UPSC Mains 2023 Management Optional Paper II questions

29 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Management Optional PYQs

State the chief characteristics of Index Numbers.
10 marks
What do you mean by Information Resource Management? State its features.
10 marks
State the attributes of world class manufacturing which are aimed to fulfil the customer demands.
10 marks
State the characteristics of Chi-Square Test. 10 (ec) Wah HEP A Wee fact SIREN He SH AAMT FAST State the symptoms when the value analysis is to be initiated in a company.
10 marks
The following table gives the production in three shifts and the corresponding number of defective goods that turned out in three weeks. Test at 5% level of significance whether weeks and shifts are independent. 15 Table
CRITICAL VALUES OF CHI-SQUARE (x?)
A random sample of 10 bags of urea are found to have the following
Test at 5% level of significance whether the average packing weight can be taken as 50 kg.
15 marks
A firm produces three products A, B and C which pass through three departments: Milling, Lathe and Grinder. Each unit of Product A requires 8, 4 and 2 hours respectively in the three departments. Each unit of Product B requires 2, 3 and 0 hours respectively in the three departments. Each unit of Product C requires 3, 0 and 1 hours respectively in the three departments.; The available capacity on the machines which might limit output is given below. Table: Capacity of the Machines for Production Machine Type Available time (in machine hours per week) The unit profit would be: = 20, = 6 and = 8 for products A, B and C respectively. (i) Formulate the problem in LPP. (ii) How much of each product should the firm produce in order to maximize profit?
20 marks
State the different forms of waste management.
15 marks
State the various factors affecting plant location.
15 marks
An automobile company has additional capacity that can be used to manufacture brakes that the company is presently buying for = 500 each. If the company makes the brakes, it will incur materials cost of ~ 100 per unit, labour cost of = 130 per unit and variable overhead cost of = 30 per unit. The annual fixed cost associated with the unused capacity is = 2,50,000. Demand over the next year is estimated to be 5000 units of brakes. (i) Would it be profitable for the company to manufacture the brakes? (ii) Suppose the capacity could be used by another department for production of some agricultural equipment that would cover its fixed and variable cost and contribute = 1,00,000 to profit. Which would be more advantageous, brakes production or agricultural equipment production?
20 marks
Define e-Governance. (ii) State the advantages of e-Governance. (iii) State the e-Governance initiatives.
15 marks
State the main characteristics of DSS. (iii) State the components of DSS.
15 marks
Discuss the various types of Information Systems. (iii) Define Expert System. State its common characteristics.
20 marks
Examine the impact of privatisation of PSUs on the economic: development of India.
10 marks
"A country can truly progress, if there is balanced regional development." Comment on the statement and examine the present Government of India's policies in this regard.
10 marks
Critically analyse the impact of technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence and Block-Chain on International Business Operations and Supply Chain Management. How can companies leverage these technologies to gain a competitive advantage?
10 marks
Analyse the role of international financial institutions (IMF and World Bank) in facilitating global business operations. Assess their effectiveness in promoting economic development.
10 marks
"Without a strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless." Comment on the statement and discuss the ways to overcome the pitfalls in strategy implementation.
10 marks
"The role of Board of Directors is to govern and not to manage." Comment on the statement and bring out the elements of Corporate Governance by citing examples. 5 (ii) How does the Public Distribution System (PDS) contribute to guaranteeing food security and eradicating poverty? Also, discuss the goals of PDS.
10 marks
Critically examine the liability clauses of the Consumer Protection Act. Discuss the legal framework for holding producers and sellers liable for faulty goods and the remedies available to consumers. 10 (ii) Analyse the New Industrial Policy clauses that support — environmental preservation and sustainable growth. Discuss the programmes launched to encourage a business to adopt environment friendly practices.
5 marks
Examine the legal aspects of cyber security. Discuss the legal obligations of organisations in implementing cyber security measures. 209 (ii) Examine the present policies of the Government of India for promoting Small-Scale Industries in the light of upcoming competition from large, domestic and multinational companies.
10 marks
How do companies scan the environment and analyse the same to reset the objectives and formulate strategies? Explain. 5 (ii) Under what considerations might it be preferable to enter into a new market or a new industry through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) route over starting a new venture of its own for the purpose?
10 marks
"Core competencies lead to sustainable competitive advantage." Comment and give suitable examples. 5 (ii) "Value-Chain Analysis helps in creating competitive advantage." Do you agree? Justify and discuss the importance of analysing linkages in value-chain.
10 marks
Discuss the manner in which the following concepts aid the understanding of Strategic Management. Give suitable examples. 10 (A) Strategic Intent (B) Concept of Stretch (C) Concept of Leverage (D) Concept of Fit (ii) "Low cost leadership may result in price war situations." Comment and discuss with suitable examples as to how a company should opt for a particular generic strategy.
10 marks
"Regional Economic Cooperation can play an important role in India's unfavourable Balance of Trade." Comment. 5 (ii) Examine the role of dispute settlement mechanisms in FTAs. How do these mechanisms resolve conflicts and enforce trade agreements? What are the possible challenges and possible improvements in the existing dispute settlement frameworks?
10 marks
How is Global business strategy different from International, Multinational and Transnational? Elaborate with suitable examples. 5 (ii) Examine the ethical challenges faced by multinational corporations in operating in countries with different legal and ethical standards. Discuss the importance of ethical leadership and corporate governance in international business.
10 marks
Examine the effectiveness of different Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India. 10 (ii) Discuss the best practices for managing cross-border mergers and acquisitions. What are the lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful cross-border mergers and acquisitions?
10 marks

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