MGN 303

Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Course Code
Course Title
Course Planner
MGN303
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
18764::Dr. Neetu Choudhary
Course Weightage
ATT: 5
Course Orientation
KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT
CA: 20
MTT: 25
ETT: 50
Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits

3
Exam Category: 13: Mid Term Exam: All MCQ End Term Exam: MCQ +
Subjective
TextBooks ( T )
Sr No
Title
Author
Publisher Name
T-1
SHAIKH SALEEM, ,
PEARSON
PEARSON EDUCATION
PUBLICATIONS, 2ND
EDITION, (2010)
Reference Books ( R )
Sr No
Title
Author
Publisher Name
R-1
A.C. FERNANDO
PEARSON
R-2
JUSTIN PAUL
MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION
Other Reading ( OR )
Sr No
Journals articles as Compulsary reading (specific articles, complete reference)
OR-1
http://hdr.undp.org/en/2013-report- Human Development Report 2014 ,
OR-2
http://fi.ge.pgstatic.net/attachments/2d7d842b22e142ce8fa7de066e257177.pdf ,
OR-3
FISCAL POLICY STRATEGY STATEMENT- http://indiabudget.nic.in/ub2014-15/frbm/frbm3.pdf ,
Relevant Websites ( RW )
Sr No
(Web address) (only if relevant to the course)
Salient Features
RW-1
www.wto.org
Information about WTO
RW-2
http://rural.nic.in/
Rural development
RW-3
http://rti.gov.in/
RTI
RW-4
http://www.cci.gov.in/images/media/competition_act/act2002.pdf
Competition Act
RW-5
http://www.eximguru.com/exim/reserve-bank/fema.aspx
FEMA
RW-6
https://www.imf.org/external/country/IND/rr/glance.htm
IMF
RW-7
http://www.bms.co.in/what-are-the-different-types-of-tariff-and-non-tariffbarriers/
comment-page-1/
Types of Tariff and Non tariff barriers
An instruction plan is a tentative plan only and a teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
RW-8
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-the-world-bank.html
World Bank
RW-9
niti.gov.in
NITI AYOG
RW-10
http://pmindia.gov.in/en/tag/social-security-schemes/
Social Security Schemes
RW-11
www.digitalindia.gov.in
Digital India Campaign
RW-12
www.makeinindia.com
Make In India
RW-13
http://www.makeinindia.com/policy/foreign-direct-investment
FDI and Make In India
Audio Visual Aids ( AV )

Sr No
(AV aids) (only if relevant to the course)
Salient Features
AV-1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As3pWXoq_as
World without walls
AV-2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s4S5xQsyzo
National Income
AV-3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De1iqacGDvs
Discussion in parliament over food bill.
AV-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9VMWW3iqi8
introduction video to digital India
LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE
Weeks After MTE
Spill Over (Lecture)
Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week
Lecture
Number Number
Broad Topic(Sub Topic)
Week 1
Business Environment
Introduction(Introduction to
Business Environment)
Lecture 1
Chapters/Sections of Other Readings,

Text/reference
Relevant Websites,
books
Audio Visual Aids,
software and Virtual
Labs
T-1
Lecture Description
Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples

Demonstration/
Case Study /
Images /
animation / ppt
etc. Planned
L1: Introduction to the

course and the basic
concept of business
environment.
L2: The different factors
of business environment
will be discussed
L1: Students will

Discussion using
develop the
Power Point
ablity to drive out
presentation
the role of different
stakeholders in
business.
L2: Students will try
and reason out which
type of business
environment is
changing than others
NA
Week 1
Week 2
Lecture 2
Introduction(Introduction to
Business Environment)
T-1
L1: Introduction to the

course and the basic
concept of business
environment.
L2: The different factors
of business environment
will be discussed
L1: Students will

Discussion using
develop the
Power Point
ablity to drive out
presentation
the role of different
stakeholders in
business.
L2: Students will try
and reason out which
type of business
environment is
changing than others
NA
Lecture 3
Introduction(Globalization
of Indian Business)
T-1
AV-1
Concept and meaning of

globalization will be
discussed including its
advantages and
disadvantages
Students will develop Discussion using

the ability
case study on
to list three specific Nestle
things that we can do
to maximize the
potential of
globalization while
minimizing its
deleterious effects.
Examples of
Impact of
Globalization on
Consumer
Products
Lecture 4
Introduction(Planning in
India)
T-1
RW-9
National Planning
commission's Objectives
and functions along with
concept of industrial
sector will be discussed
discussed
Students will
Discussion using
appreciate the
Power Point
functions
presentation
of planning
commission and
concepts of Industrial
Sector
Recent news
Introduction(Concept of
Industrial Sector)
T-1
RW-9
National Planning
commission's Objectives
and functions along with
concept of industrial
sector will be discussed
discussed

the ability to state the Power Point
functions
presentation
of planning
commission and
concepts of Industrial
Sector
Recent news
Lecture 5
Economic Environment of
Business(Human
Development)
T-1
OR-1
Meaning and essential

components of human
development including
the importance will be
discussed

the ability to identify the videos
the
reasons for low HDI
in India
HDI report 2014

by UNDP will
be used
Lecture 6
Business(Rural
Development)
T-1
RW-2
Meaning and essential

components of rural
development including
the importance of both
and Strategies for rural
development will be
discussed.
Students will
find out the critical
areas for rural
development
News related to
rural
development
Discussion using
the videos
Week 3
Week 4
Lecture 7
Business(Corporate Social
Responsibility)
T-1
Lecture 8
Business(National Income)
T-1
Lecture 9
Business(National Income)
T-1
Lecture 10 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Political Environment
(Components of Culture)
Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Political Environment(Class
Culture)
Concept and
Implications of CSR
will be discussed
Students will
Discussion using Examples of
appreciate and reason video and a caselet various MNCs
out why
and recent news
should businesses
on CSR will be
develop a sense of
use
social responsibility
OR-2
AV-2
L8 Concept of national
income including
meaning and definition
with methodology of NI
Calculation will be
discussed.
L9 Calculation of
National Income and
Causes for slow growth
rate for NI in India will
be discussed
L8 Students will
effectively
able to
calculate GDP.
L9 Students will
develop the
capability to explain
the
difficulties in
estimation of NI in
India
Discussion with
power point
presentation
Recent news and

articles on
National Income
OR-2
AV-2
L8 Concept of national
income including
meaning and definition
with methodology of NI
Calculation will be
discussed.
L9 Calculation of
National Income and
Causes for slow growth
rate for NI in India will
be discussed
L8 Students will
effectively
able to
calculate GDP.
L9 Students will
develop the
capability to explain
the
difficulties in
estimation of NI in
India
Discussion with
power point
presentation
Recent news and

articles on
National Income
T-1
Conceptual framework
of caste and family
structure including
occupation and class
culture will be discussed

the ability to
Power point
ascertain the
presentation
relationship between
business and the
factors mentioned in
the lecture
Examples of
various caste
related schemes
and quota
system in
employment
will be
discussed.
R-2
of caste and family
structure including

the ability to
Power point
ascertain the
presentation
business and the
the lecture
Examples of
various caste
related schemes
and quota
system in
employment
will be
discussed.
Week 4
Week 5

Political Environment(Caste
System)
T-1
of caste and family
structure including

the ability to
Power point
ascertain the
presentation
business and the
the lecture
Examples of
various caste
related schemes
and quota
system in
employment
will be
discussed.

(Occupation)
R-2
L 11 occupation will be
discussed L 12 Family
Structure will be
discussed
Students will develop Discussion

Examples of
the ability to relate using Power Point IBM, Mc
the relations between Presentation
Donalds, Nokia,
occupation family
Harley Davidson
structure and
business
( refer course
file for details)

(Family Structure)
T-1
L 11 occupation will be
discussed L 12 Family
Structure will be
discussed
Students will develop Discussion

Examples of
the ability to relate using Power Point IBM, Mc
the relations between Presentation
Donalds, Nokia,
occupation family
Harley Davidson
structure and
business
( refer course
file for details)

Political Environment(RTI)
T-1
RW-3
The Act will be

discussed in detail
Students will
appreciate the
significance of the
act.
Lecture through
Power Point
Presentation

(Competition Act)
T-1
RW-4
The Competition Act

2005 will be discussed
in detail with an insight
of political system of
India
Students will imbibe

the
Provisions of
Competition Act
Discussion with
power point
presentation and
using examples
Current events
on
http://www.mon
eycontrol.com/n
ewstopic/
competitio
n-act

(Political System in India)
T-1
R-1
The Competition Act

2005 will be discussed
in detail with an insight
of political system of
India
Students will imbibe

the
Provisions of
Competition Act
Discussion with
power point
presentation and
using examples
Current events
on
http://www.mon
eycontrol.com/n
ewstopic/
competitio
n-act

(FEMA)
T-1

Political Environment(IPR)
T-1
RW-5
Important concepts of
Students will be
FEMA will be discussed exposed
in detail
to the
provisions of FEMA
Act, 1999
Discussion
Cases and issues
initiated with case related to FEMA
study and using
power point
presentation
Intellectual Property
Students will
Right Will be discussed appreciate the
significance of RTI
Lecture through
Power Point
Presentation
Week 6
Lecture 16 Industrial Policy

(Introduction to Industrial
Policy)
T-1
Industrial Policies of
1948,1956 and 1991 will
be discussed along with
Industrial Licensing
Polict
Students will
appreciate the
significance of a
sound industrial
policy
Lecture through
Power Point
Presentation
T-1
Industrial Policies of
1948,1956 and 1991 will
be discussed along with
Industrial Licensing
Polict
Students will
appreciate the
significance of a
sound industrial
policy
Lecture through
Power Point
Presentation
Lecture 17 Industrial Policy(Stock

Exchanges)
T-1
Stock exchange concept Students will

Lecture through
and functioning
acknowledge the
Power point
will be discussed
importance of stock Presentation
Exchange in national
economy
Lecture 18 India's Monetary and Fiscal

Policy(Monetary Policy of
India)
T-1
L18 Meaning and

objectives of monetary
policy followed by
measures to regulate
money supply will be
discussed
L19 Difference between
monetary and fiscal
policy with the
introduction to fiscal
policy will be made
Lecture 19 India's Monetary and Fiscal

Policy(Fiscal Policy of
India)
T-1
Industrial Policy(Industrial
Licensing)
Week 7
OR-3
L18 Students will

develop the ability to
describe the
monetary policy
measures by RBI
L19 Students will
develop the ability to
to differentiate
between monetary
and fiscal policy
Bombay Stock
Exchange
Discussion using
Power Point
presentation and
basic terms of
monetary policy
L20 Objectives and

Students will analyse Lecture through
techniques of Fiscal
the
Power Point
policy will be discussed merits and
Presentation
shortcomings of
fiscal policy of India
SPILL OVER
Week 7
Lecture 20
Spill Over
Lecture 21
Spill Over
MID-TERM
Week 8
Lecture 22 International Monetary

System :(Bretton Woods
System)
T-1
L22 introduction of
Bretton
Woods System
L23 Concept of Bretton
Woods System
including fixed and
floating exchange rates
will be discussed.
Students will develop

the ability to
describe the
design of financial
system
Class Discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
Week 8

System :(Bretton Woods
System)
T-1
L22 introduction of
Bretton
Woods System
L23 Concept of Bretton
Woods System
including fixed and
floating exchange rates
will be discussed.

the ability to
describe the
design of financial
system

System :(Exchange Rate)
T-1
Exchange rate concept

will be discussed
Students will develop Class Discussion

capabilty to
and Brain
appreciate exchange Storming
rate

System :(IMF)
T-1
RW-6
The objectives and

Students will
functions of IMF will be inculcate the ability
discussed.
to list out the
functions of IMF
Lecture 26 International Organizations

and International Trading
Environment(World Bank)
T-1
R-2
RW-8
Objectives and functions

of World bank with its
two institutions will be
discussed. A brief
discussion of World
bank support to India
will be made.
Students will develop Lecture through

the capacity
Power Point
to list the functions
Presentation
and importance of
World Bank

Environment(WTO)
T-1
RW-1
Meaning of WTO with

the introduction to
GATT with its functions
and Principles of trading
will be discussed.
Students will come to Video on WTO

acknowledge
and GATT
as to why
should an individual
be aware of the WTO
Week 10 Lecture 28 International Organizations

Environment(SAFTA)
T-1
SAFTA will be
discussed
Students will
appreciate
importance of
SAFTA
Video on SAFTA

Environment(Tariff
Barriers)
T-1
R-1
L 29 Meaning and types

of
tariff barriers will be
discussed L 30 Types of
Non tariff
barriers will be
discussed

the capacity to
to differentiate
between tariff and
non tariff barriers
Class discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
International Organizations
Environment(Non Tariff
Barriers)
T-1
R-1

of
Non tariff
barriers will be
discussed

the capacity
to differentiate
between tariff and
non tariff barriers
Class discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
Week 9
RW-7
Class Discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
Class discussion
using video and
Power Point
presentation
Week 10 Lecture 30 International Organizations

Environment(Tariff
Barriers)
T-1
R-1
International Organizations
Environment(Non Tariff
Barriers)
T-1
R-1
Week 11 Lecture 31 Contemporary Issues

(Jandhan Yojana)
Lecture 32 Contemporary Issues(NITI

Ayog)

of
Non tariff
barriers will be
discussed

the capacity to
to differentiate
between tariff and
non tariff barriers
Class discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
RW-7

of
Non tariff
barriers will be
discussed

the capacity
to differentiate
between tariff and
non tariff barriers
Class discussion
using Power Point
presentation and
video
RW-10
The scheme will be

discussed in detail
The student will

appreciate the
significance of the
Scheme
Brainstorming
RW-9
Structure and Functions Students will

Class Discussion
of NITI Ayog will be
appreciate the role of with Power Point
discussed
NITI AYOG
Presentation
Lecture 33 Contemporary Issues(Jeevan

Jyoti Bima Yojna)
Week 12 Lecture 34 Contemporary Issues(Atal

Pension Yojana)
RW-10
Lecture 35 Contemporary Issues(Land

Acquisition Act)
Contemporary Issues(Food
Security Act)
AV-3
Details of the scheme

will be discussed
Students will
appreciate the
significance of the
scheme
Class Discussion
The scheme will be

discussed in detail
Students will
acknowledge the
significance of the
scheme
Class Discussion
Land Acquisisition act

and food security act
will be discussed in
detail
Students will
appreciate the
significance of the
land bill and food
security act
Class Discussion
with video related
to parliament
members
discussing on
theses bills.
Land Acquisisition act

and food security act
detail
Students will
appreciate the
significance of the
land bill and food
security act
Class Discussion
with video related
to parliament
members
discussing on
theses bills.
News on NITI
AYOG will be
discussed
Class
Discussion with
video related to
parliament
members
discussing on
theses bills.

(Suraksha Bima Yojna)
The Scheme will be

discussed in detail
Students will
acknowledge the
significance of the
scheme
Class Discussion
Examples of
skill
development
centers
throughout india
(Refer:
http://pmkvyoffi
cial.org/) should
be discussed.
The Scheme will be

discussed in detail
Students will
acknowledge the
significance of the
scheme
Class Discussion
Examples of
skill
development
centers
throughout india
(Refer:
http://pmkvyoffi
cial.org/) should
be discussed.
Week 13 Lecture 37 Contemporary Issues(Smart

Cities Intiatives)
Digital India campaign

and Smart cities
intiatives will be
discussed in detail
Students will
Class Discussion
appreciate the
and videos
significance of the
campaign and
developemnt of smart
cities in the context
of economic growth
smartcities.gov.i
n/ website
should be
discussed with
students.
Lecture 38 Contemporary Issues(Swach

Bhart Abhyan)
Swach Bhart Abhayan

detail
The student will

appreciate the
significance of the
Scheme
Discussion through
Video and Live
examples and
Brain storming.
Swach bharat
abhiyan
activities,
challenges and
participants
should be
discussed in live
exmaples
theorugh
https://swachhbh
arat.mygov.in/
Digital Initiatives
discussed along with
various programmes
started under this
Students will
appreciate the
significance of skill
development
initiatives through
digital Indian
camapign taken by
government
Lecture through
Power Point
Presentation and
Discussion on
various intiatives
under this scheme
Started projects
examples should
be discussed
(http://timesofin
dia.indiatimes.c
om/tech/technews/DigitalIndia-15-keyinitiatives/article
show/47898476.
cms)
Contemporary Issues
(Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
Vikas Yojana)
Lecture 39 Contemporary Issues(Digital

India)
RW-11

(Foreign Direct Investment)
RW-13
Foreign direct
investment will be
discussed in detail
The student will

appreciate the pros
and cons of the FDI
in India
Brainstorming,
discussion
FDI and Make

in India
intiatives should
be discussed in
class
SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 41
Spill Over
Lecture 42
Spill Over
Week 15 Lecture 43
Spill Over
Lecture 44
Spill Over
Lecture 45
Spill Over
Scheme for CA:

CA Category of this Course Code is:A0203 (2 best out of 3)
Component
Weightage
Assignment
50
Presentation - Case Based
50
Test
50
Details of Academic Task(s)

Academic Task
Objective
Detail of Academic Task
Nature of Academic
Task
(group/individuals)
Assignment
To increase the
practical exposure
of students
towards industry
and its
environment.
A particular sector will be allotted to student for environmental Individual

(extenal) analysis. Based on the analysis of various sources
of information, student needs to submit report about the
environmental factors affecting the business operation.
Presentation Case Based
To develop critical Group of four students will be made and allotted an issue for
and analytical
which they will submit a write up.
thinking among
and give presentation
students for
analyzing the
concept of
globalization.
Group
Academic Task Marks

Mode
Allottment /
submission
Week
Online
30 6 / 9
Online
30 2 / 4
Test
To assess
Test to be conducted on the specific syllabus.
analytical and
conceptual skills of
the students.
Individual
Offline
30 11 / 11
Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)
Tutorial No.
Lecture Topic
Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned

(case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)
Tutorial1
Current Business Issues will be discussed
Interactive Session
Tutorial2
WOW factor exercise
Problem Solving
Tutorial3
Homework 1 based presentation
Presentation
Tutorial4
Presentation
Tutorial5
Presentation
Tutorial6
Case Study on FEMA ( Refer page number 477 of Text book)
Case Analysis
Tutorial7
Non Evaluative Test will be conducted
Test
Tutorial8
Debate on ''The Importance of Euro dollar in deciding exchange

rates'' with approvers and defendants
Problem Solving
Tutorial9
Discussion on the Role of IMF in developing Indiaeconomy
Class Discussion
Tutorial10
Monetary Policy 2014
Class Discussion
Tutorial11
Bankruptcy of Greek Economy Causes and Solution
Class Discussion
Tutorial12
RANBAXY SELLOUT: Page 664 of Text Book
Case Analysis
Tutorial13
NANDIGRAM VIOLENCE: Page 712 of Text Book
Case Analysis
Tutorial14
Non Evaluative Test will be conducted
Test
After Mid-Term

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Lovely Professional University, Punjab

18764::Dr. Neetu Choudhary

Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits

MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

Journals articles as Compulsary reading (specific articles, complete reference)

http://hdr.undp.org/en/2013-report- Human Development Report 2014 ,

FISCAL POLICY STRATEGY STATEMENT- http://indiabudget.nic.in/ub2014-15/frbm/frbm3.pdf ,

(Web address) (only if relevant to the course)

Information about WTO

Types of Tariff and Non tariff barriers

Social Security Schemes

Digital India Campaign

FDI and Make In India

Audio Visual Aids ( AV )

(AV aids) (only if relevant to the course)

World without walls

Discussion in parliament over food bill.

introduction video to digital India

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks After MTE

Spill Over (Lecture)

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Broad Topic(Sub Topic)

Chapters/Sections of Other Readings,

Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples

L1: Introduction to the

L1: Students will

L1: Introduction to the

L1: Students will

Concept and meaning of

Students will develop Discussion using

Students will develop Discussion using

Meaning and essential

Students will develop Discussion using

HDI report 2014

Meaning and essential

Lecture 10 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Recent news and

Recent news and

Students will develop Discussion using

Students will develop Discussion using

Lecture 10 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Students will develop Discussion using

Lecture 11 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Students will develop Discussion

Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Students will develop Discussion

Lecture 12 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

The Act will be

Lecture 13 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

The Competition Act

Students will imbibe

Socio- Cultural,Legal and

The Competition Act

Students will imbibe

Lecture 14 Socio- Cultural,Legal and

Lecture 15 Socio- Cultural,Legal and