NMIMS
Global Access
School
for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Business Economics
Internal
Assignment Applicable for December 2019
Examination
1. Calculate the following: (10 Marks)
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Quantity
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Total Fixed
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Total Variable
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Total
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Average
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Marginal
|
|
Cost
|
Cost
|
Cost
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Cost
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Cost
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25
|
10
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18
|
?
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?
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?
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26
|
10
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20
|
?
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?
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?
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27
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10
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21
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?
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?
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?
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2. “Determinant of demand are
the important factor which influences the decision of the
consumers to purchase
commodity or a service”
With respect to the above
statement discuss any 5 determinants of the individual demand.
(10 Marks)
3 a. Suppose the monthly
income of an individual increases from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000
which increases his demand
for clothes from 20 units to 25 units. Calculate the income
elasticity of demand and
interpret the result. (5 Marks)
b. Quantity demanded for
tea has increased from 100 to 160 units with an increase in the price
of the coffee powder from
Rs. 40 to Rs. 50. Calculate the cross elasticity of demand between
tea and coffee and explain
the relationship between the goods. (5 Marks)
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NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education
(NGA-SCE)
Course: Financial Accounting and Analysis
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2019 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
1. Wildcat Ltd, a
manufacturing company sold a machinery for Rs 8 lacs at the year end.
The company had purchased the machinery four years back for Rs 15 lacs and had
depreciated the same using written down value method of depreciation @ 20%.
As an accounts executive of Wildcat Ltd, calculate the WDV of the asset for the
four
years, accumulated depreciation for four years and profit/loss on sale, if any.
(10
Marks)
2. Mr. Shil Wants to record the financial
transactions of his newly started business.
Discuss what accounting steps/stages he need to adhere so that the transactions
can be duly
recorded and processed in order to prepare the financial statements. (10 Marks).
3 a. Following
information is available in respect of a company named, as Beta Ltd
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Particulars
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Amount
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Profit before taxes
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Rs 50 lakhs
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Dividend declared per
share
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Rs2
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Price of the share
prevalent on stock
exchange
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Rs 200
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Applicable tax rate
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35%
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Share capital of
company 5 lakh shares
of Rs 10 each
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|
Calculate-
· Earnings per share
· Dividend Pay-out Ratio
· Price earnings ratio
(5
Marks)
b. Prepare the cash flow
statement from investing activities of Alpha Creative Ltd for the
year ended March31, 2019
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Particulars
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Amount
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Plant acquired
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160000
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Claim received for
loss of plant in fire
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45500
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Unsecured loans given
to subsidiaries
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595000
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Interest on loan
received from subsidiary companies
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72500
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· Also
give reasons for the classification of above activities as inflow /outflow (5
Marks)
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NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education
(NGA-SCE)
Course: Information Systems for Managers
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2019 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
1.
The
healthcare space inundated with the presence of 4, 00,000 apps approximately
which
are
involved in monitoring and improving user’s health. These apps monitor user’s
health
data like calorie intake, physical activity,
heart rate, blood pressure, sleep patterns and
various other parameters. With the help of these self-monitoring
apps users get more
personalized information and are capable of transforming how
healthcare will be delivered
to them. Healthcare industry is embracing analytics to improve
disease prevention, increase
the accuracy of diagnoses, provide safe medications, and make
treatments more
effective. Give examples how different stakeholders in the
healthcare industry use analytics
(Healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical
companies and
government). (10 Marks)
2. Fresh milk startup
Country Delight has raised $7-10 million in a Series B funding
round led by venture capital firm Matrix Partners. The company
claims to source milk
directly from the farm, eliminating the middle men and allowing
farmers to earn a premium.
It also invests in cold chain and quality testing infrastructure
at the farmer’s location. The
company offers other milk-based products including paneer, curd
and ghee through its
mobile app. How do you think technology can help this startup in
improving the dairy supply
chain from process management to tracking products and deliveries?
(10 Marks)
(Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/country-delight-raises-funding-inround-led-by-matrix-partners-1548182312046.html)
3. The northern Spanish city of Santander has
become the testing ground for "smart cities"
around the world. Smart Santander is a smart city experiment
aimed at improving the quality
of life, reducing energy consumption and engaging its citizens
in civic duties. The city
implemented wireless sensor networks and embedded 10,000 sensors
on its streets and
municipal vehicles to monitor garbage collections, crime air
quality and manage street
lighting for better energy efficiency. The Santander Smart City
platform allows to integrate
all the information of the different municipal services and thousands
of sensors deployed by
the city. The latter devices collect multiple data: from air
quality, noise or temperature to
which parking lots are free or occupied on different streets or
when it is necessary to water
a particular park or garden. For example, buses have sensors at
the top that allow to know
the level of pollution in different areas of the city. They have
also been installed on street
lamps and walls inside small white boxes in order to measure
noise, temperature or
brightness. Multiple devices installed on the ground monitor how
many cars are parked in
certain streets while different information panels indicate the
free places in a given area to
park the car. Even paper containers and containers have
volumetric measurement sensors
that indicate how full they are. This information is especially
valuable when planning
collection routes, which may vary according to needs. As garbage
trucks are also intelligent,
it is possible to monitor their travel and activity.
Source: (https://elpais.com/tecnologia/2019/07/17/actualidad/1563371290_289881.html)
a. What are the benefits of a smart city? Considering the dark
side of smart city are you
sceptical to the benefits of a smart city. (5 Marks)
b. What are the potential cybersecurity challenges faced in a
smart city with data being
collected in this way? (5 Marks)
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NMIMS
Global Access
School
for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Management Theory and Practice
Internal
Assignment Applicable for December 2019 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
1. M/s Paper Write
Corporation deals with the manufacturing and selling of paper bags.
The company has started
this business looking at the opportunity that exists, after plastic
was banned by the
government in some states. The company has never used any modern
day management practices
and the business continues to function in the traditional way.
Mr. Ajay has been appointed
as a Manager to handle the overall functioning of the
business. He notices few
things in the company:
a) One person reporting to
three bosses
b) No specialized worker in
the factory
c) Long hierarchy to get
any approval
d) No following of rules
and regulations
e) No designated place for
inventory, tools, equipment’s, etc.
f) The team work among
employees is missing.
Advise Mr. Ajay any five of
Henry Fayol’s principles which can solve the problems
mentioned above. Explain
the same with description. (10
Marks)
2. M/s Paper Write Corporation
problems don’t seem to end. The company doesn’t use modern
day technology in the
departments. Some observations made by Ajay are:
a) The company uses
register for employee attendance.
b) The company has a manual
process of writing entry in the books of accounts.
c) The leaves are applied
on paper which has a lengthy process of approval.
d) All the orders are sent
through hard copies to the suppliers.
e) The inventory management
is not practiced effectively due to the lack of usage of
technology.
Advise any 5 modern day
technologies which will make the system more productive and
effective. Explain the same
with description. (10
Marks)
3.a. There is no motivation
among employees and workers in the organization. How will you
motivate the employees and
workers of M/s Paper Write Corporation? (5 Marks)
3.b. Explain the style of
leadership that will be suitable for M/s Paper Write Corporation.
Elaborate on the choice of
leadership selected. (5 Marks)
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NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education
(NGA-SCE)
Course: Marketing Management
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2019 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
“Balwaan
Gyms and Akhadas” is a new enterprise started by two young fitness freak
entrepreneurs
Mr. Balraj and Mr. Balbuddhi. Balwaan Gyms and Akhadas is a chain of gyms
with
a vision to make everyone healthy. The company has already opened 15 Gyms and
Akhadas
across five cities namely Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata.
The gym has all modern facilities and amenities
like 24*7 security, convenient parking, flexi
hours, group Classes on fitness, Personal Training, Private restrooms
for males and females.
The most unique thing about Balwaan is that it also has all Indian
style akhadas where
traditional body building is taught. Balwaan’s every store has a
healthy café where they serve
traditional healthy food and drinks at extra cost.
The membership fees for the same is 24,000 per annum without a
personal trainer.
The company has been relying only on word of mouth for yearly
memberships. The company
has not undertaken any marketing promotion campaigns for the same.
The company is falling
short of its expectation when it comes to membership and revenues.
Assume the company has hired you as a Marketing consultant and
they want you to advise
them on the following issues:
1. List and discuss the major bases for segmentation of consumer markets.
Explain the four
variables in detail for Balwaan. (10 Marks)
2. How will you promote the Brand Balwaan Gyms and Akhadas online?
Explain five
platforms that you will use to promote the same. (10 Marks)
3.a. Explain various levels of product with reference to Balwaan
Gyms and Akhadas.
(5 Marks)
3.b. Which celebrity will you select as a brand ambassador for the
Balwaan Gyms and
Akhadas? Explain the choice of your celebrity with five reasons. (5
Marks)
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NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education
(NGA-SCE)
Course: Organisational Behaviour
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2019 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
1.
Arjan is an employee who is never on time for work or meetings. He has been
issued
several
warning memos but in vain. The management is not able to take stringent action
against
him as he is very good at his work and is one of the top performers. As his
reporting
authority
you still feel that he should respect time and be disciplined. From the
different
elements
of reinforcement which one should his manager choose to get the desired
behaviour?
Conclude by giving why it (the one which you chose) is the best suited.
(10Marks)
2.
Choose
one Asian and one European country. Compare and contrast communication in
their
cultures. (10 Marks)
3.
Krabi
Textile is going online from retail mode as the management feels that it is the
need
of
the hour to be present in the digital space. People are resisting this change
and you are the
one
chosen as the leader by the management to lead in this tough time.
a.
What all people skills would be required by a leader to be effective in such
times?
(5
Marks)
b.
How would you differentiate between being a manager and leader? (5 Marks)
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