DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the importance of scanning the environment.
2. Explain the facilities available for the promotion of
small-scale units.
3. What is FDI? Why should India be a destination for FDI?
4. What is Government? What are its responsibilities to
business?
5. What are the major objectives of the fiscal policy in India?
6. Define culture. How does culture influence business?
7. State the present position of the capital market scenario
in India.
8. Discuss the process of liberalisation and its impact on
business in India.
Sub. Code
22
DE-4255
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PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the socio-cultural and political environment of
business.
10. What are the major indicators used to measure the
economic development and performance of Indian
economy?
11. Explain the structure of commercial banking in India and
its role in business world.
12. What is technology transfer? Explain the need of
technology transfer in the Indian context.
13. Explain the salient features of the Consumer Protection
Act.
14. What are the major global challenges, which Indian
economy is facing?
15. How does WTO differ from its predecessor GATT? What
are the major areas of agreements in WTO?
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