DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
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. Discuss the nature and scope of management.
2. Explain Elton Mayo's contribution to management.
3. Distinguish between a formal organization and an
informal organization.
4. Explain Departmentation by functions and
Departmentation by products.
5. Discuss the nature and importance of staffing.
6. Write short notes on TQM and Bench Marking.
7. Explain the requirements of an effective control system.
8. What is a committee? Explain the different types of
committees.
Sub. Code
11
DE-2700
2
wk4
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the elements of scientific management.
10. Explain the process of planning.
11. Briefly discuss the different kinds of organization.
12. Discuss the special control techniques used in an
organization.
13. Explain Business process reengineering.
14. Explain the principles and techniques of directing.
15. What is Span of management? What are the factors that
affect span of management.
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