Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 10 Correspondence with Directors
1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.
1B. Match the pairs.
Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
(a) Directors | (1) At least 2 Directors |
(b) Absenteeism of Director in Board Meetings | (2) At least 3 Directors |
(c) Public Company | (3) Disqualification of director |
(d) Private Company | (4) Representatives of shareholders |
(e) Notice of a Routine Board Meeting | (5) 21 clear days |
(6) 7 days | |
(7) 70 days | |
(8) Representative of the public | |
(9) At least 20 directors | |
(10) At least 30 directors |
Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
(a) Directors | (4) Representatives of shareholders |
(b) Absenteeism of Director in Board Meetings | (3) Disqualification of director |
(c) Public Company | (2) At least 3 Directors |
(d) Private Company | (1) At least 2 Directors |
(e) Notice of a Routine Board Meeting | (6) 7 days 1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.
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Elected body of representatives of shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board of Directors
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An employee of a company who provides guidance and advice to the Board of Directors about business matters.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Company Secretary
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A meeting of all the directors of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board Meeting
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A written invitation was given to the Director to attend the meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Notice of Board Meeting
1D. State whether the following statements are True or False.
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A director can be removed before the expiry of his term.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
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Directors act as trustees of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
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A director can remain absent for any number of Board Meetings.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
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Directors act as agents and trustees of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
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Company Secretary need not attend the board meetings.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
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Director can take decisions individually.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
1E. Complete the sentences.
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The elected representatives of the shareholders are called as ____________
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Board of Directors
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The meeting of all Directors is called as ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board Meeting
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The notice period for Board Meeting shall not be less than ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
7 days
1F. Select the correct option from the bracket.
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Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
(1) Notice of Board Meeting | ……………………….. |
(2) ………………….. | Meeting of all directors |
(3) Duty of Directors | …………………………. |
(Board Meeting, Not less than 7 days, Disclosure of personal interest)
Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | ||||
(1) Notice of Board Meeting | Not less than 7 days | ||||
(2) Board Meeting | Meeting of all directors | ||||
(3) Duty of Directors | Disclosure of personal interest 1G. Answer in one sentence.
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When does a Director vacate his office due to absenteeism at Board Meeting?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When the director is absent for all meetings of the Board held during a period of twelve months, with or without the leave of absence from the board, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.
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Can a Director who was absent at the Board Meeting get a copy of the minutes of that Board Meeting?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
If the director is absent for a board meeting he has the right to get a copy of the minutes of that Board Meeting.
1H. Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.
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Secretary is an elected representative of the shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is an elected representative of the shareholders.
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Secretary is responsible for the decision-making and framing policies of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is responsible for the decision-making and framing policies of a company.
2. Explain the following terms/concepts.
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Director
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is any person occupying a position by whatever name called, Directors are authorized by shareholders to conduct the activities of the company. Director prepares policies to achieve the aims of the company.
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Board of Directors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Directors are elected representatives of shareholders. Directors are responsible for decision making, policy framing, and determination of plans for achieving the target set. They have to exercise proper control, direction, and supervision. Directors exercise their powers and authorities collectively as a “Board”.
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Conciseness
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Business letters to directors must be brief and to the point. Unnecessary details, irrelevant matters must not be written, conciseness refers to ‘briefness’. It is said that ‘brevity is the soul of correspondence’.
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Politeness
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
While corresponding with Directors, simple words and language must be used. A letter must show empathy, respect, and mutual understanding. It helps to create goodwill. Unnecessary big terms, long sentences should be avoided. Secretary should not use any harsh words while corresponding with directors.
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Initiative
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The secretary must take utmost care while corresponding with directors. He should take the lead to make arrangements for the board meetings. Secretary also helps the directors in conducting meetings.
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Notice and Agenda of board meeting
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The notice of the Board meeting is a document that is sent to all directors of the company. All types of companies are required to give notice of at least 7 days along with agenda before the actual day of the meeting. Notice of Board meetings is generally sent by hand delivery or by post or by electronic means.
3. Answer in brief.
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What are the points to be considered by a secretary while corresponding with the directors?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Following are the points or precautions to be taken by the secretary while corresponding with Directors.
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Under what circumstances will a secretary correspond with a director?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Following are the circumstances when a company secretary corresponds with a Director:
4. Justify the following statements.
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Directors exercise their powers and authorities collectively as a Board.
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The Secretary should take certain precautions while corresponding with Directors.
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The Board of Directors is the elected representative of the shareholders.
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The Secretary has to correspond with Directors on important occasions.
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5. Answer the following questions.
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Draft the notice and agenda of routine board meetings.
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Write a letter to the director requesting him to disclose his personal interest in a contract.
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Write a letter to the director who was absent for a Board Meeting to inform him about the proceeding of the meeting.
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Write a letter to the director reminding him about the provision relating to absenteeism at the Board Meeting.
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