Industrial Economics & Telecom Regulations - Dec 2013

Electronics & Telecomm. (Semester 6)

TOTAL MARKS: 50
TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS (1) Question 1 is compulsory.
(2) Attempt any four from the remaining questions.
(3) All questions carry equal marks. 1(a) How does RBI control inflation?(5 marks) 1(b) Explain the barriers to effective communication.(5 marks) 1(c) Role of TRAI. Explain.(5 marks) 1(d) Broadband Policy, 2004: How this policy shapes the growth of telecomm in India(5 marks) 2(a) What is the role played by banks in developing economy of a nation?(5 marks) 2(b) Explain Herzberg's motivational theory(5 marks) 3(a) How does black money affect the economy? What steps can be taken to curb the black money?(5 marks) 3(b) When and why currencies are devalued?(5 marks) 4(a) What are the guidelines for obtaining license for providing direct-to-home services in India?(5 marks) 4(b) What are the sources of public revenue in India?(5 marks) 5(a) Explain 4P's of Marketing.(5 marks) 5(b) What are the factors that affect the elasticity of demand?(5 marks) 6(a) What are the functions of money?(5 marks) 6(b) Explain ITU's role in global communication.(5 marks) 7(a) Why are subsidies a drain on the national exchanger? What steps have the government taken to reduce the burden of subsidy?(5 marks) 7(b) Explain Taylor's Principle of Scientific Management.(5 marks)