Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 examination

GTU 3140709 Principles of Economics and Management (PEM) Summer 2023 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code 3140709
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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17 of 26 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 2 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 41 repeated 3140709 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Draw the diagram for the flow of goods, services, resources and money payments in a simple economy.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Give the definition and scope of economics in engineering.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q1b

(c)
7 marks
Explain the determinants of elasticity of demand in detail.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Describe objectives of fiscal policy.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Winter 2024 Q5a OR, Winter 2023 Q3c

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain functions of RBI in brief.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Winter 2023 Q3c OR

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 7 papers
XYZ IT Solution Ltd has the following details:

Fixed cost = Rs. 20,00,000 Variable cost per unit = Rs. 100 Selling price per unit = Rs. 200 Find the following:

aThe break-even sales quantity,
bThe break-even sales
cIf the actual production quantity is 60,000, find contribution and Margin of Sales

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c, Summer 2026 Q2c OR

(c)
4 marksSame type asked in 2 of 7 papers
Consider the following data of a company for the year 2022:

Sales = Rs. 1,20,000 Fixed cost = Rs. 25,000 Variable cost = Rs. 45,000 Find the following:

aContribution
bProfit
cBreak Even Point (BEP)

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c, Summer 2026 Q2c OR

(d)
7 marks
Margin of Sales

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Enlist causes of inflation.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a OR, Winter 2024 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Describe absolute and relative poverty in brief.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2024 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Explain various types of markets with their characteristics.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3a, Summer 2024 Q2c OR

(a)
3 marks
Write a brief note on personal income.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Define following terms: GNP, GDP, NNP, NDP

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c

(c)
7 marks

Define meaning of unemployment. Describe various types of unemployment with suitable example.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain nature of staffing in management.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Describe importance of planning in management.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a, Winter 2025 Q5b, Winter 2024 Q4a, Summer 2024 Q5b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Henri Fayol has stated 14 administrative principles of management. Enlist them and explain any four of them.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Compare management and administration.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a OR, Winter 2025 Q4b OR, Summer 2025 Q4b, Winter 2024 Q4a OR, Winter 2023 Q4b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Describe roles of managers.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a, Winter 2024 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q4b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Analyze various types of organization with example.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b OR

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain attributes of culture in brief.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain importance of business ethics in the IT firm.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c, Summer 2025 Q5b OR, Winter 2023 Q5c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 7 of 7 papers

Explain Maslow’s theory of Hierarchy of Needs with appropriate diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Winter 2025 Q4b, Summer 2025 Q4b OR, Winter 2024 Q3b, Summer 2024 Q4b OR, Winter 2023 Q4b

(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Explain importance of culture in an organization.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a, Winter 2023 Q5a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Draw and explain Carroll’s pyramid of CSR.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q5c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Discuss principles of Scientific Management.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR, Winter 2024 Q5c, Winter 2023 Q4c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Principles of Economics and Management (PEM) (Summer 2023, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 4). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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