University of Delhi 2009-1st Year B.Com Hons, - university paper

B.Com. (Hons.)/I
Paper VII (b)-2009
Politics, Ethics And Social Responsibility Of Business
(Admission of 2004 and onwards)
Time: two Hours Maximum marks:50
Note- The maximum marks printed on the ques. paper are applicable for the candidates registered with the School of Open Learning for the B.A (Hons)/B.COM (Hons). These marks will, however, be scaled down proportionately in respect of the students of regular colleges, at the time of posting for compilation of outcome.
ans all ques.

1. explain Sir Isaiah Berlin's 2 concepts of Libety. 8
Or
Examine the concept of rights and explain its different dimensions. eight

2.(a) discuss the concepts 'consequentialism' and 'utilitarianism'. seven
(b) Why do markets fail to allocate resources fairly, equitably and efficiently? seven
Or
(a) describe Democracy. Examine the merits and demerits of Participatory and Representative
Democracy. seven
(b) What is business ethics? How do organisations gain out of ehical behaviour? 7

3.(a) elaborate the demands from industry with regard to environmental protection? 7
(b) describe corporate social responsibility. explain different conceptions of CSR. 7
Or
(a) 'Responsibility' and 'Accountability' are integral parts of Corporate Governance. explain. 7
(b) discuss the stakeholder theory in the situation of Corporate Social Responsibility. 7

4.(a) What is Whistleblowing ? What protection do Whistleblowers have in India? 7
(b) How does diversity benefit organisations? seven
Or
(a) What is Insider Trading? Do you think it is unethical? 7
(b) Philanthropy has been the basis of Corporate Social Responsibility. discuss. 7

Earning:   Approval pending.