Exam Details

Subject Buying And Merchandising - II
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma inRetailing
Department School of Management Studies (SOMS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Discuss the role of Merchandising in Retail business.

2. Write notes on any two of the following:

Characteristics of a buyer

Direct and Indirect expenses

Retail method of Inventorv valuation

3. Explain the concept of mark-up and its importance in retail business. Also explain the method of calculating the mark up based on cost price.

4. Explain the various factors affecting retail pricing.

5. Explain the various components of Range Planning Framework.

6. Define Visual Merchandising. Explain the various retail categories under which Visual Merchandising may be done.

7. State the various, parameters that the buying team must keep constant watch on, and explain any two of these parameters.

8. Describe the present scenario of the organised retail business in India. What are its future prospects?


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Subjects

  • Buying and Merchandising
  • Buying And Merchandising - II
  • Customer Service Management
  • Customer Value Management
  • Human Resources
  • It-Enabled Retailing
  • Overview of Retailing
  • Retail Management Perspectives Communication
  • Retail Marketing and Communication
  • Retail Operation And Store Management II
  • Store Organisation-1
  • Visual Merchandising And Store Management