SAI VIDYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Rajanukunte, Bangalore-560064

MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

QUESTION BANK

SL NO QUESTION YEAR & MARKS CO BT

module I
1 Define management. Explain the functions of [Dec2013/Jan2014][8 marks], 1 1
management. Jun/Jul 2009][2 marks]
2 Explain management as profession. [Dec2013/Jan2014][2 marks] 1 2
3 State and explain the principles of management. [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks] 1 1
4 Give a brief account of nature of management. [June/July2013][07 marks] 1 1
5 Explain the characteristics of management. [June/July2013][05 marks] 1 2
6 Briefly explain functions and roles of levels of [June/July2013][7 marks], 1 2
management. [June/July2014][10 marks]
7 Define management. [June/July2013][1 1 1
mark],Jun/Jul 2009][2 marks]
8 Write four differences between administration and [June/July2014][4 marks], 1 6
management. [Dec2009/Jan2010][4 marks]
9 Comment on the true nature of management. Is it a [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 1 6
science or an art?
10 Explain the contributions of F.W.Taylor to the .[Dec09/Jan10][8 marks],[Dec 1 2
theory of management 2010][10 marks]
11 Define management. Mention levels of [Dec 2010][10 marks] 1 1,4
management. Substantiate the statement that
management is both science and art.
12 Briefly explain the concept of Modern Management Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks] 1 2
approaches. ,[May/June 2010][7 marks]
13 Is management a science, art, or profession? [May/June 2010][7 marks] 1 2
Explain.

1 Define planning. Explain the importance of [Dec2013/Jan2014][6 marks], 2 1

planning. [June/July2013][05 marks]

2 Explain the steps in planning process .[Dec2013/Jan2014][8 2 2

marks],[June/July2013][6
marks], Jun/Jul 2009][6
marks], [Dec 2010][10 marks].
3 Explain the steps in decision making. [Dec2013/Jan2014][6 marks], 2 2
[May/June 2010][6 marks]

4 Explain briefly the hierarchy of plans. [June/July2013][7 marks], 2 2

[May/June 2010][4 marks]

5 Give the types of planning premises. [June/July2013][1 mark] 2 1

6 Explain the process of decision making. [June/July2014][10 marks] 2 2

7 Explain the nature and importance of planning. [June/July2014][10 marks] 2 2

8 Define objectives. Discus the characteristics of [Dec09/Jan10][10 marks] 2 1

objectives.
9 What is decision making? List out the common [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 2 1
difficulties in decision making process.
10 What is planning premises? Explain the [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 2 2
classification of planning premises. .
11 What are the different types of decisions? Briefly Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks] 2 2
Explain.
12 Give any four concrete reasons for the paramount Jun/Jul 2009][4 marks] 2 4
importance of the planning functions.
13 Differentiate between programmed and non- [Dec 2010][10 marks] 2 2
programmed decisions.
14 Briefly explain the types of planning. [May/June 2010][4 marks] 2 2

Module II

1 Explain the principles of organisation. [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks], 2 2

Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks]
2 Explain the selection procedure of personnel. [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks] 2 2
3 Give the important characteristics of organisation. [June/July2013][7 marks] 2 3
4 What are the types of organisation? Explain with [June/July2013][7 marks] , 2 2
flow chart department line organisation. [June/July2014][10 marks]
5 Explain the term centralisation and decentralisation [June/July2013][4 marks] 2 2
with example.
6 What is departmentation? [June/July2013][2 marks] 2 2
7 Discuss the meaning, importance and factors [June/July2014][10 marks] 2 4
governing the span of management.
8 Define span of control. Discuss functional [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 2 1
organisation structure with a chart highlighting its
advantages and disadvantages?
9 Distinguish between i) Authority and responsibility [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 2 2
ii) Selection and Recruitment.
10 Define staffing and discuss its importance. [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 2 1,2
11 Write four advantages of proper and efficient Jun/Jul 2009][4 marks] 2 6
staffing.
12 Write short notes on i) MBO ii) MBE iii) Span of Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks], 2 6
control. [May/June 2010][4 marks]
13 Describe the departmentation based on functions [Dec 2010][6 marks] 2 2
with its merits and demerits.
14 Explain the advantages of delegating authority to [Dec 2010][6 marks] 2 2
others delegating.
15 Describe the various steps followed in recruitment [Dec 2010][8 marks] 2 2
process.
16 What are the advantages and disadvantages of line [May/June 2010][8 marks] 2 2
and staff organisation.
17 Explain the following: i) Types of departmentation [May/June 2010][4 marks] 2 2
ii) Principles of committees.
18 What is recruitment? Explain various sources of [May/June 2010][4 marks] 2 2
recruitment.

1 Explain the steps in controlling. [Dec2013/Jan2014][6 marks], 2 2

[Dec09/Jan10][6 marks]
2 Define and Explain the purpose of communication. [Dec2013/Jan2014][8 marks], 2 1,2
[June/July 2013][4 marks],
Jun/Jul 2009][8 marks]
3 What are the requisites of excellent coordination? [Dec2013/Jan2014][6 marks] 2 2
4 What is the meaning of direction? Explain steps [June/July 2013][12 marks] 2 2
involved in controlling.
5 Define motivation. Explain nature and different [June/July 2013][12 marks] 2 1,2
types of motivation.
6 Define leadership. Explain briefly the types of [June/July 2013][12 marks], 2 1,2
leaders or leadership styles. [June/July2014][10 marks],
[Dec09/Jan10][8 marks]
7 Discuss the characteristics of motivation. [June/July2014][6 marks] 2 3
8 Define co-ordination. What are its characteristics? [June/July2014][5 marks] 2 1,2
9 Differentiate between co-ordination and co- [June/July2014][5marks] 2 3
operation.
10 Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks], Dec 2 2
2010][10 marks]
11 With a neat sketch briefly explain Maslow’s theory Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks] 2 3
of motivation.
12 Briefly explain the essential of a sound control Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks] 2 2
system.
13 Explain any three techniques of coordination. Dec 2010][6marks] 2 2
14 Describe ant three essential factors of effective Dec 2010][6 marks] 2 2
control system.
15 Give principles of directing. Differentiate between [May/June 2010][7 marks] 2 2
automatic, participative and free-rein styles of
leadership.
16 Write about Maslow’s theory of motivation. Explain [May/June 2010][7 marks] 2 6
MC Gregor’s theory x and theory y.
17 State and explain the steps in controlling. Explain [May/June 2010][6 marks] 2 1,2
the methods of establishing sound controlling.
Module III
1 What is entrepreneurship? Explain its model and [May/June 2010][10 marks] 3 2
types of entrepreneurs.
2 Differentiate between entrepreneur, intrapreneur and [May/June 2010][10 marks], 3 2
manager [June/July2014][10 marks]
3 What are the barriers of entrepreneurship? Explain [May/June 2010][10 marks] 3 2
the role of entrepreneur in economic development.
4 Define entrepreneurship. Explain the characteristics [Dec2013/Jan2014][4 marks], 3 1,2
of entrepreneur. [June/July2013][7 marks]
5 Differentiate between manager and entrepreneur. [Dec2013/Jan2014][4 marks] 3 2
6 Explain various types of entrepreneur. [Dec2013/Jan2014][8 marks], 3 2
[June/July2013][7 marks]
7 What are the functions of entrepreneur? Explain [June/July2013][7 marks], 3 2
with examples. Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks]
8 Name and discuss the stages of entrepreneurial [June/July 2013][12 marks], 3 3
process. Dec 2010][10 marks]
9 In Detail, discuss on “women entrepreneurs” . [June/July 2014][10marks] 3 2
10 Define an entrepreneur. Distinguish between [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks], 3 1,2
intrapreneur and entrepreneur. Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks]
11 Explain the evolution growth of entrepreneurship in [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 3 2
India.
12 Discuss the role of entrepreneurs in economic [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 3 2
development.
13 Describe any five specific management problems Dec 2010][10 marks] 3 2
faced by entrepreneurs.
Module IV
1 Define SSI. Explain objectives and scope of SSI. [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks] 4 2
2 List and explain the objectives of SSI. [Dec09/Jan10][8marks], 4 1,2
[May/June 2010][10 marks]
3 Explain the role of SSI in economic development. [Dec2013/Jan2014][5 marks] 4 2
4 Explain the steps for starting an SSI. [Dec2013/Jan2014][5 marks], 4 2
Dec 2010][10 marks]
5 Explain the meaning, concept and definition of small [June/July2013][7 marks] 4 2
scale industry.
6 What are the characteristics of small scale [June/July2013][6 marks], Dec 4 2
industries? 2010][10 marks]
7 How small scale industries help in economic [June/July2013][7 marks] 4 2
development?
8 Explain the impact of liberalization, privatization [June/July2014][6 marks] 4 2
and globalization on small scale industry.
9 Explain GATT and WTO and its impact on trade. [May/June 2010][10 marks] 4 2
10 Discuss the salient features of New Small Enterprise [Dec09/Jan10][8marks] 4 2
policy 1991
11 Explain the effect of WTO on Indian SSIs. [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 4 2
12 List out the various objectives of developing small Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks], Dec 4 1
enterprises in india. 2010][10 marks]
13 Briefly explain the Government support for SSI Jun/Jul 2009][4 marks] 4 2
during 5 year plans.
14 Briefly explain the rationale of small- scale induster Jun/Jul 2009][8 marks] 4 2
development in India.
15 Define small scale industry, ancillary industry and May/June 2010][10 marks] 4 1
tiny industries with atleast four advantages of each. [
MODULE V
1 Explain KIADB and KCTU along with their [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks] 4 2
objectives.
2 Write short notes on : i) SIDO ii) SIDB iii) DIC iv) [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks], 4 6
TECSOK. Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks]
3 Explain the role of i) SSIB ii) NSIC iii)KVIC iv) [June/July2014][8 marks] 4 2
SIDO.
4 Briefly discuss the institutions that are providing [June/July2013][7 marks] 4 2
technical and marketing support for SSI’s.
5 Briefly discuss SIDBI and explain need for the [June/July2013][7 marks] 4 2
institutional support for the SSI.
6 What are the institutions at state level that are [June/July2013][6 marks] 4 2
providing support to SSI’s?
7 Explain the role of district industry centres. [June/July2014][6 marks] 4 2
8 Write note on IDBI and ICICI. [June/July2014][6 marks] 4 6
9 Explain the role of SSIDC in development of SSI. [June/July2014][8 marks] 4 2
10 What is TECSOK? Explain the services offered by [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 4 3
TECSOK to SSI’s.
11 Discuss objectives and functions of DIC-Single [Dec09/Jan10][6 marks] 4 2
Window Agency.
12 List out the functions of SIDBI. Discuss the different [Dec09/Jan10][8marks] 4 1,2
types of assistance provided by SIDBI to SSI’s.
13 Explain the activities of NSIC. Jun/Jul 2009][10 marks] 4 2
14 Describe the principal services offered by NSIC for Dec 2010][10 marks] 4 1
the promotion of small scale industries.
15 Explain the various focused consultancy areas of Dec 2010][10marks] 4 2
TECSOK.
16 Explain the aims and objectives of KIADB and [May/June 2010][10 marks] 4 2
KSSIC.
17 Explain the following: i)NSIC ii) DIC single [May/June 2010][4 marks] 4 2
window agency iii) KSFC.

1 Explain the contents of project report. [Dec2013/Jan2014][8 marks] 5 2

2 Explain PERT and CPM along with differences [Dec2013/Jan2014][10 marks], 5 2

between them and their limitations. [June/July2014][5 marks],
[May/June 2010][10 marks]
3 State advantages and disadvantages of critical path Dec 2010][10marks] 5 1
method (CPM) for network analysis.
4 Briefly explain the meaning of project and classify [June/July2013][6 marks] 5 2
projects.
5 What are the steps involved in formulation of project [June/July2013][7 marks], Dec 5 2
report? Explain. 2010][10 marks]
6 Briefly discuss Network Analysis. What is PERT? [June/July2013][7 marks] 5 2
Explain.
7 Explain the guidelines by planning commission for [June/July2014][10 marks] 5 2
project report.
8 What is Network Analysis? Explain its importance [June/July2014][5marks], 5 1,2
and list the various networking techniques for [May/June 2010][5 marks]
project scheduling.
9 Define project report and discuss its need and [Dec09/Jan10][8 marks] 5 1,2
significance.
10 What are common errors in project report [Dec09/Jan10][7marks] 5 2
formulation? Explain.
11 What is market feasibility? Explain. [Dec09/Jan10][5 marks] 5 2

12 Explain the phases of project identification with its [May/June 2010][5marks] 5 2

sources.
13 What are the criteria for selecting a particular Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks] 5 2
project, an entrepreneur should consider?
14 Briefly explain the importance of project Jun/Jul 2009][6 marks] 5 2
identification.
15 Give the meaning of project appraisal. What are thw Jun/Jul 2009][8 marks] 5 3
steps followed in project appraisal?
16 Explain the features that the project report should Dec 2010][5 marks] 5 2
include.