DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2016.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the meaning and nature of Management.
2. Discuss the Human behaviour approach in Management.
3. Describe the importance of Planning.
4. Discuss the concept of Corporate Planning.
5. Analyze the role of Organizational Structure in
Management.
6. Write a short note on 'Accountability'.
7. List out the important elements of a Sound Motivational
System.
8. Summarize the significance of Control'.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the modern approaches to understand
Management.
10. Describe the Decision Making Process in a Management.
Sub. Code
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11. Distinguish between Management and Administration.
12. Define the term Decentralization and discuss the factors
determining decentralization.
13. Write an essay on Span of Management.
14. Explain the various stages of Planning.
15. Analyze various barriers to Communication.