DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D.B.M. EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define management. Explain the distinguishing features
of management.
2. Narrate the relevance of management to social service
organisations.
3. Enumerate the strategic considerations in managerial
planning.
4. Describe the factors influencing span of control.
5. Outline the broad principles of organisations.
6. How do you make delegation effective?
7. ''Co-ordination is the essence of management'' Elucidate.
8. Write a brief note on core competence.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the scope and functions of management.
10. What are the different techniques of planning?
Sub. Code
11
DE-006
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WK 6
11. Explain the merits and drawbacks of centralisation.
12. Examine the various techniques of co-ordination.
13. Discuss the recent trends and perspectives in
management.
14. Bring out the relationship between staffing and directing.
Point out the principles of directing.
15. Describe the various dimensions of Total Quality
Management.