Business Studies Case Studies

Class XI
BUSINESS STUDIES CASE STUDIES

Case study1:
Mehul sent an email to his friend Rahul who resides in US asking for financial help. Mehul shared with
him that due to a prolonged illness, his business suffered a lot as a result, he was not able to repay the
bank loan which he had taken for the expansion of his business. He also informed him that his warehouse
has been confiscated by the bank authorities to settle his claims. Mehul also reminded Rahul of his good
times in business when he had helped Rahul financially being the sole recipient of all the business profits.
In context of the above case:
(a) Identify the related feature and liability of the form of business been described in the above paragraph.
(b) Explain in brief, any two merits of this form of business which have not been mentioned in the
paragraph.
Case study 2:
Aniket runs a coaching center in a market near to the north campus in Delhi University. Over the years,
his business has gained popularity among the students. He now plans to buy another property to set up a
parallel Institute, keeping in view the growing demand. The property owner is giving him an option to
induct him as a partner and convert his sole proprietorship form of business into partnership. This way
Aniket, will be a liable to pay him only half of the price of the property. In your opinion, should Aniket
accept the offer of the property dealer and change his form of business or not. Justify your answer by
giving any three suitable points.
Case study 3
Kajal, Kiran and Kavita have been involved in a partnership business for over a period of 5 years.
Unfortunately, Kavita died in a road accident. Kajal and Kiran were very upset on the sudden lose of a
resourceful partner. Knowing that Kavita's seventeen years sister, Namita is equally efficient in her work,
they decided to have her as a partner in their business. Kajal shared her plans with her father Mr. Gulati,
who is a lawyer. Mr. Gulati
told Kajal that Namita cannot become a partner in their firm. However, Namita can be admitted to the
benefits of the partnership firm. In context of the above case:
(a) Why does law do not permit a minor to be admitted as a partner in a firm?
(b) What are the terms and conditions under which Namita as a minor, may be admitted to the
benefits of a partnership firm?
Case study 4
4. Rudra Communication Limited and Sutra Communication Limited entered into a partnership contract
to produce a movie based on the social issue of female feticide, to showcase the future of the country, if
we keep killing the girl child.
In context of the above case:
(a) Identify and explain the type of partnership being described in the above lines.
(b) Also, state the category of types of partnership to which it belongs.
(c) Describe in brief, any other type of partnership belonging to the same category.
Case study 5
5. Vijul and Virus belonged to a small town in Bihar and aspired to be famous movie star advertising as
the luck shined on Vijul, he became a superstar in Bhojpuri cinemas. Whereas, after working in a few
films as a supporting actor, Viru decided to you start an agency in Patna. In order to give a boost to his
business right from its inception he asked his friend Viju to become a partner in his business. Vijul agreed
to do so and allowed the use of his name by the firm. But he refused to participate in the management of
the business.
(a) Identify and explain the type of partners being mention in the given paragraph
(b) Also comment upon liability, capital contribution and shares in profit and loss with regard to the types
of partners as identified in part (a) of the question.
Case study 6
6. Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, popularly known as Lijjat, is an organisation which was started
in the year 1959, in an old residential building in Girgaum (South Bombay) by a few Gujarati women
with a capital 80 who aimed to earn their living through their cooking skills. They started with the
production of 4 packets of Papads. In 2018 it had an annual turnover of more than 800 crore provides
employment to 43,000 women across the country. A part of the structure of the organization is depicted
below.
Managing Committee or 21 members
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President
Vice-President
Two Secretaries
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(a) Identify the form of business organization being described above.
(b) Describe briefly its any four features.
Case study 7
7. Sudeep is pursuing a graphic designing course at a Technical Institute at Pune. In one of the class room
discussions on 'career options' at the institute, he shares with his classmates that he is a member of a
business by birth. Although, he does not have the right to take any decisions regarding the business. His
uncle takes all decisions related to the business
In context of the given case:
(a) Identify the form of business organization being described in the above lines.
(b) Mention the status enjoyed by Sudeep in this form of business organization.
(c) State any three other features of this form business organization which are not mentioned in the above
lines.
Case study 8
8. Shiva is an expert graphic designer working with an Advertising company. During his free time, he also
takes up freelancing logo designing assignments for various organizations within the country and abroad.
Over the years, the credibility for his work has built up therefore, he feels it is the right time now to
promote his own business. Keeping in view, certain constraints of a sole proprietorship form of business,
he is reluctant to opt for this form of business organization. At the same time, he does not want to start the
business in partnership. Is there any other form of business organization in which Shiva can promote his
business as an individual? Name and briefly explain this form of business organization.
Case study 9
9. Toffee Private Limited is a well-known company dealing in pet food and accessories. Keeping in view
the growing demand for its products the company has decided to increase its production turnover. The
expansion plan will necessitate setting up of a new factory. In order to meet, its increased financial needs
the management of the company has decided to 'go public that is to change the form of business from a
private limited company to a public limited company.
(a) Why do you think the management of the company has decided to convert the company into a public
limited company?
(b) State any four privileges that it now enjoys as a private limited company over public limited company.
Case study 10
10. Raj has identified a large opportunity for residents in India to generate their own power and save
money by setting up solar equipment on their roofs or balconies, etc. Besides, conceiving a business ideas
promotion involves taking an initiative to form a company so that practical shape can be given to it.
Briefly outline the other functions which need to be performed by Raj as a promoter.
Case study 11
Piyush and Prateek have decided to convert their partnership form of business organization into a Private
Limited Company on the advice of their friend Prerak. Prerak advises them on certain documents which
need to be attached with the application for registration of the company. He asks them to get a document
prepared, which will define the relationship of the company with outsiders. In addition to this, a document
containing the rules of internal management of the company should also be prepared, which will indicate
how the objectives of the company are to be achieved. Furthermore, the directors of the proposed
company have to give an undertaking to purchase the qualification shares. He asks them to first get these
three documents prepared and then contact him for further information on the remaining documents.
(a) Identify the various documents been described in the above lines.
(b) Also, mention the remaining documents which needs to be filed with the Registrar of the companies
for the registration.
Case study 12
Rohan is pursuing a course on financial market management from a premier institute in Delhi. He has
been asked to give a presentation in the class on the topic 'Capital subscription stage in the formation of a
company. As he was travelling to attend his best friend's wedding at Mumbai, he asked his sister Reena to
prepare the presentation for him. Reena prepared the presentation covering the various steps involved in
raising funds from the public by a public company. But she forgot to number these steps in a proper serial
order. Listed below are the extracts about various steps in an incorrect order. You are required to you
arrange these steps in an appropriate sequence.
(a) An application is to be made to at least one stock exchange for permission to in its shares or
debentures.
(b) The company needs to appoint bankers, brokers and underwriters.
(c) Prior approval from SEBI is required before going ahead with the raising funds from public.
(d) Return on allotment signed by a director or secretary is filed with the registrar of companies within 30
days of allotment.
(e) If the applications received for shares are for an amount less 90% of the issue size the allotment
cannot be made and the application money received must be returned to the applicants.
(f) A copy of prospectus or a statement in lieu of prospectus is filed with the registrar of Companies.

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