DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
PRINCIPLES OF BANK MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Enumerate the functions of middle level management in
banks.
2. Critically evaluate the profit planning objective in banks.
3. Enumerate the pros and cons of decentralization in
banks.
4. What are the requirements of a sound motivation system
in banks?
5. What are the indicators of productivity and profitability
in banks?
6. What is a grievance and why should it be redressed?
7. What are the guidelines for calculating appropriate span
in banks?
8. Write short notes on resource planning in banks.
Sub. Code
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DE-3759
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the environmental determinants for effective
bank management.
10. Explain the different types of plans in banks.
11. Which one of the following would be the right
organization structure for banks?
Line organization
Functional organization
Line and staff organization.
Justify your answer.
12. Discuss the different leadership styles followed by banks.
13. Briefly describe the services available in banks after
mechanization and computerization initiatives.
14. Why the trade unions are fighting a losing battle in
banks? Discuss.
15. Discuss the performance evaluation methods in banks.
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