M.M.M. (Semester – I),105 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY,University Of Pune Question Paper,2014 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
105 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
 Instructions : 1) Question 1. & 6. are compulsory.
2) Attempt any three from remaining.
1. A) Define research with its objectives and approaches to the problem. 10
B) Prepare a frequency distribution table for the following observations. Given below are
the number of bags of sugar (each bag of 100 kgs.) produced at a sugar factory per
week during the year. Take classes as 10 – 13, 14 – 17, 18 – 21... 5
10, 25, 15, 34, 17, 26, 18, 13, 15, 32,
24, 10, 22, 14, 36, 16, 11, 17, 18, 20,
16, 20, 15, 22, 19, 23, 21, 29, 24, 27,
28, 29, 29, 30, 33, 23, 18, 12, 38, 31,
C) Draw “Bar Chart” for above data. 5
2. What is Secondary data ? Explain the sources of secondary data collection. 10
3. What is scaling technique ? Explain in brief following types of scales. 10
a) Paired comparison scaling
b) Rank order scaling
4. Prepare questionnaire to study users’ perception towards DTH services providers and variety
of services offered by them to viewers. 10
5. Discuss probability sampling techniques in brief. 10
6. Short notes (attempt any 4). 20
a) Types of research
b) Literature review
c) Reliability and Validity
d) Data Editing and data coding
e) Research Report writing.
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University Of Pune Question Paper,2014 Question Paper,104 : MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS,M.M.M. (Semester – I)

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
104 : MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : 1) Answer any five questions.
2) All questions carry equal marks (14 marks each)
3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
1. Which economic tools are useful in managerial decision making ? Give suitable examples in
support of your answer.
2. What is mean by price elasticity of Demand ? Explain types of price elasticity of Demand,
determinants and its significance.
3. Elaborate in detail – Production Function.
4. Explain following concepts :
a) Accounting cost and Economic cost
b) Short run and long run cost.
5. How pricing decisions are made in perfectly competitive market.
6. Write your comments on :
Need for Government intervention in market.
7. Write notes on (any two) :
a) Behavioural theories of Firm
b) Break even Analysis
c) System of dual price
d) Cartels.
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103 : FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING,M.M.M. (Semester – I),University Of Pune Question Paper,2014 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
103 : FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
 Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from Section I and any two from
Section – II.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
SECTION – I
1. What do you mean by overheads ? Explain allocation and apportionment of overheads with
suitable examples.
2. Explain nature, characteristics and features of Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting.
How are they related to each other ?
3. Explain in detail meaning of ‘Budget’ and ‘Budgetary control’. What are the different types of
Budgets ?
4. Write short notes on (any two) :
1) ABC Analysis
2) Transfer pricing
3) Standard costing
4) Break even point
SECTION – II
5. From the following information of Rushikesh Ltd. calculate :
a) P/V Ratio
b) Profit when sales are Rs. 40,000 and
c) New Break even point if selling price is reduced by 10%
Fixed Cost = Rs. 8,000
Break even point = Rs. 20,000
Variable Cost = Rs. 60 per unit
Seat
No.
P.T.O.
[4673] – 13
6. Prepare stores Ledger as per LIFO and FIFO method from the following data.
June 1996
1 Purchased 1000 kg at Rs. 2.50
5 Purchased 2000 kg at Rs. 2.00
8 Issued 2200 kg.
15 Issued 300 kg.
20 Purchased 2000 kg at Rs. 2.20
22 Issued 1000 kg.
24 Purchased 1800 kg. at Rs. 2.60
27 Purchased 1200 kg. Rs. 2.50
28 Issued 2600 kg.
30 Issued 100 kg.
Prepare stores Ledger account
7. Prepare a flexible budget from the following data of overheads. Determine the overhead
rates at 50%, 60% and 70% capacity
Particulars At 60% Capacity
Rs.
Variables overheads :
Indirect Materials 3,000
Indirect labour 9,000
Semi variable overheads
Electricity [40% fixed] 15,000
Repairs [20% variable, 80% fixed] 1,500
Fixed overheads
Depreciation 8,250
Insurance 2,250
Salaries 7,500
Total overheads 46,500
Estimated direct labour hours 93,000
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B

M.M.M. (Semester – I),102 : PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING,University Of Pune Question Paper,2014 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
102 : PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : 1) Answer any five questions.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain importance of pricing and methods of pricing.
2. Describe the various approaches to marketing.
3. Explain the role of Distribution Channel. Describe in brief types of distribution channels.
4. Explain the micro and macro environment in brief.
5. Explain the various promotional mix used by a firm.
6. Managing PLC is a critical part. Explain this using various marketing strategies implemented
during PLC.
7. Write any two short notes.
a) Marketing Audit
b) Online Marketing
c) Market Segmentation.
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M.M.M. (Semester – I),2014 Question Paper,105 : ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR,University Of Pune Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
105 : ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(2013 Pattern)
Time : 2½ Hours Max. Marks : 50
 Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) All questions carry equal marks (10 each).
1. Explain the following statement with the relation of O.B. : “People influence organizations
and organizations influence people”.
OR
1. Explain different models of O.B.
2. What is personality ? What are its determinants ? Which of them, you feel, are more important
in shaping personality of a person ?
OR
2. What do you understand by values and attitudes ? Discuss how an understanding of values
and attitudes is useful for the study of O.B.
3. What is motivation ? Explain different types of motivation with suitable examples.
OR
3. Compare and contrast Maslow’s need hierarchy theory with Herzberg’s two factor theory of
motivation.
4. What are the benefits that an individual get from working in a group ? State its advantages.
OR
4. Explain what is conflict ? Discuss its various types.
5. Write a detail note on Work Life Balance.
OR
5. What are the various causes of implementing change ? State the different methods of
implementing change.
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103 : ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS,University Of Pune Question Paper,M.M.M. (Semester – I),2014 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
103 : ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
(2013 Pattern)
Time : 2.5 Hours Max. Marks : 50
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Each question has an internal option.
3) Each question carries 10 marks.
4) Your answer should be specific and to the point.
5) Draw neat diagrams and illustrations supportive to your answer.
1. a) Define ‘Managerial Economics’. Discuss its nature and importance. 10
OR
b) What is the rationale of firm ? Explain various objectives of firm.
2. a) Explain the Law of Demand. What are the determinants of demand ? 10
OR
b) Explain the various degrees of price elasticity of demand with suitable example.
3. a) Explain the concept of price discrimination with its types. 10
OR
b) State and explain the law of supply with example.
4. a) How price and output are determined under monopoly in Short-run and long run ? 10
OR
b) Compare the price and output determination under the conditions of perfect competition
and monopoly in the long run.
5. a) What is inflation ? Explain its impact on the operation of the firm. 10
OR
b) 1) Explain cost-volume-profit analysis.
2) Cost plus pricing.
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2014 Question Paper,102 : ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS,University Of Pune Question Paper,M.M.M. (Semester – I)

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
102 : ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
(2013 Pattern)
Time : 2.30 hrs Max. Marks : 50
 Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Each question has an internal option.
3) Each question carries 10 marks.
4) Figures to the right indicate marks for that question/sub-question.
5) Your answers should be specific and to the point.
6) Support your answers with suitable live examples.
7) Draw neat diagrams and illustrations supportive to your answer.
8) Use of calculators is permitted.
1. A) What are the accounting concepts and conventions ? Name them and explain accounting
conventions in detail. 10
OR
B) Write note on :
i) Functions of Financial Accounting. 5
ii) Users of Financial Accounting information. 5
2. A) Define Management Accounting. Explain in detail the functions of management
accounting. 10
OR
B) What do you understand by ‘Management Accounting’ ? Distinguish between
Management Accounting and Financial Accounting. 10
3. A) Pune based Battery Company furnishes you following information. 10
 Year 2014
 First Half Second Half
Profit 21,600 64,800
Sales 8,10,000 10,26,000
From the above information you are required to find out following assuming that FC remains
fix for both period.
1) P/V Ratio
2) FC
3) Amount of profit/loss when sales are Rs. 6,48,000.
4) Amount of sales required to earn profit of Rs. 1, 08,000.
OR
Seat
No.
P.T.O.
[4673] – 102 -2-
B) ABN Ltd. Provides following information. 10
Budgeted production of 1,50,000 units
Variable Cost Rs. 14 p/u
FC Rs. 2 p/u
The company fixes its SP to faith of profit of 15% on cost
You have to calculate
1) P/V Ratio
2) BEP (RS. & Units)
3) If SP is reduced by 5%, how it will affect P/V Ratio and BEP (Rs. & units)
4) If profit increase of 10% more than budget is desired, what should be the sale at reduced
price ?
4. A) A newly started company wishes to prepare cash budget from April. Prepare a cash
budget for the last three months from the following estimated revenue and expenses : 10
Month Total Purchases Wages Production Selling & Distribution
Sales Overheads Overheads
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
January 20,000 20,000 4,000 3,200 800
February 22,000 14,000 4,400 3,300 900
March 28,000 14,000 4,600 3,400 900
April 36,000 22,000 4,600 3,500 1,000
May 30,000 20,000 4,000 3,200 900
June 40,000 25,000 5,000 3,600 1,200
Cash balance on 1st April was Rs. 27,000. A new machinery is to be installed at
Rs. 20,000 on credit, to be repaid by two equal installments in March and April. Sales
commission @ 5% on total sales is to be paid within a month following actual sales
Rs. 10,000 being the amount of 2nd call may be received in March. Share premium
amounting to Rs. 2,000 is also obtainable with the 2nd call.
Period of credit allowed by suppliers – 2 months
Period of credit allowed by customers – 1 month
Delay in payment of wages ½ month and overheads 1 month.
Assume cash sales to 50% of total sales.
OR
B) The expenses budgeted for production at 100% capacity of Tara Enterprises, Satara are
given below; 10
Particulars Amount (Rs.)
Direct Material 6,00,000
Variable Works Overheads 2,00,000
Wages 2,00,000
Fixed Production overheads 80,000
-3- [4673] – 102
Production Expense 40,000
Administrative Expense (Rigid) 40,000
Selling Overheads (10% Fixed) 1,20,000
Distribution Overheads (80% Variable) 60,000
Prepare a Flexible budget for the production at 60% and 80% capacity.
5. A) From the following particulars, calculate Material Cost Variance, Material Usage Variance
and Material Price Variance. 10
Product Std.Qty. Std. Price Actual Qty. Actual Price
A 1050 2.00 1100 2.25
B 1500 3.25 1400 3.50
C 2100 3.50 2000 3.75
OR
B) Calculate sales variance for ABC Pen Manufacture Company from the below
 information. 10
Product
Standard Actual
Qty. Sale
Price
Total
(Rs.) Qty. Sale
Price
Total
(Rs.)
A 500 5 2,500 500 5.40 2,700
B 400 6 2,400 600 5.50 3,300
C 300 7 2,100 400 7.50 3,000
1200 7,000 1500 9,000
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B

University Of Pune Question Paper,M.M.M. (Semester – I),101 : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MANAGEMENT,2014 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
M.M.M. (Semester – I) Examination, 2014
101 : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MANAGEMENT
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : 1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2) Solve any three out of the remaining.
3) Figure to the right indicate full marks.
1. A) What do you mean by ‘Management’ ? Explain various functions of management. 15
B) What is F.W. Taylor’s contribution for the development of Scientific Management ?
Discuss. 10
2. What is “Communication” ? Explain the process of communication with suitable example. 15
3. What do you understand by “Conflict” ? Explain different types of conflict and conflict
management mechanisms. 15
4. Explain the concept of ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and discuss its significance in today’s
business environment. 15
5. Explain A.H. Malsow’s theory of motivation in detail. 15
6. Define “Leadership’ and discuss various traits required for a business leader in today’s context. 15
7. Write short notes on any three of the following : 15
a) Hawthorne Experiment
b) Quality Circle
c) Formal and Informal Groups
d) Primary and Secondary Motives
e) Team Effectiveness.
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