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CHAPTER - 1
NATURE AND PURPOSE OF BUSINESS
Content mapping
All Human beings have different types of needs. So, in order to fulfill those needs they have to perform some or the
other activity. Human activities are classified as
1. Economic activities. Economic activities are those by which we can earn our livelihood.
2. non economic activities. non-economicactivities are those which are performed out oflove, sympathy,
sentiments, patriotism.
Economic activities may befurther divided into three categories namely;
1. Business 2.Profession 3. Employment
Business- Meaning:
business refers to an occupation in which people regularly engage in activities related to purchase, production and/or
sale of goods and services with a view to earning profits.
An Economic activity: It means an activity aimed at earning money. Business is also aimed at earning money or
livelihood by satisfying human needs.
Production and procurement of goods and services: Every business enterprise must either manufacture the goods
or it acquires from producers. Goods may be consumer goods or Capital goods. Services means facility offered to
consumers like banking, insurance etc.
Sale or exchange of goods and services: Business involves transfer or exchange of goods and service for value.
Dealing in goods and services on a regular basis: It should be a regular activity. One time sale or exchange will
not be considered as business.
Profit earning: Business always aims at earning profit.
Uncertainty of earning: There is always a possibility of less amount of profit or even loss in business.
Element of Risk: There is always a possibility of Uncertainty of earnings.
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Comparison of Business, Profession and Employment:
Business
Industry
Commerce
Industry: Production or processing of goods and services. It is concerned with changing the form of the
products. It gives form utility to the products. It is classified into the following:
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Industry
1. Primary Industry
2. Secondary Industry
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2.a. Manufacturing Industry
Commerce: It includes all those activities which are concerned with removing all the hindrances in the
movement of goods from the manufacturer to the consumers. It includes the following activities.
COMMERCE
INDUSTRY TRADE
Trade : Trade means exchange of goods and services between sellers and buyers with profit motive.
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Auxiliaries to Trade:
4. Warehousing: It keeps the goods in tact till they are in demand. It creates time utility
to the product.
Innovation
Productivity
Physical and
vvity
financial resources
Objectives of Business
Earning profits
Social Responsibility
Business Risk: It refers to the possibility of inadequate profits or even losses due to uncertainties or unexpected
events.
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Nature Of Business Risks
MCQ:
Q.1 Identify the occupation in which people work for other and get remunerated:
Q.6 The occupation which required special knowledge and skill to be applied by individuals is known as:
(a) satisfaction (b) salary or wages (c) profit (d) professional fees
2. Name the trade where the goods are bought from the foreign country.
Ans. Import trade. (1)
3. State examples of Analytical industries.
Ans. Petrol, diesel (1)
4. Which industry provides services to primary and secondary industry?
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Ans. Tertiary industry (1)
5. What is meant by Business Risk? Explain the features of it.
Ans. Meaning and Features (3)
6. Describe the meaning of Commerce. (3)
Ans. Meaning of commerce.
7. Profit play an important role in business. Give four reasons to justify the statement.
Ans. Role of profit in business (4)
13. A person sells his old car at a profit. Can it be termed as a business activity? Explain. (4)
Ans. No. because business involves dealing in goods on regular basis. Brief Explanation of features of
business.
15. A chartered Accountant advised his client how to save tax by hiding income.which values affected in this
case?
Ans. Value of violating code of conduct and cheating government by helping in paying less tax.
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CHAPTER - 2
FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION
Content mapping
Meaning of Sole Proprietorship: It refers to a form of business organization which is owned, managed and
controlled by an individual who is in receipt of all profits and bearer of all risks.
Features:
(i) Easy to form and close (ii) Liability (iii) Only bearer of profit and loss (iv) Control
Merits:
(i) Quick decision making (ii) Personal satisfaction (iii) Information will be kept secretly (iv) Direct incentive (v)
Ease of formation and closure.
Demerits:
(i) Limited resources (ii) Limited life of a business concern. (iii) Unlimited liability (iv) Limited
managerial ability.
(i) Formation (ii) Liability (iii) Control (iv) Continuity (v) Minor members.
Merits:
(i) Effective control (ii) Continuity of business (iii) limited liability of members (iv) Increased loyalty.
Demerits:
(i) Limited resources (ii) unlimited liability of karta (iii) Karta’s dominance (iv)limited managerial skills.
Meaning of Partnership: Relation between persons to share the profits of the business carried on by all the
partners or any one of the partner acting on behalf of all the other partners
Features:
(i) Formation (ii) Liability (iii) Risk bearing (iv) decision making (v) continuity (vi) Member
Merits:
(i) Easy to start and close (ii) proper decision making (iii) More money (iv)secrets are maintained.
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Limitations:
(i) Unlimited liability (ii) Fights exist (iii) Chances for closure (iv) No public confidence.
Types of Partners :
1. Active partner: An active partner is a partner who gives capital, participates in
management, shares the profits and losses and has unlimited liability.
2. Sleeping partner: A Partner who do not take part in the business activities.
3. Secret partner: A partner who has association with the firm but unknown to the
public.
4. Nominal partner: A partner who allows his name to be used by the firm
5. Partner by estoppel: A person who by behaviour sets an impression to others
that he/she is a partner of the firm.
6. Partner by holding out: A person who is not a partner but allows himself to be
represented as partner in a firm.
Consequences of Non Registration:
1. A Partner of an unregistered firm cannot file a case against the firm or other
partners.
2. The firm cannot file a case against third parties.
3. The firm cannot file a case against the partners.
Kinds of partnership:
Partnership deed: It is written agreement which contains the rules and regulations for carrying on partnership.
Meaning of Cooperative Society: It is a voluntary association of persons formed for protecting the mutual
interest of members from exploitation of middlemen.
Features:
(i) Voluntary association (ii) service motive (iii) power to take decisions (iv) limited liability.(v) Registration is
compulsory so they have legal status.
Merits:
(i) Equal voting rights. (ii) Continuous existence (iii) low cost of operation (iv) Government support (v) Easy to
start (vi) limited liability.
Limitations:
(i) Resources are little (ii) Difference of opinion. (iii) Management is not proper (iv) Strict rules from the
government.
Types:
(i) Consumer (ii) Producer (iii) Marketing (iv) Farmer’s (v) Credit (vi) Cooperative housing societies.
Meaning Of Joint Stock Company: Company is an artificial person created by law with continuous existence&
common seal. Its capital is divided into shares.
Features:
(i) Artificial person (ii) Formation is difficult (iii) Company has separate identity (iv)Continuous existence (v)
Control of the company is made by directors.(vi)liability is limited.(vii) Common seal.
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Merits:
(i) Liability is limited (ii) Chances are there for expansion (iii) Managed by professional people (iv) Continuous
existence (v) Shares can be easily transferred from one person to another person.
Demerits:
(i) Very difficult to form (ii) No secrecy (iii) No personal involvement.(iv)More rules and regulations. (v) Very
slow in decision making (vi) owners have less control.
Types of Companies:
Public Company:
1. Members: Minimum 7, Maximum unlimited
2. Minimum number of directors: 3
3. Index of members: Compulsory.
4. Transfer of shares: Shares can be transferred easily from one person to another.
5. Invitation to public: It can invite the public to purchase the share and debentures
Private Company:
1. Members: Minimum 2, Maximum -200.
2. Minimum number of directors: 2
3. Index of members: Not compulsory.
4. Transfer of shares: Shares cannot be transferred from one person to another.
5. Invitation to public: It cannot invite the public to purchase the share and debentures.
Memorandum of Association:
1. It defines the objects for which the company is formed.
2. This is the main document of the company.
3. This defines the relationship of the company with outsiders.
4. Every company has to file Memorandum of Association.
5. Alteration of Memorandum of Association is difficult.
Articles of Association:
1. It defines the objectives of the company that are to be achieved.
2. This is the subsidiary document of the company which can be substituted by Table “F” of companies act.
3. Articles define the relationship of the members and the company.
4. It is not necessary for the public limited company.
5. It can be altered by passing a special resolution.
Choice of form of Business organization:
(i) less costly in setting up the organization (ii) Limited liability (iii) continuous existence (iv) Form of raising
capital (v) Control to be made (vi) Nature of business.
Formation of a Company
STAGES:
(i) Finding out a business opportunity (ii) Conducting studies (iii) Getting the name approved. (iv) Fixing up
persons to sign Memorandum of association
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Documents: Memorandum of association:
(i) Name clause (ii) Registered office clause (iii) Objects clause (iv) Liability clause (v)Capital clause (vi)
Association clause. (vii) Articles of association. (viii) Consent of directors (ix) Agreement with managing
director or whole time director (x) statutory declaration
Incorporation:The memorandum of association must be duly stamped, signed and witnessed. (ii) The articles of
association duly stamped and witnessed. (iii)Written permission of the directors. (iv) Agreement with the
managing director/manager.(v)A copy of the registrar’s letter giving permission for the name. (vi) A declaration
that all the legal requirements are followed.(vii) A notice about the exact office of the registered office. (viii)
Documents showing the payment of fees.
Capital subscription:
(i) SEBI approval (ii) Filing of prospectus. (iii) Appointment of brokers, bankers etc., (iv) Collection of
minimum subscription (v) Application to stock exchange (vi) Allotment of shares.
Commencement of Business:
(i) A declaration about meeting minimum subscription requirement. (ii) A declaration regarding the application
and allotment money paid by the directors as same as others. (iii) A declaration that no money is payable to the
applicants because of the failure of the company. (iv) A statutory declaration that the above particulars are
followed. (v) The registrar shall examine the documents if these are found satisfactory a certificate of
commencement of business will be issued.
MCQs ( 1 MARK)
(a) Perpetual succession (b) Common seal (c) Karta (d) Artificial person
Q.5 If registration is optional, why do partnership firms willingly go through this legal formality and get
themselves registered? Explain.
Q.6 Distinguish between partnership and sole proprietorship on the basis of:
1. Varun is the only owner of his restaurant. Name the form of business organization.
Ans: Sole proprietorship.
2. Name the form of organization found only in India
Ans: JHF
2. Name the type of partnership which is formed to accomplish a specific project for a specific time.
Ans: Particular partnership
7. Name the document which defines the object and powers of the company.
Ans: Memorandum of Association.
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Short Answer Type Questions: (3 or 4 Marks)
1. State three advantages of joint Hindu Family business.
Ans (i) Effective control (ii) Continuity of business (iii) limited liability of
Ans: A Partner of an unregistered firm cannot file a case against the firm or other partners.
1. “One man control is the best in the world if that man is big enough to manage
everything”. Explain.
Explain.
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3. State the reasons for issuing prospectus:
Answer :
1. It serves as an invitation to the public to invest in the shares and debentures of the company.
2. It acts as an advertisement for inducing the investors to invest in the company.
3. It serves as an record of the terms and conditions on which shares and debentures are issued.
4. It helps to protect the interest of the investors.
4. “A company is said to be an artificial person created by law, having a separate entity with perpetual
succession and a common seal”. Discuss the above statement.
Answer : 1.Cooperative society; values of mutual help and values of protecting interest of
weaker section of society.
Question. Kiran is a sole proprietor. Over the past decade, her business has grown from operating a neighbourhood
corner shop selling accessories such as artificial jewellery bags, hair clips and nail art to a retail chain with three
branches, she is wondering hither she should form a company to better manage the business. She also has plans to
open branches countrywide
(c)If she plans to go nationwide then she will have to change her form of business from sole proprietorship to
joint stock company.
( d) If she plans to operate as joint stock company. She will have to complete many legal formalities such as:
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Chapter :3
Public, Private and Global Enterprises
Content mapping;
• Private sector and public sector enterprises;concept.
• Forms of public sector enterprises: features, merits and limitations of departmental undertakings, statutory
corporation and Government Company.
• Changing role of public sector enterprises.
• Global enterprises, Joint ventures, Public Private Partnership –concept, Features
Introduction:
Since the Indian economy consists of both privately owned and government owned business enterprises, it is known as
a mixed economy. The Government of India has opted for a mixed economy where both private and government
enterprises are allowed to operate. The economy, therefore, may be classified into two sectors viz., private sector and
public sector.
In the Industrial Policy Resolution 1948, the Government of India had specified the approach towards development of
the industrial sector. The roles of the private and public sector were clearly defined and the government through
various Acts and Regulations was overseeing the economic activities of both the private and public sector. The
Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956 had also laid down certain objectives for the public sector to follow so as to
accelerate the rate of growth and industrialization.
The 1991 industrial policy was radically different from all the earlier policies where the government was deliberating
disinvestment of public sector and allowing greater freedom to the private sector.
At the same time, foreign direct investment was invited from business houses outside India. Thus, multinational
corporations or global enterprises which operate in more than one country gained entry into the Indian economy. Thus,
we have public sector units, private sector enterprises and global enterprises co existing in the Indian economy.
The forms of organisation which a public enterprise may take are as follows:
(A) Departmental undertaking (B) Statutory corporation (C) Government company
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(A) Departmental Undertakings
(i) This is the oldest and most traditional form of organising public enterprises.
(ii) The funding of these enterprises come directly from the Government Treasury and is an annual appropriation
from the budget of the Government. The revenue earned by these is also paid into the treasury;
(iii) They are subject to accounting and audit controls applicable to other Government activities;
(iv) They act through the officers of the Government and its employees are Government employees.
(v) It is generally considered to be a major subdivision of the Government department and is subject to direct
control of the ministry;
(vi) They are accountable to the ministry since their management is directly under the concerned ministry.
(vii) These ensure a high degree of public accountability;
(viii) The revenue earned by the enterprise goes directly to the treasury and hence is a source of income for the
Government;
(ix) Where national security is concerned, this form is most suitable since it is under the direct control and
supervision of the concerned Ministry.
Limitations:
(i) Departmental undertakings fail to provide flexibility, which is essential for the smooth operation of business;
(ii) The employees or heads of departments of such undertakings are not allowed to take independent decisions,
without the approval of the ministry concerned. This leads to delays, in matters where prompt decisions are
required;
(iii) These enterprises are unable to take advantage of business opportunities. The bureaucrat’s over-cautious and
conservative approval does not allow them to take risky ventures;
(iv) There is red tapism in day-to-day operations and no action can be taken unless it goes through the proper
channels of authority;
(v) There is a lot of political interference through the ministry;
(vi) These organisations are usually insensitive to consumer needs and do not provide adequate services to them.
Limitations
(i) Since the Government is the only shareholder in some of the Companies, the provisions of the Companies Act
does not have much relevance;
(ii) It evades constitutional responsibility, which a company financed by the government should have. It is not
answerable directly to the Parliament;
(iii) The government being the sole shareholder, the management and administration rests in the hands of the
government. The main purpose of a government company, registered like other companies, is defeated.
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Government policy towards the public sector since 1991: The Government of India had introduced four major
reforms in the public sector in its new industrial policy in 1991. The main elements of the Government policy
are as follows:
• Restructure and revive potentially viable PSUs
• Close down PSUs, which cannot be revived
• Bring down governments equity in all non-strategic PSUs to 26 per cent or lower, if necessary; and
• Fully protect the interest of workers.
(a) Reduction in the number of industries reserved for the public sector from 17 to 8 (and then to 3): In
the 1956 resolution on Industrial policy, 17 industries were reserved for the public sector. In 1991, only 8
industries were reserved for the public sector, they were restricted to atomic energy, arms and communication,
mining, and railways. In 2001, only three industries were reserved exclusively for the public sector. These are
atomic energy, arms and rail transport. This meant that the private sector could enter all areas (except the
three) and the public sector would have to compete with them.
(b) Disinvestment of shares of a select set of public sector enterprises: Disinvestment involves the sale of
the equity shares to the private sector and the public. The objective was to raise resources and encourage
wider participation of the general public and workers in the ownership of these enterprises. The government
had taken a decision to withdraw from the industrial sector and reduce its equity in all undertakings.
The primary objectives of privatizing public sector enterprises are:
• Releasing the large amount of public resources locked up in nonstrategic Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs),
so that they may be utilized on other social priority areas such as basic health, family welfare and primary
education.
• Reducing the huge amount of public debt and interest burden;
• Freeing these enterprises from government control and introduction of corporate governance; and
• In many areas where the public sector had a monopoly, for example, telecom sector the consumers have
benefitted by more choices, lower prices and better quality of products and services.
(c) Policy regarding sick units to be the same as that for the private sector: All public sector units were
referred to the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction to decide whether a sick unit was to be
restructured or closed down. The Board has reconsidered revival and rehabilitation schemes for some cases
and winding up for a number of units. There is a lot of resentment amongst workers of the units which are to
be closed down. A National Renewal Fund was set up by the government to retrain or redeploy retrenched
labour and to provide compensation to public sector employees seeking voluntary retirement.
(d) Memorandum of Understanding: Improvement of performance through a MoU (Memorandum of
Understanding) system by which managements are to be granted greater autonomy but held accountable for
specified results. Under this system, public sector units were given clear targets and operational autonomy for
achieving those targets. The MoU was between the particular public sector unit and their administrative
ministries defining their relationship and autonomy.
Global Enterprises:
MNCs are gigantic corporations which have their operations in a number of countries. They are characterized
by their huge size, large number of products, advanced technology, marketing strategies and network of
operations all over the world. Global enterprises thus are huge industrial organisations which extend their
industrial and marketing operations through a network of their branches in several countries. Their branches
are also called Majority Owned Foreign Affiliates (MOFA). These enterprises operate in several areas
producing multiple products with their business strategy extending over a number of countries. They have an
impact on the international economy also.
Features of Global Enterprises:
(i) Huge capital resources: They are able to tap funds from various sources. They may issue equity shares,
debentures or bonds to the public. They are also in a position to borrow from financial institutions and
international banks.
(ii) Foreign collaboration: Global enterprises usually enter into agreements with Indian companies pertaining to the
sale of technology, production of goods, use of brand names for the final products, etc. These foreign
collaborations have given rise to the growth of monopolies and concentration of power in few hands.
(iii) Advanced technology: These enterprises possess technological superiorities in their methods of production. They
are able to conform to international standards and quality specifications. Computerization and other inventions
have come due to the technological advancements provided by MNCs.
(iv) Product innovation: Qualitative research requires huge investment which only global enterprises can afford.
(v) Marketing strategies: The marketing strategies of global companies are far more effective than other companies.
They use aggressive marketing strategies in order to increase their sales in a short period. They posses a more
reliable and up-to-date market information system. Their advertising and sales promotion techniques are
normally very effective.
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(vi) Expansion of market territory: Their operations and activities extend beyond the physical boundaries of their
own countries. Their international image also builds up and their market territory expands enabling them to
become international brands.
(vii) Centralized control: They have their headquarters in their home country and exercise control over all branches
and subsidiaries.
JOINT VENTURES:
When two or more than two business organisations join hands together for common purpose and mutual
benefit and form a new organization is called a joint venture. These two organisations may be private,
government-owned or a foreign company.
a joint venture is the pooling of resources and expertise by two or more businesses, to achieve a particular
goal. The risks and rewards of the business are also shared.
The reasons behind the joint venture often include business expansion, development of new products or
moving into new markets, particularly in another country.
Benefits of Joint Venture:
(i) Increased resources and capacity: Joining hands with another or teaming up adds to existing resources and
capacity enabling the joint venture company to grow and expand more quickly and efficiently.
(ii) Access to new markets and distribution networks: When a business enters into a joint venture with a partner
from another country, it opens up a vast growing market. For example, when foreign companies form joint
venture companies in India they gain access to the vast Indian market. Their products which have reached
saturation point in their home markets can be easily sold in new markets.
(iii) Access to technology: Technology is a major factor for most businesses to enter into joint ventures. Advanced
techniques of production leading to superior quality products saves a lot of time, energy and investment as
they do not have to develop their own technology.
(iv) Innovation: The markets are increasingly becoming more demanding in terms of new and innovative products.
Joint ventures allow business to come up with something new and creative for the same market.
(v) Low cost of production: When international corporations invest in India, they benefit immensely due to the lower
cost of production. They are able to get quality products for their global requirements. India is becoming an
important global source and extremely competitive in many products.
(vi) Established brand name: When two businesses enter into a joint venture one of the parties benefits from the
other’s goodwill which has already been established in the market. If the joint venture is in India and with an
Indian company, the Indian company does not have to spend time or money in developing a brand name for
the product or even a distribution system.
Public Private Partnership:
Public Private Partnership (PPP, P3, or P3) is a legally binding contract between government and private
business firms for the provision of public assets (Project) and / or public services for the benefits of public.
The goal of PPP is to combine the best capabilities of the public and private sectors.
Government remains actively involved throughout the projects life cycle.
The private sector is responsible for the more commercial functions such as project design, construction,
finance and operations. Ownership is automatically transferred after specific period.
Features of PPP:
1. Arrangement with private sector entity: The public assets and / or public service under an arrangement will
be provided by the Private Sector Entity to the Public.
2. Investments and / or management by Private Sector: It provides for both investment and non-investment
PPPs.
3. Operations or management for a specified period: The PPP arrangement is for a specific period, after which
the arrangement with private sector comes to an end.
4. Risk sharing with Private Sector: The PPP project involves sharing of risks with the private sector.
5. Performance linked payments: It aims to provide central focus on performance and not merely provision of
facility or service.
Benefits of PPP:
1. Inflow of Private Investment: PPP attracts private investment which is of utmost importance to undertake
such essential projects.
2. Increased Efficiency: Involvement of private sector will bring efficiency in implementation of projects and
cut down time and cost.
3. Innovation: PPP helps in bringing innovative design and construction practices.
4. Sharing of Project Risks: The structuring of a PPP project allocates the risks to the agency best-suited to
handle the same.
5. Better Viability: Involvement of experienced and creditworthy sponsors and commercial lenders could
enhance viability of the project.
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HOTS – Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions:
1. Identify the form of public sector enterprise in the following cases: (1 mark each)
(a) It is under the control of concerned Minister of the department
(b) It enjoys maximum autonomy in all management activities.
(c) LIC and Air India are the examples of this form of enterprise.
(d) Minimum 51% of the paid up capital is held by the government.
(e) This enterprise is most suitable when national security is concerned.
(f) These enterprises are set up under a special act of parliament.
2. Why are MNCs in a position to exercise massive control on the world economy? [3]
3. Which enterprise is formed when two or more firms join together for a common purpose and mutual benefits.
What are the benefits of such enterprise? Which value is violated if it is done for exploitation of consumers?
[4]
4. Even though public sector played a significant role in economic development, still the number of industries
reserved for it, were reduced to 3. Why? [3]
5. “Multinational Corporations are a mixed blessing to the developing countries”. Comment on this. (Hint:
Merits & Demerits) [6]
6. “Global corporations are giant both in terms of assets and operations.” Explain this statement.(Hint: features
of Global enterprise) [6]
7. “The basic rationale of public sector has changed significantly.” In the light of this statement, state any four
initiatives taken by the government. [5]
8. “Statutory corporations has been the most common form of organisation for public enterprises in recent times.”
State the characteristics and merits of a public corporation. [6]
MCQ.
1. Reliance Industries Limited an exampleof;
(a) Joint Venture (b) Private sector (c) Public sector (d) Foreign Enterprise
2. Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a
(a) Statutory Corporation (b) Departmental undertaking
(c) Government Company (d) Private Company
3. Which one of the following bases is used for measuring efficiency of a public enterprise?
(a) Public service provided (b) Profit earned
(c) Government control exercise (d) Management process adopted
4. Which one of the following types of enterprises is a part of Government?
(a) Statutory Corporation (b) Departmental undertaking
(c) Government Company (d) Private Company
5. Which one of the following roles of public sector is true after Industrial Policy 1991?
(a) Balance regional development (b) Employment generation
(c) Privatization (d) Mobilization of resources
6. Which one of the following is a feature of global enterprise?
(a) Giant size (b) Government ownership
(c) Joint venture (d) Moderate technology
7. Which of the following is not the form of Private Enterprises?
(a) Sole Proprietorship (b) Departmental undertaking
(c) Partnership (d) Joint Stock Company
8. A private company is related with
(a) Private sector (b) Public sector (c) Govt. Sector (d) Mixed Sector
9. A public company is related with
(a) private sector (b) Public sector
(c) Govt. undertaking (d) All of the above
10. The units of public sector are also known as
(a) State Enterprises (b) Public Sector Undertakings
(c) Mixed Sector (d) All of the above
11. UCO Bank is the example of which sector?
(a) Private sector (b) Public sector (c) Mixed sector (d) None of the above
12. Indian Railways is the example of ______________ form of public enterprises.
(a) Departmental Undertakings (b) Public Corporations
(c) Govt. Company (d) None of the above
13. A government company is any company in which the paid-up capital held by the government is not less than
(a) 49% (b) 51% (c) 50% (d) 25%
14. ‘Food Corporation of India” is the example of ________________ form of public enterprises
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(a) Departmental Undertakings (b) Public Corporations
(c) Govt. Company (d) None of the above
15. PSEs are organisations owned by
(a) Joint Hindu Family (b) Government
(c) Foreign Companies (d) Private Entrepreneurs
16. ‘Hindustan Machine Tools’ is the example of _____________ form of public enterprises:
(a) Departmental Undertakings (b) Public Corporations
(c) Govt. Company (d) None of the above
17. How many industries are reserved for public sector
(a) Three (b) Four (c) Eight (d) Seventeen
18. Which of the following industries in not reserved for public sector?
(a) Atomic Energy (b) Sugar Industry (c) Arms (d) Rail Transport
19. Reconstruction of sick public units is taken up by
(a) MOFA (b) MoU (c) BIFR (d) NRF
20. Disinvestment of PSEs implies
(a) Sale of equity shares to the Private Sector (b) Closing down operations
(c) Investing in new areas (d) Buying shares PSEs
21. Centralized control in MNCs implies control exercised by
(a) Branches (b) Subsidiaries (c) Headquarters (d) Parliament
22. Which of the following is not an advantage of MNCs?
(a) Increase in foreign investment (b) Increase in employment
(c) End of Monopoly (d) Danger for domestic industries
23. Which type of organisation has a disadvantage namely ‘No benefit to poor people’?
(a) Sole Proprietorship (b) Partnership
(c) MNCs (d) All of the above
24. Which of the following is not Indian MNCs?
(a) Ranbaxy (b) Infosys (c) Brook Bond (d) Asian Paints
25. Which of the following is not the MNC of the USA?
(a) Lipton (b) Coca-Cola (c) Ford Motors (d) Pepsi
26. When two business enterprises agree to join together for a common objective and mutual gain, it gives rise to
(a) Partnership (b) Joint Venture (c) Company (d) MNC
27. Which of the following is not a feature of a global enterprise?
(a) Its operations are spread out in several countries.
(b) It attempts to maximise profits world over.
(c) It is of huge size and has control over large assets.
(d) It operates on a small scale.
28. The interference of the government in the day to day working is the highest in case of:
(a) Departmental undertaking (b) Government Company
(c) Statutory Corporations (d) None of the above
29. Which of the following is not a form of organizing public enterprise?
(a) Statutory Corporation (b) Departmental undertaking
(c) Government Company (d) Private Company
30. Public enterprises are owned by:
(a) Government (b) Joint Stock Companies
(c) Private entrepreneurs (d) Multinational Corporations
31. There are businesses which operate in more than one country known as:
(a) Global Enterprises (b) MNCs (c) Both (d) None of these
32. The post office, in your locality is owned by the ............... Department, Government of India.
(a) Post (b) Telephone (c) Railway (d) Post & Telegraph
33. There are people providing you services like legal services, medical services, being owned by more than one
person i.e.,
(a) Sole Proprietorship (b) partnership firms
(c) HUF (d) Departmental Undertaking
34. Railways is an organisation wholly owned and managed by the government is the example of:
(a) Government Company (b) Statutory Corporation
(c) Departmental Undertaking (d) None of these
35. Indian economy consists of both privately owned and government owned business enterprises, it is known as a
...................
(a) Joint economy (b) Joint Venture (c) PPP (d) Mixed economy
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36. The 1991 industrial policy was radically different from all the earlier policies where the government was
deliberating disinvestment of public sector and allowing ....................... to the private sector.
(a) less freedom (b) greater freedom (c) no freedom (d) None of these
37. The government has a major role to play in the formation of the ....................
(a) public sector (b) private sector (c) joint sector (d) mixed sector
38. These public enterprises are owned by the public and are accountable to the public through the .............
(a) Supreme court (b) President (c) Parliament (d) Prime minister
39. In .......................... the government acts through its people, its offices, employees and they take decisions on
behalf of the government.
(a) public sector (b) private sector (c) joint sector (d) mixed sector
40. ………………… checks over concentration of economic power
(a) Private sector (b) public sector (c) court (d) government
Chapter :4
BUSINESS SERVICES
Content Mapping-
Banking: Types of bank accounts- savings, current, recurring, fixed deposit and multiple option depositaccount.
Banking services with particular reference to issue of bank draft, bankers cheque (pay order), RealTime Gross
Settlement (RTGS), National electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), bank overdraft, cash creditand e-banking
Insurance-: Principles, Types –life, health, fire and marine insurance –concept
Postal and telecom services: Mail, Under Postal Certificate (UPC), Registered Post, Parcel, Speed Post and Courier
and other services
Types of Services
1. Business Services 2. Social Services 3. Personal Services
Business Services
1. Banking Service 2. Insurance Service 3 . Transport Service
4. Warehousing 5. Communication
I. Banking Services:-
C) Types of Accounts
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Types of Accounts ;
A. Fixed Deposit Account; Money is deposited in the account for a fixed period. After expiry of specified period
person can claim his money from the bank. Usually the rate of interest is maximum in this account. The longer the
period of deposit, the higher will be the rate of interest on deposit.
B. Current Deposit Account Current deposit Accounts are opened by businessman. The account holder can deposit
and withdraw moneywhenever desired. As the deposit is repayable on demand, it is also knownas demand deposit
Withdrawals are always made by cheque. Normally No interest is paid on current accounts. Rather charges are taken
by bank for services rendered by it.
C. Saving Deposit Account The aim of a saving account is to mobilize savings of the public. A person can open this
account by depositing a small sum of money. He can withdraw money from his account and make additional deposits
at will. Account holder also gets interest on his deposit in this account though the rate of interest is lower than the rate
of interest on fixed deposit account.
D. Recurring Deposit Account The aim of recurring deposit is to encourage regular savings by the people. A
depositorcan deposit a fixed amount, say Rs. 100 every month for a fixed period. The amount together with interest is
repaid on maturity. The interest rate on this account is higher than that on saving deposits.
E. Multiple Option Deposit Account It is a type of saving Bank A/c in which deposit in excess of a particular limit
gets automatically transferred into Fixed Deposit. Therefore, the account holder has twin benefits from this amount (i)
he can earn more interest and (ii) It avails benefitsof saving account.
Functions :
1. Accepting Deposits Accepting deposits is the main function of commercial banks. Banks offer different types
of Bank accounts to suit the requirements and needs of different customers.
2. Lending Money With the help of money collected through various types of deposits, commercial banks lend
finance to businessman, farmers, and others.
3. Ageny Functions;As an agent of its customers, a commercial bank provides the following services :
(a) Collecting bills of exchanges, promissory notes and cheques
(b) Collecting dividends, interest, rent etc.
(c) Payment of interest, insurance premium, etc
(d) Transferring funds from one branch to another and from one place to another
4.. General Utility Functions; Commercial banks also perform the following miscellaneous functions.
(a) Providing lockers for safe custody of jewellery and others valuables ofcustomers.
(b) Giving references about the financial position of customers.
(c) Providing information to a customer about the credit worthiness ofother customers.
E-banking;
E-banking refers to electronic banking or banking using electronic media. E-banking includes a range of services like
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Credit Cards
and Electronic or Digital Cash.
1. Electronic Fund Transfer; Under it, a bank transfers wages and salaries directly from the company s account to the
accounts of employees of the company. The other examples of EFTs are on line payment of electricity bill,
water bill, insurance premium, house tax etc.
2. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs); ATM is an automatic machine with the help of which money can be
withdrawn or deposited by inserting the card and typing your personal Identity Number (PIN). This machine operates
for all the 24 hours.
3. Debit Card; A Debit Card is issued to a customers in lieu of his money deposited in the bank. The customers can
make immediate payment of goods purchased or services obtained on the basis of his debit card provided the terminal
facility is available with the seller.
4. Credit Card; A bank issues a credit card to those of its customers who enjoy good reputation. This is a sort of
overdraft facility. With the help of this card the holder can buy goods or obtain services upto a certain amount even
without having sufficient deposit in their bank accounts.
5. National Electronic Fund Transfer : NEFT refers to a nation wide systemthat facilitates individuals, firms and
companies to electronically transfer funds from any branch to any individual, firm or company having an account with
any other bank branch in the country.
6. Real Time Gross Settlement; RTGS refers to a funds transfer system where transfer of funds takes place from one
bank to another on a Real time and on Gross basis. Settlement in Real time means transactions are settled as
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soon as they are processed and are not subject to any waiting period. Gross settlement means the transaction is settled
on one to one basis without bunching or netting with any other transaction. This is the fastest possible money transfer
system through the banking channel. In RTGS transaction minimum amount is 2,00,000.
The basic difference between RTGS and NEFT is that while RTGS transactions are processed continuously, NEFT
settles transactions in batches.
7. Bank Draft; It is a financial instrument with the help of which money can be remitted from one place to another.
Anyone can obtain a bank draft afterdepositing the amount in the bank.
8.Banker s cheque or Pay Order; It is almost like a bank draft. It refers to that bank draft which is payable within the
town. In other words banks issue pay order for local purpose and issue bank draft for outstations.
9.Bank Overdraft; The customer who maintains a current account with the bank, takes permission from the bank to
withdraw more money than deposited in his account. The extra amount withdrawn is called overdraft. This facility is
available to trustworthy customers for a small period. This facility is usually given against the security of some assets
or on the personal security of the customer. Interest is charged on the actual amount overdrawn by the customer.
10. Cash Credit Under this arrangement, the bank advances cash loan up to a specified limit against current assets and
other securities. The bank opens an account in the name of the borrower and allows him to withdraw the borrowed
money from time to time subject to the sanctioned limit. Interest is charged on the amount actually withdrawn.
i) It provides 24 hours, 365 days a year services to the customers of the bank.
ii) It lowers the transaction cost.
iii) It inculcates a sense of financial freedom.
II. Insurance Services
Insurance is a contract by which the loss is likely to be caused by an uncertain event is compensated by the insurer.
A. Functions of Insurance
B. Principles of Insurance
C. Types of Insurance
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Principles of Insurance : These principles are :
1. Utmost Good Faith : Insurance contracts are based upon mutual trust and confidence between the insurer and the
insured. It is a condition of every insurance contract that both the parties insurer and the insured must disclose each
fact and information related to insurance contract to each other.
2. Insurable Interest : It means some pecuniary interest in the subject matter of insurance contract. The insured must
have insurable interest in the subject matter of insurance i.e., life or property insured, the insured will have to incur
loss due to this damage and insured will be benefitted if full security is being provided. A businessman has insurable
interest in his house, stock, his own life and that of his wife, children etc.
3. Principle of indemnity applies to all contracts except the contract of life insurance because estimation regarding
loss of life cannot be made. The objective of contract of insurance is to compensate to the insured for the actual loss he
has incurred. These contracts provide security from loss and no profit can be made out of these contracts.
4. Causa Proxima : The insurance company will compensate for the loss incurred by the insured due to reasons
mentioned in insurance policy. But if losses are incurred due to reasons not mentioned in insurance policy than
principle of proximate cause or the nearest cause is followed.
5. Principle of Subrogation This principle applies to all insurance contracts which are contracts of indemnity. As per
this principle, when any insurance company compensates the insured for loss of any of his property, then all rights
related to that propertyautomatically get transferred to insurance company.
6. Principle of Contribution According to this principle if a person has taken more than one insurance policy for the
same risk then all the insurers will contribute the amount of loss in proportion to the amount assured by each of them
and compensate him for the actual amount of loss because he has no right to recover more than the full amount of his
actual loss.
7. Mitigation of loss According to this principle the insured must take reasonable steps to minimize the loss or
damage to the insured property otherwise the claim from the insurance company may be lost.
Communication;
It is an important service that helps in establishing links between businessmen, Organisation, suppliers, customers etc.
It overcomes the problem of distance between people, businessmen and institutions and thus helps in smooth running
of trade, industrial and commercial activities. In this fast moving and competitive world it is essential to have
advanced technology for quick exchange of information with the help of electronic media.
The main services can be classified into postal and telecom;
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Postal Services; Every business sends to outsiders and receives from outsiders several letters, market reports, parcel,
money order etc. every day. All these services are provided by the post and telegraph offices scattered throughout the
country. The postal department performs the following services.
1. Financial Services They provide postal banking facilities to the general public and mobilise their savings through
the following saving schemes like public provident fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra, National Saving Certificate,
Recurring Deposit Scheme and Money Order facility.
2. Mail Services The mail services offered by post offices include transmission of messages through post cards, Inland
letters, envelops etc. transmission of articles through parcel facility, registration facility and speed post to provide
security of transmitted letters and articles.
The various mail services are :
1. UPC (under postal certificate);When ordinary letters all posted the past office does not issue any receipt. However,
if sender wants to have proof then a certificate can be obtained from the post office on payment of prescribed fee. This
paper now serves as a evidence of posting the letters.
2. Registered Post; Sometimes we want to ensure that our mail is definitely delivered to the addressee otherwise it
should come back to us. In such situations the post office offers registered post facility which serves as a proof that
mail has been posted.
3. Parcel; Transmission of articles from one place to another in the form of parcels is known as parcel post. Postal
charges vary according to the weight of the parcels.
4. Speed Post It allows speedy transmission of articles (within 24 hours) to people in specified cities.
5. Courier Services Letters, documents, parcels etc. can be sent through the courier service. It being a private service
the employees work with more responsibility.
Telecom Services; Todays global business world, the dream of doing business across the world, will remain a dream
only in the absence of telecom services. The various types of telecom services are
1. Cellular mobile services cordless mobile communication device including voice and non-voice messages, data
services and PCO services.
2. Radio Paging Services means of transmitting information to persons even when they are mobile.
3. Fixed Line Services; including voice and non-voice messages and data services to establish linkage for long
distance traffic.
4. Cable services; Linkages and switched services within a licensed area of operation to operate media services which
are essentially one way entertainment related services.
5. VSAT Service (Very small Aperture Terminal); is a Satellite based communication service. It offers government
and business agencies a highly flexible and reliable communication solution in both urban and rural areas.
6. DTH Services (Direct to Home); a Satellite based media services provided by cellular companies with the help of
small dish antenna and a set up box.
1 Marks Questions
Q.1 What do you mean by Debit Card?
Q.2 What is Credit Card?
Q.3 Write the meaning of E- Banking.
Q.4 Define Insurance.
Q.5 Principle of Indemnity is not applicable to which insurance and why?.
Q.6 Name the type of insurance where in insurable interest need not exist
when the policy in taken.
Q. 7 What are the two categories of communication services?
Q.8 Name any two companies that offer DTH service in our country.
3-4 Marks Questions
Q.9 When insurable interest must be present in the following case;
(1) Life Insurance (2) Fire Insurance (3) Marine Insurance.
Q.10 Explain the meaning of Bank Overdraft.
Q.11 Name the accounts generally opened in the Bank.
Q.12. Write about Multiple option Deposit Account is 40 words.
Q.13 Name any four services offered by electronic banking.
Long Answer Question (5-6 Marks)
Q.14 A factory owner gets his stock of goods insured but he hide the fact that the electricity board has issued him
statutory warning letter to get his factory s wiring changed later on, the factory catches fire due to short circuit which
principle is violated in this case. Explain.
Q.15 Why is insurance said to be mechanism of risk coverage and investment.
Q.16 Write a detailed note on various facilities offered by Indian Postal Department.
Q.17 Briefly discuss the various type of accounts by which banks attract
deposit from the public.
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Q.18 Write notes on RTGS system and NEFT.
Q.19 Why principle of indemnity not applicable to life insurance?
CHAPTER -5
EMERGING MODES OF BUSINESS
Content mapping
E-business-scope and benefits, resources required for successful e-business implementation, online transaction,
payment mechanism, security and safety of business transactions Outsourcing-Concept: Business process Outsourcing
(BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)- Concept, need and scope Smart cards and ATM‟s meaning and
utility
Key Terms
e – Business
e – Business refers to the process of performing Business activities electronically through the means of internet.
Scope of e – Business
The scope of e – Business is quite vast, it includes the following :-
1. B2B Commerce :- Refers to electronically conducted business transactions between business to business.
2. B2C Commerce :- Refers to electronically conducted Business transactions to Customers.
3. Intra-B Commerce:- Refers to electronically conducted business transactions within a given business firm.
4. C2C Commerce :- Refers to electronically conducted Business transactions between Consumer to Consumer.
1. Easy to form
Very easy to start e – business because host of procedures required for traditional business are not required for e –
Business.
2. Requires Less Investment
Both big and small business gets the benefits of internet equally. Thus even one start of small business with less
investment can derive the benefit of e –Business.
3. Convenience
Internet offers the convenience of 24 hours X 7 days a week with a less investment – i.e. one can access anything,
anywhere, any time.
4. Speed
Any business transaction can be made simply at the click of the mouse button, for e.g. Electronic Funds Transfer takes
place at the speed of light
5. Global reach/access
In e – Business both businessmen and consumers have no national boundaries because internet is without such
boundaries. In absence of such internet, globalization may be restricted in scope and speed.
6. Movement towards paperless society
Cutting thousands and thousands of trees to make paper adversely affects the environment but internet has
considerably reduced the dependence on paper.
Resources Required for Successful e-Business Implementation
The resources required for the e-Business are :
1. Computer system - The presence of computer system is the first
requirement of e-Business. The computer can be linked with Internet by just
pressing its keys.
2. Internet connection - Internet connection is very essential and now a days
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we can get this facility by sitting at home.
3. Preparing the web-Page- web page has the greatest importance in the use
of e-Business. It is also known as Home Page. Any product that is to be
shown on Internet is displayed on web page.
4. Effective telecommunication system- e-business requires on effective
telecommunication system in the form of telephone lines etc.
On Line Transactions
On line transaction means receiving information about goods, placing an order, receiving delivery and making
payment through medium of internet. Under this system, the sale purchase of every type of thing, information and
service is possible.
Payment Mechanism
Payment for the purchases through online shopping may be done in following ways :
1. Cash on delivery (CoD) - Cash payment can be made at the time of physical delivery of goods.
2. Net-banking transfer - The customer can make electronic transfer of funds (EFT) to account of online vendor over
the internet.
3. Credit or Debit cards - The customer can make payment for online transaction through debit or credit card by giving
the number and name of bank of card.
Security and Safety of e-Transactions
The following methods can be used to ensure security and safety of online transactions.
1. Confirming the details before the delivery of goods - The customer is required to furnish the details such as credit
card no., card issuer and card validity online.
2. Anti Virus Programs - Installing and timely updating anti virus programs provides protection to data files, folders
and system from virus attacks.
3. Cyber crime cells - Govt. may set up special crime cells to look into the cases of hacking and take necessary action
against the hackers.
Scope of BPO
In modern business many outside services are used. Out of these services, the following are the important ones :
1. Financial Services - These services means those outside services which help the company in some way or other in
the management of finance.
2. Advertising services - Advertisement is very necessary for increasing sales. If this service is obtained from outside
agency, it will cost less and the quality of advertisement will also be good.
3. Courier services - These services means delivering goods, documents, parcels from company to customers and vice-
versa.
4. Customer support service - These services means delivering goods to customers and to give after sale services also.
Generally, the manufacturers of TV, Fridge, AC etc. use these services.
KPO (Knowledge Process Outsourcing)
KPO refers to obtaining high end knowledge from outside the organisation in order to run the business successfully
and in cost effective manner. Unlike conventional BPO where the focus is on process expertise, in KPO the focus is
on knowledge expertise.
Need of KPO
In today s competitive environment focus is to concentrate on core specialization areas and outsources the rest of
activities. Many companies have come to realize that by outsourcing the non-core activities, not only costs are
minimised and
efficiency improved but the total business improves because the focus shifts to key growth areas of business.
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Debit Card; A Debit Card is issued to a customers in lieu of his money deposited in the bank. The customers can
make immediate payment of goods purchased or services obtained on the basis of his debit card provided the terminal
facility is available with the seller.
Credit Card; A bank issues a credit card to those of its customers who enjoy good reputation. This is a sort of
overdraft facility. With the help of this card the holder can buy goods or obtain services upto a certain amount even
without having sufficient deposit in their bank accounts.
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs); ATM is an automatic machine with the help of which money can be
withdrawn or deposited by inserting the card and typing your personal Identity Number (PIN). This machine operates
for all the 24 hours.
3.Which value is affected if goods supplied are not as per specification shown in the advertisement?
Ans. Dishonesty/wrong trade practice,etc.
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CHAPTER - 6
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF BUSINESS & BUSINESS ETHICS
Content Mapping
- Concept of social responsibility– Need/Case for social responsibility- Arguments for social responsibility
- Social Responsibility towards Investors, Consumers, Employee, Government and Community.
-Business and Environmental Protectionand Business;- Meaning and role.
- Business Ethics– Concept and Elements.
CHAPTER - 7
SOURCES OF BUSINESS FINANCE
Content Mapping:-
Concept of business finance, Owners‟ funds- equity shares, preferences, share, Global Depository receipt (GDR),
American
Depository Receipt (ADR), International Depository Receipt (IDR) and retained earnings, Borrowed funds:
debentures and bonds, loan from financial institution, loans from commercial banks, public deposits, trade credit, Inter
Corporate Deposits (ICD).
Business cannot be run without money. Funds required to carry out business is called Business Finance. This chapter
throws light on how the finances for the business can be arranged, what are the sources of funding and what terms and
conditions are governed with each type of funding.
Sources of Funds :
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Period Basis; On the basis of period, the differentsources of funds can be categorizedinto three parts. These are long-
termsources, medium-term sources andshort-term sources.
Ownership Basis; On the basis of ownership, the sources can be classified into ‘owner’s funds’ and ‘borrowed
funds’.
Owner’s funds; means funds that are provided by the owners of an enterprise.
‘borrowed funds’; on the other hand, refer to the funds raised through loans or borrowings.
Retained Earning; A company generally does not distributeall its earnings amongst theshareholders as dividends. A
portion ofthe net earnings may be retained in thebusiness for use in the future. This is
known as retained earnings.
MERITS; (i) Retained earnings is a permanent source of funds available to an organization;
(ii) It does not involve any explicit cost in the form of interest, dividend or floatation cost;
(iii) As the funds are generated internally, there is a greater degree
of operational freedom and flexibility.
LIMITATIONS; (i) Excessive ploughing back may cause dissatisfaction amongst the shareholders as they would get
lower dividends;
(ii) It is an uncertain source of funds as the profits of business are fluctuating;
(iii) The opportunity cost associated with these funds is not recognized
by many firms. This may lead to sub-optimal use of the funds.
Trade Credit; Trade credit is the credit extended by one trader to another the purchaseof goods and services.
MERITS; (i) Trade credit is a convenient and continuous source of funds;
(ii) Trade credit may be readily available in case the credit worthiness of the customers is known to the seller;
(iii) Trade credit needs to promote the sales of an organization.
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LIMITATIONS; (i) Availability of easy and flexible trade credit facilities may induce a firm to indulge in overtrading,
which may add to the risks of the firm;
(ii) Only limited amount of funds can be generated through trade credit;
(iii) It is generally a costly source of funds as compared to most other
sources of raising money.
Public Deposits; The deposits that are raised byorganizations directly from the publicare known as public deposits.
Rates ofinterest offered on public deposits are usually higher than that offered on
bank deposits.
MERITS; (i) The procedure of obtaining deposits is simple and does not
contain restrictive conditions as are generally there in a loan agreement;
(ii) Cost of public deposits is generally lower than the cost of borrowings
from banks and financial institutions;
(iii) Public deposits do not usually create any charge on the assets of
the company. The assets can be used as security for raising loans
from other sources;
(iv) As the depositors do not have voting rights, the control of the
company is not diluted.
Limitations; (i) New companies generally find itdifficult to raise funds throughpublic deposits;
(ii) It is an unreliable source of finance as the public may not respond
when the company needs money;
(iii) Collection of public deposits may prove difficult, particularly when
the size of deposits required is large.
Share: The amount of capital to be raised from public is divided into units of equal values. These units are known as
SHARE.
Equity (Ordinary) shares; are those which do not carry any special or preferential rights.
Merits Demerits
Preference shares; are those which carry two special or preferential rights.(i) receiving a fixed rate of dividend,
before any dividend is declared for equity shareholders; and (ii) receiving their capital before equity shareholders.
LIMITATIONS; (i) Preference shares are not suitable for those investors who are willing to take risk and are
interested in higher returns.
(ii) Preference capital dilutes the claims of equity shareholders over
assets of the company.
(iii) The rate of dividend on preference shares is generally higher than the rate of interest on debentures.
Debenture: A company can raise funds through issue of debentures, which bear a fixed rate of interest. The debenture
issued by a company is an acknowledgment that the company has borrowed a certain amount of money, which it
promises to repay at a future date.
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Types Of Debentures
• Secured Unsecured
• Redeemable Irredeemable
• Registered Bearer
Debentures
MeritsDemerits
Public deposits:
Refers to the unsecured deposits invited by companies from the public. It can invite for a period of six months to 3
years. Public deposit cannot exceed 25% of its share capital & resources.
MERITS DEMERITS
1. Simplicity 1. Uncertainty
2. Economical 2. Temporary finance
3. No charge on assets 3.Unsuitable for new
4. No loss on control company
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Loans From Commercial Banks
Business can raise finance from commercial banks in the following ways;
LIMITATIONS; (i) Funds are generally available for short periods and its extension or renewal is uncertain and
difficult;
(ii) Banks make detailed investigation of the company’s affairs, financial
structure etc., and may also ask for security of assets and personal
sureties. This makes the procedure of obtaining funds slightly difficult;
(iii) In some cases, difficult terms and conditions are imposed by banks.
for the grant of loan. For example, restrictions may be imposed on the
sale of mortgaged goods, thus making normal business working difficult.
Financial Institutions; The government has established anumber of financial institutions all overthe country to
provide finance tobusiness organizations.These institutions are established bythe central as well as state
governments.They provide both owned capital and
loan capital for long and medium term requirements like IFCI, ICICI, IDBI, etc.
MERITS; (i) Financial institutions provide long term finance, which are not provided by commercial banks;
(ii) Besides providing funds, many of these institutions provide financial,
managerial and technical advice and consultancy to business firms;
(iii) Obtaining loan from financial institutions increases the goodwill
of the borrowing company in the capital market. Consequently,
such a company can raise funds easily from other sources as well;
(iv) As repayment of loan can be made in easy installments, it does not
prove to be much of a burden on the business;
(v) The funds are made available even during periods of depression, when other sources of finance are not available.
Limitations (i) Financial institutions follow rigidcriteria for grant of loans. Too manyformalities make the
proceduretime consuming and expensive.
(ii) Certain restrictions such asrestriction on dividend payment are
imposed on the powers of the borrowing company by the financial institutions.
Global Depository Receipts; (GDR’s): The local currency sharesof a company are delivered to thedepository bank.
The depositorybank issues depository receiptsagainst these shares. Suchdepository receipts denominated in US dollars
are known as GlobalDepository Receipts (GDR). GDR is a negotiable instrument and can betraded freely like any
other security. A holder of GDR can atany time convert it into the number of shares it represents. The holdersof GDRs
do not carry any voting rights but only dividends andcapital appreciation.
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American Depository Receipts(ADR’s): The depository receipts
issued by a company in the USA are known as American Depository
Receipts. ADRs are bought and sold in American markets like regular
stocks. It is similar to a GDR except that it can be issued only to
American citizens and can be listed and traded on a stock exchange
of USA.
IndianDepository Receipts(IDR’s): The Indian Depository Receipt is a financial instrument denominated in Indian
Rupees in the form of a depository receipt created by a domestic/Indian depository against the underlying equity of
issuing company .It enables the foreign companies to raise funds from the Indian securities market. The custodian of
securities must be registered with the SEBI.
Difference;
ADR GDR
1.Business finance is of three types – Long term, Medium term, Short term
2.There are two sources of business finance – Owners funds, Borrowed funds
3.Shares are of two types – Equity and Preference shares
4.Retained profits refer to the undistributed profits which are re-invested in business.
5.ADRS ,GDRS and IDRS are the main International sources of finance.
Q. The Board of Directors of “Suzy ltd.” Decided to purchase a new machinery, which require an investment of 5
crore .The actual cost of machinery was 4 crore but The Board of Directors had an understanding with the supplier
that he will prepare an invoice of 5 crore and payback the difference to the directors in cash, personally. What values
did The Board of Directors ignore in the above case.
1. What is ADR?
2. What is meant by convertible debenture?
3. Explain the term ‘ICD’ ?
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LA (Long Answer type questions ) (5 or 6 marks)
HOTS
CHAPTER - 8
SMALL BUSINESS
Content mapping
Small scale enterprise as defined by MSMED Act 2006 (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Act)
Role of small business in India with special reference to rural areas
Government schemes and agencies for small scale industries (National Small Industries Corporation)and
District Industrial Centre (DIC) with special reference to rural, backward and hilly areas
Small Business: Definitions of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED)
In accordance with the provision of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006
the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are classified in two Classes
The investment on Plant & Machinery/equipment for manufacturing /service enterprises under
MSMED Act 2006, are as under:-.
MANUFACTURING SERVICE
ENTERPRISES ENTERPRISES
Medium Medium
Upto Rs.10 Upto
crore Rs.5crore
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(b) Service Enterprises:
The enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and are defined in terms of
investment in equipment.
They ensure equitable distribution national income &wealth by reducing income inequalities
between rural & urban areas. They contribute nearly 40% of the gross industrial value added
Government Schemes and Agencies for Small-Scale Industries in Rural, backward and
Hilly Areas.
Government Measures and Schemes
Land is supplied at a concessional rate to industries setup in back ward areas.
Power is supplied at a concessional rate.
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Water is supplied on no profit no loss basis.
In all union territories SSI’s are exempted from sales tax.
Scarce raw materials are supplied on priority basis.
Loans are offered at concessional rate.
They are exempted from payment of tax for 5 or 10 years.
Institutional support
1. National bank for agriculture and rural development (NABARD) 1982
It provides assistance to units in SSI sector for rural development.
It supports cottage and rural industries and artisans by offering cancelling and consultancy
service.
It provides easy credit facilities
It organise training and development programmers for rural areas.
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It has formulated a credit guarantee fund trust (CGFT) for small industries for guaranteeing
the loans and advance up to Rupees 10 lakh.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:
1. Name the two categories of village and small industries sector in India.
Ans. Traditional small industries –handlooms, handicrafts, coir, sericulture, khaki, and village
industries
Modern small industries- small scale industries and power looms.
2. Give the full form of NABARD.
Ans.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Short Answer Type Questions:
4. Explain any 3 incentives offered by got to small scale enterprise so that they can contribute in the
development of overpopulated country like India.
Ans. As above
5. What is the definition of MSMED?
6. What is Small Business?
Ans. Small Business includes :
a) Small Industries having investment up to 1 Crore
b) Ancillary industrial undertakings
c) Tiny Units
d) Cottage Industries
e) Small Scale Industries owned by women
f) Khadi and village industries
g) Agro based industries.
7. Write the features / Characteristics for small scale enterprises?
Ans. The features / Characteristics of Small scale enterprises are:-
a. Personal Character
b. Independent management
c. Dominance of Labour
d. Limited Investment
e. Limited Area of Operations
f. Located in Rural and Semi-Urban Area
g. Engaged in Light Consumer Goods
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8. Give the Assistance and Special Schemes for Industries in Rural Backward and Hilly Areas by the
Government?
Ans. a. Institutional Support
i. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
ii. The District Industries Centres (DICs).
b. Incentives Offered to Industries in Rural, Backward and Hilly Areas
i. Land at Concessional Rate
ii. Location of Public Sector in Backward Area
iii. Establishment of Industrial Estate
iv. Development of Infrastructure
v. Tax Concession
vi. Providing Finance at Concessional Rate
vii. Providing Subsidies such as Transport Subsidy, Capital Subsidy and Infrastructure
Subsidy
viii. Development of Backward Areas.
Long Answer Type Questions:
1. The path of small scale industries is full if hurdles.” In the light of this statement,
discuss the problems faced by small scale industries.
Ans. The following Problems of small scale industries should be explained
Finance
Management skills
Marketing
Quality
Underutilisation of capacity
Raw materials
Labor
Technology
Global competition
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4. Leather and leather products
5. Repair services
6. Beverages, tobacco and tobacco products.
4. Mention the forms of support to small industries by the govt.
Ans.1. Institutions for credit facilities.
2. Provision of training facilities.
3. Supply of machinery on hire purchase system.
4. Technical assistance.
5. Financial assistance for technological up gradation.
6. Incentives for setting up enterprises in backward areas.
Chapter 9
INTERNAL TRADE
Content mapping
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6. Management – the day to day business affairs are managed by branch managers who are accountable to
the head office.
7. Cash Sale – sell on cash basis and deposit the daily sales into a local bank account on behalf of the head
office.
8. Controlled by Head Office -
Mail order business:
Mail order houses are the retail outlets selling their products through mail. There is no personal contact
between the buyer and seller. Advertisement is the medium of sale targeting literate customers. This is not
limited to any geographical boundaries. Mail orders are suitable for consumer goods which are
standardized, have continuous demand and long expiry and can be easily transported. Example – books,
cloths, toys, footwear etc.
Advantages of Departmental, Chain Stores and Mail order houses
Departmental Stores Chain Stores Mail Order Houses
1. Attract large number of customers 1. Economies of scale 1. Limited capital required
2. Provides convenience in buying 2. Standard quality 2. Elimination of middlemen
3. Provides variety of services 3. Elimination of middlemen 3. No bad debts
4. Enjoy economies of large scale 4. No bad debts 4. Wide reach
operations 5. Transfer of goods 5. Convenience
5. Promote sales by various schemes & 6. Diffusion of risk
offers 7. Low cost
6. Good quality of products 8. Flexibility
Centralized plan & control
Limitations of Departmental, Chain Stores and Mail order houses
Departmental Stores Chain Stores Mail Order Houses
1. Lack of personal attention 1. Limited selection of goods 1. Lack of personal contact
2. High operating cost 2. Lack of initiative 2. High promotion cost
3. Inconvenient location 3. Lack of personal touch 3. No after sale services
4. High possibility of loss 4. Difficult to change demand 4. No credit sales
5. Huge investment 5. Huge investment 5. Delayed delivery
6. No credit sales 6. Possibility of fraud
7. Dependency on mail
Automatic Vending Machine:
Automatic vending machines are the latest addition to the means of retail business. A coin or a token is
used to purchase a product. The customer inserts the coin or token in the machine and receives the
product. The automatic vending machines are usually places with floating population for example, airports,
railway stations, malls, petrol pumps, office complex etc.
* to withdraw the money with debit card
* to get milk from mother dairy booths
* to get cold drinks from cold drink machines
* Coffee/tea machines
Services rendered by Wholesaler:
Services rendered to manufacturers:
1. Facilities large scale production – collects various small orders from retailers and places large orders with
manufacturers.
2. Bearing risk – market risks for change in demand or prices are borne by the wholesaler.
3. Provides financial assistance – pays either cash or advance for goods purchased.
4. Expert advice – provides latest market information about competitors, tastes and preferences of
customers.
5. Help in marketing functions – distributes goods to millions of customers through retailers.
6. Provides continuity to production activity.
7. Act as storing base for manufacturers – wholesaler store, grade, repack in smaller quantities and
transport to retailers.
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Services rendered to retailers:
1. Enables retailers to keep/store/sell products of different manufacturers in smaller quantities.
2. Provides market support
3. Provides financial support by selling goods on credit
4. Updates retailers with technological changes, information about new products, competitor’s products.
5. Shares the risk of theft, price fluctuation, etc. by way of storing goods on behalf of retailers.
Services rendered by Retailer:
Services rendered to manufacturers/wholesalers:
1. Helps in getting orders, distribution of goods and collection of payments.
2. Makes efforts to sell goods direct customers enabling manufacturer to operate at a large scale.
3. Provides updated market information with concerned to customers preferences.
4. Promotes new products using direct contact with customers.
5. Shares risks.
Services rendered to Consumers:
1. Makes regular availability of goods
2. Provides information related to new products
3. Provides consumers the convenience of quantity and place of buying.
4. Provides wide variety of goods
5. Provides after sale service for sold product
6. Provides consumers the credit facility.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Role & functions in the promotion of internal trade
1. Provides help in promotion of interstate movement of goods
2. Ensures that local taxes do not affect the smooth transportation and local trade
3. Interacts with forming cooperatives to streamline subsidies, marketing policies for agriculture products.
4. Interacts with government for formulation and implementation of policies related to weights, measures
and brands.
5. Collaborates with government for development of infrastructure.
6. Interacts with government on issues related to labour laws.
Documents used in internal trade:
Performa Invoice – Preliminary bill sent by the seller with details of goods to be delivered. Invoice –
Detailed of goods delivered such as name of firms and goods, quantity, quality, prices and other terms &
conditions.
Debit note – Business receives from customer to inform sales return.
Credit note – Business sends to customer to acknowledge goods received against sales return. Lorry receipt
– Receipt issued by road transporter against accepting goods for delivery to a specific destination.
Railway receipt – Receipt issued by rail authority against accepting goods for delivery to specified
destination.
Terms of Trade:
Cash on delivery (COD) – Payment for goods purchased at the time of delivery of goods.
Free on board (FOB) – Seller pays transportation cost up to the point of delivery to the transportation
mode.
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) – Seller pays for cost of goods, insurance and transportation cost at the
time of delivery of goods.
Errors and Omissions Excepted (E & OE) – Phrase used on legal documents to reduce liability for incorrect
or incomplete information.
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Chapter 10
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
International Business- Meaning & Types
Features , Problems, Importance,
Export Procedure, Import Procedure,
Principal Documents, Important Terms.
One Mark questions:
Ans: International business refers to those business activities that take place beyond the geographical
limit of the country.
Q.N.2 What do you mean by Indent?
Ans: Indent is a supply order of goods containing complete description of goods ordered , prices to be
paid , terms of delivery etc.
Q.N.3 Who does issue Mate’s Receipt ?
Ans: Mate’s Receipt is issued by the captain (commanding officer) of the ship to the exporter after the
cargo is loaded on the ship.
Q.N.4 Distinguish between domestic business and international business on the basis of Nationality of buyers and
sellers.
Ans: In domestic business both buyers and sellers belong to same country ,while in International
business both belong to different country.
Q.N.5 What do you understand by ‘ Letter of Credit’ ?
Ans: Letter of credit is a guarantee issued by the importer’s bank to honour payment of the export bills
to the bank of the exporter.
Q.N.6 What is WTO?
Ans: Word Trade Organization(WTO) is a newly globalised trade organization to promote International
Trade.
Q.N.7 What do you mean by Enterport trade?
Ans: When goods are imported from one country and re-exported the same to another country , it is
known as enterpot trade
Q.N.8 What is proforma invoice?
Ans: It is a document issued by the exporter containing detailed information regarding price, quality
,grade, size, weight and all other conditions on which their export will take place.
Q.N.9 State any two functions of WTO ?
Ans: (i) Undertakes the task to settle the trade related dispute among the members countries. (ii)
Provides environment for mitigating grievances by the members countries.
Q.N.10: State one reason for International Business.
Ans: It is located in Geneva, Switzerland. 159 countries are the members of WTO.
Q.N.12: What do you mean by ‘bill of lading’
Ans: Bill of lading is a document issued by shipping company as an evidence that the shipping company
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has accepted the goods for carrying them to the port of destination.
Ans: (i) It involves two or more than two countries . (ii) Foreign currency is used as the medium of
payment.(iii) legal obligation to follow rules regulation of the country (iv) It involves high degree of risk.
Q.N.14: Discuss any three reasons which justify the need of International Business.
Ans: (a) Uneven distribution of Natural Resources : All the natural resources are not available in all
the country of the world but the resources are the need of every country.
(b) Specialization: Some countries are specialized in the production of those goods and services for
which they have some advantages of high labour productivity, technical know-how , and suitable climate
conditions etc.
(c) Cost benifits: Production cost differs in different countries due to socio- economic, geographical and
political conditions .Each country concentrates on production of of such goods and services , which are
most economical to produce.
Q.N.15: State any four problems of International business.
Ans: (a) Different currencies: Every county has its own currency therefore importer has to make
payment in the currency exporter ‘s country.so there is a risk of loss due to exchange rate fluctuations.
(b) Language barrier: Due to different language in different countries , it become difficult for
traders to understand the terms and conditions of the contract.
(c) Legal formalities : International business is subject to large number of legal formalities and
restrictions . So it involves a heavy documentation.
(d) Mobility of factors of production: The Mobility of factors of production especially labours and
capital is difficult between nations due to legal restrictions, variation in social, cultural, geographical ,
economical environment .
Q.N.16: Describe any four advantages of International Business.
Ans: (a) Earning of foreign exchange : Export of goods and services to other countries generate
foreign exchange which can be used to import capital goods , technology and other product as required
by the country.
(b) Optimum utilization of resources: The country produce those goods and services which it can
produce efficiently from the available natural resources . The option of exporting the surplus production
prompts the producers to utilize available resources to achieve maximum production .
(c) Increases employment opportunities: International trade directly increase the level of production
and thus it creates employment opportunities for people .
(d) Increase standards of living : The international trade provides the better quality and cost
effective goods and services produced in other countries . Which improves the standards of living of the
people .
Q.N.17: State any four any four differences between domestic business and International business.
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Ans: (1) To ensure the reduction of tariffs and others trade barriers imposed by different countries.
(2) To facilitate the optimal use of the world’s resources for sustainable development.
(3) To improve the standards of living ,create employement , increase income and effective
demands and facilitates higher production and trade.
(4) To ensure protection and preservation of the environment.
Q.N.19:State any four fuctions of WTO.
Ans: (i) Promotes an environment for member countries to mitigate their grievances at WTO.
(ii) Formulates a code of conduct which is acceptable to all member countries to reduce tariffs and
trade barriers.
(iii) Acts as dispute settlement body.
(iv) Cunsult IMF and IBRD and other affiliated agencies to create better understanding and
cooperation in global economic policy making.
Q.N.20: What do you mean by shipping bill and certificate of origin?
Ans: shipping bill:It is a permission to export, received after the custom clearance of goods to be
exported . It contains details of the goods exported , the name of vessel, discharge port , destination
country ,exporters name and address etc.
certificate of origin: It is document which acts as a proof certifying that the goods have been
manufactured in the exporting country. It is issued by the trade consultant of the exporting country.
Ans: : Import trade: It refers to buying of goods and services by a firm of home country from a firm of
foreign country.
Import procedure : (1) Trade Enquiry : Trade Enquiry is a written request from the importer to the
exporter to provide information (quotation) regarding the price ,terms and conditions on which the
exporter is able to supply goods.
(2) Procurement of import license: In case license is mandatory for the given goods , then the importer
must obtain license from the licensing authority. The authorities are Directorate General of Foreign
Trade, Regional import export licensing authourity.
(3) Obtaining Foreign Exchange; The importer has to procure foreign exchange (currency) as payment
for import has to be made in the currency of exporting countrys or US dollar. In India all foreign
exchange transactions are regulated and sanctioned by exchange control department of RBI.
(4) Indent or Placing Order: After obtaining Foreign Exchange , the importer places order for the goods
to be imported. Which is known as Indent.
(5) Obtaining letter of Credit: The exporter ensures the credit worthiness of the importer , so the
importer obtain the letter of credit from its banker and forward it to the exporter .
(6) Arranging for finance: The importer should make arrangements to pay in advance to the exporter.
(7) Receipt of shipment advice: After loading goods on the ship , the exporter despatches the shipment
advice to the importer. Which contains information regarding shipment of goods like Invoice , Bill of
Lading , Packing list, Name of the ship, description of goods etc.
(8) Retirement of import documents : After loading goods on the ship, the exporter prepares necessary
documents and submits it to his banker such as invoice , B/L , Certificate of origin, insurance policy,
Packing list etc. The exporter’s bank delivers these documents to the importer only when the importer
accepts the ‘Bill of Exchange’ .
(9) Arrival of goods : When the goods arrive at the port of the importer’s country , the incharge of the
carrier (ship) provides ‘Import General Manifest’ to the concerned officer in-charge at the port .On the
basis of the documents the goods are unloaded from the carrier .
(10) Custom clearance and release of the goods : In India , delivery of imported goods can be taken only
after custom clearance. Which involves the following steps (i) Obtaining delivery order or bill of lading
(ii)Payment of dock charge (iii) Filling Bill of Entry for assessment of custom import duty (iv) Payment of
custom duty and delivery of goods .
Q.N. 23: Describe the following documents required in export and import trade . (i)Certificate of origin
Ans: (i)Certificate of origin : It is document which acts as a proof certifying that the goods have been
manufactured in the expoting country. It is issued by the trade consultant of the exporting country.On
the basis of this certificate the importer avail exemption on importing goods from a particular country.
(ii) Bill of Lading : Bill of lading is a document issued by shipping company as an evidence that the
shipping company has accepted the goods for carrying them to the port of destination.It is also a
document of the title of the goods .
(iii) Shipping order: The exporter has to book shipping space to export goods. After reservation the
shipping company issue ‘shipping order ‘ .Shiping order is an instruction to the captain of the ship to
receive the specified goods on board after clearance from the cutom.
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(iv) Shipping Bill:A shipping bill is the main documenton the basis of which the the custom officegrant
permission for the export .Which contains details regarding the name of the vessel, berth , date of the
shipment , description of the package , marks and number , name and address of exporter , destination
country etc.
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