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JNTU B.Tech III AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TECHNIQUES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2018 - R15)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
What do you mean by communication in a business organization?
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Communication in a business organization is the process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and instructions between individuals or groups to achieve organizational goals. It serves as the bridge that connects management with employees and the business with its external environment.
Name the elements or factors involved in any successful communication.
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The key elements involved in successful communication are:
- Sender
- Message
- Encoding
- Channel/Medium
- Receiver
- Decoding
- Feedback
Name the various sources of information that are available to an Indian farmer.
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List out the objectives of Farmer’s Training Centers (FTC).
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Write down the basic functions of management.
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Why is ‘Direction’ important in Management?
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List out the stages of a project life cycle.
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Define ‘payback period’ and give a suitable example.
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List out the objective of WTO.
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What is GATT?
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Part B
Briefly explain the three different extension methods that one may use while communicating with farmers.
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What are the important factors that determine the choice of extension methods for farms and farmers?
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With the help of any one model, explain the factors influencing the adoption of an innovation.
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What do you understand by diffusion of innovation? Explain with the help of any one relevant theory.
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What do you understand by the term ‘Management’? Why management is important in any business organization?
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What do you understand by ‘Agribusiness’? What are the unique features of Agribusiness Management?
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What steps would you follow to set up an Agro-based industry in India?
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What are the various undiscounted techniques for project appraisal? Why are they so called? How would you decide on the suitable return on investment from a project?
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Compare and contrast between international trade and interregional trade.
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What are the various methods of protecting national trades against imports? Describe with appropriate examples.
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