KHYBER PAKHTOON KHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17) 2010
Business Administration
Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all by selecting at least ONE question from each part.
Part-I: Management
1 What is ‘Scientific Management?’ How can it be implemented in public sector service providing offices in Pakistan? (5+15 marks)
2 Explain the process and types of organization. What changes are needed in organizational structure of public sector in Pakistan to make it more efficient? (5+15 marks)
3 Write a detailed note on role of ’emotional intelligence’ in leadership. (20 marks)
Part-II Marketing
4 What do we mean by a company’s marketing environment? Critically evaluate the role of company’s external macro environmental factors in success or failure of a company. (5+15 marks)
5 Write short notes on the following: 1. Advertising 2. Public Relations (104-10 marks)
Part-III: Financial Management
6 Delta motors is considering one of two mutually exclusive projects. Project A requires an initial investment of Rs.200,000 and generates net income of Rs.60,000 every year for the next 5 years. Project B would involve an investment of Rs.300,000 and would return net income of Rs.70,000 every year for the next 8 years.
Required: Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) for both the projects. (20 marks)
- Write short notes on the following: (10+10 marks)
1 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
2 Payback Method
8 Following is the data for ABC company: (10+10 marks)
1 Sales/Total Assets 2.5
2 Return on Assets 6 %
3 Return on Equity 9 %
4 Current Ratio 2:1
Required:
1 Profit Margin
2 Debt Ratio