Master of Commerce

(M.Com)
Second Year
ASSIGNMENTS
2012-13
For !"# 2012 and an!ar# 2013 adm$ss$on c#c"e



Sc%oo" of Mana&ement St!d$es
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M.Com (23 1CG)
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Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Second Year
ASSIGNMENTS 2012-13
Dear Students,
As explained in the Programme Guide, you have to do one Tutor Marked Assignment for each
course
!e are sending the assignments of all the six courses together in this "ooklet
Assignment is given #$% &eightage in the final assessment To "e eligi"le to appear in the Term'(nd
(xamination, it is compulsory for you to su"mit the assignments as per the schedule )efore
attempting the assignments, you should carefully read the instructions given in the Programme Guide
These assignments are valid for t&o admission cycles (!"# 2012 and an!ar# 2013). The validity is
given "elo&*
+ Those &ho are enrolled in !"# 2012+ it is valid upto !ne 2013.
, Those &ho are enrolled in an!ar# 2013+ it is valid upto -ecem4er 2013.
-n case you are planning to appear in !ne Term-End E5am$nat$on+ you must su"mit the
assignments to t%e Coord$nator of #o!r St!d# Centre "atest 4# 16
t%
Marc% and if you are planning
to appear in -ecem4er Term-End E5am$nat$on+ you must su"mit them latest "y 16
t%
Se(tem4er.

Note0 In case #o! rece$*e t%e st!d# mater$a" and ass$&nments "ate+ #o! can s!4m$t t%e
ass$&nment res(onses ,$t%$n one mont% after rece$*$n& t%e st!d# mater$a".
T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 01
Co!rse T$t"e 0 'r&an$:at$on T%eor# and 2e%a*$o!r
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC' - 01 ;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons
+ !hat is the contri"ution of .eo'classical theory of organi/ation0 .eo'classical theory is an
improved version of the classical theory Discuss &ith (xample 1,$2
, Discuss the operant conditioning theory of learning0 3o& does it defer &ith the classical
conditioning theory of learning0 1,$2
# !hat do you mean "y the extra organi/ational stressors0 Discuss various extra organi/ational
factors &hich create stress in the organi/ation 1,$2

4 Discuss the impact of conflict in an organi/ation Do you think that conflict reduces the
efficiency and productivity in the organi/ation0 Discuss 1,$2

5 !rite short notes on the follo&ing statements*
1a2 6oncept of Attitude
1"2 Techni7ues of Managing Stress
1c2 8ualities of an Affective 9eader
1d2 6ulture and :rgani/ational )ehaviour 14x52

T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 03
Co!rse T$t"e 0 7esearc% Met%odo"o&# and Stat$st$ca" Ana"#s$s
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC' - 03 ;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons
+ Define research pro"lem !hat are the various sources of research pro"lems0 1,$2
, 6onstruct a pie diagram to descri"e the follo&ing data &hich relates to the amount spent on
various heads under a development Programme
>ar$o!s ?eads 7!(ees ($n
crore)
Agriculture ,5;5
-ndustries <#5
Pu"lic health #,$
Transport +,$$
(ducation +;=5
3ousing +,5
Pu"lic utility <$
1,$2
# Differentiate "et&een the follo&ing*
1a2 3istorigrams and 3istogram
1"2 6orrelation and >egression 1,x+$2
4 1a2 Distinguish "et&een large samples and small samples
1"2 (xplain the conditions for applying chi's7uare test 1,x+$2

5 !rite short notes on the follo&ing*
1a2 Pro"a"ility
1"2 >eport &riting
1c2 6oefficient of Determination
1d2 Multiple )ar Diagram 14x52

T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 0@
Co!rse T$t"e 0 2!s$ness En*$ronment
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC' - 0@ ;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons
+ !hat is meant "y "usiness environment0 Descri"e the impact of various components of micro
environment 15?+52
, 3o& does government play an active role in "usiness activities0 -n &hat manner does it serve
the social o"@ectives0 1+$?+$2
# 1a2 Descri"e "riefly various la&s for the protection of environment
1"2 (xplain the actions that constitute monopolistic trade practices 1+$?+$2

4 Distinguish "et&een*
1a2 Social -nstitutions and Social Systems
1"2 6all Money Market and Treasury )ill Market 1+$?+$2

5 !rite short notes on the follo&ing*
1a2 Aoint Sector
1"2 >ole of Boreign 6apital 1+$?+$2
T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 06
Co!rse T$t"e 0 Acco!nt$n& of Mana&er$a" -ec$s$ons
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC'9 06;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons
+ CManagement Accounting is concerned &ith accounting information &hich is useful for
managementD Discuss and also explain the functions and limitations of Management
Accounting 1,$2
, Define cash'flo& statement Discuss the o"@ectives of preparing a cash'flo& statement
Distinguish "et&een investing activities and financing activities 1,$2
# CPro@ected "alance'sheet method of cash "udget is the most suita"le for forecasting long'term
cash re7uirementD 6omment 1,$2
4 6alculate Material Eariances from the information given "elo&*
Mater$a" Standard
At#.
8&s.
3r$ce
7s.
>a"!e
7s.
A0 5$ 4 ,$$
20 #$ ; +<$
C0 ,$
+$$
# ;$
44$
Boss ,$
<$
'
44$
1,$2
5 Bind out the follo&ing from the information given "elo&*
1a2 PFE >atio
1"2 )(P
1c2 Profit for the sale of >s +,,$$,$$$
1d2 Margin of Safety from the sale of >s +,,$$,$$$
1e2 >e7uired sales to earn a profit of >s ,,<$,$$$
Mater$a" Act!a"
At#.
8&s.
3r$ce
7s.
>a"!e
7s.
A0 4$ 5 ,$$
20 #$ ; +<$
C0 #$
+$$
# G$
4=$
Boss #$
=$
'
4=$
1f2 Additional sales re7uired to cover an increase of >s +,,$$$ pa in the Sales Manger salary

Position of >aghu 9td for the year ,$++ is as under*
7s.
Sales
9ess* Earia"le 6ost
6ontri"ution
9ess* Bixed 6osts
<,$$,$$$
;,$$,$$$
,,$$,$$$
;$,$$$
.et Profit >s+,4$,$$$
1,$2

T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 0.
Co!rse T$t"e 0 Mar<et$n& Mana&ement
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC' - 0. ;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons.
+ !hat is marketing (nvironment0 (xplain the relevance of environment in marketing
1,$2
, (xplain the different methods in price develop in details Also explain its merits and
demerits, 1,$2
# Differentiate "et&een the follo&ing
1a2 Goods and Services
1"2 6ost "ased pricing and "uyer "ased pricing 1,x+$2

4 1a2 C-t is important in marketing to understand "uyerHs "ehaviorD Discuss
1"2 Descri"e the factors that affect promotion 1,x+$2

5 !rite short notes on the follo&ing*
1a2 -ntegrated Marketing communication
1"2 Market Segmentation
1c2 Marketing logistics
1d2 Distri"ution channels 14x52
T)T'7 MA78E- ASSIGNMENT
Co!rse Code 0 MC' 9 0C
Co!rse T$t"e 0 F$nanc$a" Mana&ement
Ass$&nment Code 0 MC' - 0C ;TMA;2012-13
Co*era&e 0 A"" 2"oc<s
Ma5$m!m Mar<s0 100
Attem(t a"" t%e =!est$ons
+ The information of the Birm IAH is given "elo&*
Total Sales ,,$$,$$$ Jnits
Selling Price >s ,$FJnit
Bixed 6ost >s #,$$,$$$
Earia"le 6ost >s +5FJnit
De"t >s 5,$$,$$$K +$% interest rate
(7uity Shares >s +$,$$,$$$
Bace Ealue of Shares >s +$ per share
Tax >ate 45%
6alculate degree of operating leverage, degree of financial leverage and degree of com"ined
leverage 1,$2
, a2 (xplain the linear interpolation method of "ond valuation
"2 A preference share that pays a dividend of >s ;=5 has a par value of >s +$$ -f the investorHs
re7uired rate of return in G%, &hat the &ill "e the value of preference share0 1+$?+$2
# (xplain the different types of "onds &ith their features 1,$2
4 (xplain the .- and .:- theories of 6apital Structure 1,$2
5 a2 Given "elo& are the cash flo&s of a pro@ect Bind out the net present value of the pro@ect 6ost
of capital is +<% and initial investment is >s ,,$$,$$$
Year Cas% F"o,s ("a<%s)
+ 4$
, 45
# ;$
4 ;$
5 =5
"2 Ashok is to receive an amount of >s +5,$$,$$$ from his relative after # years 3e &ants to
"uy a house for &hich he &ants the money to "e paid no& 3is relative had already invested
the money at the rate of G,5% 6alculate ho& much money Ashok &ill get no&0 1+$?+$2