Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 B.Com Business Organisation - exam paper

Test Papers / Previous ques. Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University ECO1 Business Organisation June 2005
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Term-End exam

Elective: Commerce


ECO1 : Business Organisation
Time: two hours
Maximum Marks: 50
(Weightage 70%)

Note : Attempt both part A and part B.

part A
1. Attempt any 4 of the subsequent : (5+5+5+5)
(a) (a) Distinguish ranging from a public limited company and a private limited company.

(b) Write a brief note on retained profits as a source of long-term capital.

(c) Differentiate ranging from fixed capital and working capital.

(d) What is outdoor media of advertising? When do you prefer this medium for advertising?

(e) State the features of an ideal medium of advertising.

(f) Write a short note on the containerisation for transport of goods.

(g) State the main features of departmental form of organisation of public enterprises.

(h) Differentiate ranging from trade association and chambers of commerce.

part B
Note: Attempt any 3 of the following:

2. "Partnership form of organisation emerged essentially because of the limitations and failure of the sole trader form of organisation." Comment. (10)

3. explain different factors which determine the working capital requirements of a company. (10)

4. You are the marketing executive of a pharmaceutical company. discuss the procedure you follow when you export the medicines to USA. (10)

5. What is a business risk? explain different kinds of business risks and state which of these are insurable. (2+6+2)

OR

Briefly discuss different aspects of a feasibility report. (10)

6. Why is it necessary for government to participate directly in business? discuss. (10)

7. What is a public limited company? Can it commence business immediately after its incorporation? If not, what else has to be done before it can commence business? (10)

Earning:   Approval pending.