Principles and Practices of Management Question Paper of MBA Semester 1, Download Question Paper 7

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Total No. of Questions: 7

Paper ID [C0168]

MBA (Sem.-1^st)

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MANAGEMENT

Subject Code: (MB-101) (2k9)

Time: 3 Hrs.                                                                           Max. Marks: 60

Instruction to Candidates:

1.      Section-A  is Compulsory.

2.      Attempt any Four questions from Section-B.

SECTION-A

(10 X 2=20)

Q1.

(a)    Brain-storming

(b)   Management by objectives

(c)    Line v/s Staff function

(d)   Forecasting

(e)    Decentralization

(f)    Concurrent Control

(g)   Creativity

(h)   Management as a social system

(i)     Portfolio matrix

(j)     Decision tree

SECTION-B

(4 X10=40)

Q2.      Explain the systems theory of management.  In what ways is it advancement over the classical and human behaviour approach?

Q3.      “Decision making is the primary task of management.” Discuss this statement and explain the process of decision making.

Q4.      What do you mean by ‘Management by Objectives’? What are the different steps involved in it?

Q5.      Distinguish between line and staff functions. What are the main difficulties in the smooth relationship between line and staff officials in an enterprise? How can they be removed?

Q6.      What do you mean by Span of  Management? Discuss the factors determining effective span-situation approach.

Q7.      “The objective function  of a business is to maximize profits. It has nothing to do with the social  responsibilities.” Do you agree with this? Explain?