MMPF-001 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MMPF-001 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for MMPF-001, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(MBA) (NEW)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
MMPF-001 : WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
Q1.Explain the ‘Gross Concept ’ and ‘Net Concept ’ of working capital. Discuss the different types of working capital and their behaviour in different categories of firms. [ 2 ]
Q2.Discuss the Industry Norm Approach and Economic Modelling Approach to the determination of working capital.
Q3.Why do firms need to manage cash ? What are the motives of holding cash ?
Q4.How does uncertainty affect inventory management ? Explain any one model of inventory management under the condition of uncertainty.
Q5.Explain the significance of trade credit. What are the factors that influence the availability of trade credit ?
Q6.What are the objectives of working capital management in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ? Discuss the various barriers in optimization of working capital in SMEs.
Q7.What factors are considered while estimating the working capital needs of a large company ?
Q8.Write short notes on any four of the following :
(a) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
(b) Bridge loans
(c) Behavioural Biases
(d) Mortgage
(e) F-S-N Analysis