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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2010 MS-42 : CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL DECISION Time : 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks : 100                                                                                               (Weightage 70%)   Note : Attempt any five All questions carry equal    Present value tables would be provided, if asked for. Use of calculators is allowed.   A Limited Company has the following Capital Structure :   Equity Share Capital                    Rs. 40,00,000 (2,00,000 Shares) 6% Preference Shares                10,00,000 8% Debentures                        30,00,000 80,00,000 The market price of the company's equity share is Rs. 20. It is expected that company will pay a current dividend of Rs. 2 per share which will grow at 7% for ever. The tax rate may be presumed at 50%. You are required to compute the following: A weighted average cost of capital based on existing ...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June 2010 MS-41: WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               (Weighting 70%)   Note: Attempt any five question. All questions carry equal marks.                Explain the concepts of Working Capital. Discuss the various factors that affect the requirement of Working Capital of a business entity. Why do firms hold cash and marketable securities? Discuss the internal factors that affect the cash flows of firms.   Discuss the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India regarding the issuance of commercial paper by companies in India. Also explain the procedure for issuing commercial paper. Discuss the various methods of creating a charge over the assets of the borrower in favour of the lender bank. Distinguish between Legal Mortgage and Equitable Mortgage. Discus...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June 2010 MS-28: LABOUR LAWS Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               (Weighting 70%) Note :                                     (i)  There are two Sections A and B.                       (ii)  Attempt any three questions, from Section - A which   Carry 20 marks                      (iii) Section - B is compulsory carries 40 marks.   SECTION-A   Briefly explain the terms: Natural Justice Equity Res Judicata   State the provisions relating to health and welfare under the plantations Labour Act, 1951, Briefly state the main provisions of the Industrial Employment(Standing Orders) Act, 1946.   What are the various benefits payable under the workmen's compensation Act, 1923? Explain the provisions relating to the distribution of compensation under this Act.   Write short notes...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME   Term-End Examination June 2010 MS-27: WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               (Weighting 70%)   Note :                                       (i)  There are two Sections A and B.                       (ii)  Attempt any three questions, from Section - A which Carry 20 marks                      (iii) Section - B is compulsory carries 40 marks.   SECTION-A   Discuss the process-oriented behaviour theory and show relevance for reward management.20 Discuss any two methods of job evaluation with suitable illustration.20 What are the salient features of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952 ?20 Explain various individual and group incentive plan and Their merits and demerits.20   Write short notes on any three of the following : 20 VRS S...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME   Term-End Examination   June 2010   MS-26: ORGANISATIONAL DYNAMICS Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               (Weighting 70%)   Note :                                     (i)  There are two Sections A and B.                       (ii)  Attempt any three questions, from Section - A which Carry 20 marks                      (iii) Section - B is compulsory carries 40 marks.   SECTION-A   Explain the group process in the organizational context, and differentiate between natural and created groups. Discuss the notion of 'Power' in relation to organizational dynamics. Discuss the classification of power bases. How is diversity management crucial in creating and maintaining organizational effectiveness? What are the facets of organisational culture? Establish the linkage between Organizational Culture and...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination   June 2010 MS-25: MANAGING CHANGE IN ORGANISATION Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               ( Weighting 70%)   Note :                                       (i)  There are two Sections A and B.                       (ii)  Attempt any three questions, from Section - A which  Carry 20 marks                      (iii) Section - B is compulsory, carries 40 marks.   SECTION-A   What is Total Quality Management (TQM) ? How Does TQM contribute in bringing change in organisations? Explain with an example. Describe the Process of Transformation bringing changes in organisations? Describe different methods of collecting data for evaluation and explain action research approach for evaluation. Discuss how to leverage structure and systems for Managing Organisational Changes. Write short notes on...

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME   Term-End Examination   June 2010   MS-24: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS Time: 3 hours                                                              Maximum Marks: 100                                                                                               ( Weighting 70%)   Note :                                       (i)  There are two Sections A and B.                       (ii)  Attempt any three questions, from Section - A which carry  20 marks                      (iii) Section - B is compulsory, carries 40 marks.   SECTION-A   What are industrial relations? Briefly discuss the Dunlop's approach to industrial relations.20 Discuss the factors influencing the formation of managerial unions in India.20 Outline the process and conditions for success of trends in collective bargaining.20 State the issues involved in the participative forums in India. 20   Write short notes on any three of the following: 20 The "Red-Hot Stove" Rule. ...