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Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3rd core
MB0050 Research Methodology - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 1 60 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q 1. Give examples of specific situations that would call for the following types of research,
explaining why – a) Exploratory research b) Descriptive research c) Diagnostic research d)
Evaluation research. (10 marks)

Q 2.In the context of hypothesis testing, briefly explain the difference between a) Null and alternative
hypothesis b) Type 1 and type 2 error c) Two tailed and one tailed test d) Parametric and non
parametric tests. (10 marks)

Q 3. Explain the difference between a causal relationship and correlation, with an example of each.
What are the possible reasons for a correlation between two variables? (10 marks)

Q 4. Briefly explain any two factors that affect the choice of a sampling technique. What are the
characteristics of a good sample? (10 marks)

Q 5. Select any topic for research and explain how you will use both secondary and primary sources
to gather the required information. (10 marks)

Q 6.Case Study: You are engaged to carry out a market survey on behalf of a leading Newspaper that
is keen to increase its circulation in BangaloreCity, in order to ascertain reader habits and interests.
Develop a title for the study; define the research problem and the objectives or questions to be
answered by the study. (10 marks)

MB0050 Research Methodology - 4 Credits

Assignment Set- 2 60 Marks

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
 Q 1.Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of distributing
questionnaires to the respondents of a study.(10 marks).

Q 2. In processing data, what is the difference between measures of central tendency and measures of
dispersion? What is the most important measure of central tendency and dispersion? (10 marks).

Q 3. What are the characteristics of a good research design? Explain how the research design for
exploratory studies is different from the research design for descriptive and diagnostic studies.( 10
marks).

Q 4. How is the Case Study method useful in Business Research? Give two specific examples of how
the case study method can be applied to business research. (10 marks).

Q 5. What are the differences between observation and interviewing as methods of data collection?
Give two specific examples of situations where either observation or interviewing would be more
appropriate.( 10 marks).

Q 6.Case Study: You are engaged to carry out a market survey on behalf of a leading Newspaper that
is keen to increase its circulation in BangaloreCity, in order to ascertain reader habits and interests.
What type of research report would be most appropriate? Develop an outline of the research report
with the main sections.(10 marks).

MF0010 – Security Analysis and Portfolio Management - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1035) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q. 1 It is very often observed that retail investors enter the market when index is very high and exit when
index is very low (comparatively speaking). Describe qualities of a savvy investor. Also throw light upon
mistakes committed while managing investments.

Q.2 Explain the significance of index in general and stock market index in particular. What is risk
involved in derivative products?
Q.3 What do you understand by industry (give examples)? What is importance of industry life cycle? Is it
possible to asses the intrinsic value of security?

Q. 4 Is there any logic behind technical analysis? Explain meaning and basic tenets of technical analysis.

Q.5 Explain role played by efficient market in economy. Apply the parameters of efficient market to
Indian stock markets and find out whether they are efficient.

Q. 6 what do you understand by yield? Explain the concept of YTM with the help of example

MB0035 – Legal Aspects of Business - 3 Credits

(Book ID: B0764) Assignment Set- 1 60 Marks

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 what do you mean by free consent? Under what circumstances consent is considered as

free? Explain. [10 marks]

Q.2 Define negotiable instrument. What are its features and characteristics? Which are the

different types of negotiable instruments? If Mr. A is the holder of a negotiable instrument, under

what situations

1. Will he be the Holder in due course?

2. He has the right to discharge?

3. He can make endorsements? [10 marks]

Q.3. a. Distinguish between guarantee and indemnity. [5 marks]

b. Give a short note on Rights of Surety. [5 marks]

Q.4. a. Mention the remedies for breach of contract. How will the injured party claim it?
[8 marks]
b. What is the difference between anticipatory and actual breach? [2 marks]

Q. 5 a. Explain the term Privity of contract. [3 marks]

b. Define a company? What are the features of Joint Stock Company? [7 marks]
Q. 6. Om is enrolled in a managerial course. He has to write an assignment on company

management and various types of meetings that a company holds. You are asked to help him in

preparing the assignment. [10 marks]

MB0035 – Legal Aspects of Business - 3 Credits

(Book ID: B0764) Assignment Set- 2 60 Marks

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 a. What is an arbitration agreement? Discuss its essentials. [8 marks]

b. What do you mean by mediation? [2 marks]

Q.2 a. What kinds of rights are considerable under consumer rights? [5 marks]

b. Distinguish between Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. [6 marks]

Q.3 a. Identify the types of evidence which are relied upon by complainants to establish defect
in product. [3 marks]

b. Write a short note on unfair trade practices and Restrictive trade practice. [7 marks]

Q.4. Present a detail note on Shops and Establishment Act. [10 marks]

Q. 5 a. What is a cyber crime? What are the categories of cyber crime? [8 marks]

b. Mention the provisions covered under IT Act? [2 marks]

Q. 6 Ishaan is a fresher and recently is appointed as a part-time employee in Consumer

Redressed Dispute Agency. As his superior, how will you guide him regarding the redressed
forums, the nature of making complaints and the working of the agency?

MF0010 – Security Analysis and Portfolio Management - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1035) Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q. 1 Explain basic steps involved in PM. What is difference between PM and a Mutual Fund? What
are various types of risk associated with PM?
Q. 2 Explain with the help of example how is it possible to reduce risk associated with portfolio with the
help of diversification. Which risk are still bound to persist?
Q.3 With the help of examples explain what is systematic (also called systemic) and unsystematic risk?
All said and done CAPM is not perfect , do you agree?
Q. 4 What do you understand by arbitrage? Make a critical comparison between APT & CAPM.
Q. 5 Diversification is key to good investment. What are pros and cons of foreign investment?
Q. 6 Explain in brief APT with single factor model.

MF0011 – Mergers and Acquisitions - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1036) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Give some examples of synergies from Merger [10 Marks]

Q.2 why strategy important for M&A Planning? [10Marks]

Q.3 Fill in the blanks below, and discuss your results. [10Marks]

Comparable Companies Ratio

(Company W is compared with Companies TA, TB, TC)

Ratio Company TA Company TB Company TC Average

Enterprise market 2.0 2.5 1.0

value/

revenues
Enterprise market 20 10 5

value/EBITDA
Enterprise market 30 20 25

value/

Free cash

flows
Application of valuation Ratios to Company W

Actual recent data for Average Ratios Indicated Enterprise

Company W Market Value
Revenues =$200
EBITDA = $10
Free cash flows = $5

Average=

Q.4 Write Reasons for International Mergers and Acquisitions? [10 Marks]

Q.5 Write the guide lines for successful mergers and acquisitions [10 Marks]
Activity?

Q.6 Write the reasons for joint ventures? [10 Marks]

MF0011 – Mergers and Acquisitions - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1036) Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain the differences between a flip- in and flip over poison pill? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What does an LBO accomplish in Mergers and Acquisitions? (10 Marks)

Q.3 From the standard point of shareholders, why are tracking stocks (10 Marks)

less valuable than stocks in a spin-off

Q.4 Why have alliances increased importance? (10 Marks)

Q.5 Summarize briefly what determines merger transaction is taxable? (10 Marks)

Q.6 What is the nature of strategy as an adaptive learning process. (10 Marks)
 MF0012 – Taxation Management - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1037) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What are the incomes from house property which are exempted from tax?

2. Define the term tax holidays. What are the different tax incentives for new units
established in SEZ?

3. What are the key steps to calculate the tax liability of an individual ?

4. Define the treatment of remuneration paid to partners under income tax act.

5. Describe in brief the provisions for set off and carry forward of losses.

6. Compute the net wealth and wealth tax liability of Golden Jewellers ltdkij. as on 31-3-11.
The company is engaged in the jewellery business export and domestic sales

Rs.

Factory buildings 520000.00

Bank Balance 140000.00

Unaccounted cash balance 25500.00

Silver ware 1200000.00

Gold ornaments 3500000.00

Motor cars 150000.00

The company has taken a loan of Rs. 600000.00 for factory premise

MF0012 – Taxation Management - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1037) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1) Write a short note on :

a) Cost of acquisition

b) Cost of improvement
 c) Expenditure on transfer

d) Transfer

2) Write a short note on deductions under section:

a) 80 DD

b) 80 G

c) 80 GG

d) 80lb

e) 80 U

3) Explain the tax provisions for dividend , interest and royalty.

4) Company A is proposed to be merged with company B . the following are the particulars of the
former company

Unabsorbed depreciation Rs. 45600000.00

Unabsorbed business loss Rs. 145000.00

Consider which of the benefit can be availed of by the company and advice the latter on the
conditions to be fulfilled to claim each such benefit.

5) Discuss the provisions relating to set off of losses in the following cases:

i) Speculation loss

ii) Short term capital loss

iii) Long term capital loss

iv) Losses from horse race, gambling and cross word puzzeles

6) What are the deductions available from gross salary income?

MF0013 – Internal Audit &Control -4 Credits

(Book ID: B1037) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Write the differences between Auditing and Accounting? (10Marks)

Q.2 Write the factors to be considered while drawing up the audit Programme an auditor should give
attention? (10Marks)
Q.3 Write the Guidelines for internal check for Big Departmental stores? (10Marks)
Q.4 Distinguish between internal control, internal check and internal Audit? (10Marks)
Q.5 Write the essential requirement of Computer Assisted (10Marks)
Auditing Techniques (CAAT)?
Q.6 Write the Audit programme in an EDP environment? (10Marks)

MF0013 – Internal Audit & Control - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1037) Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions

Q.1 What are the essential qualities and qualification of an auditor (10 Marks)
should possess for efficient discharge of duties
Q.2 Write the short notes on (10 Marks)
1. Cash Audit

2. Special Audit

3. Periodical Audit

4. Social Audit

5. Partial Audit

Q.3 “Discuss Continuous Audit Double edged Weapon” (10 Marks)

Q.4 Explain the Auditor in relation with Computer based system? (10 Marks)
Q.5 List of accounting standards formulated by the Accounting (10 Marks)
standards Board of India.
Q.6 Write the CAAT or special Techniques for Auditing in EDP environment? (10 Marks