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MASTER OF COMMERCE (M. Com.)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
MCO-04 : BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 70%
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) „Business Environment is ever evolving‟.
Comment. Which of its components are
important for business manager ? 6+6
(b) Environmental Threat and Opportunities
Profile (ETOP) is internal evaluation of an
organization. Give your views on the above
remark. 8
2. (a) “Listing of securities in the capital markets
is a long and difficult process.” Comment
on the statement citing the process of
listing of securities. 7+6
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(b) Explain the role of SEBI in facilitating the
above listing process. 7
3. (a) What is „Economic Planning‟ ? Explain its
importance. 6+6
(b) Discuss the role of Public Sector in the
National Economy of India. 8
4. “The Industrial Policy is the backbone of Indian
industrial sector.” Critically comment on the
statement appraising the various industrial
policies of India. 12+8
5. (a) Describe the importance of small scale
industries to a country. 10
(b) Explain the role of played by the national
level institutions in promoting these small
scale industries. 10
6. Foreign Investments have an increasingly
important role in the economic development of
a country. Explain its impact on GDP growth,
employment generation and infrastructure
development. 20
7. (a) Why was WTO formed ? Why is it
important for our country‟s future ? 6+6
(b) What are TRIPS and TRIMS ? How do
they impact business ? 8
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8. Distinguish between any two of the following :
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(a) Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles
(b) MRTP Act and Competition Commission of
India (CCI).
(c) Money Market and Capital Market.
(d) Economic Growth and Economic
Development.
9. Write short notes on any two of the following :
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(a) Significance of Demographic environment
to business
(b) Social Reporting
(c) SICA (Sick Industrial Companies) (Special
Provisions Act), 1985
(d) Corporate Governance
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