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Code No. 12762

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

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BBA V - Semester (CBCS) Examination, November / December 2019

Subject: Analysis of Investment in Financial Assets

Course No. BB - 507 Elective - Il (Finance)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

Note: Answer all the questions.

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PART - A (5x4 = 20 Marks)

[Short Answer Type]

1. Answer any five of the following in not exceeding 20 lines.
   1. What are the factors to be considered in investment decisions?
   2. Types of risk
   3. Fundamental analysis

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   4. Features of fixed income securities
   5. Systematic and unsystematic Risk
   6. P/E Multiplier approach
   7. What is an efficient frontier?
   8. Reward to volatility ratio.

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PART - B (5x12 = 60 Marks)

[Essay Answer Type]

Note: Answer all the questions using the internal choice.

1. a) Explain the factors to be considered in investment decision.

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   b) Define technical analysis and explain the advantages of technical analysis.
2. a) Find the duration of a bond whose face value is Rs.2000 with a coupon of 10% and five years to maturity. Assume the market capitalization rate as 7%.

   OR

   b) Calculate the YTM for the following bonds:
   1. A 15%, 10 year bond with a current market price of Rs. 680.
   2. A 7%, 15 years bond with current market price of Rs. 750.

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3. a) What is the significance of valuation of common stock also explain capital asset pricing model (CAPM).

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   b) From the following information: The earnings of a firm are growing at 10% p.a. and this growth is expected to continue for a long period. The latest EPS of the firm is Rs. 5.80. The required rate of return is 15% and the relation ratio is 50%. Find the intrinsic value of the share today, after 2 years and 3 years.
4. a) From the following data:

   Description	Company “R”	Company “S”
   Returns	9.2%	13.5%
   Standard deviation	18.2%	25.5%
   Correlation coefficient	0.32
   Weights of Investment	0.72	0.72

   Required: Calculate portfolio risk and return.

   OR

   b) Explain Harry Markowitz portfolio theory highlighting the assumptions, merits and demerits.

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5. a) Explain the significance of evaluation of portfolio and discussed the Sharpe’s Reward — to — variability Ratio and Treynor's Reward — to — validity ratio.

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   b) Write about Jensen’s Portfolio Performance measure. Is it superior to Sharp and Trenor's measures, if so why?

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Code No. 12764

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

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BBA V - Semester (CBCS) Examination, November / December 2019

Subject: Performance Appraisal and Counselling

Course No. BB - 507 Elective - Il (HRM)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

Note: Answer all the questions.

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PART - A (5x4 = 20 Marks)

[Short Answer Type]

1. Answer any five of the following in not exceeding 20 lines.
   1. What are the Components of Performance Appraisal?
   2. What is merit rating?
   3. Employer perspective of performance appraisal

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   4. What is performance diagnosis?
   5. Benefits of employee counseling
   6. What is 360 degree appraisal?
   7. What is performance planning?
   8. Psychological Appraisals.

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PART - B (5x12 = 60 Marks)

[Essay Answer Type]

Note: Answer all the questions using the internal choice.

1. a) Define performance appraisal. Explain the objectives and benefits of performance appraisal.

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   b) Briefly explain various systems of performance appraisal.
2. a) Explain the concept and philosophy of performance management with examples.

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   b) How do you develop an effective appraisal program? Explain.
3. a) Explain the barriers to effective appraisal system. How to overcome those barriers?

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   b) What is performance appraisal interview? Explain various interview techniques.

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4. a) What is performance diagnosis? Explain the factors influencing performance in an organization.

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   b) Identify the sources of ineffective performance in an educational institution.
5. a) Explain the role of manager in counseling and also discuss the main functions of counseling.

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   b) Explain various types of counseling with examples.

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