ACC INDUCTIONS-2023

Time – 120 minutes Total Marks- 90

Q1) Maths Check

The cost of servicing of a Mahindra car at Mahindra care Private Ltd. is Rs. 1600. Manager of
service centre told me that for the second service within a year a customer can avail a 5%
discount and further for third and fourth servicing he can avail 12% discount of the previous
amount paid, within a year Further if a customer gets more than 4 services within a year he
has to pay just 60% of the servicing charges on these services. A customer availed 5 services
from the same servicing station, What is the total percentage discount fetched by the
customer? (10) <- (Marks distribution).

Q2). Salary Distributions

Mckinsey UK in 2022 spends a total of 1 million dollar in a year to give salary to their
employees mainly from finance, HR, Marketing and technical departments.
Distribution of salaries is in like this way:-

% Distribution of Salary

20

36

30

14

Finance Technical HR Marketing

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Now in finance department six employees are there namely A,B,C,D,E,F.
Employee Salary in 2021 Salary in 2022
A 70,000
B
C 50,000
D 60,000
E
F

Directions:-
1] salary of E in 2022 is 2 times of F.
2] summation of E and F salary from 2022 is equal to what it is for D in 2021.
3] C having the growth percentage of 20% in salary for 2022.
4]25% of combined C and E salary is equal to B’s Salary for year 2022.
5] difference between A’s salary for both the year is 10,000.
6] E’s salary becomes double in 2022.
7] In 2021 B and F having equal salary.
8] difference between the expenditure of company for both the years is 1,30,000.
Use the above directions and fill the missing data of table.
(note:- you need to show the whole procedure of calculation plus show the table with
appropriate filled values.)(15)

Q3) Market Entry Strategy

Statement: Company XYZ is a successful electric vehicle batteries making company planning
to expand its operations into a new international market. They need to develop a market
entry strategy to navigate cultural, regulatory, and competitive challenges in the target
market.
Questions:
1. What market research and analysis should be conducted to assess the target
market's size, growth potential, and customer preferences?
2. How should the company adapt its product or service offerings to align with the
cultural and regulatory requirements of the target market?

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 3. What are the potential competitors in the target market, and how can the company
differentiate itself to gain a competitive advantage?
4. What distribution channels and partnerships should be established to reach the
target market effectively?
5. What are the legal and regulatory considerations that need to be addressed to
ensure compliance in the new market?
6. What are the potential risks and challenges associated with the market entry, and
what strategies can be implemented to mitigate them? (18)

Q4)

Case Study: Failing Indian Start ups

India's start up ecosystem has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, but not all
start ups have been successful. Analyse the following case of a failing Indian startup and
provide recommendations for its revival:
Start up: XYZ Tech Solutions
XYZ Tech Solutions is an Indian start up that aimed to disrupt the e-commerce industry by
providing a unique platform for local artisans and craftsmen to sell their products online.
However, despite initial hype and funding, the company has been struggling to gain traction
and generate sustainable revenue. The management team has approached your consulting
firm for assistance in turning around the business.
As an consultant what should be your approach and which key factors you are going to look
after so that to consult this firm. ( Required assumptions are allowed) (12)

Q5) In the following Guesstimates solve any two.

a) How many pizzas are sold in Delhi in a day?
OR
b) How many tennis balls can fit in a school bus?
OR
c)How many bicycles are there in your neighbourhood?
OR
d)How many emails do you receive in a week? (20)
(required assumptions are allowed and mention each and every assumptions clearly.)

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Q6)

Puzzle Problem: Sales Optimization for a Retail Store

A retail store wants to optimize its sales performance by analysing various factors that
impact its revenue. The store has collected data on different product categories, their sales
quantities, selling prices, and profit margins. The management team needs to identify the
top-performing product categories and develop a strategy to maximize sales and
profitability. (15)
Data:

Product Category Sales Quantity Selling Price ($) Profit Margin (%)

Category A 500 10 20

Category B 400 15 15

Category C 300 20 25

Category D 600 8 10

Category E 700 12 18