive bonus in proportion to the output increase, then find the incentive
earned by each employee if the output for the month is 1000 scooters and men
employed are under
AID12883: When does a facility location decision arise? Describe briefly the optimal
criteria for selecting a plant location
AID12884: A small-scale industrial unit intends to select one of the three locations.
The data on both tangible and intangible factors collected by the location analyst is
given below
AID12885: What are the two basic Production Systems? State their characteristics,
advantages and disadvantages

AID12886: What are the principles of plant layout? What factors must be considered
in layout planning? What benefits accrue due to a good plant layout
AID12887: When are the product and process layouts to be used? What are the
relevant advantages of each type of layout
AID12888: In a leading electrical equipment manufacturing organization, the annual
demand for corrugated boxes are 25,000. The cost of placing an order is Rs. 100 and
the inventory carrying cost is 25 percent. The price per box is Rs. 10. Find the optimal
policy
AID12889: The supplier offers 1% discount if minimum 4,000 corrugated boxes are
ordered and 5% discount if 10,000 units or more are ordered. What should be the
ordering quantity and would you accept the discount offer
AID12890: Explain the term Aggregate Planning and the various strategies involved
in it
AID12891: Define Work Measurement & Method Study. Show by a flow-chart how
these help in improving Productivity
AID12892: Define MRP. Describe the MRP process and state various benefits of it
AID12893: The production of an item 'P' requires the assembly of modules A, B, C,
D. The units of A, B, C, D required for the final product 'P' are 2,1,3,2 units
respectively. Further, the module 'A' consists of modules E, F, & G requiring 2,1,3
units respectively, the module 'B' consists of H, K, L requiring 1,2,2 units
respectively, the module 'C' is an element itself and used as it is for the final product,
the module 'D' consists of elements/components M, N, W respectively requiring 1,1,2
units only
AID12894: What do you understand by the term 'Quality'? How the emphasis is
shifting form Quality Control to Quality Assurance
AID12895: Differentiate between ISI & ISO 9000/14000 series. Explain impact of
ISO in our exports
AID12896: Define 'Maintenance' & state its 'Objectives'

AID12897: What are the various types of Maintenance System? Describe briefly the
function of each
AID12898: What 'Maintenance Policy' should be adopted for 'Planning and Control'
of spares
AID12899: What do understand by product Development? Discuss its needs and
explain the factors, which wo uld be taken into consideration while developing a new
product
AID12900: What do you understand by PLC (Product Life Cycle)? Explain various
issues involved
AID12901: What are Problems of Allocation? Name the various techniques available
for solving such problems? (Hint: Explain briefly: Assignment Problem,
Transportation Technique & Linear Programming)
AID12902: Mini Computer is to be purchased and installed in your office as per the
details given below
AID12903: Define the following terms: i) POM (ii) INPUTS (iii) OUTPUT (iv)
Transformation Process
AID12904: What can be the six eras in which we can divide the evaluation of POM?
Mention the name of major contribution against his major contribution(s) in each era
AID12905: What are the three basic schools of thought in POM (Three approach to
POM)
AID12906: Explain the objectives & scope of POM
AID12907: Define Production Planning & Production Control
AID12908: Write the major functions of a Production Manager in this Millennium
AID12909: "Production Management Function is viewed as a contribution process of
planning, organizing & controlling" Please explain

AID12910: What are the objectives of POM
AID12911: Define the terms: (i) Factory (ii) Factory Planning (iii) Location Planning
AID12912: Define productivity & explain its barriers
AID12913: Define wastivity. What is included in wastivity? How wastivity is
determined
AID12914: Explain Multi plant Location Problem
AID12915: Define Plant Layout and state benefits of a good plant-layout
AID12916: Explain (i) Mass Production System (ii) Batch Production System
AID12917: Distinguish between: Continuous & Intermittent Production System
AID12918: What is Plant Capacity? How is it measured
AID12919: Explain need of capacity planning
AID12920: Explain (i) Designed Capacity (ii) Rated Capacity (iii) Effective Capacity
AID12921: Explain (i) Line Layout (ii) Functional Layout (iii) Fixed Position Layout
AID12922: Standardisation and variety Reduction
AID12923: Short note on Modular Designs
AID12924: Just in Time Concept in Production and Materials Management
AID12925: Short note on Acceptance Sampling
AID12926: Role of Value Analysis in Material Management
AID12927: Short note on Quality Circle

AID12928: ISO 9000 series and 14000 series
AID12929: Role of SQC techniques
AID12930: Short note on Vendor Rating
AID12931: Define Reliability. How reliability is calculated for (i) Parallel System (ii)
System in Series
AID12932: Calculate the reliability of an automated production system with three
operations: turning, milling and grinding. Individual parts are transferred from one
operation to next operation by a robot, thus if one machine or robot fails, the entire
production process must stop. The reliability of robot, turning centre, milling machine
and grinder are: 0.99, 0.98, 0.99 and 0.96 respectively
AID12933: Define the terms: (i) Inventory (ii) Inventory Control. Why is it necessary
to keep inventory
AID12934: Explain major costs associated with inventory system
AID12935: Define EOQ. Draw a graph showing Inventory Carrying Cost & Ordering
Cost and hence deduce the formula for EOQ
AID12936: What is ABC in material management? Explain graphically
AID12937: Factors for selection of Material Handling System & Material Handling
Equipments
AID12938: The forecasted demand of an item, influenced by seasonal factors is given
below:-
AID12939: An electric fan company manufactures both ceiling and table fans.
Resources requirements for both these two items with corresponding revenues is
indicated below
AID12940: If in a company, it has been observed from the previous data available that
the learning curve applicable for a particular job is 0.8 Applying this curve for a new
job where the unit cost for 1st item is Rs. 1,000 find the cost of 2nd, 4th, 8th, 16th and
32nd item and draw the curve

AID12941: From the following data
AID12942: Uses of Computers in PPC
AID12943: Name different Quantitative Techniques used in solving POM problems
AID12944: Explain Johnson's "n-jobs and 3-machines sequencing method
AID12945: Hungarian's method for solving Assignment problems
AID12946: 'Profit maximization is not an operationally feasible criterion'. Do you
agree? Illustrate your views
AID12947: Discuss the fundamental principle behind the concept of 'value of time'
AID12948: There is a direct relationship between risk and return in every area of
financial management. Explain
AID12949: A firm is considering the following project
AID12950: Define cost of capital. Explain its significance in financial decision-
making
AID12951: A company requires Rs 500,000 to construct a new plant. The feasible
financial plans are as follows: (i) The Company may issue 25,000 common shares at
Rs 10 per share and 2,500 debentures of Rs 100 denomination bearing an 8 per cent
rate of interest. (ii) The Company may issue 50,000 common shares at Rs 10 per
share. (iii) The Company may issue 25,000 common shares at Rs 10 per share and
2,500 preference shares at Rs 100 per share bearing an 8 per cent rate of dividend
AID12952: Explain the NI and NOI approaches of financing the capital structure with
hypothetical examples
AID12953: Discuss the Modigliani and Miller approach, and critically analyse the
hypothesis

AID12954: The following is the summarized balance sheet of Philips India Ltd as on
31 March 2002 and 2003. Prepare the cash flow statement for the year ended 2003
AID12955: What are the important ratios used to assess the financial position of a
company
AID12956: What is the difference between hire purchase and lease finance
AID12957: What synergies exist in a (a) horizontal merger, (b) vertical merger and (c)
conglomerate merger
AID12958: What are the different forms of public-sector enterprises? Explain with the
help of a chart
AID12959: Explain overcapitalization. What are the advantages and evils of
overcapitalization
AID12960: Examine the role that financial systems play in furthering economic
development, with special reference to the Indian context
AID12961: What functions do financial systems perform
AID12962: What are the general obligations and responsibilities of merchant bankers?
What services do th ey render
AID12963: Briefly discuss the various parties involved in the new issues market
AID12964: Explain the different methods by which shares can be issued in the new
issues market
AID12965: Differentiate between mergers, amalgamations and acquisitions. Analyse
the managerial motives behind mergers and acquisitions
AID12966: Explain the following models of valuation of target with examples
AID12967: Explain loan syndication
AID12968: What are derivative instruments? Explain the different financial derivative
instruments

AID12969: Analyse the role played by financial instruments in the money market
AID12970: Discuss the regulations that govern the venture capital industry in India
AID12971: Trace the development of the mutual funds industry in India
AID12972: Explain the categories into which mutual funds are divided
AID12973: What are financial leases? Explain the different types of financial leases
AID12974: TVS Limited takes a truck on lease on 01-01-2000 from Z Leasing
Limited
AID12975: Identify and describe the three communications elements
AID12976: Identify the five advantages of fiber optics as compared to coaxial and
twisted pair cables
AID12977: Describe baseband transmission
AID12978: Describe the disadvantage of Phase-Shift-Keying modulation (PSK)
AID12979: Define and explain bandwidth efficiency
AID12980: How does multilevel encoding help with optimizing a data
communication system
AID12981: Explain the simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex transmission mode
AID12982: Describe the disadvantage of synchronous TDM and explain how the
issue can be resolved
AID12983: Differentiate between Time division Multiplexing and Phase division
Multiplexing
AID12984: Explain the advantage of error detection and name an encoding method
that has a reliable error detection mechanism

AID12985: Describe the Data Encryption Standard (DES)
AID12986: Why is the point to point connection called a "store and forward" or
"packet switched" network
AID12987: Why is the mesh topology barely used in any network system
AID12988: List three TCP/IP protocols that are implemented in the physical layer of
the OSI model
AID12989: Describe connection oriented service and explain how it provides reliable
communication
AID12990: What are the main functions of the OSI presentation layer
AID12991: What are the two main functions of the Ethernet MAC layer
AID12992: Explain what causes collision and briefly describe how it is resolved
AID12993: Describe the general token ring network architecture
AID12994: Explain beaconing
AID12995: Compare the operation of the token bus network to the token ring network
AID12996: Describe what appears after typing the command ipconfig/all at the
Window command prompt. What information appears in the "Command Prompt"
window after you type "ping 192.168.1.1" (or any similar IP address) right after the
prompt command and click ENTER
AID12997: Explain masking and subnetting
AID12998: What does it mean for a bridge to be an active device
AID12999: How are wireless routers used
AID13000: What is the encapsulation process

AID13001: Identify three responsibilities of the network access layer
AID13002: Describe the ARP and RARP protocols
AID13003: Identify three important characteristics of IPv6
AID13004: List out the various reasons for the present scenario of Indian
telecommunication Industry. Comparing to the global scenario, evaluate the
contributions of the above cited reasons
AID13005: India is the second largest country in terms of subscriber's base in the
world and also very highly ranked in terms of ARPUs in spite of lowest call tariffs in
the world. Cite out the reasons for the same
AID13006: Explain and discuss NGN, IMS, and WiMax and there usage, scope and
market in modern telecommunication systems with respect to Indian Environment
AID13007: Explain the concept of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC). Discuss how
India is placed viz a viz o n global scenario to carry our FMC
AID13008: Explain and differentiate GSM and CDMA technologies. Also, discuss the
Indian telecom infrastructure for the two technologies
AID13009: Explain the reasons for the increasing popularity of e-business
AID13010: What do you mean by I-way? Discuss the various components of I-Way
AID13011: Explain the framework of e-business
AID13012: Discuss the need of intelligence website
AID13013: Discuss the web development tools required for designing a website
AID13014: Difference between B2B and B2C e-business models
AID13015: Why do you think that new business model is necessary for new start-up

AID13016: Define SSL and how does it become functional
AID13017: What is the digital signature? How does it work
AID13018: Explain the details of how e-cheques and e-cash work
AID13019: What is the online credit card based systems in online transactions
AID13020: What are search engines? Explain the technology on which they work
AID13021: What is internet marketing? Illustrate with suitable examples
AID13022: Explain the process of formulating e-business strategies
AID13023: What is mobile commerce? Illustrate with examples
AID13024: What are the typical functions or Departments in an Organization? What
type of work is done in each of these functions
AID13025: Explain the difference between the functional view and the process view
of organization
AID13026: In what ways is business to consumer purchasing different from business
to business purchasing
AID13027: Explain the difference between a backorder and a stock out
AID13028: Explain the role of the following supply chain management ES and how
they "extend" the capabilities of the core processes that they support
AID13029: Describe two key financial documents
AID13030: Describe the differences among the three generations of enterprise
system-mainframe architecture, client-server architecture, and service oriented
architecture
AID13031: Explain the key steps in a basic procurement process
AID13032: Explain the key steps in a basic production process

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