DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define Management and list down the functions.
2. What is meant by Business ethics? Write down the
significance.
3. List down the steps involved in making a decision.
4. State any four features of a good plan. Explain.
5. What is Organisational design? Mention its features.
6. Define staffing. Explain its process.
7. State the importance of coordination.
8. Write the benefits of Balanced score-card.
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the functions of Management.
10. "Planning is the essence of Management". Elucidate.
Sub. Code
11
DE-814
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11. Discuss the factors determining organization structure.
12. Describe Maslow's theory of Needs.
13. Explain the essentials of a good staffing policy.
14. Discuss the characteristics of an ideal control system.
15. Describe the Strategic Alliances in Global business
scenario.