Alagappa University 2007 Diploma Business Administration MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS - Question Paper

P.G.D.B.M. EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
(2005 onwards)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
1. What are the functions of the top management?
2. What are the criteria of effective planning?
3. What are the steps in decision making?
4. What are the principles of organisation?
5. What are the advantages of centralisation?
6. What is bench marketing?
7. What are the different sources of recruitment?
8. What is performance appraisal? elaborate its objectives?

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

ans any 4 ques..
9. Discuss the role of controlling function in the management process?
10. Explain the basic principles of a sound training programme for business personnel.
11. What is strategic alliance? discuss its relevance in the current competitive business environment.
12. Examine the principles of co-ordination from the point of the effective management.
13. Decision making is the essence of management – Comment.
14. Examine the elements of staffing process in personnel management.
15. What is centralisation? elaborate its merits and demerits?

Earning:   Approval pending.