M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(Common for M.B.A.
(2012 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A 3 15)
Answer all the questions.
1. Define the term management.
2. Write the differences between policies and strategies.
3. What do you mean by span of control? Describe its types.
4. Describe the term 'Leadership Grid'.
5. Explain the process of control.
Part B 10 50)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
6. Explain the contribution of Henry Fayol to
management.
Or
Explain the functions of management in detail.
Sub. Code
622101/632101/
641101/643101/
652101
RW-11021
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7. Discuss the stages of planning process with
examples.
Or
Explain the different components of planning with
suitable examples.
8. Explain Herzberg two factors motivation theory in
detail.
Or
Define Leadership. Explain the different theories of
leadership briefly.
9. Explain the nature, purpose and kinds of
organisation.
Or
Explain the principles and theories of organisation.
10. Explain the different controlling techniques in
detail.
Or
Explain the following in detail
Core competence
Total quality management and
Benchmarking.
Part C 10 10)
Compulsory.
11. What are the barriers to communication? How the
barriers can be removed? How to improve communication
in organisations.