Dibrugarh University Question Papers: Business Environment (November 2016)

2016 (November)
COMMERCE
(General/Speciality)
Course: 104
(Business Environment)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
(NEW COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours

1. Answer as directed:                                                   1x8=8
a)      Mention any one of the elements of Indian business environment.
b)      Economic growth always increases welfare. (Write True or False)
c)       Mention one objective of economic growth.
d)      Write one cause of industrial sickness.
e)      Mention one advantage of privatization.
f)       In which year was the World Trade Organization set up?
g)      Write the full form of SEZ.
h)      Write the full form of SAFTA.
2. Write short notes on the following:                                                    4x4=16
a)      Internal factors of business environment.
b)      Major achievements of the World Bank.
c)       Phases of business cycle.
d)      Objectives of the GATT.
3. (a) What is SWOT analysis? Discuss the significance and techniques of SWOT analysis.  4+5+5=14
Or
(b) Discuss the changing dimension of business environment in India since 1991.                   14

4. (a) What do you mean by economic growth? Explain the main hindrances of economic growth of India.   4+10=14
Or
(b) What do you mean by economic environment of business? Explain the elements of economic environment of business.                                                 4+10=14

5. (a) Discuss the salient features of New Industrial Policy of India, 1991.                     14
Or
(b) Explain the EXIM Policy of India.                         14

6. (a) Explain the concept of ‘International Economic Grouping’. Discuss its importance on the economic development of India.                                                                                     4+10=14
Or
(b) What are the objectives of International Monetary Fund? How far is the Government of India benefited from the International Monetary Fund?                                 7+7=14

(OLD COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
1. Answer as directed:                                                   1x8=8
a)      Mention any one natural element of business environment.
b)      Mention one drawback of privatization.
c)       Economic growth always increases welfare. (Write True or False)
d)      Write the full form of MRTP.
e)      Mention one objective of the IMF.
f)       In which year was the World Trade Organization set up?
g)      Write one function of capital market.
h)      Write the full form of GATT.

2. Write short notes on the following:                                                    4x4=16
a)      External factors of business environment.
b)      Phases of business cycle.
c)       International Monetary Fund.
d)      Differences between capital market and money market.

3. (a) Explain the concept and significance of business environment.                      6+6=12
Or
(b) Discuss the internal factors of business environment.                                                    12

4. (a) Discuss the causes of industrial sickness with reference to North-East India.                           11
Or
(b) What do you mean by economic environment of business? Explain the elements of economic environment of business.                                                 4+7=11

5. (a) Explain the concept of privatization. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.  4+7=11
Or
(b) What is Special Economic Zone? Explain the causes for developing the Special Economic Zones. What is the role of such a zone in fostering economic development of a country?                                                              2+5+4=11


6. (a) What is meant by monetary policy? Discuss the objectives of monetary policy in a developing economy.    4+7=11
Or
(b) Discuss the role of monetary policy in promoting savings and investment in developing countries.   11

7. (a) Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian trade and industry.                    11
Or

(b) Prepare a note on International Business Environment.                          11