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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Semester
PRINCIPLES OF BANK MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Discuss the principal of management.
2. What are the types of plans in banks?
3. State the feature of a good organization structure.
4. Explain the functions of leadership in bank.
5. What are the stage of controlling process?
6. Describe the recruitments system in banks.
7. How do you measure productivity in bank?
8. Explain the need for planning in banks.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Distinguish between management and administration.
10. Explain the types of planning in banks.
11. Examine the advantage and disadvantages of committees. How can a bank make
effective use of committees?
12. Discuss the steps in techniques of motivation.
13. Evaluate the implications of computerization and mechanization in banks.
14. Discuss the nature and causes of indiscipline in banks.
15. Discuss the steps in resource planning.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the need for studying organisational behaviour.
2. What is perception? Explain the factors affecting perception.
3. Explain the stages involved in formation of group.
4. Write the functions of leadership.
5. Discuss the sources of stress.
6. Explain the process of organisational communication.
7. What factors affect organisational effectiveness?
8. Explain the objectives of organisational development.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the challenges and opportunities of organisational behaviour.
10. Explain the various theories of personality.
11. Explain the different types of groups.
12. Describe the essential qualities of a successful leader.
13. Explain the functional and dysfunctional aspects of organisational culture.
14. How will you overcome resistance to change?
15. Explain the various intervention techniques in organisational development.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Semester
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is managerial economic? Discuss its nature.
2. How does managerial economics relate to economic theory?
3. Mention any four types of demand with illustration.
4. Bring out the relationship between cost and output during short period.
5. Define production function. State its features.
6. Briefly explain the techniques of profit forecasting.
7. Explain the need for investment analysis.
8. Discuss the stages involved in business cycle.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
Each answer shall not exceed 5 pages.
9. Explain the scope of managerial economics.
10. What is demand analysis? Explain its significance.
11. State and explain the techniques of cost control.
12. What is price discrimination? Explain its forms? Is price discrimination beneficial to
society? Explain.
13. ‘‘No longer profit maximisation is a desirable objective of a business firm’’ – Elucidate.
14. What is break even analysis? Explain its applications.
15. Define national income. Point out the methods of measurement of national income.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Semester
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the meaning and importance of financial services.
2. Differentiate between financial markets and financial services.
3. List out the features of leasing.
4. What are fund based financial services?
5. Discuss the need for credit cards.
6. What is portfolio management? State its features.
7. Write a note on financial consultancy services.
8. What are non-banking financial companies? Explain.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the classifications of financial services.
10. Highlight the importance of mutual funds in India.
11. What are the merits and demerits of venture capital finance?
12. Enumerate the functions of merchant banker in detail.
13. Why merger and take over are necessary? Explain with examples.
14. Give the guidelines followed for credit rating services.
15. Describe the role of NBFCs in the promotion of financial services.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Banking and Finance) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Semester
BUSINESS LAWS
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A – (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal Marks.
1. What are the instances at which quasi contracts arise?
2. Explain the rules regarding offer.
3. What are the features of a contract of indemnity?
4. How is an agency created?
5. What are implied warranties?
6. Differentiate between bailment and pledge.
7. Explain the provisions regarding conduct of statutory meeting.
8. What are the features of marine insurance?
PART B – (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal Marks.
9. What are the essential elements of a contract?
10. What are the rights of an unpaid seller?
11. What are the fundamental principles of an insurance contract?
12. Explain the procedure for getting certificate of incorporation.
13. What are the legislative measures available to protect the interest of the consumers?
14. What are the essential elements of a negotiable instrument?
15. What are the different methods by which a partnership firm may be dissolved?
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2011.
Second Semester
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the different types of accounts? Give the rules for debit and credit.
2. What are subsidiary books? Bring out its advantages.
3. From the following list of balances, prepare a Trial Balance as on 31.3.2010 :
Capital – Rs. 1,00,000
Drawings – Rs. 18,000
Motor van – Rs. 25,000
Interest paid – Rs. 900
Purchases – Rs. 75,000
Wages – Rs. 3,000
Commission received – Rs. 7,500
Bank balance – Rs. 20,000
Buildings – Rs. 15,000
Furniture – Rs. 7,500
Loan from Arun –Rs. 15,000
Sales – Rs. 1,00,000
Stock – Rs. 25,000
Salaries – Rs. 15,000
Debtors – Rs. 28,100
Creditors Rs. 10,000
4. From the following information, prepare statement of affairs and ascertain Profit and
Loss made during the year 2010.

1.1.2010 31.12.2010
Cash in hand 100 80
Cash at bank 300 320
Stock in trade 2,200 2,240
Bills receivable 150 180
Bills payable 120 90
Sundry crs 2,400 2,100
Furniture 300 22
Machinery 1,600 2,000
Sundry debtors 1,050 1,840
During the year he introduced an additional capital in the business Rs. 300 and withdrew
Rs. 720 for private use, charge interest on capital at 6% per annum, write off Rs. 40
bad debts and create a reserve at 5% on debtors for bad debts.
5. What is conversion method? How do you find profit or loss under conversion method?
6. What do you mean by “Interim dividend” and “Final dividend”?
7. What is meant by purchase consideration? Explain the methods of calculating
purchase consideration.
8. What is meant by central processing unit? Explain the various components of CPU
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. State and explain the various accounting conventions.
10. Prepare a Trading and Profit & Loss A/c for the year ended 31st March 2010 and a
Balance as on that date from the following Trial Balance of Mr. Akilan
Rs. Rs.
Drawings 45,000 Capital 1,60,000
Goodwill 90,000 Bills Payable 35,000
Buildings 60,000 Creditors 70,000
Machinery 40,000 Purchase Returns 2,650
Bills Receivable 6,000 Sales 2,18,000
Opening stock (1.4.2009) 40,000
Purchases 51,000
Wages 26,000
Carriage Outwards 500
Carriage Inwards 1,000
Salaries 35,000
Rent 3,000
Discount 1,100
Repairs 2,300
Bank 25,000
Cash 1,600
Debtors 45,000
Bad debts 1,200
Sales Returns 2,000
Furniture 6,000
Advertisements 3,500
General Expenses 450
4,85,650 4,85,650
Adjustments :
(a) Closing stock was – Rs. 35,000
(b) Depreciate Machinery and Furniture by 10%
(c) Outstanding wages – Rs. 1,500
(d) Prepaid advertisement – Rs. 500
(e) Create 5% on debtors for bad debts as provision.
11. Journalise the following transactions.
2010 July 1 Edward started a business with
(a) Cash – Rs. 13,000
(b) Goods worth – Rs. 10,000
(c) Buildings – Rs. 17,000
2010 July 2 Opened current account with Canara
Bank Rs. 10,000
5 Bought of Kumar Rs. 4,000
6 Sales to R.G Emporium Rs. 5,000
10 Purchased a bi-cycle for personal use for Rs. 300 and paid by cheque.
12 Commission received Rs. 100
15 Received a cheque from R.G Emporium
for Rs. 2,000
18 Returned goods to Kumar Rs. 500
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28 Issued a cheque to Kumar for Rs. 3,400

in full settlement of Rs. 3,500
31 Paid rent Rs. 100 in cash.
12. Mr. Ram keeps his books by single entry method. His position on 31.3.2010 was as
follows : -
Cash Rs. 28,700; Debtors Rs. 18,400; Stock Rs. 28,600; Furniture Rs. 5,000 and Creditors Rs.
20,700.
On 1.10.2010, Mr. Ram introduced Rs. 10,000 as further capital in the business and
withdrew on the same date Rs. 7,000, out of which he spent Rs. 5,000 on the purchase
of a machine for the business. On 31.3.2011, his position was as follows :
Cash Rs. 29,600; Stock Rs. 31,500; Debtors Rs. 24,200; Furniture Rs. 6,000 and Creditors
Rs. 25,400.
Prepare necessary statements showing the profit or loss made by him during the year ended
31.3.2011 after considering the following adjustments:
Depreciate furniture and machinery by 10% p.a. Write off bad debts Rs. 1,200 and provide
5% for doubtful debts. Also provide interest on capital at 10% p.a.
13. A Ltd sells its business to B Ltd. as on 31st December 2010 on which date its balance
sheet was as under :
Liabilities Rs. Assets Rs.
Paid up capital Goodwill 80,000
4,000 shares of Rs. 10 each 4,00,000 Property 3,20,000
Debentures 2,40,000 Machinery 2,60,000
Trade creditors 80,000 Stock 50,000
General reserve 80,000 Debtors 56,000
P and L a/c 30,000 Cash 64,000
8,30,000 8,30,000
A Ltd. agreed to take over the assets exclusive of cash and goodwill at 10% less than the book
value and to pay
Rs. 1,20,000 for goodwill. The purchase consideration was to be discharged by the
allotment of 4,000 shares of
Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10% and the balance in cash. The cost of liquidation
amounted to Rs. 8,000. Show the necessary accounts in the books of both the
companies.
14. A Ltd., was absorbed by B Ltd, on 31.3.2010 their balance sheet on that date was
capital and liabilities
Liabilities A B Assets A B
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Authorised capital : Goodwill – 1,00,000
Shares of Rs. 10 20,00,000 6,00,000 Buildings 5,00,000 –
each
Issued capital 10,00,000 6,00,000 Stock 1,40,000 2,60,000
Reserves 1,20,000 – Debtors 2,80,000 2,00,000
Creditors 20,000 1,00,000 Investment 1,20,000 –
Bank O/D – 1,00,000 Bank
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Profit and
loss a/c – 2,40,000
11,40,000 8,00,000 11,40,000 8,00,000
The purchase consideration was agreed at Rs. 4,00,000 which is paid Rs. 2,00,000 in cash
and the balance in 16,000 shares of Rs. 10 each in fully paid shares of B at an agreed
value of Rs. 12.50 per share. The sale was completed and A Ltd was taken over.
Pass Journal entries in the books of B Ltd., and prepare balance sheet after the purchase.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A.(B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2011.
Second Semester
BANKING LAW AND PRACTICE
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A – (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the features of banks?
2. What are the rights and obligations of a banker?
3. Explain the legal provisions relating to fixed deposit.
4. What are the principles of sound lending?
5. Bring out the different types of securities.
6. Explain the factors limiting the level of bank advances.
7. What is meant by Negotiable instrument? What are its features?
8. Explain the duties of a collecting banker.
SECTION B – (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the functions of commercial banks.
10. What are the rights and obligations of a banker?
11. What do you understand by non-resident accounts?
12. Elaborate the factors that determine cash reserve funds in banks.
13. State the precautions that banker should take in granting advance against shares of a
joint stock company.
14. Discuss the statutory protection available to a collecting banker.
15. What are the points to be considered before passing a cheque for payment?
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Second Semester
CENTRAL BANKING AND MONETARY MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. ‘Indian money market is highly unorganised’ Do you agree? Comment.
2. Explain any four components of money market.
3. What are the characteristics of Central Bank?
4. State the merits and drawbacks of bank rate policy.
5. How far monetary policy has achieved its objectives?
6. Narrate the licencing provisions of banks.
7. What is VCRR? Explain how it is working.
8. Write a note on RBI and export credit.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
Each answer should not exceed 5 pages.
9. Distinguish between developed and underdeveloped money market.
10. Explain the chief functions of central bank.
11. Summarise the credit control measures adopted by Reserve Bank of India.
12. Define monetary policy. Critically evaluate its objectives.
13. Write an elaborate note on regulations of RBI relating to capital, reserves and liquid
assets.
14. Discuss the rationale of credit planning in India.
15. What are the various promotional functions of RBI? Explain.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Second Semester
RURAL BANKING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain briefly the structure and functions of RRBs.
2. Narrate the scope of multi agency approach to agriculture credit.
3. Define priority sector. Discuss the problems involved in it.
4. What are the objectives of TRYSEM?
5. State the rationale for credit planning at the gross root planning.
6. What are the components of Service Area Approach?
7. Explain briefly the functions of District Industries Centres.
8. Point out the objectives of KVIC.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the role played by commercial banking in rural development.
10. Assess the progress and problems of Priority Sector.
11. Critically examine the functions and procedure of IRDP.
12. Outline the broad objectives of Lead bank scheme.
13. Explain the features of District Credit Plan. What are the problems faced by it?
14. Discuss the style and functions of SEEUY and SUME.
15. Narrate the objectives and functions of Small Industries Development Bank of India.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Second Semester
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. State the importance of study of 'Business Environment'.
2. Describe the structure of Indian economy.
3. What is the need for having foreign capital in India?
4. How could monopolistic situation be restricted or controlled?
5. Discuss the interface between the Government and public sector.
6. Highlight the salient features of Industrial policy 1991.
7. Discuss Mergers and Acquisitions.
8. Explain the privatisation of public sector?
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain how does economic factors influence the business policy of a firm.
10. Explain the role of Government in developing or promoting public sector in India.
11. Explain New EXIM policy.
12. Discuss the Monetary system in India.
13. Discuss the incentives of Government for developing SSI.
14. Describe the relationship of monetary and fiscal systems.
15. State the arguments for and against privatisation.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the meaning and objectives of financial management.
2. What are financial statements? Explain their types.
3. Point out the uses of ratio analysis.
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Payback period method?
5. State briefly the applications of Break even analysis.
6. Enumerate the factors influencing working requirements.
7. Explain the motives for holding cash.
8. What are the objectives of management of accounts receivables?
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. State and explain the techniques of financial analysis.
10. What are the ratios that indicate the liquidity of an enterprise? Explain.
11. Discuss the various types of working capital with an illustration.
12. A firm is evaluating a proposal. The project cost is
20,00,000 and have equal cash inflows . 5,00,000 at the end of each of next 6
years. There is no salvage value. Cut off rate is 12%. Find out the IRR.
13. In a company, sales = 1,00,000
Fixed cost = 20,000
B.E. Point = 80,000 Determine the profit.
What would be the sales, if
Fixed cost = 10,000
Profit = 5,000
B.E. Point = 20,000.
14. A firm purchase raw materials on credit of 30 days. It allows debtors 60 days. It
normally takes 40 days to make payments and receives payments in 70 days. 100 days
gap lies between purchase of raw materials and sale of finished goods. Average age of
firms inventory is 100 days. Estimate the firm’s cash cycle, and turnover, if total
operating annual outlay is 82,80,000 interest cost is 10%.
15. A company has a sales level of 20,000 units @ 600 per unit. It has a fixed cost

6,00,000 and variable costs of 200 per unit. The credit allowed by the company is 30
days. The company proposes to relax the present credit period to
(a) 60 days and
(b) 90 days. The following estimates are provided.
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Credit period 30 days 60 days 90 days

Increase in sales – 20% 30%
Bad debts 1% 2% 3%

The fixed costs increase by 60,000 beyond an increase of 25% of the current sales.
The company plans to have a pretax return of 20% on its investments in receivables.
Advise the firm as to which of the proposals should adopt.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (BANKING AND FINANCE)DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
PROJECT FINANCE
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the features of a project?
2. Enlist the stages for project identification.
3. Bring out the nature of commercial papers.
4. What are the benefits of venture capital?
5. Identify the points to be covered under Pre–sanction appraisal.
6. How will you estimate the demand and supply gap?
7. Analyse the issues relating to the selection of distribution channels.
8. Suggest the measures to rehabitalise a sick industrial unit.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the role of consultants in project management.
10. What are the major sources of finance for a project?
11. Describe the innovative instruments in Indian capital market.
12. Explain the aspects which are to be evaluated while lending for a project.
13. How will you evaluate the financial feasibility of a project?
14. Describe the role of companies in establishing pollution control in any new project.
15. Discuss the responsibility of any project proposal in prompt recovery.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Banking and Finance) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
INTERNATIONAL BANKING AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is Vostro Account?
2. Write down the meaning of Foreign exchange.
3. Identify the causes of fluctuations in exchange rates.
4. Is full convertibility suitable to India?
5. Enlist the foreign exchange problems in India.
6. What are the basic types of letter of credit?
7. What are packing credit advances?
8. State the procedure for payment of import bills.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
Each answer shall not exceed 5 pages.
9. Explain the Administration of foreign exchange.
10. Describe the determinations of foreign exchange rates.
11. How do you justify the Exchange Control regulations relating to exports and imports?
12. Explain the various methods of international payment.
13. Discuss the financing services available to exporters.
14. Evaluate the foreign trade policy of our country.
15. Explain the functions of EXIM Bank.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain different types of system.
2. What are different types of testing?
3. What are the elements of MIS?
4. Differentiate between MIS and Data Processing.
5. What are the advantages of LAN?
6. Explain the importance of ERP in an organization.
7. Explain the features of client server computing.
8. Explain the role of value added network in e-commerce.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the structure of MIS.
10. How will you develop a system? Explain the process in detail.
11. What are the pre-requisites of an effective MIS ?
12. Explain the recent development in information technology sector.
13. Explain the applications of EDI.
14. Explain Inter-organisational information system with its features.
15. Discuss the applications of internet in general.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
COMPUTERS AND BANKING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the uses of computers?
2. Explain Binary System with examples.
3. What are the objectives of data processing?
4. Explain different types of memory.
5. Explain peripheral controllers.
6. What are the features of LAN?
7. What are the functions of an operating system?
8. What are the operational problems in the use of intranet in banking?
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain different generations of computers in detail.
10. Discuss the advantages of data processing.
11. Explain the working of a computer with the help of a diagram.
12. Explain different types of programming languages.
13. What are the softwares relevant to banking? Explain them.
14. Write short notes on:
(a) MICR
(b) ATM
(c) EFT.
15. Explain various security considerations in using computers in banks.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by Linear and Non-Linear Function?
2. Explain the applications of quantitative analysis in the management.
3. What is LPP ? Explain the concept of optimization.
4. It is suggested that a person must take atleast 108 units of vitamin A, 36 Units of
vitamin B and 100 units of vitamin C. There are two products are available. Product X
contains 36 units of vitamin A, 3 units of vitamin B and 20 units of vitamin C. Product
Y contains 6 units of vitamin A, 12 units of vitamin B and 10 units of
vitamin C. Product X costs Rs.20 per unit and Y Rs.40 per unit. How many units of
product X and Y should be consumed in order to minimize the total cost. Formulate the
above problem into an LPP.
5. Explain the relevance of sensitivity analysis in decision making.
6. Explain conditional probability with an example.
7. How do you identify system parameters through simulation method?
8. Explain expected value of pay-off.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the relationship between cost and level of activity and cost and profit.
10. Solve the following LPP using Simplex Method:
Maximise Z = 5x1 + 7x 2
Subject to
1x1 + 1x 2 < = 70
1x1 + 2x 2 < = 100
2x1 + 1x 2 < = 120
x 1 , x 2 > = 0.
11. Find an economic solution for the following Transportation Problem
Destination
D1 D2 D3 D4 Available
O1 3 2 7 6 500
O2 7 5 2 3 600
O3 2 5 4 5 250
Origin Required 600 400 200 150
12. A company has to choose any one of the following. The amount of estimated sales and
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Scheme Revenue
Estimated amount of Sales (Rs. in Lakhs)
500 300 100
Alto 30 45 25
Alto LX 60 35 30
Alto LXi 55 65 40
Suggest the product to be adopted using
(a) Maximin Criterion
(b) Minimax Criterion
(c) Maximax Criterion and Laplace Criterion.
13. A manufacturer sells bakery items.. Previous experience indicates the demand per day
(in hundred kilogram) with frequency is given below:
Daily Demand : 0 1 2 3 4 5
No. of Days : 15 20 36 20 5 4
Consider the following sequence of random numbers:
45 86 66 07 54 09 62 87 93 36
Simulate the demand for the next 10 days. Find out the average weekly demand for
the bakery items on the basis of the simulated data.
14. A factory has two machines-M1 and M2. M1 produces 40% of the items and M2
produces 60% of the items. It was further found that 5% of the items produced by M1
was found defective and in the case of M2, it was only 2%. If a defective item is drawn
at random, what is the probability that it was manufactured by M1 or M2?
15. Explain different types of Linear Programming.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. ( B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
BANK MARKETING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the relevance of marketing to banks.
2. Explain the importance of customer in bank marketing.
3. Describe the norms for customer service in bank marketing.
4. What is Branch layout? And how is it determined?
5. What are the significances of Social Banking?
6. Explain the benefits of Customer Relationship Management in banks.
7. How the bank employees are motivated in banks?
8. Explain the functions of marketing officer at the branch level.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the different marketing functions that banks have to perform.
10. Enumerate the different stages of product development in bank marketing.
11. Describe the branch expansion policies in India.
12. Explain the costing and pricing practices of banks in India.
13. Identify and explain the important components of promotion mix for bank marketing.
14. Enumerate the different training programmes for bankers in India.
15. Write a short note on:
(a) Future of bank marketing
(b) SWOT analysis.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the goals of investment?
2. Give an account of the features of fixed income securities.
3. Explain the meaning and aspects of investment analysis.
4. What is ‘DOW’ Theory? Explain its features.
5. What are the merits of factor models?
6. Explain the applications of CAPM.
7. Point out Jensen’s model of Portfolio.
8. How will you measure Sharpe’s Performance Measure?
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the concept and need for portfolio management.
10. Explain the features of debt market.
11. What are financial and market risk? How these can be reduced?
12. Bring out the strengths and weaknesses of technical analysis.
13. Discuss the features and uses of risk-return indifference curves.
14. Write short notes on :
(a) Intrinsic Value
(b) Semi-strongly efficient market
(c) Random Walk Theory.
15. Compute actual and expected P-E ratios given, Current price Rs. 70; DPS = Rs. 5;
EPS=Rs. 7; r=l9%; g;=9%. Advise on investment decision.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
INVESTMENT AND DERIVATIVES MARKETS
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Give an account and importance of debt market.
2. Explain the relationship between risk-return in the context of bond market.
3. Explain the concept and process of passive immunization of debt portfolio.
4. Present the concept and mechanism and types of bond swaps.
5. Explain the trends in secondary equity market in India.
6. What factors influence the intrinsic value and price of a scrip?
7. Discuss the systems of primary and secondary market segments in the gilt-market.
8. Explain the concept of value of an option.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the concept of convexity and its measure and merits.
10. Discuss in detail about broad features of debt market in India.
11. Explain the nature and features of equity investment.
12. Discuss about the concept and mechanism of Horizon analysis.
13. What are Global depository receipts? Explain their nature and features.
14. Explain the trends in the Government securities market since 1992.
15. Distinguish between options and futures.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are mutual funds? Explain briefly the concept of mutual funds.
2. Write a note on the Trustees of mutual fund.
3. Elaborate in detail the important features of Investment strategies of mutual funds.
4. Write a short note on pricing on units of mutual funds.
5. Write a note on the important features of portfolio management of mutual funds.
6. Explain the two major classifications of mutual funds.
7. Explain the role of SEBI in regulating mutual funds in India.
8. What are Exchange Traded Funds, Money Market Funds and Gilt funds?
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain briefly the organisational structure of Unit Trust of India.
10. Explain in detail the customer segments and preferences, customer profile and
characteristics of mutual fund market in India.
11. What is Net Asset Value? Explain how to Calculate Net Asset Value?
12. Write a note on the various steps in winding up of mutual funds.
13. What are the key obligations of trustees in mutual funds?
14. Discuss in detail any four marketing mix elements that are essential for structuring
marketing plan of mutual funds.
15. Explain briefly the working of mutual fund by a flow chart.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B & F) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
Fourth Semester
MERCHANT BANKING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the importance of corporate counselling?
2. Explain the categories of merchant bankers.
3. Describe the technical analysis of project preparation.
4. What is loan syndication? What are its, scope of loan syndication?
5. Elucidate the characteristics of corporate securities.
6. What are the various provisions of allotment of shares?
7. What are the various types of risk in portfolio management?
8. Explain the venture capital origin.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the role of NSE and OTCEI.
10. What are the various steps involved in project preparation? Elucidate.
11. Explain the design of capital structure.
12. Briefly explain the management of post-issue activities.
13. What is mergers and amalgamations? Explain the types and role of mergers.
14. Critically examine the functions of portfolio managers.
15. What is mutual fund? What are its advantages and disadvantages of mutual fund?

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