Exam Details

Subject commerce and accountancy
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course civil services main optional
Department
Organization union public service commission
Position
Exam Date 2011
City, State central government,


Question Paper

COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY Paper II
Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and
in English.
Answers must be written in the medium
specified in the Admission Certificate issued
to. you, which must be stated clearly on the
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other than that specified in the Admission
Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Questions no. 1
and 5 which are compulsory, and any three
of the remaining questions selecting at least
one question from each Bection.
Assume suitable data if considered necessary
and indicate the same clearly.
All questions· carry equal 'marks.

SECTION A
1. Write short notes on the following in about .150 words ·each 15x4=60
Kurt Lewin's change model
Path-goal theory ofleadership
Rationale of Quality Circles
Achieve model of performance

2. "Organisation design may involve strategic decisions but IS properly viewed as a path to effective strategy execution." Explain it and discuss the basic principles of organisational design. 30
"The Neo-classical theory of organisation' embarked on the task of compensating for some deficiency in classical doctrine." Explain it and discuss the salient features of modern concept of organisation theory. 30
3. "Authority is the cement of organisational structure .and a thread that makes it possible." Elucidate it and discuss the role of power of knowledge. 30
Explain internal and external factors which influence perception and discuss the role and application of perception in an organisation. 30

4. Distinguish bet.w een substantive and affective conflict. Examine Rahim's' · Criteria for conflict management, .30
"Every business needs a strategy to take care of changes both expected and unexpected." Comment. How do you think resistance to change can be overcome? 30

SECTIONB

5. Write short notes on following in about 150 words each 15x4=60
Thomas profiling hiring technique
Emerging perspective on training in India
Objectives of orientation programmes
Strategies to curb absenteeism

6. Explain how human resource management boosts solvency, profitability and efficiency of an organisation.
"Employees' welfare schemes are to create efficient,_ healthy, loyal and satisfied labour force for the organisation." Elucidate this statement and suggest some welfare measures for the benefit of the employees. 30
7. "The primary function of performance appraisal is to help each employee to handle the current job better." Explain. Which method would you recommend for appraising managerial personnel in India? 30
Explain the circumstances under which job evaluation has a good chance to succeed and describe the procedure for job evaluation. . 30

8. "Industrial Relations in India is a dynamic and evolving concept." Explain it and suggest measures for improving industrial relations in public enterprises in India.
How far has International Labour Organisation influenced the Indian labour situation Suggest suitable measures in this regard.


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