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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
21. Case Study: MARCH/APRIL 2021.
If you are appointed as a business environment
First Semester
consultant to ABC Ltd, a company in
manufacturing of heavy equipments in India, Business Administration
which is planning to expand its wings to various
countries across the globe in a short span of SL'C BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
months from now.
(For 2015 - 2016 to 2017 - 2018 batches and
(a) What are your recommendations to ABC Ltd, 2018 - 2019 batch onwards)
for going global? (10)
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks
(b) Prepare an Outsourcing and Collaboration
plan for ABC Ltd. (10)
PART A - (6 x 5 = 30 marks)

Answer any SIX questions out of Ten questions

1. Write 'all the components of internal environment

in business.

2. What are the salient features of GDP (Gross

Domestic Product)?

3. What is the relationship between politics and

markets? Give example.

4. What are roles of government m business

parlance?

5. What are the reasons for illiteracy in India?

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6. Write the positive aspects of Average Disposable 15. IUustrate as to how population and its growth rate
Income. ...impacts the socio-cultural environment in Indian
business scene?
7. 'State the importance of process innovation to
technological growth.
Or
8. What are the requisites for a perfect iriternet
Infrastructure? 16. Examine the significant role of family size and
structure to the business environment in forinal
9. What are the merits of FDI (Foreign Direct organisa tions.
Investment)?
10. Distinguish between MNCs and TNCs. 17. Explain the scope. and influence. Technology to
Indian Business Owners in non-manufacturing
PARTB - (5 x 10 = 50 marks) sectors.
Answer ALL the questions.
Or
11. . Narrate about PESTEL analysis with a suitable
example from Indian. business scenario. Also 18. Elucidate as' to how you will manage the issues
explain its merits and demerits. and challenges arising out of Technology Transfer·
along with suitable examples.
Or
12. Explain elaborately about Liberalisation, 19. Discuss the recent trends in World Trade
Privitisation and Globalisation of Economy and Organisation (WTO) towards global
its impact on Indian business environment. competitiveness.
13. Discuss the nature and scope of legal dimensions
Or
to business growth and development .
Or 20. "Sustainable Development is .the only solution to
environmental issues in organizations around the
14. Trace the evolution and growth of Industrial globe". Justify your agreement/agreement with
policies in India. suitable illustrations.

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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,

SEPTEMBER 2020.
First Semester.
Business Administration
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
,~ (For 2015 - 16 to 2017 - 18 batches and 2018-19 batch
onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

SECTION A - (6 x 5 = 30 marks)

Answer any SIX questions.

1. Explain Inflation and GDP.

2. What are the components of external

environments?

3. How does industrial policy affects business

environment?

4. Give a brief account on political diversity.

5. .Briefly explain the importance of disposable

Income.
6. Explain the' impact of changing life styles on
business environment. . 14. "Corruption and bureaucracy are a curse on
business development.". Do you agree? Elucidate
.7. Explain the advantages of a well developed logistic your opinion.
system ..
15. How can be the size of Indian population made.
8. Give a brief note on internet infrastructure.
advantage for its business development? Express

9. What. . are the' advantages of special economic your views.

zones? Or

10. Explain the impact of MNCs on Indian business

16. How buying habits of Indian consumers influence
environment.
the socio-cultural environment?

SECTION B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks) 17. Explain the recent trends III technologic:;ll'

Answer ALL questions. development in growing economies.

11. Explain the various types of environment and how Or

do they affect the success of a business.
18. Discuss the essentials of research and
Or
development for the development of an economy.
12.. Explain the PESTEL analysis in detail.
19. Explain the latest developments with regard to
13. Discuss the regulatory role of Government with FDI in India.
regard to business environment.
Or
Or
20. Discuss the advantages of outsourcing business in
India ..

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 SECTION C - (1 x 20 = 20 marks) handleLho waste products that would be created
by the "ultramodern" new plant in a manner that"
COMPULSORY would meet the ind~stry's fairly high standards,
21: Kirk was" a bright individual who was being although they could still comply with federal

groomed for the Controller's position in a medium- standards, Kirk's boss, Henry, noted that the"'

sized manufacturing firm. After his first year as estimated cost per unit would be increased if the

Assistant Controller, the officers of the firm were "waste treatment facilities were upgraded
starting to' include him in major company according to recent industry standards. While

functions. For instance, today he was attending industry standards were presently more stringent

'the monthly financial statement summary given than federal regulations, environmentalists were

at, a prestigious consulting firm. During the pressuring strongly for improving regulations at

meeting, Kirk' was intrigued at" how all the the federal level. Bob mentioned that since their

financial data he had been accumulating was closest competitor did not have the waste

transformed by the consultant into revealing treatment facilities that already existed at their

charts and graphs. Kirk was generally optimistic firm, he was not. in favor of any more expenditures

about the session" and the company's future until in this area. Most managers at this meeting

·the consultant started talking about the new ,resoundingly agreed with Bob, and business

manufacturing plant the company was adding to continued on to anothertopi., Kirk did not hear a

the current location and the == per unit of the word during the rest of the meeting. He kept
chemically plated products it produced. At that wondering how the company could possibly h~ve
time. Bob (the President) and John (the chemical such a casual attitude toward _the environment.
engineer) started talking about waste treatment Yet he did not know if, how,or 'when he could

and disposal problems. John mentioned that the share his opinion. Soon he started reflecting on
current waste facilities were not adequate to whether this was the right firm for him.

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Questions:

(a) To what extent is it Kirk's responsibility to

take any actions?

(b) How can the interests of the firm and its

stockholders be balanced with the interests
of the environment?

(c) What obligation does the company have to

future generations' of citizens and
employees?

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Compulsory. M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBERJDECEMBER 2019.
21. An international health-food restaurant is looking
forward to enter into the Indian market. They feel First Semester
that the economical, political and legal conditions
in India are, ft.tvouraQle to their business and Business Administration
products. But, with little knowledge about the
Indian consumers, they strongly feel that their BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
entry would be at risk. Now, the owners of the
restaurant seek your help in assessing tile socio- (For 2015·16 to 2018·19 batches onwards)
cultural environment in India.
Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks
Questions
(1'1) Prepare a profile of the Indian families on PART A- (6 x 5 = 30 marks)
their size and structure.
Answer any 'SIX questions out of Ten questions.
(b) Identify various segments on the basis of
gender, religion, social classes and life style. 1. Identify and discuss the factors to be considered in
(c) Also give your useful comments on the analysing external environment.
attitude, buying habits and the various
2. Depict the role of PESTEL analysis iri analysing
consciousnesses of Indian consumers.
the environment.

3. How does pclitical environment influence

business?

4. Discuss the merits and demerits of bureaucracy.

5. Illustrate how age distribution and life expectancy

rates of a country influence business.

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6. Do Indian citizens have a divide over the social 15. How do you see the population and literacy growth
classes and lifestyle? How? rate in India'? How are they supportive for parallel
growth in domestic and international trade and
7. Explain how ones rights on intellectual property is commerce?
protected through the IPR act.
Or
8. Briefly comment on the worldwide internet
infrastruc re and its contribution to businesses. 16. Explain how environmental and health
consciousness are likely to influence the degree of
9. Bring out the principles and functions of WTO. consistency between attitudes and behaviour.

10. Distinguish between Foreign Direct Investment 17. Give your precise view over the current status of
and Foreign Institutional Investors. the basic infrastructural facilities in India. How do
you claim that infra structural developments are
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
0

PART B - important for the growth of businesses?

Answer ALL questions.
Or
11. Why is environmental scanning essential for
making business strategies? Discuss the various 18. "Technology is the key to achieve competitive
approaches to environmental scanning. advantage." - In the light of this statement,
discuss the possible effects of time lags in
Or
introduction, adaptation and transfer of
technology .
12. Do you think globalisation has brought positive
developments? Identify the impact it has made
19.. Discuss the cost and benefits of FDI to home and
and discuss your views.
host countries.·
13. Distinguish between monetary and fiscal policies.
Or
What are their objectives?
Or 20. Why do companies outsource and prefer
14. What is GST? Who are its stake holders and how collaboration? How do they do that and what
°dothey benefit from it? advantages do they gain?
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER/DECEM·BER 2D18.

First Semester
Business Administration
BUST-NESSENVIRONMENT
(2Q18-2019 Batch onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART A - (6 x 5 = 30 marks)
Answer any SIX questions out of TEN questions .
.1. List out the Features of Business Environment.
2. Interpret the Elemonts of Economic Environment.
3. Outline the benefits of Bureaucracy.
4. Assess the effects of Political Diversity ill the
Workplace.
5. Measure the impact of Socio Cultural Factors in
Business.
6. Evaluate the role of Social Class in shaping
Consumer Behavior.
7. Illustrate the process of Technology Transfer.
8. Analyze the Growth of Telecommunication Sector
in India.
9. Recall the Advantages. of Multinational 19. Explain the various Environmental Issues faced
Companies. by India.

10. Comment on the Incentives for Special Economic

Or
Zones in India. 20. "India is always a preferred Destination for
. Foreign investors" -Discuss .
.PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

Answer ALL questions. PART C - (1 x 20 = 20 marks)

11. Illustrate the significance of PESTEL Analysis in 21. Cast Study (Compulsory) :
Business Environment.
Lately many companies have planned for
Or significant investment in organized retailing in
12. Analyze the causes and Consequences of India. Several factors have prompted their
Corruption in India. decisions in this regard. Customer income is
rising. People have developed a taste for better
13. Discuss the Role of Government in shaping quality products even though they may have to
business environment in India. pay more. The aspiration levels have increased.
Or The government has also liberalized its economic
policies in this regard and permitted even cent
14. Examine the Causes and Consequences of percent foreign direct investment in some sectors
Corruption in India. of retailing.
15. Estimate the effects of Population Explosion in Questions:
India.
(a) Identify changes in business environment
Or under different heads economic, social,
16. "Indian Consumers are more price sensitive than technological political and legal that have
Quality Conscious"-Discuss. facilitated the companies' decisions to plan
significant investments in organized
17. Appraise the development of Economic retailing.
Infrastructure in India.
(b) What has been the impact of these changes
Or with regard to globalizationand privatization?
18. Discuss about the Protection and Enforcement of
Intellectual Property Rights in India.
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PART C - (1 x 20 = 20 marks) MBA 16 R
Compulsory - M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017.

21. "In the absence ofMNCs, backward economies will First Semester
be condemned to remain backward forever' - Do
you agree with this statement? Di~cuss in detail. Business Administration

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

(2015-16 batch onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART A ~ (6 x 5 = 30 marks)

Answer any SIX questions out of TEN questions.

1. Differentiate between internal environment and

external environment.

2. Describe the importance of economic parameters

like GDP and per capita income to business.

3. Explain the relationship between monetary policy

and business and also between fiscal policy and
business.

4. Examine the significance of political environment

to business.

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, 5. What is meant by pluralistic society? Wh~t is the 13. Discuss in detail about the findings of Dutt
significance of this pluralism? Committee on industrial Licensing.
Or
6'. Examine the relevance of castes and communities
to business. . 14~ Discuss in detail about the New Industrial Policy
. of 1991.
7. Why time lags happened in .new technology
. introduction of products in many Indian business 15. "Social environment in India is not conducive for
concerns? Explain. nurturing entrepreneurship" Examine the
statement.
8. Elucidate the importance of research and Or
development in business.
16. Enumerate the significimce' of· linguistic and
9. . Describe the causes for the dominance of MNCs in religious factors for business.
Indian business development.
17. Dis~uss the role of culture and technology in
10. State the genesis and functions ofW.T.O. business development.
Or
PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)
18. Discuss the merits and limitations of protection of
.Answer ALL the questions. Intellectual Property Rights. .

11. Analyze in detail the interactions of economic and 19. "TRIPs and TRIMs require lot of trimming in
non-economic factors in business environment. order to make them really useful for developing
countries like India" Discuss. .
Or Or

12. "Economic liberalization alone cannot .. yield 20, Enumerate the usefulness of outsourcing and
desired results without suitable political and legal collaboration for the sustainable development of
changes". Discuss. business.

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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2016.

First Semester
Business Administration
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(2016-17 Batch)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART A - (6 x 5 = 30 marks)
Answer any SIX questions.

1. Briefly describe the PESTEL analysis.

2. . Why is it important to continuously monitor

business environment?

3. Write a note on Government as an entrepreneur.

4. What are the political institutions in a democracy?

Briefly discuss how they affect business.

5. Explain the impact of religious group on business.

6. Enumerate the attitude towards customer

services.

7. Briefly discuss the role of internet in technological

development.
 15. What are the causes of high growth rate of
8. What are the various issues of intellectual population in India? Explain briefly any two
property rights? problems created by high growth of population .'
9. 'MNCs are delivering better values to Indian Or
consumers". Explain. 16. Analyze the effect of socio-cultural environment on
business.
10. State the advantages of Special Economic Zone.
17. Explain institutional structure for technology in
PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks). India. Is it sufficient for. the growth of the
country's corporate sector?
Answer ALL questions.
Or
. 11."The term environment refers to the totality of all 18. Give an account on technological leadership and
the factors which are external to and beyond the followers in business environment.
control of individual business enterprises and
their management" - Explain. 19. "Foreign Direct Investment is increasingly
Or important in economic development because of its
close links to trade, financial flows and technology
12. Give a brief account of liberalization and
transfer." Explain the above statement and
globalization on the economy of our country.
examine the role of MNCs in this regard.
13. The political environment of business contains a
number of critical elements: Or
(a) The form of government; 20. Which has done better WTO or its predecessor?
(b) The ideology of the ruling party; Explain with reasons.
(c) The strengthen of opposition; PART C - (1 x 20 = 20 marks)
(d) Politico-legal institutions; and
. Compulsory question.
(e) Role and responsibility of bureaucracy
.Examine these elements in the prevailing political 21. Case study
environment in India.
Mahindra and Mahindra manufactures and
Or
14. Discuss the role of government in regulating fiscal, market jeeps and had a hold over a considerable
monetary and industrial policies. portion of the jeep market in India in the past. It
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was ranked sixth in the automobile sector of India As soon as the company came to know that
in 2014, up from the 10th rank in 2013. The Australia, Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Sweden
following are the prominent jeeps that operate in could prove to be potential markets, plans began to
the Indian market currently - Mahindra- be made accordingly. The company estimated that
Voyager, Mahindra-Armada, and Mahindra- it would be able to export about 2,500 jeeps
Commander. Mahindra and Mahindra is now annually to Australia. In order to cater to the
facing problems like cut-throat competition, price lower segment of the market, the Mahindra jeeps
rise,and sluggish market for jeeps. In terms of in Australia faced competition from Japanese
price competition, Mahindra ~nd Mahindra has an companies. Stringent design rules and
upper hand when compared to Tata jeeps. whereas requirements also needed to be met in Australia.
Tempo Tax has comparatively a low price. The company is confident of meeting all such
Realizing the need to grow fast, the company requirements. The governments liberalization
formulated an export policy. It paid off well. They policy will also be helpful. The company's new
formulated plans to develop and grow in a foreign policy has to take into account the environmental
market. The first step was participation in trade factors. The export policy, with a special reference
. fairs abroad, particularly in Hanover (Germany) to export market, also deserves a considerable
and Paris (France). This has helped to popularize evaluation and analysis because environmental
its vehicle in those countries. Mahindra jeeps factors, such as technological, economical, social,
started selling in France, and jeep export became and political influences, relevant to strategic
an important marketing activity of the company. decisions, operate in an industry.
The company started ma~ufacturing diesel Mahindra and Mahindra assessed all the
engines in collaboration with Peugeot of France. opportunities in the market as well as the impact

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 of external environment on their strategic
planning before expanding the production. In
2014, Mahindra and Mahindra showed a
significant improvement compared to Maruti
Udyog, ranked as the number one automobile
company, as is evident from the table that follows:
S.No Factors Environmental Dynamics Belief in
Consciousness Innovation
1 Maruti Udyog 176.0 points 72.9 174.0
2 Mahindra and l18.1 points l19.0 123.0
Mahindra

Question:
In the case discussion above, which are the
different environmental factors that lead to ,
opportunities and threats to Mahindra and
Mahindra?

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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2010.

First Semester

Business Administration

. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART A - (5 x 4 = 20 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What do you understand by capitalism?

2. What is socialism?

3. What is mixed-economic system?

4. What are the limitations of family managed

business entry?

5. What are the objectives ofWTO?

6. What do you mean by ecological imbalances?

7. List down the elements of social infra structures.

8. List down the elements of political infra structure.

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PART B - (5 x 12 = 60 marks) 17. Discuss the different management structure of a

Answer ALL questions. Business.

9. What are the approaches used to analyse business Or

environment?
18. Explain in detail the factor~ ofWTO.
Or

10. Discuss the importance of environmental

PART C - (1 x 20 = 20 marks)
forecasting. Compulsory Questions.
11. Briefly explain the nature of structure of Indian 19. (a) Discuss the future trends of Indian Industry.
economic environment.
(b) Discuss the competitive environment
Or
prevailing India due to LPG.
12. Write short notes on directive principles of state
policy.

13. Discuss the importance of studying demographic

environment.
Or

L4. Briefly explain the different objectives of a

Business firm.

l5. Bring out the impact of natural resources on a

Business organization with suitable example.
Or

.6. Bring out the linkage between political and legal

environment.

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