MBA 3rd SEMESTER 1st MID IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

CORE SUBJECTS

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What is strategic management? Explain the concepts in strategic management.

2. Discuss in detail the tools and techniques of strategic leadership.
3. Explain the strategy formulation stages in briefly.
4. Elaborate in detail the process of strategic management.

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

1. What are the features of a valid contract?

2. Explain the classification of contracts.
3. Discuss in detail the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
4. Discuss the duties and rights of agent and principal.

BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

1. Explain various theories in business ethics.

2. Discuss reasons for unethical practices among Indian companies.
3. Elucidate ethical responsibility in product safety and advertising.
4. Enumerate the measures against bank frauds.
 MARKETING SPECIALISATION

RETAIL MANAGEMENT
1. Define retail management. Explain the types and functions of retailers.
2. Describe the process of strategic retail planning.
3. Explain the types of retail location in briefly.
4. Discuss the special characteristics of retailing.

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
1. Explain about the evolution of consumer behavior.
2. Describe the different models of buyer behavior.
3. What are the factors influencing consumer behavior?
4. Explain the process of consumer behavior.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

1. What is CRM and critical success factors for a winning CRM program. Explain the
elements of CRM in business development.
2. What is integrated CRM? Discuss CRM process in any industry.
3. Is CRM as an integrated business strategy? Explain descriptions of customer – supplier
relationships.
4. What is multi-channels and communication? How it influence of the channels on pricing
and the formation of relationships.

STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT

1. What is strategic marketing? Describe the role of strategic marketing in the current market
scenario.
2. Explain the role of the marketing concept in strategic marketing management.
3. Critically examine the relevance of the portfolio models approach in marketing strategy
development.
4. Enumerate Porter’s five forces model with relevant examples.
 HR SPECIALISATION

LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT

1. Define Organizational Leadership? Write the Components and evaluation of leadership.

2. Write brief account on Leadership effectiveness? Discuss the Models for Driving
Leadership Effectiveness in Organizational Building.
3. Write a brief note on Leadership Motivation and Culture. Discuss Motivation Theories
for Leadership with suitable cases.
4. What is the significance of Vision and Goals in an organization? Differentiate the vision
and goals of Indian and abroad leaders.

COMPENSATION AND REWARD MANAGEMENT

1. What is the role of compensation and rewards in modern organization? What are the
advantages of a fair compensation system?
2. Explain the concepts and theories of wage.
3. What do you mean by Compensation Structure? What is the role of compensation and
reward in modern organizations?
4. What are the new trends in compensation management at national and international level?

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the concepts and scope of performance management.
2. Write a short note on appraisal system design.
3. Explain the traditional and modern techniques of performance management.
4. What are the objectives and principles of monitoring?

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. What is SHRM? Differentiate SHRM and HRM.
2. Discuss the various approaches and challenges of SHRM.
3. Define human resource planning. Describe the interaction between strategic planning and
human resource planning.
4. Briefly enumerate the major activities of human resource planning process.
 FINANCE SPECIALISATION

SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

1. Define investment. Explain the investment decision process.
2. What are the features and types debt Instruments?
3. Write a short note on analysis and valuation of common stocks.
4. A) Fundamental analysis b) Technical analysis

BANKING AND INSURANCE

1. Explain the role of commercial banks in economic development.
2. What are the features and types of loans?
3. A) ATM B) Mobile Phone Banking C) Net Banking
4. Write a short note on Indian financial system.

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1. What is strategic financial management? Explain strategic financial planning in briefly.
2. What do you understand by capital structure? Discuss about the capital structure planning.
3. Elucidate the techniques of Investment Appraisal under Risk and Uncertainty.
4. A) Market Value Added (MVA) B) Economic Value Added (EVA)

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

1. What is management accounting? Explain the roles and functions of management
accountant.
2. Define financial analysis. Discuss the concept of funds flow analysis and cash flow
analysis.
3. What is budget and budgetary control system? Explain the types budgets.
4. A) Human Resource Accounting B) Management Information System