Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3140709 Principles of Economics and Management (PEM) Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code 3140709
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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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18 of 25 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
Explain the nature of economics.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Differentiate Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q1b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

What do you mean by market equilibrium ? How is it achived ? Explain with suitable example.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1c, Winter 2023 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Define the term “factors of production”. Explain any two factors.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2b, Winter 2023 Q2b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

What is the meaning of cost in economics ? Explain any two types of cost.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c, Winter 2023 Q2c

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 7 papers

A gym has monthly fixed costs of Rs. 80,000. They charge Rs. 500 for a monthly membership, with a variable cost of Rs. 260 per member. What is the break-even number of members needed to cover all costs?

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q2c, Summer 2023 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 7 papers

Consider a company with fixed costs of Rs. 2,00,000 and a product that sells for Rs. 1250 with a variable cost of Rs. 630. Calculate the break-even point and analyze the impact if they decide to lower the price to Rs. 1190.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q2c, Summer 2023 Q2c OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
List types of markets.Explain characteristics of any one market.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q2c OR, Summer 2023 Q3c

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Differentiate Monopoly and Perfect Compitition Markets.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q2c OR, Winter 2023 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Discuss various methods to calculate National Income.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3c OR

(a)
3 marks
Write a short note on Unemployment.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Differentiate absolute poverty and relative poverty.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2024 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What do mean by inflation? Discuss how to reduce inflation.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3b OR

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List and Explain characteristics of Money.
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on types and roles of managers.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain Monetary Policy with suitable example.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3a OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Diffrentiate Management and Administration.

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

(b)
4 marksAsked in 7 of 7 papers
Write a short note on Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs theory.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b, Summer 2025 Q4b OR, Winter 2024 Q3b, Summer 2024 Q4b OR, Winter 2023 Q4b, Summer 2023 Q5c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain Fiscal Policy with suitable example.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q5a OR, Winter 2023 Q3c, Summer 2023 Q2a

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Define Planning in Management. Explain its role in organization sucess.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5b, Winter 2024 Q4a, Summer 2024 Q5b, Summer 2023 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
How does culture affect managers and employees.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q5a

(c)
7 marks
Explain principles of organization.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
List Functions of Management.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
List types of organizational structures. Explain any one of it.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q4c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Explain Corporate Social Responsibility.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c OR, Summer 2025 Q5b, Winter 2024 Q4c OR, Winter 2023 Q5c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Principles of Economics and Management (PEM) (Summer 2026, 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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