Discuss the role of businesses in environmental protection.
Businesses play a pivotal role in environmental conservation by adopting eco-friendly practices in their operations. This includes using renewable energy sources, optimizing production processes to reduce waste, and recycling materials wherever possible. Proper waste management systems ensure the safe disposal of industrial byproducts, minimizing their impact on natural ecosystems. Businesses can comply with environmental regulations by adhering to emission norms and conserving resources. Additionally, organizations should promote green initiatives, such as tree plantation drives and awareness campaigns, among employees and customers. By investing in innovation, companies can develop sustainable products and services that cater to environmentally conscious consumers, ensuring long-term ecological balance.
Explain the social responsibilities of a business towards various stakeholders.
What are the different types of social responsibilities?
What are the causes of environmental pollution by businesses?
What are the arguments against social responsibility?
Define business ethics.
What is meant by Social Responsibility in Business?
Explain the need for social responsibility in businesses.
Elaborate on the concept and elements of business ethics.
What is the role of promoters in the formation of a company?
Define services and goods.
State any three differences between e-business and traditional business.
1. The structure in which there is separation of ownership and management is called
(a) Sole proprietorship (b) Partnership
(c) Company (d) All business organisations
2. The karta in Joint Hindu family business has
(a) Limited liability (b) Unlimited liability
(c) No liability for debts (d) Joint liability
3. In a cooperative society the principle followed is
(a) One share one vote (b) One man one vote
(c) No vote (d) Multiple votes
4. The board of directors of a joint stock company is elected by
(a) General public (b) Government bodies
(c) Shareholders (d) Employees
5. Profits do not have to be shared. This statement refers to
(a) Partnership (b) Joint Hindu family business
(c) Sole proprietorship (d) Company
6. The capital of a company is divided into number of parts each one of which are called
(a) Dividend (b) Profit
(c) Interest (d) Share
7. The Head of the joint Hindu family business is called
(a) Proprietor (b) Director
(c) Karta (d) Manager
8. Provision of residential accommodation to the members at reasonable rates is the objective of
(a) Producer’s cooperative (b) Consumer’s cooperative
(c) Housing cooperative (d) Credit cooperative
9. A partner whose association with the firm is unknown to the general public is called
(a) Active partner (b) Sleeping partner
(c) Nominal partner (d) Secret partner
1. A government company is any company in which the paid up capital held by the government is not less than
(a) 49 per cent (b) 51 per cent
(c) 50 per cent (d) 25 per cent
2. Centralised control in MNC’s implies control exercised by
(a) Branches (b) Subsidiaries
(c) Headquarters (d) Parliament
3. PSE’s are organisations owned by
(a) Joint Hindu family (b) Government
(c) Foreign Companies (d) Private entrepreneurs
4. Reconstruction of sick public sector units is taken up by
(a) MOFA (b) MoU
(c) BIFR (d) NRF
5. Disinvestments of PSE’s implies
(a) Sale of equity shares to (b) Closing down private sector/public operations
(c) Investing in new areas (d) Buying shares PSE’s
6. The equity-based joint venture does not include
(a) Cooperative development (b) Company
(c) Partnership (d) Limited liability partnership
List any five major commercial cities of ancient India?
Define 'Memorandum of Association' and its significance.
What is e-banking. What are the advantages of e-banking?
How does outsourcing represent a new mode of business?
What is Hundi?
Describe the scope of business activities.
What is the nature of services in business?
Explain in detail the warehousing services.
Elaborate on the contents of the 'Memorandum of Association' and their significance.
What are the ethical concerns involved in outsourcing?
What do you understand by maritime trade?
List the principles of insurance.
What are the different types of business activities?
What is business risk? Give an example.
Explain the principles of insurance in detail.