WBCHSE 11 Business Studies Syllabus
SEMESTER – I
MCQ – 40 Marks
| Sl. No. | Unit | Topic | Marks Distribution | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit 1 | Nature and Purpose of Business | 1 × 8 | 8 |
| 2 | Unit 2 | Forms of Business Organisation | 1 × 10 | 10 |
| 3 | Unit 3 | Public, Private and Global Enterprises | 1 × 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Unit 4 | Business Services | 1 × 10 | 10 |
| 5 | Unit 5 | Emerging Modes of Business | 1 × 6 | 6 |
| Total | — | — | — | 40 Marks |
| UNIT NO. | TOPICS | MARKS |
| Unit 1 | Nature and Purpose of Business:• History of Trade and Commerce in India: Indigenous Banking System, Rise of Intermediaries, Transport, Trading Communities: Position of Indian Sub-Continent in the World Economy. Concept and characteristics of business. Business, Profession and Employment – Distinctive Features and Scope. Objectives of Business – Economic and Social, Role of Profit in Business. Classification of Business Activities: Industry and Commerce. Industry – Types: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Commerce – Trade: Types (Internal, External/ Foreign, Wholesale and Retail) and Auxiliaries to Trade: Banking, Insurance, Transportation, Warehousing, Communication and Advertising. Business risks – Nature and Causes. | 8 |
| Unit 2 | Forms of Business Organisation: Sole proprietorship: Meaning, Features, Merits and Limitations. Partnership: Meaning, Features, Merits and Limitations, Types of Partnership and Types of Partners, Registration of a Partnership Firm, Partnership Deed. Limited Liability Partnership Cooperative Societies: Features, Types, Merits and Limitations. Company: Private Company, Public Limited Company – Features, Merits and Limitations. Stages in the Organisation of a company Starting a Business: Basic factors/ steps. Choice of form of Business Organisation. | 10 |
| Unit 3 | Public, Private and Global Enterprises: Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises: Concept. Forms of Public Sector Enterprises: Departmental Undertakings, Statutory Corporations, Government Companies (Features, Merits and Limitations). Global Enterprises, Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnership: Features. | 6 |
| Unit 4 | Business Services: Banking: Types of Bank Accounts – Savings, Current, Recurring, Fixed Deposit Accounts. Banking services with particular reference to – Issue of Bank Draft, Banker’s Cheque (Pay Order), RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement), NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer), bank overdrafts, Cash Credits, E-Banking. Insurance: Principles, Concept of Life, Health, Fire and Marine insurance. Postal and Telecom Services: Mail (UCP, Registered Post, Parcel, Speed Post and Courier). | 10 |
| Unit 5 | Emerging Modes of Business:• E-Business – Scope and benefits, Resources required for successful e-business implementation, online transactions, payment mechanism, security and safety of business transactions. Outsourcing – Concept, Need, and Scope of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) and KPO (Knowledge Process Outsourcing). | 6 |
SEMESTER – II
SAQ & LAQ – 40 Marks
| Unit | Topic | 2 Marks (SAQ) | 3 Marks (SAQ) | 5 Marks (LAQ) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 | Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics | 1 × 2 = 2 | 1 × 3 = 3 | — | 5 |
| Unit 7 | Sources of Business Finance | 1 × 2 = 2 | 1 × 3 = 3 | 1 × 5 = 5 | 10 |
| Unit 8 | Small Business | 1 × 2 = 2 | — | 1 × 5 = 5 | 7 |
| Unit 9 | Internal Trade | 1 × 2 = 2 | 1 × 3 = 3 | 1 × 5 = 5 | 10 |
| Unit 10 | International Trade | 1 × 2 = 2 | 2 × 3 = 6 | — | 8 |
| Total | — | 10 Marks | 15 Marks | 15 Marks | 40 Marks |
| UNIT NO. | TOPICS | MARKS |
| Unit 6 | Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics:· Concept of Social Responsibility. Case of Social Responsibility· Responsibility towards Owner, Investors, Consumers, Employees, Government and Community. Environmental Protection and Business. Business Ethics – Concept and Elements. | 5 |
| Unit 7 | Sources of Business Finance:· Concept of Business Finance.· Owner’s Funds – Equity Shares, Preference Shares and Retained Earnings.· Borrowed Funds – Debentures and Bonds, Loan from Financial Institutions, Loan from Commercial Banks, Public Deposits, Trade Credit, ICD (Inter-Corporate Deposits), Factoring. | 10 |
| Unit 8 | Small Business:· Entrepreneurship Development(ED): Concept, Characteristics and Need. Process of Entrepreneurship Development: Start-up India Scheme, Ways to fund start-up. Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship.· Small Scale Enterprise as defined by MSMED Act 2006, (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act).· Role of Small Business in India – With special reference to Rural Areas. Government Schemes and Agencies for Small Scale Industries: NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) and DIC (District Industries Centre) with special reference to Rural & Hilly Areas. | 7 |
| Unit 9 | Internal Trade:· Services of a Wholesaler and Retailer.· Types of Retail trade – Itinerants and Small scale fixed shops.· Large Scale Retailers – Departmental Stores, Chain Stores, Mail Order Business and concept of Automatic Vending Machine.· Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Basic functions· Main Documents used in Internal trade: Proforma Invoice, Invoice, Debit Note, Credit Note, LR (Lorry Receipt), RR (Railway Receipt)· Terms of Trade: COD (Cash on Delivery), FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight), E&OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted). GST (Goods and Services Tax): Concept and Key Features. | 10 |
| Unit 10 | International Trade:· Concept and complexities of International Trade.· Export-Import Procedure and Documents Required.· World Trade Organisation (WTO): Historical perspective, Functions of WTO and Agreements. | 8 |
*[Note: 20 Hours reserved for Remedial classes, Tutorials and Home Assignments.]