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SubjectCode:MBA201 PaperCode:BE/M

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Unit-1 Introduction

Unit–2 Businessorganizations:theinternalenvironment

Unit–3 Thepoliticalenvironment

Unit–4 Themacroeconomicenvironment

Unit–5 Thedemographic,socialandculturalcontextofbusiness

Unit–6 Theresourcescontext

Unit–7 Thelegalenvironment

Unit–8 Firms

Unit-9 Themarketsystem

Unit-10 Internationalmarketsandglobalization

Unit-11 Thetechnologicalenvironment:E–business

Unit-12 Corporateresponsibilityandtheenvironment

Unit-13 Monitoringchange



BUSINESSENVIRONMENT

1. Introduction

Introduction

Thebusinessorganizationanditsenvironment

Thegeneralorcontextualenvironment

Theimmediateoroperationalenvironment

Analyzingthebusinessenvironment

Centralthemes

2. Businessorganizations:theinternalenvironment

Introduction

Approachestoorganizationandmanagement

Organizationstructures

Thevirtualorganization

Structuralchange

Aspectsoffunctionalmanagement

3. Thepoliticalenvironment

Introduction

Politicalsystems

Governmentindemocraticstates

Thethreebranchesorfunctionsofgovernment

Checksandbalancesindemocracies

Amodelofthepolicyprocess

4. Themacroeconomicenvironment

Introduction

Economicsystems

EasternEurope:economiesintransitions

Politicoeconomicsynthesis

Themacroeconomic

Governmentandthemacroeconomic:objectives

Theroleoffinancialinstitutions

Internationaleconomicinstitutionsandorganizations

5. Thedemographic,socialandculturalcontextofbusiness

Introductions

Thedemographicenvironmentofbusiness

Thesocialcontext

Theculturalenvironment

Application:marketsegmentation

6. Theresourcecontext



Introduction

People

Technology

Naturalresources

7. Thelegalenvironment

Introduction

Classificationoflaw

Sourcesoflaw

Thelegalsystem:thecourts

Businessorganizationsandthelaw

Contractlawtheessentials

Agency

Lawandtheconsumer

Codesofpractice

8. Firms

Introductions

PrivatesectororganizationsintheUK

PublicsectorbusinessorganizationsintheUK

BusinessorganizationsinmainlandEurope

ThepublicsectorinmainlandEurope

Legalstructure:someimplications

Franchising,licensingandjointventures

9. Themarketsystems

Introduction

Themarketmechanism

Demand

Supply

Pricedetermination

Pricecontrols

Elasticityofdemand

Elasticityofsupply

Theimportanceofthemarkettobusiness

10. Internationalmarketsandglobalization

Introductions

Internationaltradewhyittakesplace

Restrictionstointernationaltrade

TheEuropeanunion

Thebalanceofpayments

Thehistoryofthebalanceofpaymentsintheunitedkingdom

Exchangerates



ThesingleEuropeancurrency

Exchangesratesandbusiness

Globalization

11. ThetechnologicalenvironmentE–business

Introduction

Businessapplications:businesstobusinesscommerce

Businessapplicationsbusinesstoconsumercommerce

12. Corporateresponsibilityandtheenvironment

Introduction

Stakeholdertheory

Environmentmanagementanissueofcorporateresponsibility

Businessresponsetoenvironmentalconcerns

Theinteractionofbusinessandsociety

Methodsofencouragingenvironmentconcernswithinbusiness

Thebenefitstobusinessfromtheimplementationofenvironmentpolicies

Corporateresponsibilitywithoutintervention

13. Monitoringchange

Introduction

Theneedtomonitorchange

Analyzingthebusinessenvironment:boardapproaches

Techniques

Limitationstoenvironmentalanalysis

Informationsources

SubjectName:ResearchMethodology

SubjectCode:MBA202 PaperCode:RM/M

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1. ResearchMethodology:AnIntroduction

2. DefiningTheResearchProblem

3. ResearchDesign

4. SamplingDesign

5. MeasurementandScalingTechniques

6. MethodsofDataCollection

7. ProcessingandAnalysisOfData

8. SamplingFundamentals

9. TestingofHypotheses-I

10. Chi-SquareTest

11. AnalysisofVarianceAndCovariance

12. MultivariateAnalysisTechniques

13. InterpretationandReportWriting

14. TheComputer:It’sRoleinResearch



1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: AN INTRUDCTION

Meaning of Research

Objectives of Research

Motivation in Research

Types of Research

Research Approaches

Significance of Research

Research Methods versus Methodology

Importance of Knowing How Research Is Done

Research Process

Criteria of Good Research

Problems Encountered By Researchers In India

2. DEFINING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

What Is A Research Problem?

Selecting the Problem

Necessity of Defining the Problem

Technique Involved Is Defining a Problem

An Illustration

Conclusion

3. RESEARCH DESIGN

Meaning of Research Design

Need For Research Design

Features of A Good Design

Important Concepts Relating To Research Design

Different Research Designs

Basic Principles of Experimental Designs

Important Experimental Designs

4. SAMPLING DESIGN

Census and Sample Survey

Implications of a Sample Design

Steps in Sample Design

Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure

Characteristics of a Good Sample Design

Different Types of Sample Designs

How to Select a Random Sample?

Random Sample from An Infinite Universe

Complex Random Sampling Designs

5. MEASUREMENT AND SCALINGTECHNIQUES

Measurement in Research

Measurement Scales

Sources of Error In Measurement

Tests of Sound Measurement

Technique of Developing Measurement Tools

Scaling



Meaning of Scaling

Scale Classification Bases

Important Scaling Techniques

Scale Construction Techniques

6. METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

Collection of Primary Data

Observation Method

Interview Method

Collection of Data Through Questionnaires

Collection of Data Through Schedules

Difference between Questionnaires and Schedules

Some Other Methods of Data Collection

Collection of Secondary Data

Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection

Case Study Method

7. PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Processing Operations

Some Problems In Processing

Elements/Types Of Analysis

Statistics In Research

Measures of Central Tendency

Measures of Dispersion

Measures of Asymmetry (Skewness)

Measures of Relationship

Simple Regression Analysis

Other Measures

8. SAMPLING FUNDAMENTALS

Need For Sampling

Some Fundamental Definitions

Central Limit Theorem

Sampling Theory

Concept of Standard Error

Estimation

Sample Size And Its Determination

9. TESTING OF HYPOTHESES - I

What is a hypothesis?

Characteristics of hypothesis:

Basic concepts concerning testing of hypotheses

Procedure for hypothesis testing

Measuring the power of a hypothesis test

Tests of hypotheses

Important parametric tests

Limitations of the tests of hypotheses

10. CHI-SQUARE TEST

Chi-square as a test for comparing variance



Chi-square as a non-parametric test

Conditions for the application of test

Conversion of chi-square into phi coefficient (f)

Conversion of chi-square into coefficient of contingency (c)

Caution in using chi-square test

11. ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE AND CO-VARIANCE

Analysis of variance (anova)

What is anova?

The basic principle of anova

Anova technique

Coding method

Two-way anova

Why anocova?

Anocova technique

Assumptions in anocova

12. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

Growth of multivariate techniques

Characteristics and applications

Classification of multivariate techniques

Variables in multivariate analysis

Important multivariate techniques

Important methods of factor analysis

Rotation in factor analysis

R-type and q-type factor analyses

Path analysis

13. INTERPRETATION AND REPORT WRITING

Meaning of interpretation

Why interpretation?

Technique of interpretation

Precautions in interpretation

Significance of report writing

Different steps in writing report

Layout of the research report

Types of reports

Oral presentation

Mechanics of writing a research report

Precautions for writing research reports

14. THE COMPUTER: IT’S ROLE IN RESEARCH

The computer and computer technology

The computer system

Important characteristics

Computer applications

Computers and researchers

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SubjectCode:MBA204 PaperCode:CBL/M


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1. NATUREOFLAW

2. THEINDIANCONTRACTACT,1872

3. SALEOFGOODSACT,1930

4. NEGOTIABLEINSTRUMENTSACT,1881

5. INDIANPARTNERSHIPACT,1932

6. ELEMENTSOFCOMPANYLAW–I

7. ELEMENTSOFCOMPANYLAW

SubjectName:CorporateAndBusinessLaw


1. NATURE OF LAW

Nature, Meaning and Significance of Law

Significance and Relevance to Modern Civilized Society

Sources of Indian Law

Classification of Customs

Requisites of a Valid Custom

Kinds of Precedents

Judicial Decisions

2. THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872

Meaning and Nature of Contract Agreement

Essential Elements of A Valid Contract

What Is An Offer or A Proposal?

Revocation of Offer by The Offeror

Contracts over The Telephone

Kinds of Consideration

Flaws in Contract

Corporations

Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact

Difference between Fraud and Innocent Misrepresentation

A Employs Undue Influence

Immoral Agreements

Agreements in Restraint Of Trade Void

Void Agreements

Restitution

Contingent Contract (Section 31)

Certain Relations Resembling Those of Contract

Quantum Meruit

Discharge or Termination of Contracts

Assignment

Anticipatory Breach of Contract

Remedies for Breach

Liquidated Damages and Penalty

Contract of Bailment and Pledge

3. SALE OF GOODS ACT, 1930

Distinction between Sale and Agreement to Sell

Sale and Bailment

Contract of Sale of Goods

Existing Goods

Conditions and Warranties (Sections 10-17)

Warranties

Implied Warranties [Section 14(b), 14(c) and 16(3)]

Implied Conditions as to title

Doctrine of Caveat Emptor

Passing of Property or Transfer of Ownership (Sections 18-20)

4. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881



Definition of a Negotiable Instrument

Classification of Negotiable Instruments

Kinds of Negotiable Instruments

Distinction between bill of exchange And Promissory

Accommodation Bill:

Customer

Collecting Banker

Not Negotiable Crossing

Maturity

Liability Of Parties

Forged Endorsement

Presentment for Payment

Protest

Hundis

Penalties In Case Of Dishonour of Cheques

5. INDIAN PARTNERSHIP ACT, 1932

Nature of Partnership

Partners, Firm and Firm Name

Essentials of a Partnership and True Test of Partnership

Sharing of Profits is not Conclusive Test

Formation of Partnership

Classification of Partnership

Company and Partnership

Change in a Firm

Election by Minor

Relation of Partners to Third Parties

Dissolution

Dissolution of the Firm through Court

Goodwill

6. ELEMENTS OF COMPANY LAW - I

Company — Meaning and Characteristics

Corporate Personality

Limited Liability

Distinction between Company and Partnership

Lifting or Piercing The Corporate Veil

Association Not For Profit

Government Companies (Section 617)

Foreign Companies

Promotion and Incorporation of a Company

Legal Position of a Promoter

Commencement of Business

7. ELEMENTS OF COMPANY LAW

Directors

Who Can Be A Director?

Who Cannot Be A Director? (Section 274)

General Powers Vested In the Board (Section 291)



Powers to Be Exercised Only At Board Meetings (Section 292)

Shareholders

Meetings

Time and Place for Holding an Annual General Meeting

Meetings of the Board of Directors

Qualifications of A Company Secretary

Appointment of A Secretary

Statutory Officer

SubjectName:OperationResearch

SubjectCode:MBA205 PaperCode:OR/M

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. INTRODUCTIONTOLINEARPROGRAMMING

3.SOLVINGLINEARPROGRAMMINGPROBLEMS:THESIMPLEX

METHOD

4. ARTIFICIALSTARTINGSOLUTIONS

5. DUALPROBLEM

6. INTEGERPROGRAMMING(IP)

7. DECISIONANALYSISANDDECISIONTREES

8.MULTIPLEOBJECTIVELINEARPROGRAMMINGANDGOAL

PROGRAMMING



1. INTRODUCTION

The Origins and the Nature of Operations Research

Overview of The or Modelling Approach

Deriving The Solution From The Model 2. INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR PROGRAMMING

Formulation of Linear Programming Problems

Prototype Example

The Linear Programming Model

Examples of Linear Programming Problems

Decision Variables

Linear Programming Model

Decision Variables


Decision Variables


Decision Variables

The Linear Programming Model

The Graphical Method For Solving LPM

Observations 3. SOLVING LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS: THE SIMPLEX

Preview of the Simplex Method

The Idea of the Simplex Algorithm

Unbounded Solution

The Simplex Algorithm

Multiple Optimal Solutions

Using the Simplex Algorithm to Solve

Minimization Problems 4. ARTIFICIAL STARTING SOLUTIONS

Introduction

The Big M Method

Penalty Rule for Artificial Variables.

The Two-Phase Method

Sensitivity Analysis 5. DUAL PROBLEM

Finding the Dual of a Linear Programming Problem

Economic Interpretation of the Dual problem

Finding the Dual Problem to Any Lpp - An Example

Primal-Dual Relationships

Reading The Optimal Solution To The Dual From The Z-Row Of The Optimal

Simplex Tableau If The Primal Is A Max Problem

6. INTEGER PROGRAMMING (IP)

Formulating Integer Programming Problems

Advanced Modelling

Either-Or-Constraints



If-Then Constraints

Naive Methods for Solving IPP

The Branch-And-Bound Method for Solving Pure Integer Programming Problems

The Branch-And-Bound Method For

Solving Mixed Integer Programming Problems

Branch-And-Bound Algorithm for Knapsack Problem

7. DECISION ANALYSIS AND DECISION TREES

Decision Criteria under Uncertainty

Decision Criteria under Risk

Decision Making Without Experimentation

Decision Tree

Decision Making With Experimentation 8. MULTIPLE OBJECTIVE LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND GOAL

PROGRAMMING

Multiple Objective Linear Programming

Goal Programming

SubjectName:ManagerialEffectiveness

SubjectCode:MBA206 PaperCode:ME/M

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Unit-1 Definingthemanagerial

Unit–2 Designingthemanagerialjob

Unit–3 Theconceptofmanagerialeffectiveness

Unit–4 Environmentalissuesinmanagerialeffectiveness

Unit–5 Developingthewinningedge



MANAGERIALEFFECTIVENESS

1. Definingthemanagerial

Managerialjobdescriptivedimensions

Methodsofmanagerialjobdimensions

Modelofmanagerialdimensions

Timedimensionsinmanagerialjob

Effectiveandineffectivejobbehavior

2. Designingthemanagerialjob

identifyingmanagerialtalent

selection

recruitment

managerialskillsdevelopment

payandrewards

managerialmotivation

effectivemanagementcriteria

performanceappraisalmeasures

balancesscorecard

3. Conceptofmanagerialeffectiveness

conceptofmanagerialeffectiveness

measuringmanagerialeffectiveness

methodsofmeasuringmanagerialeffectives

currentindustrialandgovernmentpracticesinthemanagementofmanagerial

effectiveness

effectivemanagerasonoptimizer

4. Environmentalissueinmanagerialeffectiveness

organizationalprocess

organizationalclimate

leader

groupinfluences

jobchallenge

competition

managerialstyles

5. Developingthewinningedge

organizationalandmanagerialefforts

selfdevelopment

negotiationskills

developmentofthecompetitivespirit

knowledgemanagement



fosteringcreativityandinnovation

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