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MS-5   Dec, 2011

MS-5 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND MATERIALS

1. (a) Discuss conceptual model of an operations   system. Explain some of the performance objectives in operations management.

(b) Explain the frame work of organising and   control in a production system.

2. (a) What are different types of process forms   in manufacturing system which are used to effect transformation of inputs into outputs ? Explain with examples.

MS-4 -   june-2007

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) Explain the Continuity concept and the Periodicity concept and discuss their significance.

(b) Explain the nature of accounting function and describe the role played by the Accountant in a business organisation.

2. The following items appear on the Trial Balance prepared from the books of Mr. Kamal Saxena as on 31st March 2006 after making necessary adjustments for depreciation on fixed assets, outstanding and accrued items and placing the difference under Suspense Account.

MS-4 -   june-2008

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

l. (a) What do you understand by the concept of conservatism ? Why is it also called the concept of prudence ? Why is it not applied as strongly today as it used to be in the Past ?

(b) What is a Balance Sheet ? How does a Funds Flow Statement differ from a Balance Sheet ? Enumerate the items which are usually shown in a Balance Sheet and a Funds Flow Statement'

2. (a) Why does depreciation need to be provided on fixed assets and what are the usual methods of providing depreciation

MS-4 -   june-2009

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1. 'Management Accounting is an extension of financial Accounting'. Explain how is Management Accounting..an effective tool of financial control ? Discuss.

2. Explain the cost concept and the concept of conservation. Why are assets shown at cost even when this market prices far exceeds the cost ? Give reason.

3.Why are Reserves created at the time of preparing the final accounts ? Distinguish

MS-4   june-2010

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1."In managing cash, the finance manager faces the problem of compromising the conflicting goals of liquidity and profitability". Comment on this statement. How would you determine the optimum cash balance in a business organisation ?

2. What is meant by appropriate capital structure ? Discuss the determinants and features

of an appropriate capital structure for a corporate body.

MS-4   june-2011

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) What do you understand by capitalisation of earnings ? How is the value of a firm

ascertained with the help of its earnings ? Explain with an example.

(b) How can accounting reports, prepared on a historical basis after the closure of an accounting period, be useful to mangers in directing the activities of a business ? Discuss.

MS-4   Dec, 2007

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

l. (a) What dq you understand by Accounting Standards ? How do they differ from Accounting Concepts ? Why should the accounting practices be standardised ?

(b) Why are the fixed assets shown at their book value rather than their market value, even if the latter has appreciated significantly ? Give reasons.

2. (a) How would Explain the you compute the cost of goods sold ? Explain two methods of inventory valuation

MS-4   Dec, 2008

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

l. (a) Explain the Money Measurement Concept and the Accrual Concept. What are the limitations of the former concept. Explain.

(b) What do you understand by Accounting Standards ? Why are they necessary ? Explain with examples.

MS-4   Dec, 2009

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) What do you understand by Internal Audit ? How do the functions of an internal auditor differ from that of External Auditor ?

(b) Explain the consistency concept and Accrual Concept of Accounting. How is the Accrual Concept adhered to while preparing the final accounts of a company ?

2. (a) What are intangible assets of a firm ? Why are they shown in the Balance Sheet ? What is meant by amortisation of such assets ? Give reason for the same.

MS-4   Dec, 2010

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

MS-4   Dec, 2011

MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) How does an accountant follow the principle "anticipate no profit, provide for all losses" ? On which accounting concept is this based ? Explain it and discuss its significance.

(b) Distinguish between Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. What is the most important role of a Management Accountant in a business organisation ? Discuss.

2. (a) Distinguish between revenue expenditure and Capital expenditure. How are they treated while preparing the final accounts ? If by mistake the accountant of a firm treats a capital expenditure as revenue expenditure, how will it affect the final accounts of the' firm ? Give an example.

MS-3 – June-2007

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1 (a) What is Environmental Movement ?

(b) Discuss in detail the policy measures taken by the Government and the efforts made by business firms for promotion and protection of the nafural

environment. Give examples.

MS-3 – June-2008

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Discuss the salient features of the New Economic Policy and the initiatives taken by the government for economic restnrcturing.

2. Describe the institutional framework for Small Scale Industry (SSI) which emerged over the period.

3. (a) Discuss the salient features of the Gandhian Model of Development and its relevance in the current context.

MS-3 – June-2009

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1.. Discuss the interaction matrix of economic and non-economic environment. How does the economic environment influence the non-economic environment of business and vice versa ? Explain with suitable examples.

2. what are the objectives of public sector? Elaborate the objectives which resulted in the growth of the public sector. Do you think public sector is critical to the growth of the economy ? Comment.

3. Discuss the main strategies that have been adopted since the beginning of Second Plan (1956). Also highlight the limitations' if any of these strategies in the current context.

MS-3 – June-2010

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. What do you think are the defining characteristics of economic and non-economic environment ? How do these environments impact the business ? Explain with examples.

2. (a) 'The small scale industry has found a place of prominence in the successive industrial policies of India'. Keeping this statement in mind, elaborate upon the industrial policy for small scale industries (SSI).

(b) Explain the institutional infrastructure at the central level institutions for SSIs.

MS-3 – June-2011

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Examine the interaction between economic environment and business management. How the environment and management influence each other ? Explain with suitable examples.

2. "The economic environment of business exercises a strong influence on the non-economic environment of business and vice versa". Briefly discuss citing specific interactions.

3. "India today has one of the most diversified industrial structures in the world." Examine the basic structural changes in the economy in the light of the above statement.

MS-3 – Dec-2007

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. "The management movement in India has been relatively strong and distinct." Discuss the statement giving examples.

2. Explain industrial sickness. What are the factors responsible for sickness in small scale industry ? What remedial measures would you suggest for tackling the problem ?

3. Critically examine whether the regulatory and promotional policy framework is in accordance with the following goals and objectives of the economy :

MS-3 – Dec-2008

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Explain the critical elements of economic environment, giving examples. What, according to you, are the landmark developments of economic environment in India ?

2; Critically evaluate impact of' structural changes in Indian industry on the industrial growth experience.

3. Discuss the issues and impediments to growth of India's foreign trade in the post-reform period.

MS-3 – Dec-2009

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. (a) Explain the critical elements of social environment of business.

   (b) Discuss the business implications of social developments, industrialisation process and management culture.

2. (a) What are the factors responsible for industrial sickness ? Discuss with reference to both SSI and non SSI sectors.

MS-3 – Dec-2010

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1.  Define Economic Development. State a few indications of economic development in the Indian Context. Briefly discuss the major structural changes experienced by the Indian economy.

2.  Discuss the impact of population growth on per capita income and its growth in India.

3.  Explain the major structural changes in the Indian Industry since economic reforms were undertaken.