MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, KOTTAYAM

MGU BBA (HONOURS)

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION (2024 ADMISSION ONWARDS)
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING– MG1CCRBBA101
Part A
Answer any 5 Questions carrying 2 marks each.

1 Define equity. [CO1, K]

2 How do accoun ng standards improve transparency? [CO1, U]
3 What does a rights issue refer to? [CO2, K]
4 What is the difference between ordinary shares and preference shares? [CO2, U]
5 What is retained earnings, and how is it represented on the balance sheet? [CO2, U]
6 Define journal in accoun ng, and what is its purpose? [CO3, K]
7 Explain the significance of closing ledger accounts. [CO3, U]
8 Define a Profit and Loss Account. What informa on does it provide to the [CO5, U]
stakeholders of a sole trader’s business?
Part B
Answer any Four questions out of 6 carrying 5 marks
Explain how the accoun ng equa on (Assets = Liabili es + Equity) is demonstrated [CO1, U]
through a simple example of a business transac on, and describe the impact of
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this transac on on the equa on."
10 What are the main components of a profit and loss account of a company? [CO2, U]
11 How does share capital impact the ownership structure of a company? [CO2, U]
12 [CO3, CO4 U]
Discuss the advantages of maintaining subsidiary books in a large business?"
13 "Given the following trial balance of Rupaa Enterprises as of March 31, 2024, [CO3, CO4 A]
rearrange the entries in the proper order, separa ng the debit and credit
balances. Ensure that the total debits equal total credits. The amounts are in
Indian Rupees (INR).
Account Title Amount( INR)
Cash 50,000
Accounts Receivable 30,000
Accounts Payable 20,000
Capital 80,000
Sales 100,000
Purchases 40,000
Rent Expense 10,000
Salaries Payable 15,000
Inventory 25,000
Machinery 60,000
14 Discuss the importance of final accounts for a sole trader. How do these accounts [CO5, U]
assist in decision-making and business planning?
 Part C
Answer any two questions. Each Question carries 20 Marks
What are the key components of GAAP, and how do they guide financial repor ng [CO1, U]
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prac ces?

You are provided with the following transac ons for a small business for the month
of March 2024. Your tasks are to record these transac ons in the journal, post
them to the ledger accounts, and prepare a trial balance at the end of the month. [CO3, CO4, A]
1.1.2024 Business Started with Rs.2,50,000
3.1.2024 Purchased machinery on credit from Raj – 50,000
6.1.2024 Bought furniture from Ramesh for cash – 25,000
12.1.2024 Goods sold to Jasmine – 22,500 13.1.2000 Goods returned by Jasmine –
2,500
15.1.2024Goods sold for cash – 50,000
17.1.2024 Bought goods for cash – 25,000
20.1.2024 Cash received from Jasmine – 10,000
21.1.2024 Cash paid to Raj – 20,000
29.1.2024 Paid adver sement expenses – 12,500
30.1.2024 Bought office sta onery for cash – 5,000
31.1.2024 Paid salaries – 15,000
31.1.2024 Paid rent – 2,500
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17 Prepare the cashbook for November 2024, showing cash and bank columns. [CO3, CO4, A]
Calculate the closing cash and bank balances.
November 1: Opening cash balance - ₹3,000
November 3: Cash sales - ₹2,500
November 7: Bank deposit of cash sales - ₹1,500
November 10: Purchase of inventory (paid by cheque) - ₹1,800
November 15: Received payment from a customer by bank transfer - ₹1,200
November 20: Payment of salaries (cash) - ₹1,000
November 25: Rent payment (paid by cheque) - ₹900
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Particulars Dr. Cr.

Plant and Machinery 100,000
Opening stock 60,000
Purchases 160,000
Building 170,000
Carriage inward 3,400
Carriage outward 5,000
Wages 32,000
Sundry debtors 100,000
Salaries 24,000
Furniture 36,000
Trade expense 12,000
 Discount on sales 1,900
Advertisement 5,000
Bad debts 1,800
Drawings 10,000
Bills receivable 50,000
Insurance 4,400
Bank balances 20,000
Sales 480,000
Interest received 2,000
Sundry creditors 40,000
Bank loan 100,000
Discount on purchases 2,000
Capital 171,500

795,500 795,500

The closing stock is valued at INR 90,000. Prepare the trading and profit and loss account of
the business for the year ended 31.12.2009 and a balance sheet as at that date.
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BBA (HONOURS)
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION (2024 ADMISION ONWARDS)
MG1CCRBBA102 – BUSINESS STATISTICS AND LOGIC
Duration: 2 hrs Maximum Marks: 70
Students should attempt at least one question from each course outcome to enhance their overall
outcome attainability.

Part A
Short Answer Type Questions
Answer any 5 out of 8 Questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Give one situation in which the geometric mean is more appropriate than the arithmetic
mean. [U] [CO1]
2. Select the number that will come next in the following series
a. 6,9,13,18,24,31, ? [A] [CO2]
3. Define Arithmetic progression. [K] [CO2]
4. A marketing team wants to test if a new online advertisement will increase the
likelihood of customers clicking on it. Historically, only 5% of visitors to their site click
on ads. The team plans to show the new ad to 20 randomly selected visitors. What type
of distribution can be used to determine the ad's effectiveness by checking if the number
of clicks on the new ad is significantly higher than what they would expect from the
historical rate? [A] [CO3]
5. Identify the central tendency measure best used for:
a. Summarising monthly purchase data.
b. Completion times of a series of tasks in a project, where some tasks took
significantly longer than others. [U] [CO1]
6. What does a positively skewed customer rating data suggest? [U] [CO1]
7. Find the range of the given values: 5,12,7,4,22,16 [A] [CO3]
8. What would be your interpretation if the correlation coefficient 'r' is such that
a) r = -1 b) r = 0.45 [U] [CO5]

Part B
Short Essay Type Questions
Answer any 4 out of 6 Questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
9. What is classification? Enumerate the different methods of classification of data.[K]
[CO1]
10. There are 4 men and 3 women. Find the probability of selecting 3 of which
a. Exactly two are women
 b. No woman
c. Atleast one woman
d. Atleast 2 women
e. Atmost 2 women [A] [CO4]
11. A company is analyzing the annual salaries of its employees to decide on appropriate
pay adjustments. The salaries range from entry-level positions earning close to
minimum wage to executive roles with significantly higher earnings. The HR team
wants a measure of "average" salary that best represents a typical employee’s earnings.
a. Which measure of central tendency—mean or median—would be most
appropriate for this analysis?
b. Justify your choice, explaining how the chosen measure would impact decision-
making in this context. [A], [CO4]
12. What is Standard Deviation? Discuss the importance of Standard Deviation. [K], [CO1]
13. Distinguish between Geometric mean and Harmonic mean with suitable examples [U], [CO1]
14. Calculate mean deviation about mean from the following data
x : 10 11 12 13 14
f : 3 12 18 12 3
[A], [CO3]

Part C
Essay Type Questionsqw
Answer any 2 out of 4 Questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
15. Explain the differences between correlation and regression with suitable examples.
Describe the various types of regression and their distinct applications. [U], [CO5]
16. Create a frequency distribution table based on a set of data. Describe the steps involved
in constructing this table, including how to categorize the data and determine the
frequency of each category. [A], [CO2]
17. a) Find Karl Pearson's coefficient of correlation between imports and exports from the
following data:

Imports 48 68 72 75 80 70 93 100

Exports 64 50 39 48 52 46 40 30
b) Interpret the result. [An] [CO5]
18. If the insurance claims for automobile accidents follow the given distribution, find
Mode:
Annual Claim (Rs): 0-250, 250-500, 500-750, 750-1000, 1000-1500
Frequency: 52, 337, 1066, 1776, 1492
[An] [CO4]
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BBA (HONOURS) FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

(2024 ADMISION ONWARDS)
MG1CCRBBA103– Business Communication-I
Duration: 1 . 3 0 hrs Maximum Marks: 50
Students should attempt at least one question from each course outcome to enhance their
overall outcome attainability.

Part A
Short Essay Type Questions
Answer 2 Questions
Each question carries 5 marks

1. The customer service team addresses customer complaints and feedback through social media platforms.
Is this an example of internal or external communication? Explain your reasoning. [K] [CO1]

2. Define communication and explain the concept of business communication. Illustrate with an example
of a situation where effective business communication plays a critical role. [K] [CO1]

3. Sarah was participating in a virtual team meeting, but her internet connection was weak, causing her audio and
video to cut in and out. This made it difficult for her colleagues to understand her points. Identify and explain
which barrier affected the communication in this scenario. [K] [CO4]

4. Alex is part of an online study group where members frequently share resources, discuss assignments, and help
each other with questions. During a recent session, Alex received a useful document from another member but
didn't acknowledge or thank them for sharing it. Later, Alex reposted the same document in another group without
giving credit to the original contributor. This behavior upset some group members, as they felt Alex wasn’t
respecting digital etiquette and responsibility. Identify the digital etiquette principles Alex violated. How could
Alex have shown more responsibility and respect in this online environment? [K] [CO3]

[5 x 2 = 10]

Part B
Essay Type Questions
Answer 2 Questions Each question carries 10 marks

5. During a project kickoff meeting, the project manager, Sarah, noticed that team members from different
departments were frequently interrupting each other and using technical jargon that some members found
confusing. As a result, key objectives and deadlines were not clearly understood by everyone. What essential
factors of effective communication could Sarah implement to ensure that all team members are on the same
page and that the project runs smoothly? [K] [CO1]

6. Your company is experiencing delays in project timelines due to unclear digital communication between
teams. Employees often send lengthy emails filled with jargon, leading to misunderstandings and a lack of
clarity on responsibilities. Propose specific changes would you implement to enhance digital communication
in this scenario, and how would these changes address the current challenges? [A] [CO3]

7. In a growing marketing firm, the team faced difficulties during virtual client presentations due to a lack of a
formal code of conduct. During one recent presentation to a major potential client, several team members
experienced connectivity issues, leading to frequent interruptions. Additionally, one member was seen eating
during the presentation, while another had a distracting background filled with personal items. These behaviors
created an unprofessional impression, leading the client to question the team's seriousness and commitment.
Recognizing the need for improvement, the project lead, Ms. Robinson, decided to implement a code of conduct
to enhance the professionalism of their virtual client interactions.
After introducing the code of conduct, which included guidelines such as ensuring stable internet connections,
maintaining a professional appearance, and using neutral backgrounds, the quality of client presentations
significantly improved. Team members began preparing in advance, testing their technology, and presenting
themselves more professionally. This led to smoother presentations, improved client engagement, and a stronger
impression of the firm’s capabilities. By creating a respectful and focused environment, the team was able to
effectively communicate their ideas and strategies, ultimately resulting in securing the client's business. [AN]
[CO4]
a. What specific behaviors in the case study illustrate the need for a code of conduct during virtual
client presentations?
b. How can the establishment of a code of conduct enhance the firm’s reputation in the eyes of
potential clients?
c. What strategies can team members employ to ensure adherence to the code of conduct during
client interactions?
d. What additional guidelines could be beneficial in further enhancing the effectiveness of virtual
client presentations?
[10 x 2 = 20]

Part C
Letter Writing
Compulsory Question
Each question is worth 20 marks: 10 marks for the record submission and 10 marks for the drafted letter.

8. Draft a resume for an Administrative Assistant: Highlighting administrative skills, organizational abilities, and
professional experience. [A] [CO2]
[20 x 1 = 20]
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[5 x 6 = 30]
Part C
Essay Type
Questions
Answer 2 Questions
Each question carries 15
marks

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[15 x 2 = 30]
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MGU BBA (HONOURS)

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION (2024 ADMISION ONWARDS)

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MANAGEMENT– MG1CCRBBA100

Students should attempt at least one question from each course outcome to enhance their overall
outcome attainability.

Part A

Answer any 5 Questions carrying 3 marks each.

1. Explain the various methods used in 'Quantitative Approach' CO 1 U

2. Explain the concept of competitive advantage CO4 U

3. List any three characteristics of Management CO1 U
4. Discuss the key features of a Bureaucratic organisation. CO1 U

5.Explain the concept of centralization of authority. CO1 U

6. Discuss the importance of employee participation in the success of MBO. CO3 U

7. Distinguish between wide span of control and narrow span of control. CO2 U

8. Explain the key areas of CSR CO4 U

Part B
Answer any three questions out of 6 carrying 5 marks

9. Does delegation of authority improve decision-making within an CO1 A

organisation?

10. Explain factors determining span of control. CO2 U

11. Discuss how planning helps to make rational decisions. CO2 An
12. Analyse how CSR can affect a company’s financial performance CO4 An
13. Explain how Human Relations Approach address employee motivation
and productivity. CO3 E
14 How does effective control enhance organizational performance
and efficiency CO3 A
 Part C
Answer any two questions. One case is compulsory

15 Describe the characteristics and importance of SM. CO4 U

16.. Discuss the interdependence of four management functions (planning, organising, leading and
controlling) and explain how they collectively contribute to organisational success. CO1, CO3 An

17. Case Study: ABC Tech Solutions (U ABC Tech Solutions, a rapidly growing software development
company, has recently expanded its team to meet increasing client demands. The management is
debating how many employees each manager should supervise. Currently, each manager oversees
10 employees, but some are advocating for a wider span of control to improve efficiency and reduce
management costs. Others argue that a narrower span allows for better supervision and employee
support

Question:

a) Analyse the potential advantages and disadvantages of both a wider and narrower span of control
in ABC Tech Solutions.

b) What factors should management consider when deciding on the optimal span of control for
different departments within the company?

c)How might the choice of span of control impact employee performance and job satisfaction?

d) Consider aspects such as team dynamics, employee skill levels, the complexity of tasks, and
organizational culture in your response. (CO3, CO2) An

18.. Case Study: Greenfield Organics, a mid-sized company specializing in organic food products, has
recently faced challenges in adapting to market changes and employee engagement. The
management team is divided on which management approach to adopt: classical management,
human relations, or systems theory.

Question:

a) Evaluate how each of the three management approaches (classical management, human relations,
and systems theory) could address the challenges faced by Green Field Organics.

b) Which approach would be most effective in enhancing employee motivation and overall
productivity? Justify your choice.

c) How can the integration of elements from multiple management theories benefit the company in
the long term? Consider the company's current structure, market environment, and workforce
demographics in your analysis. (CO1, CO2) An