Controlling — Business Studies STD 12 Commerce — Question

‘Science is a systematized body of knowledge that explains certain general truths or the operation of general laws.’ In the light of this statement, describe management a science.

A newly appointed manager is of the view that there is no need for training the workers who have been selected after a rigorous process of selection. Do you agree with his viewpoint? Give reasons.

Briefly state any three elements of ‘directing’.

Why are internal sources of recruitment considered to be more economical?

XYZ Power Ltd. set up a factory for manufacturing solar lanterns in a remote village as there was no reliable supply of electricity in rural areas. The revenue earned by the company was sufficient to cover the costs and the risks. As the demand of lanterns was increasing day- by-day, the company decided to increase production to generate higher sales. For this/they decided to employ people from a nearby village as very few job opportunities were available in that area. The company also decided to open schools and creches for the children of its employees.

1. Identify and explain the objectives of management discussed above.
2. State any two values which the company wanted to communicate to the society.

Day-by-day the cases related to consumer exploitation are increasing in number. As you are working in a newspaper agency, what actions will you take to protect the interest of customers?

How are low long-term rates beneficial to enterprises?

Paras Mining Industry owns and operates coal mines in different parts of the country. It employs thousands of workers who do this dangerous and potentially lethal job. Several miners contend with air filled with dust, develop asthma and other respiratory problems. Many times, fatal accidents take place due to insufficient safety measures. Garbage from the mines is often dumped in local rivers, which pollute the water bodies.
Identify and state any two management objectives which are being ignored by Paras Mining Industry.

Explain briefly ‘Discipline’ and ‘Scalar Chain’ as principles of general management.

In what kind of organisation is functional structure more suitable and why?