DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D. (PM IR) EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Write briefly the elements of scientific management.
2. Explain the steps to make planning effective.
3. Explain the merits and demerits of line and staff
organisation.
4. Discuss briefly different types of delegation authority?
5. Explain the important techniques of direction.
6. What are the characteristics of good system of control?
7. Discuss the concepts of functional departmentation.
8. Explain the strategic alliances.
Sub. Code
11
DE-3401
2
Ws2
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain Henry Fayol contribution to management
thought.
10. Discuss the various kinds of planning policies.
11. Define organisation as a process management. Discuss
the various principles of organisation.
12. Discuss the importance of control. What are the
essentials of effective control of system?
13. What do you meant by co-ordination? Explain its
principles and techniques.
14. Discrete the process of recruitment and selection staff.
15. Explain the need and importance of TQM?
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