Akhil, a consumer purchased medicines without noticing the date of expiry. He also did not obtain the cash memo. Do you think he will be able to protect himself by the loss caused due to expired medicine? Give reasons to support your answer.

Rajiv, a consumer purchased medicines without noticing the date of expiry. He also did not obtain the cash memo. Do you think he will be able to protect himself by the loss caused due to expired medicine ? Give reasons to support you answer.

F Ltd was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately, the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work overtime. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes, the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working on one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirit of teamwork, which had characterised the company previously, was beginning to wane. Workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually, the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure. Taylor's principles of scientific management and Fayol's principles of management are mutually complementary. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Prakhar purchased an ISI mark electric iron from 'Bharat Electricals'. While using he found that it was not working properly. He approached the seller and complained for the same. The seller satisfies Prakhar by saying that he will ask the manufacturer to replace this iron. The manufacture refused to replace and Bharat Electricals decided to file a complaint in the consumer court. (a) Car 'Bharat Electricals' file a complaint in the consumer court against the manufacture of the electric iron? give reason in support of your answer. (b) Who can file a complaint as per the provisions of the consumer protection act, 1986?

Anita purchased a book from 'Satish Book Stores'. While reading the book she found that ten pages were missing. She approached the seller of the book and complained about the missing pages. The seller promised that if the publisher was ready to change the book he would change the same. After a week the seller informed Anita that the publisher had refused to change the book. Where can Anita file a complaint against the seller of book ? Give reason in support of your answer. Also, explain who is a 'consumer'.

Shalini, after acquiring a degree in Hotel Mangement and Business Administation took over her family food processing company of manufacturing pickles,jams and squashes. The business was established by her great grandmother and was doing reasonably well. However the fixed operating costs of the business were high and the cash flow position was weak. She wanted to undertake modernisation of the existing business to indroduce the latest manufacturing processes and diversify into the market of chocolates and candites. she was very enthusiatic and approached a finance consultant, and expansion programme. He also informed her that the stock market was going thorugh a bullish phase. (a) Keeping the above considerations in mind, name the source of finace Shalini should not choose for financing the modernisation and expansion of her food processing business. Give one reason in support of your answer. (b) Explain any too other facotrs, apart from those staed in the above situation, which Shalini should keep in mind while taking this decision.

Amit bought a car for Rs. 10 lakh from HANDA Ltd. and found that its engine was defective. He filed a case in the consumer court and claimed a compensation of Rs. 15 lakh. (a) Where did Amit file the case/complaint? Give reason in support of your answer. (b) If Amit was not satisfied with the orders of the consumer court, where can he appeal and within how many days?

Simone, a budding entrepreneur wishes to operate a business of Flowers. Since they are perishable in nature, she plans to open a flowoer so that she can directly sell them to the customers. Being a small venture, the number of consumers is also less. So she decides that the direct channel of distribution is better. Her friend, Ankit is a manufacture of gift items. He is confused regarding the level of channel he should follow. Can you guide him regarding the problem? Give points for support of yours answers.