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