DOEACC Society 2006 DOEACC B Level B3.1 Management Fundamentals and Information Systems ( ) - Question Paper

B3.1-R3: MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS AND info SYSTEMS
NOTE:
Time: three Hours Total Marks: 100
1.
a) discuss the skills, which a manager should possess.
b) ‘Leadership is an interpersonal influence process.’ discuss.
c) ‘Organising consists of 2 sub-processes—differentiation and integration.’ Illustrate.
d) What do you understand by SWOT Analysis?
e) discuss the main objectives of Statistical Quality Control.
f) explain Employees Stock choice Plan as an incentive scheme for employees.
g) discuss the kinds of Decisional Support Systems.
(7x4)
2.
a) ‘Managerial planning is a mere ritual in a fast changing environment.’ Comment.
b) ‘Delegation of authority is the key to organisation.’ explain the statement and state the
guidelines for effective delegation of authority.
c) elaborate the benefits and limitations of interactive marketing for a business?
(6+8+4)
3.
a) ‘Formal and informal organizations are not 2 various forms, but are 2 dimensions of
the identical organisation.’ explain and bring out clearly the differences ranging from the two.
b) describe Communication. elaborate the essentials of good communication system?
c) How can Internet technologies improve relationships and service for a business?
(7+7+4)
4.
a) discuss the meaning and objectives of Quality Control.
b) What is product life cycle? explain the various stages in the lifecycle of a product.
c) discuss Knowledge Management System in brief.
(7+7+4)
5.
a) Compare NPV (Net current Value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return) methods of
Investment decisions. Which 1 of the two, you obtain to be more rational and why?
b) Why do firms need working capital? elaborate the main components of working capital
management?
(9+9)
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1. ans ques. one and any 4 ques. from two to 7.
2. Parts of the identical ques. should be answered together and in the identical
sequence.
6.
a) describe Management info System (MIS). elaborate the pre-requisites of an
effective MIS?
b) discuss the role played by financial info system in making financial decisions.
(10+8)
7.
a) What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? discuss the various kinds of ERP
systems.
b) define the phases of System Development Life cycle.
(10+8)
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