DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(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. What are the principles of management as per Henri
Fayol?
2. What is planning? Why should it be regarded as an
essential function of management?
3. Discuss the meaning and principles of organization.
4. Discuss the relative merits and demerits of
decentralization of authority.
5. What is staffing? Mention the various activities included
within the scope of staffing.
6. Explain the different styles of leadership.
7. Define control and explain the process of control.
8. Discuss the role of quality management practices in
achieving organizational improvement.
Sub. Code
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DE-3929
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. "Management is the art of getting things done by others."
Explain.
10. Define decision-making. Explain the steps involved in the
process of decision-making.
11. Describe the types of organization structure. List out its
pros and cons.
12. Discuss what are the barriers to communication in an
organization? How do they affect organizational
efficiency?
13. 'Control is an all-pervasive function of management.' Do
you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.
14. Explain the different types of coordination. Why is it
important for an organization?
15. Discuss the recent trends and new perspectives in
management.
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