DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Discuss the scope and functions of management.
2. Explain the nature and importance of planning.
3. Describe the process of decision making.
4. Explain Taylor's principles of management.
5. State the principles of needs theory.
6. What do you mean by departmentation?
7. Distinguish between autocratic and free leadership style.
8. What are the techniques used in controlling process?
Sub. Code
11
DE-526
2
Ws9
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain various schools of Management thought.
10. Write note on the following terms
Objectives
Policies
Procedure
Strategies.
11. Explain the different kinds of organisation with suitable
examples.
12. Describe any two theories of leadership with its
assumptions.
13. Explain the barriers and types of communication.
14. What do you mean by Co-ordination? Explain the needs
and techniques of Co-ordination.
15. How strategic alliance is used as a way to enter into the
foreign market? Explain the pros and cons of strategic
alliance with suitable examples.