CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2026: question 29
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 66/1/1, section C, question 29, for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q29 · 4 marks · Long answerCompetency-basedNature and Significance of Management
'GW Industries', known for its paper products, decided to produce and launch a new line of sustainable packaging called 'EcoPac'.
As management is a complex activity, the Chief Executive Officer of the company translated the work into clear goals and assigned the means to achieve those. He knew that human resources are the greatest asset of an organization, so getting work done through them is also a major task. The production of high quality sustainable packaging also required a proper production process. This was put in place for managing the flow of input materials and technology to convert these materials into high quality sustainable packaging.
In this way 'GW industries' took care of various aspects for successful launch of 'EcoPac'.
A characteristic of management is discussed in the above case. Identify and explain the characteristic.
Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 66/1/1.
Hints
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Hint 1
The case lists three different things the CEO managed.
Hint 2
Work, people and operations.
Step-by-step solution
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- 1 mark
The characteristic is Management is multidimensional: it has three dimensions.
- 1 mark
Management of work: Work is translated into goals and the means to achieve them are assigned.
- 1 mark
Management of people: Employees are dealt with as individuals with diverse needs and as a group, getting work done through them.
- 1 mark
Management of operations: A production process manages the flow of input material and technology to turn inputs into output.
Answer: Management is multidimensional: management of work, people and operations.
Where the marks are
- Identification (1)
- Each dimension: ½ heading + ½ explanation
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Nature and Significance of Management (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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