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 and explain the nature of management.
2. State the different types of decision making.
3. Explain briefly the importance of planning.
4. What are the bases of departmentation?
5. Point out the general principles of staffing.
6. Write a brief note on communication cycle.
7. Why is co-ordination required? Explain.
8. Explain the concept of core competence and its relevance
in modern day management.
Sub. Code
11
DE-3095
2
wk11
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. State and explain the contributions of Fayol to
management discipline.
10. What are the techniques of managerial planning? Explain
them in brief.
11. Explain the merits and drawbacks of centralisation.
12. Discuss the styles of leadership pointing out their merits
and drawbacks.
13. What is controlling? Describe the special managerial
control techniques.
14. Explain the various dimensions of total quality
management.
15. Discuss the importance of directing. Examine the
techniques associated with direction.