Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU MS3 Economic and Social Environment June 2005

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination

June, 2005

MS3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 70%)

SECTION A

1. Examine the critical elements of lndia's economic environment, especially after the introduction of the New Economic Policy in 1991.

2. Examine the growth of private sector in lndia and analyse its contribution to overall economic development.

3. What is Foreign Direct Investment ? Assess the quantitative and qualitative impact of the lndustrial Policy, 1991 on the inflows of Foreign Direct lnvestment in India.

4. Examine the growth of lndia's foreign trade in respect of its composition and direction since 1991.

5. Analyse India's recent growth experience, clearly identifying the role of savings (household, publlc and corporate) in gross domestic capital formation.

SECTION B

6. Critically examine the recommendations of the Narasimham Committee.

7. Write short notes on :
(a) "Business must be run in a socially responsible manner." Critically examine in the context of Indian business
(b) lndustrial Sickness in lndia.