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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2010

( FIRST YEAR )

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( PAPER - I )

110. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

( Common with M.B.A. Three years programme )
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[ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks
PART - A

(5 3 = 15)

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write short notes on :
(a) Human relations era.
(b) Types of plan.
(c) Organisation manuals.
(d) Rational authority.
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(e) Leadership.

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(f) X Theory.

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(g) Social responsibility of business.

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(h) Communication.
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2. Distinguish between
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3. What is line and staff organisation ? What are

its merits and demerits ?
4. Define coordination. What are its principles ?
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What is MBE ? Differentiate it from MBO.

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6. What is strategic planning ? Explain the steps

involved in such a plan.

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7. List the different types of policies.

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8. What is scientific management ? Explain the

principles and techniques of scientific
management.
9. Define delegation. What are the steps involved
in the process of delegation ?
10. What are emotional and psychological barriers
ot communication ?
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Answer any ONE question.

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PART - C

11. Case study :

A firm having a roaring business of leather
goods is intended to decentralise its operations
at various places. In this regard, six
manufacturing plants of more or less similar
nature have been installed in different places
in the country. But the board of directors
of the company is indecisive on the matters
that how much authority should be delegated
to the plant managers heading the plant. More
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specifically the board of directors seeks your

advice on the question whether the power to
appoint supervisory and middle level managerial
staff should be at the plant level or with the
head office.

You are required to study the case and

answer the following questions.

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(a) How should the head office share

authority with each plant manager ?

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(b) Which matters should the head office

retain and what should be left to plant
managers ?

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(c) Give your suggestions for maintaining

coordination between head office and
plants located at different places.

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