DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is the significance of business environment?
2. Government does not want to do business through public
sector, especially after LPG. Comment.
3. How does FDI help in accelerating the rate of economic
growth of the host country?
4. Describe the critical elements of socio-cultural
environment of business.
5. What is the need for clean energy?
6. WTO is World Trade Organization or World Threat
Organization? Justify your answer.
7. What is the importance of the Budget?
8. What are the environmental threats posed by businesses?
Sub. Code
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DE-4192
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the influence of economic environment on
business.
10. Discuss the regulatory role played by government in the
development of economy.
11. Critically examine the role of financial institutions in
promoting business capital.
12. Discuss the problems and prospects impacting technology
trade and transfer.
13. Brief the powers of SEBI in relation to stock markets.
14. Examine whether LPG is a boon or bane in India.
15. Explain the importance of social responsibilities in
business.
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