UPSC Management 2021

(a) 'Globalization' seems to be at 'cross-roads' as increasingly large number of countries embrace 'neo-nationalism' based on the doctrine of 'self-reliance'. Briefly explaining t…

(a) Compare the process and effectiveness of : (i) Interacting (ii) Brainstorming (iii) Nominal (iv) Electronic meeting, as group decision making techniques. 20 marks (b) Enumerat…

(a) Briefly explain the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with industry illustrations. Critically evaluate major initiatives developed by multilateral agencies to m…

(a) List the various types of conceptual blocks that come in the way of thinking creatively. What is the process of innovation that firms should follow ? 15 marks (b) Explain the…

(a) Elucidate the basic process of marketing communication. What makes international marketing communication process much more complex compared to domestic one ? Justify your answ…

(a) What is Variance Analysis ? What are the possible reasons for different Cost Variances ? 15 marks (b) Explain in brief the (i) Conventional; (ii) The First Chicago; and (iii)…

(a) During the current financial year, XYZ Ltd. generated a profit of ₹5,00,000/- on a sale of ₹1,05,00,000/-. The variable expenses were ₹55,00,000/-. Compute the following : (i)…

(a) How is the income summary of the last accounting period connected with the balance sheet of the future accounting periods ? Explain, preferably using the balance sheet and inc…

(a) The mean annual income of workers in a company is ₹ 5,000 with a standard deviation of ₹ 1,200. It is suspected that local workers have higher than the average income. A sampl…

(a) (i) 'A' can hit a target 4 times in 5 shots, 'B' 3 times in 4 shots and 'C' twice in 3 shots. Calculate the probability : (A) 'A', 'B', 'C' all may hit the target. 2 marks (B)…

(a) (i) What is e-business architecture? Which technological innovations have had a major impact on it? 5 marks (ii) Describe the four pillars of e-governance and the various type…

(a) (i) How does the balancing line reduce the cost of idleness? Describe the steps involved in solving a line balancing problem. 5 marks (ii) W.E. Deming said, "85% of poor quali…

(a) "The Government of India has been making efforts to remove the regional imbalances in development by providing incentives for setting up industries in rural areas." Elucidate.…

(a) (i) What is the rationale behind liberalization strategies adopted by the New Industrial Policy? (6 marks) (ii) "The term 'globalisation' assumes increasing importance in toda…

(a) (i) "Generic strategies help a firm to gain and sustain competitive advantage over its rivals." Elaborate this statement by giving suitable examples for each type of generic s…

(a) (i) What are the similarities and dissimilarities between domestic operations management and international operations management ? (5 marks) (ii) Explain the various strategic…