COURSE CODE 2041236

PG DEGREE EXAMINATION MAR 2014

MBA / MBA (FINANCE /HRM/ HM/ MM/ SYS) / MSC (IT&MGT)

MAJOR I PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

(For the candidates admitted from Academic year 2011 onwards)

Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:75

PART - A

Answer All the Questions: 10 X 2 = 20

Answer should not exceed page

1. Define management.

2. What is unity of command?

3. What is planning premises?

4. Define co-ordination.

5. Define informal organisation.

6. What do you mean by motivation?

7. Give the meaning of span of control.

8. Define leadership.

9. Explain the term Managerial Ethics.

10. Define directing.

PART - B

Answer All the Questions: 5 X 5 = 25

Answer should not exceed 1 page

11. a. Distinguish between management and administration.

(Or)

b. Explain the levels of management.

12. a. Discuss the importance of planning.

(Or)

b. Write short notes on MBO and MBE.

13. a. Explain the nature of organising.

(Or)

b. What is departmentation? Explain its bases.

14. a. Discuss the difference between formal and informal organisation.

(Or)

b. Explain the needs theory of motivation.

15. a. Explain the concept of managerial control.

(Or)

b. Describe the global theory of management.

PART - C

Answer any Two of the Following: 2 X 15 = 30

Answer should not exceed 5 pages

16. Discuss the principles of management.

17. Explain the advantages and limitations of planning.

18. What is staffing? Explain its components.

19. What are the barriers of communication?

20. Discuss the various types of managerial ethics.