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Business StudiesCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2023-24 · 3 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2023-24: question 22(b)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2023-24, section B, question 22(b), for 3 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q22(b) · 3 marks · Short answerControlling

Enumerate any three advantages of Management by Exception which is used by manager in analysing deviations.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2023-24.

Hints

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Hint 1

MBE says: report only significant deviations. What does that save?

Hint 2

Who handles the routine problems?

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Saves time and effort of managers: Managers deal only with significant deviations.

    1 mark
  2. Focuses attention on important areas: Managerial talent is better used on critical matters.

    1 mark
  3. Facilitates delegation and morale: Routine problems are left to subordinates, which encourages delegation and raises their morale. (Also: identifies critical problems needing timely action.)

    1 mark

Answer: Management by exception saves managers' time, focuses attention on important areas and facilitates delegation (also identifies critical problems).

Where the marks are

  • Any three advantages: 1 mark each

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Controlling (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)

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