Electromagnetic Theory & Transmission Lines

EC 401
Group A

(Multiple Choice Type Questions)

1. Choose the correct alternative

i) and vector potential are related as
The magnetic flux density
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a) c) =
b) = . d) = .

ii) The electrical field lines and equipotential lines
a) are parallel to each other c) cut each other orthogonally

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b) are one and the same d) can be inclined to each other at any angle
iii) Antenna is a
a) transducer c) non-radiating element
b) amplifier d) none of these
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Which of the following is zero?
a) Grad div A c) div gradient V
b) Div curl A d) Curl curl A
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v) A transmission line is called a distortionless line when
a) R/L = G/C c) RG = L/C
b) R/G = C/L d) R/G = LC
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vi) In a transmission line, the distance between adjacent maxima and minima of a standing
wave is
a) / 8 c) / 2
b) / 4 d)
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vii) Reflector in Yagi-Uda antenna is

a) active element c) identical to dipole
b) driven element d) parasitic element
viii) Energy density in an electrostatic field E is
1
a) ( 2 ) c) 2 ( 2 )
2
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b) ( 2 ) d) ( )
2
ix) If the frequency of the incident wave increases by a factor of 4, the depth to which a
wave penetrates a conducting material
a) Increases by a factor of 2 c) decreases by a factor of 2
b) Increases by a factor of 4 d) decreases by a factor of 4
x) The intrinsic impedance of free space is given by
a) 333 c) 233.5
b) 377 d) None of these
 Group B

(Short Answer Type Questions)

2. a) Explain what is meant by retarded vector potential.

b) Explain the concept of near and far field.

3. Why is ionosphere important for radio wave propagation? Describe the different layers of
ionosphere.

= + . The symbols have usual meaning.
4. Prove that

5. Explain Maxwells fourth equation of modified Amperes circuital law. What is displacement
current?
6. In free space (, ) = 50 cos( ) V/m. Find the average power crossing a circular area

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of radius 5m in the plane x = constant.

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Group C

(Long Answer Type Questions)

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7. a) State and explain Faradays law.
b) Derive the induced emf when a stationary loop is in the time varying B fields.
c) Determine the magnetic field intensity at a point P due to a current carrying filamentary
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conductor AB carrying current I along z axis with its upper and lower ends subtending angles 1
and 2 respectively.

8. a) Explain the directivity of an antenna with an example.

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b) Give the relation between directivity and gain of an antenna. What is the limit of efficiency
factor of an antenna?
c) Explain what you understand by the term Line parameter in the context of a transmission
line. Mention the units of the line parameters.

9. a) Derive an expression for the input impedance Zin of a lossless transmission line, in terms of
relevant parameters, when the line is terminated in load impedance ZL.
b) Show that for a lossless transmission line the impedance of a line repeats over every / 2
distance.

10. a) Obtain Poynting theorem for conservation of energy in an electromagnetic field and discuss
the physical significane of each term in resulting equation.
 b) At a frequency of 80 MHz, a lossless transmission line has a characteristic impedance of 300
and a wavelength of 2.5 m. Find the value of L and C.

11. Write short notes on any three of t he following :

a) Smith chart
b) MUF
c) Half wave dipole antenna
d) Horn antenna

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 EC402

Digital Electronic & Integrated Circuits

Multiple Choice Questions

1. i) The maximum positive number that can be represented in 1s complement representation is

a) 2 n-1 1 c) (2 n-1 1)
b) 1 2 n-1 d) 2 n-1

ii) The value of F is

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a) 0 c) A
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b) 1 d) A

iii) A decoder with enable input can be used as

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a) Encoder c) NAND
b) Parity Generator d) Demultiplexer

iV) Which of the following is self-complementing code?

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a) Gray d) Parity code

b) Excess-3 e) Hamming code
c) BCD

v) How many Flip-flops are required to design MOD-1024 counter?

a) 1024 c) 10

b) 102 d) 1

vi) The decimal equivalent of the binary number ( 101111.1101 ) 2 is

a) ( 46.8125 ) 10 c) ( 47.8155 ) 10
b) ( 47.8125 ) 10 d) ( 47.8145 ) 10
 vii) Which family has the better noise margin?

a) ECL c) DTL
b) MOS d) TTL

viii) J-K flip flop has

a) one stable state c) no stable state

b) two stable state d) none of these

ix) Master-slave configuration is used in flip-flops to

a) increase its clicking rate

b) reduce power dissipation
c) eliminate race around condition
d) improve its reliability

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x) The equation = 13 is valid for which one of the number syatems with base?

a) Base 8 t.c c) Base 6

b) Base 6 d) Base 4

xi) Simplified form of Boolean expression

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F (A, B, C) = ABC + ABC + ABC + ABC is

a) AB + BC + CA c) AB + B + CA
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b) A + BC + CA d) ABC + A + B + C

xii) PROMs are used primarily for

a) data storage
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b) temporary program and data storage

c) they are inexpensive
d) permanent program & data storage

Short Answer Type Questions

2. Implement a full adder circuit using decoder.

3. Define the following terms related to digital ICs:
i) Noise Margin
ii) Propagation Delay tPLH, tPHL
iii) Set up time
iv) Hold time
 4. Design a combinational circuit using an 8 4 ROM that accepts a 3-bit number & generates an
output binary number equal to the square of input no.
5. Simplify the following expression using K-map
Y = (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14)
6. Check whether the Even parity Hamming code for 4-bit data, (1001011)2 is correct or not. If not,
correct the code.
7. Implement the following function using 4 : 1 MUX only:
F=
8. Perform the arithmetic operation:

(-22)decimal + (13)decimal + (-15)decimal

Using 2s complement binary form.

Long Answer Type Questions

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9. a) Simplify the following using Quine McClusky method:

b) Design a MOD 10 synchronous binary UP-counter using JK flip-flop & other necessary logic
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gates.

10. a) Write down the excitation table of JK and D flip-flops. Derive the excitation equations for
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theses two flip-flops.
b) Design a clocked R-S flip-flop using NAND gates. Explain its principle of operation.
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11. a) Simplify the following function using K-map.

i) F = m (0, 1, 3, 8, 10, 15) . d (11, 13, 14)
ii) F = m (0, 4, 7, 9, 13, 15) + d (10, 14)
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b) What are ROM and RAM? What is the basic difference between EPROM and EEROM?

12. a) Draw a neat diagram for a R-2R ladder type DAC. What is linearity error and offset error in a
DAC?

b) Find the conversion time of a successive approximation A/D converter which uses a 2 MHz
clock and a 5-bit binary ladder containing 8V reference. What is the conversion rate?

13. a) Prove that a Multiplexer is a universally complete logic module.

b) What will happen to the following circuit if the select(s) of the 2-to-1 MUX is driven by a clock,
the output Y of the MUX is connected to the I0 data input line and I1 data input line is
connected to X where X may be 0 or 1.
 c) Design and explain the operation of a 4-bit universal register.
14. Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) CMOS Logic
b) Tri-state gates in TTL family

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c) A/D convertor
d) Data lock-out in a counter
e) EPROM t.c
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 VALUE & ETHICS IN PROFESSION
HU 401
GROUP A

(Multiple Choice Type Questions)

1. Choose the correct alternative

i) Engineers, as professionals command a special status in the society because
a) professionally they are the most skilled person
b) due to their technical expertise they get high salary
c) people consider them as Potential Creators of good society and good life
d) morally and ethically they are superior to others

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ii) WBREDA means
a) West Bengal Resource Energy Development Agent
b) West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agent
c) West Bengal Resource Development Agency
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d) West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency
iii) Ethics is
a) a normative science of conduct of a human being
b) not connected with growth of human being
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c) a step of materialistic world
d) none of these
iv) Value and Ethics in profession is the result of
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a) good human value

b) good professional skill
c) good bank balance
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d) good university degree

v) The three Es in the Three E Decade stand for
a) Economy, Environment and Entrepreneurship
b) Economy, Environment and Ethics
c) Economy, Entrepreneurship and Ethics
d) Environment, Entrepreneurship and Ethics
vi) Values is derived from
a) Virtue c) Valour
b) Viable d) Valoir
vii) The word Ethics comes from
a) Ethos c) Egalitarian
b) Eternal d) Elementary
viii) Value crisis can occur at
a) Individual and societal level only
 b) cultural level only
c) intellectual level
d) all of these levels
ix) The first and foremost professional ethics is
a) to take due care to the environment
b) to survive for excellence
c) to serve the needy and poor of the society
d) none of these
x) Which of the following should be treated as terminal value?
a) Obedience c) Truthfulness
b) Peace and harmony d) None of these

GROUP B

(Short Answer Type Questions)

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2. Discuss the social and ethical responsibilities of Technologists.
3. Define profession. What should be the essential elements of an ideal profession?
4. In what ways is engineering profession different from other professions?
5.
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Define Value Spectrum and Value Crisis.
6. Give the relevance and benefits of appropriate technology for society at large.

GROUP C
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(Long Answer Type Questions)

7. Define Environmental Ethics. Mention the important provisions of the Environmental

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Regulations Acts.
8. Technology is the process by which humans modify nature to meet their wants and needs.
Explain the statement. In this regard analyze the nature of technology as a science and
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knowledge. Critically judge E.F. Schumachers idea of small is beautiful.

9. What does Sustainable Development actually mean? What are the main challenges faced in
selection of technology for a Developing Nation? In this regard explain the idea of Human
Centered Technology.
10. Explain the relationship between Technology and Science. How far do you rate technology as
knowledge, as a systematic body of learning?
11. What do you think about the elements should be of an ideal profession? How do you rate
Whistle Blowing in an ideal organizational practice? Do you feel any need for legal protection
for whistle blowers?
 Camellia Institute of Technology(CIT)

Suggestions on Values & Ethics of Profession

Subject Code: HU 301 & HU 501 Stream: CSE & MCA

Briefly discuss Appropriate Technology movement of Schumacher.

Define Technology. Discuss briefly, in this connection, inter-relationship between science,

technology, engineering & society.

Effects of Technological Growth

How does technological growth affects environment? Explain with example.

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What is environmental degradation? How environment is being degraded by human being?

What is eco-friendly technology? Give some examples of eco-friendly technology and

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products. What system, you feel, should India take to promote eco-friendly technology and
product?

What do you mean by Greenhouse Effect? What are the Greenhouse gases? What would
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happen in absence of Greenhouse gases?
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What is meant by the term limits of growth? State briefly the findings & recommendations
of
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Club of Rome on the state of world growth trend of the twentieth century.

Do you think that Global warming is a major challenge faced by the mankind today? Explain
with reasons. What are the remedial actions, in your opinion, that engineers & technologists
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can suggest to counter the effects of global warming?

In what ways can an Indian citizen use renewable resources to his day to day activities?

In order to counter the effect of for rapid technological growth, what are the human centered
technologies? Explain with examples.

What do understand by the terms Energy Crisis & Sustainable Development? Explain
briefly, your ideas, about challenges in sustainable development.

Discuss about the influences of man-machine interaction on an assembly line.

Define technology transfer. State the importance & problem associated with technology
transfer processes?

Give an account of the idea regarding technology impact analysis.

Write about Intellectual Property Right.

Ethics of Profession

What is the difference between values & ethics? Write the various types of values. What
do you mean by the term Value Spectrum?

What is aesthetic value? What do you mean by Value Crisis in contemporary society?

What is Work Ethics? Discuss engineering ethics and explain with an example.

What is Good Life? Highlight the conflicts between business demands & professional
ideals?

What is use of Codes? Write down the limitations of codes. Mention codes of ethics for
corporate/ profession members.

What is whistle blowing? What are the types of whistle blowing? Write some situations
when whistle blowing is necessary.

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What do you understand by the term Moral Dilemma? What are main situations
involved with moral dilemma?
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Write down the social & technological responsibilities of technologists.

What is Canons of Ethics? Discuss in relation with public, clients, employer &
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profession.
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What do you mean by moral autonomy? Explain Kohlbergs Theory of moral

development. Explain Gilligans modified version of the theory also.
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What is Corporate Social Responsibilities? Mention one case of good corporate social
responsibility.
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Short Notes

Maslows need Hierarchy

Eco-friendly Technology
Environmental Ethics
CSR
Perception
Value Across Culture
Value Judgment
Collective Bargaining
Intellectual Property Right
Social Audit
Club of Rome
Canons of Ethics
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Psychological values are concerned with

Conflict & stress

Personal virtue and ethical sensitivities

Creation & enjoyment of beauty

Happiness

Free riding refer to

Gaining benefit at no cost

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Horse riding

Gaining by hoarding .co

Gaining benefit at a certain cost
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aims to serve present needs while preserving the environment for future
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generations.

Eco-friendly technology
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Sustainable development

Appropriate technology
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Technology transfer

The word Ethics comes from

Ethos

Eternity

Elementary

Essentiality

Which of the following is an instrumental value?

 Prosperity

Truthfulness

Satisfaction

Peace & harmony

Which of the following is environment friendly

Atomic energy

Wind energy

Coal energy

Oil energy

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Quality circle is
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Japanese concept

Historic concept
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British concept
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Chinese concept
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Main objective of life is

Earning wealth & fame anyhow

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Earning peace & bliss

Earning reputation by fair means

Be the winner defeating all others

ISI-14000 is

Product quality control

Product safety standard

Total preventive maintenance

Environmental management standard

 The most comprehensive term describing Indian thought on values is

Moksha

Sarvodaya

Dharma

Antyodaya

None of these

According to IEEE code of ethics the members are supposed to follow

10 codes

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16 codes

12 codes
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6 codes

Limits of growth refers to

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Limiting environmental degradation

Reducing industrial growth

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Reducing in National income

None of these
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The most effective method of settling disputes is

Collective bargaining

Arbitration

Conciliation

Adjudication

Human values do not include

Contentment

Vindictiveness
 Forbearance

Compassion

Man-machine relationship governs the

Output of the machine

Quality of product

Attitude of the operator

All above

Values that are related to the enjoyment of beauty is

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Societal

Spiritual
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Aesthetic

Material
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Renewable sources of energy are

Diesel engine
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Thermal power station

Wind energy
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Gas turbine

Technology transfer means

Licensing agreement

Systematic transfer of complete knowledge of manufacturing

process from the design stage to final stage for making a product

Transfer of Intellectual Property Right (IPR)

Exports of plants & machinery

 The term Sustainable Development was coined by

Brundtland Commission

World Bank

World Trade Organisation

UNESCO

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is similar to

Social Ethics

Sustainable Ethics

Charity and Philanthropy

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Sustainable response business

Corporate values do not support

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Lifetime employment

Devotion of customer
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Sole profit motive
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Customer relation
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What product cycle is long enough, a company is likely to choose its own?

R&D
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Process

Product diversity

None of these

Resource depletion is concerned with

Finite & non-renewable resources

Finite & renewable resources

Infinite & non-renewable resources

None of these
 According to the constitution of India, India is a

Capitalist, Non-secular, Sovereign country

Socialist, Secular, Sovereign, Democratic, Republic Country

Marxist, Monarchy, Secular country

Socialist, Democratic, Republic country

Profession means

Any paid occupation, job or career

Specialized person in his job area

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Anyway of serving livelihood

None of these
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Entrepreneurship is about
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Self employment
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Calculated risk taking

Leadership
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All of these
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Resource shortage can be minimized by

Alternative technology

Efficient utilization

Upgradation of poor resources

All of these

Ethics in business refer to

Profit maximization

Certain specific business policies

 Certain codes of conduct in the business

A holistic approach in business activities

Appropriate technology movement was propounded by

Schumacher

Maslow

Swami Dayananda

McGregor

Primary problem that disrupts the man-machine relation in the modern era is

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Improper workload on the machine

Backdated training of the workers unfit for the advance machines

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Poor facilities in modern industries

Indifference of the managing body

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All of these
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None of these
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Ethics in engineering profession leads to

Improvement of quality
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Early execution of contract

Safety in design & construction

All of these

is codes governing do and dont.

Values

Ethics

Obligation

Virtue
 Geo-thermal energy is derived

From the seawater

From the solar energy

From the violent wind

Not from the seawater, solar energy and violent wind

The effect of technological growth of nation is

Economic development

Depletion of resources

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Resource increase

Not effect on resources

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The book entitled Small is beautiful is written by
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E. F. Schumacher
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Adam Smith

Mahatma Gandhi
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Henry Fayol

Whistle blowing is of
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Three types

Four types

Two types

Six types

Protestant ethics is related to

Reward

Payment

Punishment

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