Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra) 2006 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Distance Learning Programmes Division

Second Semester 2006-2007



Mid-Semester Test

(EC-1 Regular)



Course No. : MGTS ZC211

Course Title : PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

No. of Pages = 1

No. of ques. = eight
Nature of examination : Closed Book

Weightage : 40%

Duration : two Hours

Date of examination : 03/02/2007 (FN)

Note:

1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates provided on the cover page of the ans book.

2. All parts of a ques. should be answered consecutively. every ans should begin from a fresh page.

3. Mobile phones and computers of any type should not be brought inside the exam hall.

4. Use of any unfair means will outcome in severe disciplinary action.



Q.1. Identify the 4 co-ordinates in a BCG matrix and explain every 1 in not more than 50 words. (5)



Q.2. describe decision – making. elaborate the various approaches for selecting an option in decision –making? (5)



Q.3. What is a department in an Organization? Mention the different kinds of Departments and discuss every in not more than 50 words. (5)



Q.4. explain any 5 limitations of re-engineering. (5)



Q.5. discuss the 10 managerial roles identified by Mintzberg giving an example every.

(5)



Q.6. discuss in brief the different steps involved in the planning process. (5)



Q.7. Managers at various levels in the organization are concerned with various types of objectives. Illustrate through a diagram the relationship ranging from objectives and organizational hierarchy? (5)



Q.8. describe ethics. discuss in not more than 50 words every 3 moral theories of Normative Ethics. (5)







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