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.
1. Define management. What are its functions?
2. Explain the steps involved in planning process.
3. Define organisation. Explain briefly the various kinds of
organisation.
4. Describe the various sources of recruitment.
5. Discuss the meaning and importance of motivation.
6. What is coordination? Explain the importance of
coordination.
7. "Planning is looking ahead, controlling is looking back"
Elucidate.
8. Explain the meaning and advantages of implementing
TQM.
Sub. Code
11
DE-2829
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What are the contributions of Henri Fayol to
management?
10. Explain the various components of planning.
11. What are the types of organisation structure?
12. Discuss the various types of leadership styles.
13. State the barriers to effective communication.
14. What are the special control techniques?
15. Discuss the recent trends and new perspectives in
management.