DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (PM IR) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions only.
1. What is management? Explain its nature.
2. Write a short notes on social service organisations.
3. What are the importance of planning?
4. Write about centralisation Vs. Decentralisation.
5. What do you mean by span by control?
6. What are the techniques of directing?
7. Explain the need for co-ordination.
8. What is TQM?
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions only.
9. Discuss about scope and functions of management.
10. Explain the components of planning.
11. Briefly explain theories of organisation.
Sub. Code
11
DE-2557
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wk10
12. What are the line and staff organisation functions?
Explain.
13. Explain the general principles of staffing.
14. What are the objectives of control? Also explain various
steps included in controlling process.
15. Explain recent trends and new perspectives in
management.
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