DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions only.
1. What are the importance of management?
2. Explain the steps to make planning effective.
3. Mention the characteristics of decision-making.
4. What are the barriers to delegation of authority?
5. Explain briefly the various factors that determine the
basis of departmentation.
6. What are the external sources of recruitment?
7. What are the principles of directing?
8. Write short note on importance of co-ordination.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions only.
9. Discuss the 14 general principles of management given
by Henri Fayol.
10. What are the advantages and limitations of planning?
Explain.
Sub. Code
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11. Explain the various stages involved in the process of
decision-making.
12. Briefly explain the various types of organisation.
13. Explain the advantages of job analysis.
14. Explain the barriers to effective communication. Suggest
remedial measures.
15. Discuss the various stages in the control process.