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[BCA]
THIRD SEMESTER
Principal of Management &
Organizational Behaviour (BCA-221)
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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL
AND BEHAVIOUR
(BCA-221)
INSTRUCTIONS TO PAPER SETTERS:
1. Question No. 1 should be compulsory and cover the entices
belO questions of short answer type of 2.6 marks each,
each unit,
1s, There should
ving atleast 2 questions from
2 Apart from Question No.1, rest ofthe paper shall consist of four units as per the
syllabus. Every unit should have to questions ta evaluate analstiealechnieal ils of
‘candidate. However, student may be asked to attempt only 1 question from each uni
Bach question shouldbe of 12.5 marks, inchuding its subparts ifany.
3. Examiners are requested to go through the Course Outcomes(CO) ofthis course and
Prepare the question paper accordingly, using Bloom's Taxonomy(BT, in such a way
that every question be mapped te some o other CO end all the questions, put together,
‘must be able to achieve the mapping to all the CO), in balanced way
UNIT
‘Management: Meaning & concept, Management principles (Fayol & Tayler),
‘Management process (in brie, Managerial levels, Skills, les and Functions of «
‘manager, Management Theories (Classical, Neo classical, Behavioral, Systems &
Contingency) (No, of Hes.12]
unit
Planning: Meaning, Purpose & process, Decision making: Concept & process,
Organizing: Process, Departmentation, Authority & Responsibility relationships,
Decentralization,
Staffing: Concept, nature & importance of staffing and Directing. (No. of Hrs, 10]
UNIT
‘Motivation: Concept & theories (Maslow's, Herzberg Two factor, McGregors theory X
& ¥), Leadership: Concepts & styles. Controlling: Natur, Importance, significance &
Process of conta
Organizational Behavior: Concept and Nature of Organisational Behaviour,
Importance, Challenges and Opportunities. Organizational culture: Meaning,
‘importance and characteristic of organization culture, (No.of Hrs.12),
wiry
‘Managing People- Meaning, Need of understanding human behavior in organization,
‘Models of OB, Major concepts in OB (elementary) - Personality, Learning, concept of
perception & perception theories, Attitude Building and Leadership,
(No. of Hs. 10)
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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
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UNIT
Management: Meaning & concept, Management principles (Fayol & Taylor),
Management process (in brie), Managerial levels, Roles & skills of @ manager,
“Management Theories (Classical, Noo classical, Behavioral, Systems & Contingency)
(Elementary(T1,R1) [No of hrs12)
UNIT-II
Planning: Meaning, Purpose & process, Decision making: Concept & provess,
Organizing: Process, Departmentation, Authority & Responsibility relationships,
Decentralization. Staffing: Nature & Importance, (T1,R1] [No.of hrs.10],
‘UNIRIT
‘Staffing: Concept, nature & importance of staffing.
Direeting: Motivation: concept & theories (Maslow’s, Herzberg Two factor,
‘MeGregor’s theory X & Y) , Leadership: Concepts & styles. Controlling: Nature,
Importance, significance & Process of control {T1,R1] INo, of hrs12]
UNITIV
Managing People - Meaning, Need of understanding human behavior in
organization, Models of OB, Major concepts in OB (elementary)- Personality,
Learning, Perception & Attitude Building, (71,12, R3] (No. of hrs.10),
NEW TOPICS ADDED FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-23
‘THIRD SEMESTER
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND.
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOUR
[BCA-221]
UNIT-T
Q1. Explain the functions of a manager.
‘Ans. Functions of a manager are the various roles played by the manager in
fan organization. A manager is accountable forall the happenings in the firm and is
answerable tothe management, The seven major role played by the manager are ~
Funetions of a Manager
+ Planning ~ The basi stp required for any project, big or small, isthe planing
stage. The manager needs to plan the schedule and give the blueprint of how the task
is tobe done with ll the necessary delails, and alo the manager should have a backup
plan that this doesn't werk then what next- Example Thore isa nev project how to
start, human resouree required, resources required ee, everthing shouldbe planned
‘Organizing - Next comes the organizing part, where the manager needs to
synchronize and have ta make sureeverythingisgoing according tothe plan. Everything
should work as per the pln, and ifnot then the manager needs to look into the issue
land make it work as planned. Example - A software tester is require, so organize the
‘enue date and Gime to interview those eligible for the past
+ Staffing -In staple words, stalling means grouping of people into diferent eams
nd allotting different tasks to thom, Ifthe team members have some disputes then the
team member needs to report tothe team leader who wil forward it tothe manager and
the issue will be taken care of. Example - Assembling a new team fora new project.
+ Directing/Leading ~ It isa manager’ responsibility to guide the employees in
all situations in order to avoid conflicts and delay in the task. Manager has to lead the
temployees so that they ean get a clear idea about what isto be done and how todo it
Bxample ~a team needs a tetm leader to look after each task that is accomplished,
in-process, or aborted,
+ Coordinating ~ It means bringing all the employees together by forming an
effcicnt relationship and making them feel comfortable to share their views and issues
freely. Example ~ Coordinating the schedule for a project.
+ Reporting - The manager has to keep updated information about all the ongoing
tasks, and its the sole responsibility ofthe manager to report the updated status to
the higher authorities; while all the employees are bound to report to the manager.
Example — Keeping the respective directors informed about the progress on their
respective projects
+ Budgeting A task has to be completed within the given time frame as wellasit
should be cost efficient, The manager needs to be double sure that the amount invested
in the project doesn't exceed the budget given and incase of imbalance, the budgeting
‘manager has to report to the management. Examaple ~If budget allows to place three
‘employees then five employees cannot be assigned forthe task
+ Controlling - Last but af course not the leat role played by the manager is
having everything under control, Whether itis the budget, or resource allocation,
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everything shouldbe in order. Example ~All members of a team cannot ber
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Various Challenges ofa Manager : -
‘We have seen the diferent rtera manage ast playin order ta malta the
svorkfow lance in an erguntation. With ll these responses, tere are sm
Tough challenges a manger hatte deal ith white trying to balance everthing
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w Managing workforce diversity ~ Manager shouldnt crete or ex
discrimination stony ctpeyece. mplses from dierent backgreun, cate, and
‘ihstaty shock be tested av equel and retards shouldbe given only onthe base
work
it = 1s the sole responsibilty of the
* Improving quality and productivity I it th se
manager to incense the producti without hampering the quality ean be don
een taction
“7 Totally quality management ~Tha constant feu on customer sntisfect
by improving organizational proses
nr Process of engineering Focusing onthe manuactaring af the product, so
thatthe quality isnot eompromisd
* Responding fo nbor storage ~ Ifthe is lb shortage hen the manager
should quik respon toselve ths poten by arranging forthe workforce required en
thatthe product delivery i ot delayed.
+ Hradication of labor shortage ~The manger nts to take ai ation
therein Inbor shortage and shuld assure with ackp plas o that there fs no lbor
thortage ia tare.
* Improving customer service ~ Manager faces the challenge to constantly
iapfrecnnaesertenurneinaneercenpeive names
+ improving ethical behavior ~Managere shuld make sure that the employees
behave pope od mana the dram of he company These ef mar
hllenge tmianager faces while ting fo complete a pete. TO maintain wrk
‘hlanee and forthe betterment ofthe organtaton, the anager shoud try evel best
to resolve these challenges.
UNIT-
Q2 What is directing? Bxplain the characteristics, importance and
principles of directing.
‘Ans. Directing: Every manager is also responsible for stalin, organizing, and
planning, in addition to leading his team. An essential managerial task is directing.
Organizers actions are started with the managerial task of directing. The management
of the organization's member isa concern. Tho managerial task of directing entails
those actions that are directly related to influencing, guiding, o supervising the work
of the subordinates. So, directing is a performance-ocused management function
that launches plans and the organization, Nothing ean be done if subordinates are
rot properly ditected. Another critical eomponent of management is direction. The
Culmination of managerial efforts moves the organisation toward ite set objectives. In
actuality ifs a component ofall managerial actions.
jes of Directing
+ Directing initiates action: The ether Functions of management, i. planning,
organising, staffing, ete, create conditions for managers to take appropriate actions,
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‘wherens directing funeton initiates actions in an organisation, It converts plans into
action. Is the key managerial function performed by the managers,
+ Directing is pervasive: It is pervasive as it takes place at every level of
‘management. It takes place wherever superior-tubordinate relations exist. Every
‘manager has a subordinate who works under him and is responsible for getting things
done,
+ Directing is a continuous process: Directing is an ongoing activity. It
takes place throughout the life of an organisation, irrespective of the people in the
organisation, Managers give orders to their subordinate, motivate them, and guide
them on a continuous basis.
+ Directing flows from top to bottoms It flows fom top to bottom through the
organisational hierarchy. In directing every manager directs his subordinates andtakes
instructions from his immediate bos. Iti a function of a superior, i.e, the superior
‘motivates, guides, and supervises his subordinates to achieve the organisational goals,
+ Directing deals with people: tis concerned with the direction of hurnan efforts
towards organisational gals. It ean be ead that directing isa delicate function, as it
deals with people, and human behaviour is complex and highly unpredictable,
Importance of Directing.
+ Directing Initiates action: Directing sots an organisation into motion, andhelpe
other managerial funetions to initiate and activate It hes the managers to supervise,
‘communicate, lead, guide and motivate the subordinates to achieve the organisational
pals. For example, a superior guides his subordinates and explain the tak, which
will help the suberdinates to start the work and ackieve the goel
+ Directing leads to integrated group activity: The organisational objectives
can be achieved only when individual efforts are integrated. Disectng integrates
‘employees’ efforts in such a way that every individual elfrt contributes to organisational
performance. For example, a leader can convince his subordinates that group efforts
will help to achieve organisational goals
Directing attempts to get maximum out of individuals: Directing helps
superiors to realise the potential and identify the capabilites of individuals by
motivating and guiding them. By using the elements of directing, ie, supervision,
‘motivation, leadership, and communication, the eficieny of employees can be raised,
+ Direeting helps to implement changes: Directing help to introduce changes
{in an organisation, Generally, poople in an organisation resist changes, Elfective
‘communication, supervision, motivation and guidance help to overeome such resistance
at the workplace. or example, the introduction ofa new method of doing a particular
tank in a factory is resistd by workers, bt when managers explain the purpose, guide
‘and provide them training and rewards, it can be easly accepted by the werkers
* Directing provides stability and balance in the organisation: Stabil
and balance are maintained in an organisation with the help of directing because it
fosters cooperation and commitment amongst employees, and helps to achieve balance
amongst various groups, departments, units, ete, For exaraple, every individual has
personal goals, but the managers integrate the efforts ofall the individuals towards
the achievement of organisational goals through guidance, motivat
communication
Principles of Directing
1. Communication: One of the most fundamental management tasks is
3m, supervision and
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