DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Technology Management) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Upto 2012-13 AY and 2013 CY)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define management and explain the functions of
management.
2. Explain briefly the various levels of management.
3. Describe the various types of decision making.
4. Write short notes to the following
Delegation of authority
Span of control.
5. Briefly discuss the barriers in communication.
6. What is direction and list down the general principles of
direction?
7. State the need and importance of coordination.
8. List down the special control techniques and briefly
explain its merits.
Sub. Code
11
DE-772
2
Ws 5
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the contributions of Henry Fayol to management
thought.
10. Describe the various steps involved in planning process.
11. Enumerate any three theories of organisation and its
strength and weakness.
12. Explain the Maslow's need hierarchy theory of motivation
with example.
13. Discuss the different kinds of leadership styles with their
merits and demerits.
14. State the objectives of controlling and explain the various
process of control.
15. What is benchmarking? State the importance and
advantages of benchmarking.