For attempting the examination in Business Studies, following key terms appearing in question paper must be understood properly and the paper written accordingly.
Assess / Comment :
In such questions, give the case for and against i.e. give arguments in favour of and against the given issue. and then give the conclusion.
Compare:
State where the two terms are similar and where they are different. Comparison can be written in the form of para for each point with main point highlighted.
Criticism:
It means pointing out any shortcomings and disadvantages with reasons.
Define:
Explain what it means, using as formal language as you can.
Describe:
Say what you know about the issue.
Discuss:
Say what you know about the issue. It can be written in details.
Distinguish:
Explain the differences between the items or propositions. Difference must be written in columns together with headings for each difference.
Enumerate:
Make the list of the points or items only.
Evaluation / appraisal:
In such questions, you are being asked to decide how good or bad something is.
Explain:
State clearly what is involved, or how something works.
Identify:
Point to the essential part or parts.
Process:
Explain the steps in detail, In such case steps must be written in serial order else you will lose the marks.
Use diagrams:
Diagrams should be used to make the answers more effective.
Question bank:
1. Nature and Significance of Management
4. Planning
5. Organizing
6. Staffing
7. Directing
8. Controlling