Periyar University 2009 B.B.A BUSINESS ORGANISATION AND PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

S.No.2662 08 UBX 01/
08 UBA 01

(For the candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)

B.B.A./B.B.A.(C.A.) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009.

FIRST SEMESTER

BUSINESS ORGANISATION AND PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 75 marks

SECTION A--(10*2=20 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL ques..

1. Define scientific management.

2. Define management.

3. What is mean by basic planning?

4. Write a short note on policy.

5. What is authority?

6. Define unity of command.

7. Define communication.

8. What is leadership?

9. What is controlling?

10. What are the kinds of coordination?

SECTION B--(5*5=25 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL ques..

11. (a) Give the brief account of the major functions of management.

Or

(b) Enumerate the main objectives of management.


12. (a) Discuss management By Objectives (MBO).

Or

(b) What is planning? elaborate its important features?


13. (a) Define "Decentralisation". elaborate its benefits?

Or

(b) Give a brief account of advantages of delegation of authority.


14. (a) What are the advantages of maintaining effective communication in business organisation?

Or

(b) What do you mean by motivation? explain the Maslow's theory of motivation.


15. (a) Explain the objectives of controlling.

Or

(b) What are the principles of coordinating?

SECTION C--(3*10=30 MARKS)

ANSWER ANY 3 OUT OF FIVE.

16. Enumerate the contributions of F.W.Taylor for management thought.

17. Describe briefly the major steps involved in planning process.

18. Explain the concept of a line organisation by means of a suitable chart. elaborate the advantages and limitations of this kind of organisation?

19. What do you understand by leadrership style? explain the main style of leadership.

20. Give an improper acount of the steps involved in the process of controlling.

Earning:   Approval pending.