Question paper of Karnataka State Open University

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Here I am providing you the question paper of Accounting Theory and Pratice:-

Q.1 Critically examine the factors that facilitate Accounting Process.

Q.2 What is Responsibility Accounting? Discuss the merits and demerits of using profit centre and cost centre as ways of measuring managerial performance.
Q.3 Write an explanatory note on Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Q.4 Following information are available for Better Co., along with various ratios relevant to the particular industry to which it belongs. Find out the relevant ratios relating to Better Co., and give your comments on strengths and weakness of Better Co., by comparing its ratios with that of industry norms.

Better Co., Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012
Liabilities Amount Assets Amount
Rs Rs
Equity Share Capital 24,00,000 Net fixed assets 12,10,000
10% Debentures 4,60,000 Cash 4,40,000
Sundry Creditors 3,30,000 Sundry Debtors 5,50,000
Bills Payable 4,40,000 Stocks 16,50,000
Other Current Liabilities 2,20,000
38,50,000 38,50,000


M.com questions papers

GROUP A : Answer any three questions.
Q.1 Discuss the contribution of Henry Fayol to the development of
management theory. Why is he called the father of modern management theory? (15)
Q.2 What are the different types of plans? Explain briefly the steps involved in planning process. (15)
Q.3 What do you mean by decision making? Explain the process of decision making. (15)
Q.4 Explain the various leadership styles and discuss their salient features. Which leadership style is the best? Why? (15)
Q.5 Describe the process of communication. What are the barriers to communication and how do you overcome them? (15)

GROUP B : Answer any three questions.
Q.6 Differentiate between ‘management’ and ‘administration’. (10)
Q.7 Define co-ordination. Explain its significane in an organization. (10)
Q.8 Explain the factors influencing span of management. (10)
Q.9 What is control? Explain the steps in the process of control. (10)
Q.10 What do you mean by MBO? Explain its advantages and limitations. (10)

GROUP C : Answer any three questions.
Q.11 Write a short note on Management as profession (05)
Q.12 Write a short note on Centralisation v/s Decentralisation (05)
Q.13 Write a short note on PERT and CPM (05)
Q.14 Managerial grid (05)
Q.15 Write a short note on Social audit (05)

GROUP A : Answer any three questions.
Q.1 What do you mean by business environment? Explain the internal
environmental factors that affect business. (15)
Q.2 Why should business be responsible towards society? Explain the responsibility of business towards consumers and employees. (15)
Q.3 What do you mean by ethics in business? Discuss the role of Government in making business ethical. (15)
Q.4 What is SWOT analysis? Discuss its relevance to business decision
making. (15)
Q.5 Discuss the relationship between Government and business. (15)

GROUP B : Answer any three questions.
Q.6 Explain the role of business in society. (10)
Q.7 Explain the concept of trusteeship. Is it relevant today? (10)
Q.8 What is strategic management? Explain its process (10)
Q.9 What are the problems involved in implementing strategies. (10)
Q.10 Explain the impact of liberalization on small business. (10)

GROUP C : Answer any three questions.
Q.11 Write a short note on Business objectives. (05)
Q.12 Write a short note on Planning process. (05)
Q.13 Write a short note on Business policy (05)
Q.14 Write a short note on Restrictive practices. (05)
Q.15 Write a short note on Social environmental of business. (05)
GROUP A: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 15marks: (15 X 3=45)
Q.1 Describe the concept of marketing in the context of changing business environment. (15)
Q.2 Discuss the various stages in the buying decision process. (15)
Q.3 Explain the procedure for setting the price for a new product. (15)
Q.4 Explain the basis employed to segment consumer markets. (15)
Q.5 Discuss the various sales promotion techniques for consumer durables. (15)


GROUP B: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 10 marks: (10 X 3=30)
Q.6 What are the factors affecting channel selections for shopping goods? (10)
Q.7 Discuss the stages in marketing research process. (10)
Q.8 What marketing strategies are appropriate at each stage of the product life cycle? (10)
Q.9 Explain the steps in designing an advertising copy. (10)
Q.10 Discuss any two models of consumer behavior. (10)
GROUP C: Answer any three sub-questions. Each sub-question carries 5 marks: (5 X 3=15)
Q.11 Write a short note on selling concept
Q.12 Write a short note on Marketing Mix.
Q.13 Write a short note on Advertising
Q.14 Write a short note on Promotional Strategy
Q.15 Write a short note on Retail Marketing