Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2007 M.B.A Advanced Management Concepts MB 400 - Question Paper

M.B.A. Advanced Management Concepts MB 400 May 2007
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
1. Explain the important functions of management.
2. Define planning. elaborate the important characteristics of planning?
3. Define objectives. define the criteria of sound objectives.
4. Differentiate ranging from line, staff and functional authority.
5. Describe the essentials of effective delegation of authority.
6. What are the advantages of internal and external sources of recruitment?
7. Explain the important techniques of co-ordination.
8. Explain the concept of Bench-Marking.
PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
9. Give a brief account on the contribution to management thought made by Elton Mayo.
10. Explain the advantages and limitations of planning. What should be done to overcome its limitations?
11. Define Decision making. discuss the essential steps in decision making.
12. Describe the important principles of organising.
13. Describe the steps involved in the selection process.
14. Explain briefly the basic steps in control process.
15. Explain Total Quality Management in an organisation.

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