Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 B.B.M MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME - Question Paper

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT ques. paper


MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Term-End exam

December, 2005

MS3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 70%)
Note : (i) There are 2 parts A and B.
(ii) Attempt ony 3 ques. from part A, carrying 20 marks every.
(iii) part B is compulsary and carries 40 marks.

part A

1. What do you understand by the socio-cultural environment of business and how is it important for business ? Briefly discuss with suitable examples. (20)

2. Examine the growth of public sector in India and analyse its contribution to overall economic development. (20)

3. elaborate the main features of Rao - Manmohan Model of Development ? Do you agree with the statement that while the model succeeded on growth, it failed on equity ? explain. (20)

4. Analyse the major patterns in the growth of India's foreign trade and its implications on production, employment and technology. (20)

5. "Economic reforms were ad hoc and not driven by clear goals and objectives." explain in detail. (20)

part B

6. elaborate the basic objectives of fiscal policy ? Analyse India's fiscal policy in the light of these objectives. (20)

7. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent : (20)
(a) Management Movement
(b) Relationship ranging from Government and Private sector
(c) Administered price mechanism
(d) Trade policy reforms

Earning:   Approval pending.