DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Upto 2012 2013 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. "Management is neither science nor art; it's a craft"
discuss this statement with eight valid points.
2. Mention any eight points of difference between various
types of organisation.
3. What does the term 'budget' mean? Detail the importance
of the budgeting in organisations.
4. What is an informal organisation? Explain the same with
six valid points.
5. What does the term 'bench marking' refer to? Write six
points to explain the advantages of bench marking.
6. Why are committees formed by management? Mention
four circumstances under which the power of decision
making is given to committees.
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7. Mention clearly the various functional assignments for
line and staff employees in the manufacturing
organisations.
8. 'Strategic alliances looked upon as a growth strategy'
justify your answer with six valid points.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain Maslow's theory of motivation with a neat
diagram and valid examples.
10. Who is an autocratic leader? How do they differ from
democratic leaders? Discuss the same with five examples.
11. Clearly explain the process of communication with a neat
diagram.
12. Why do you require controlling techniques? Mention any
six points of difference in controlling between a
manufacturing company and service company.
13. What is 'core competency'? Discuss the core-competing
skills adapted by two wheeler manufacturing companies
in India.
14. How did 'Graicuna theory' list the merits of 'span of
control'? Explain the same with relevant details.
15. What are 'quality circles' in the manufacturing
companies? Detail the advantages and process of
establishing QC.