CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2026-27: question 30
From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2026-27, section A, question 30, for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q30 · 4 marks · Short answerCompetency-basedNature and Significance of Management
Guruji Garments Ltd., a leading apparel manufacturing company in Ludhiana, produces winter wear for domestic and international markets.
During the peak season, the Production Department increased output to meet rising demand. However, the Sales Department had not secured enough confirmed orders, leading to excess stock. At the same time, the Finance Department delayed releasing funds for raw materials, causing interruptions in production. As a result, confusion and conflict arose among different departments.
The General Manager noticed that the departmental heads were not sharing the information regularly thus leading to lack of synchronisation of activities of different departments.
- 1.1 mark
The problem faced by Guruji Garments Ltd. mainly indicates absence of an important concept of management. Name the concept.
- 2.3 marks
State any three characteristics of the above identified concept.
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Hints
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Hint 1
Production, sales and finance were out of step.
Hint 2
Coordination is the essence of management.
Step-by-step solution
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- 1 mark
1. The concept missing is Coordination.
- 1 mark
2. Continuous process: Coordination is not a one-time act; it begins at planning and continues till controlling.
- 1 mark
All-pervasive function: It is needed at all levels and between all departments because their activities are interdependent.
- 1 mark
Integrates group efforts: It unifies diverse interests into purposeful work and gives a common focus to group effort. (Also: ensures unity of action, responsibility of all managers, deliberate function.)
Answer: 1. Coordination. 2. Any three: continuous process, all-pervasive, integrates group efforts, ensures unity of action, responsibility of all managers, deliberate function.
Where the marks are
- 1) Naming the concept (1)
- 2) Any three characteristics (1 mark each)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Nature and Significance of Management (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
- Topic: Coordination in Management
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