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📝 AHSEC/ASSEB Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2015
AHSEC – Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2015
Full Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1). Answer the following questions: (1×10=10)
a). At which level is business policy framed?
b). Who defined management as "the art of getting things done through others"?
c). Which principle of management promotes team spirit?
d).Which technique of scientific management provides for eight specialist foremen over workers?
e). Name the function by which managers build an organization through recruitment, selection, and development of individuals as capable employees.
f). Which is the most costly capital for a company?
g). In which year did the NSE come into existence?
h). Which marketing philosophy gives more importance to ‘Consumer Welfare’ instead of ‘Consumer Satisfaction’?
2). Mention two features of planning. (2)
3). What do you mean by organizational structure? (2)
4). Why is internal source of recruitment considered to be more economical? (2)
5). Name four elements of directing. (2)
6). Write two features of the money market. (2)
7). State three importance of controlling. (3)
8). Discuss the relationship between planning and controlling. (3)
9). State in brief the three decisions involved in financial management. (3)
10). State five leading functions of middle-level management. (5)
11). State five leading techniques of scientific management. (5)
12). How is a business influenced by political and legal environment? (5)
OR
How has globalization affected business in India?
13). Discuss any five limitations of planning. (5)
14). Explain briefly the process of staffing. (5)
OR
Distinguish between recruitment and selection.
15). Define financial market. Explain four functions of a financial market. (1+4=5)
OR
Explain five instruments of the money market.
16). Discuss in brief the factors to be considered while making pricing decisions. (5)
17). What is a divisional organizational structure? Outline three merits and three demerits of such structure. (2+3+3=8)
OR
Mention the four steps in the process of organization. How does centralization differ from decentralization? (4+4=8)
18). Discuss in detail eight fundamental principles of directing. (8)
OR
Distinguish between formal and informal communication. State three barriers to communication. (5+3=8)
19). What are the three aspects of financial planning? State two objectives and three importance of financial planning. (3+2+3=8)
OR
Distinguish between fixed and working capital. Explain the factors that determine the amount of fixed capital required. (4+4=8)
20). Discuss eight leading functional areas of marketing. (8)
OR
What are the elements of the promotion mix? Discuss any two of them. (2+3+3=8)
21). Explain any three responsibilities of a consumer to safeguard his interest. (3)
OR
Why is entrepreneurship regarded as a creative activity? (3)
22). Explain the role of consumer organizations and NGOs in protecting and promoting consumer interests. (3)
OR
Outline three basic forces of entrepreneurial motivation. (3)
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📌 Note: This is the official paper conducted by AHSEC in 2015, shared for academic purposes only.
AHSEC/ASSEB HS 2nd Year PYQs
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2012
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2013
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2014
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2015
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2016
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2017
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2018
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2019
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2020
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2022
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2023
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2024
- Assam Board Class 12 Business Studies Paper 2025
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