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Undergraduate Programme
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Examinations for Academic Year 2014 – 2015

Semester II / Academic Year 2015 Semester I

MODULE: INTRODUCTORY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MODULE CODE: MGMT 0135

Duration: 2 Hours

Instructions to Candidates:

1. This paper consists of Section A and B.

2. Section A is Compulsory
3. Answer any 2 questions from Section B.
4. Always start a new question on a fresh page.
5. Total marks 100.

This Question Paper is printed on BOTH SIDES.

This Question Paper Contains 4 questions and 2 pages.

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 SECTION A: COMPULSORY

QUESTION 1: (40 MARKS)

(a) Bring out clearly the meaning of Business Management. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss the basic dimensions of business management. (15 marks)

(c) Why should management be professionalised? (15 marks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION 2: (30 MARKS)

Discuss the different types of economic systems which exist today, including
the advantages and disadvantages of each.

QUESTION 3: (30 MARKS)

‘Advertising is a sheer waste. It misleads customers.’ Discuss and comment.

QUESTION 4: (30 MARKS)

‘Environmental scanning provides a base of objective data which enables more

informed planning, forecasting and decision taking.’ Do you agree or disagree?
Discuss.

***END OF QUESTION PAPER***

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