IGNOU MCO-04 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.(a) “Business Environment is dynamic, complex, multi -faceted and has a f ar reaching impact. ” Comment on the statement citing relevant example. 10

(b) Explain various approaches and the process of „Environmental Scanning‟.

Q2.(a) What is money market ? How is it different from capital market ? 4+6

(b) Explain the constituents of capital markets and their importance to Indian Economy.

Q3.(a) Why is it necessary for the Gove rnment to bring capital market reforms and regulatory measures ? Discuss with examples. 10

(b) State the guidelines from SEBI towards underwriting and pricing of securities.

Q4.Discuss the role of small scale industries towards economic development of o ur country .

Q5.State the government ‟s initiatives in this regard.

Q6.Describe various economic reforms initiated by Govt. of India. Explain them in detail.

Q7.(a) “Collaboration is crucial in Technological Environment.” Explain with example. 10

(b) How are Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) important in emerging business environment ?

Q8.(a) What do you mean by balance of payments ? Discuss the measures adopted by government of India to improve the balance of payments. 10

(b) Discuss the various provisions related to regulation and management of foreign exchange under FEMA Act.

Q9.Distinguish between any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Entrepreneurial and Promotional role of the Government

(b) Monetary policy and Fiscal policy

(c) Primary and Secondary capital markets

(d) Corporate governance and Corporate social responsibility [ 4 ]

Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Consumerism in India

(b) Social Accounting

(c) Environment Protection Laws

(d) Sensex, Nifty and NSDL