Some employees at Dawn Ltd. overheard their managers discussing an upcoming Artificial Intelligence enabled project. The news spread quickly, leading to speculations about possible layoffs. What type of communication is indicated in the above case?

Name the outsourcing process in which an organisation assigns its non-core processes to an external agency.

Observe the relation between the first two phrases / terms and complete the analogy:

(a) Systematic study of a job : Job Analysis :: Explanation of the scope of a job : __________

(b) Training to rectify mistakes : Remedial Training :: Training to update on new technology : __________

According to Herzberg, the presence of ________ factors is necessary to avoid dissatisfaction among employees at the workplace.

A ________ report is intended for the use of a few authorised individuals only.

________ leadership enables leaders to adapt themselves to varying scenarios and tasks at their workplace.

In Business Communication, the use of ________ assists superiors and Team Leaders situated in diverse locations to have a 'real-time' conversation and take work-related decisions.

Varsha wants to attend the naming ceremony of her friend's baby which requires only a day's leave. Since her friend has been unwell and requires support, Varsha decides to apply for an additional day's leave. Considering the purpose and duration of leave, select the type of leave Varsha should apply for.

• (a) Earned leave
• (b) Medical leave
• (c) Casual leave
• (d) Maternity leave

The Human Resource Department at Harry \& Sons wants to reduce subjective bias while evaluating the performance of each worker and comparing the results. Which one of the following would be MOST suitable to appraise the workers at Harry \& Sons?

• (a) Appraisal of performance based on achievement of targets.
• (b) Workers' performance evaluated by their immediate supervisors.
• (c) Feedback on performance collected from self, superiors, subordinates and peers.
• (d) Workers rated in fixed performance categories such as excellent, good, satisfactory and poor.

Identify the correct statements about Crowdfunding.

(P) Funds are raised from high net-worth individuals.

(Q) Small contributions are raised from a large group of individuals.

(R) Funds are secured through the stock market.

(S) Funds are sourced from Reserve Bank of India.

• (a) Only (P) and (Q)
• (b) Only (Q) and (R)
• (c) Only (R) and (S)
• (d) Only (S) and (P)

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Assertion: The process of recruitment concludes with the correct placement of applicants.

Reason: Recruitment is concerned only with shortlisting candidates from a pool of candidates.

• (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
• (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
• (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

State whether the following are True or False:

(a) A quotation letter seeks information about the availability of products with the seller.

(b) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) collects and collates data on contamination of water.

(c) Laid off employees cannot be reappointed in the same firm even when its business conditions improve.

(d) Trade blocks such as increase in tariffs restrict globalisation of industries.

With reference to Staff Morale, briefly explain how each of the following factors can act as a morale stimulant as well as a morale depressant:

(a) Management policies

(b) Working conditions

With reference to Barriers to Communication, briefly explain each of the following:

(a) Semantic Barriers

(b) Physical and Mechanical Barriers

Marvel Ltd. plans to expand its business and needs help in generating capital while ensuring compliance with the securities market regulator.

(i) Identify the securities market regulator referred to above.

(ii) State any one way in which the securities market regulator protects investors.

(iii) Which intermediary of the securities market regulator protects investors.

(iv) Can the securities market regulator permit a commercial bank to give funds to Marvel Ltd.? Justify your answer by giving a reason.

Differentiate between Horizontal and Vertical Communication on the following bases:

(i) Purpose

(ii) Direction

(iii) Relationship

(iv) Speed

(i) Two friends, Anandita and Rukhsana, started a business based on a verbal understanding. Anandita invested ₹ 20,00,000 and Rukhsana invested ₹ 30,00,000 in the business. They agreed to share the financial outcomes of the business equally, despite contributing unequal amount of capital.

(a) Identify the form of business set up by Anandita and Rukhsana.

(b) Anandita and Rukhsana agreed to share the financial outcomes of the business equally. Which feature of this form of business is highlighted here?

(c) Examine one probable risk of starting a business based on a verbal understanding.

(d) If Anandita decides to leave the business in future, can Rukhsana continue the business in the same form? Justify your answer by giving a reason.