DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (P.M. I.R.) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the relevance of management to running of
university.
2. What is managerial planning? Explain strategic
considerations in planning.
3. Define budget. State its distinguishing features.
4. Narrate the broad purposes of organizing.
5. What are committees? Describe their tasks in an
organization.
6. Point out the general principles of staffing.
7. Analyse the benefits of strategic alliances.
8. Why is coordination required in a business organization?
Sub. Code
11
DE-254
2
wk 3
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the scope and functions of management.
10. State and explain the ways of making plans effective.
11. Explain in detail the benefits and flaws of informal
organization.
12. Narrate the techniques of staffing in brief.
13. Examine the concept and significance of integrated
control to management.
14. Analyse the axioms of the concept of core competence.
15. Explain the various dimensions of Total Quality
Management.