CBSE Class XII Business Studies
Complete Syllabus 2025-26 | Subject Code: 054
Course Overview
Theory Paper
80
Marks
Project Work
20
Marks
Duration
3
Hours
Total Units
12
Units
Marks Distribution
| Part | Units | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A Principles and Functions of Management | Unit 1 | Nature and Significance of Management | |
| Unit 2 | Principles of Management | ||
| Unit 3 | Business Environment | 16 | |
| Unit 4 | Planning | ||
| Unit 5 | Organising | 14 | |
| Unit 6 | Staffing | ||
| Unit 7 | Directing | ||
| Unit 8 | Controlling | 20 | |
| Part A Total | 50 | ||
| Part B Business Finance and Marketing | Unit 9 | Financial Management | |
| Unit 10 | Financial Markets | 15 | |
| Unit 11 | Marketing Management | ||
| Unit 12 | Consumer Protection | 15 | |
| Part B Total | 30 | ||
| Part C | Project | Project Work (One) | 20 |
Part A: Principles and Functions of Management (50 Marks)
Unit 1: Nature and Significance of Management (16 Marks)
- Management - concept, objectives, and importance
- Management as Science, Art and Profession
- Levels of Management
- Management functions - planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling
- Coordination - concept and importance
Unit 2: Principles of Management (14 Marks)
- Principles of Management - concept and significance
- Fayol's principles of management
- Taylor's Scientific management - principles and techniques
Unit 3: Business Environment
- Business Environment - concept and importance
- Dimensions - Economic, Social, Technological, Political and Legal
- Demonetization - concept and features
Unit 4: Planning
- Planning: Concept, importance and limitation
- Planning process
- Single use and Standing Plans
- Objectives, Strategy, Policy, Procedure, Method, Rule, Budget and Programme
Unit 5: Organising
- Organising: Concept and importance
- Organising Process
- Structure of organisation - functional and divisional concept
- Formal and informal organization
- Delegation: concept, elements and importance
- Decentralization: concept and importance
Unit 6: Staffing
- Staffing: Concept and importance
- Staffing as a part of Human Resource Management
- Staffing process
- Recruitment process
- Selection process
- Training and development
Unit 7: Directing
- Directing: Concept and importance
- Elements of Directing
- Motivation - concept, Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Financial and non-financial incentives
- Leadership - concept, styles
- Communication - concept, formal and informal communication
Unit 8: Controlling
- Controlling - Concept and importance
- Steps in the process of controlling
- Relationship between planning and controlling
Units 3-8 Combined Allocation
Business Environment, Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling together carry 20 marks in the examination
Part B: Business Finance and Marketing (30 Marks)
Unit 9: Financial Management (15 Marks)
- Financial Management: Concept, role and objectives
- Financial decisions: investment, financing and dividend
- Financial Planning - concept and importance
- Capital Structure - concept and factors
- Fixed and Working Capital - Concept and factors
Unit 10: Financial Markets (15 Marks)
- Financial Markets: Concept
- Money Market: Concept
- Capital market and its types (primary and secondary)
- Stock Exchange: meaning, functions, trading procedure
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Unit 11: Marketing Management
- Marketing - Concept, functions and philosophies
- Marketing Mix - Concept and elements
- Product - branding, labelling and packaging
- Price - Concept, Factors determining price
- Physical Distribution - concept, components and channels
- Promotion - Concept and elements
Unit 12: Consumer Protection
- Consumer Protection: Concept and importance
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Meaning of consumer
- Rights and responsibilities of consumers
- Redressal machinery
- Consumer awareness - Role of consumer organizations and NGOs
Examination Pattern
| S.No. | Typology of Questions | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remembering and Understanding: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas | 32 | 40% |
| 2 | Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way | 24 | 30% |
| 3 | Analysing, Evaluating and Creating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 24 | 30% |
| Total | 80 | 100% | |
Project Work (20 Marks)
Students are required to complete ONE project from the following categories:
Project 1
Elements of Business Environment
Project 2
Principles of Management
Project 3
Stock Exchange Analysis
Project 4
Marketing Research
Project Assessment Criteria
| S.No. | Assessment Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initiative, cooperativeness and participation | 2 |
| 2 | Creativity in presentation | 2 |
| 3 | Content, observation and research work | 4 |
| 4 | Analysis of situations | 4 |
| 5 | Viva | 8 |
| Total | 20 | |
Key Learning Objectives
Management Skills
- Understand management concepts and principles
- Analyze business environment factors
- Apply planning and organizing techniques
- Develop leadership and communication skills
Financial Literacy
- Comprehend financial management concepts
- Understand capital markets and SEBI functions
- Analyze investment and financing decisions
- Evaluate working capital requirements
Marketing Concepts
- Master marketing mix elements
- Understand consumer behavior
- Analyze distribution channels
- Design promotional strategies
Legal Awareness
- Know consumer rights and protection
- Understand business ethics
- Comprehend regulatory frameworks
- Apply legal knowledge in business contexts