DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the scope of management in an organization.
2. Discuss the relevance of management concept to line and
staff organization.
3. Explain the important steps involved in decision making
process.
4. What are the merits and demerits of matrix organization?
5. What is delegation of authority? What are required for
effective delegation?
6. What is the principle underlying in the Maslow's theory
of hierarchy needs?
7. State the principles of effective leadership in an
organization.
8. What are the essentials of an effective control system?
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SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Analyse the contribution of Henri Fayol to the school of
management thought.
10. Explain the different components of planning with its
features in brief.
11. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
centralization and decentralization.
12. Explain different types of communication with its
suitability.
13. What are the key elements in TQM for the successful
implementation in an organization?
14. What are the different control techniques available in an
organization? Explain them in detail.
15. What are the managerial functions of staffing?
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