University of Mumbai 2007-1st Sem M.E Construction Engineering & Management Construction Managent & Organisation - Question Paper
-on. 5b70-0V'U'CCnn (FURTHEREvtsE1BB-8712
(4 Hours) [Total Marks : 100
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N. B.: (1) Question No; 1 is compulsory.
(2) Answer any four questions out of remaining six questions. ' f /
(3) Neal illustrations and legible hand will be appreciated. f *u
(4) Answers should be brief and to the point. . j * .: 5
1. (a) Write a note on scientific methods pf construction management. Explain the principles 5
of scientific management.
(b) What are the requisites of management by objecth/es (MBO) ? What are the weakness 5 of MBO ?
(c) Discuss the merits of job enrichment. State the limitations of job enlargement and 5 job enrichment.
(d) Write a detailed'note on.management information system. 5
2. (a) Distinguish, between Scientific Management (Taylor) and Administrative Management 10
(H. Fayol). Explain the basic principles of these approaches.
(b) What is planning ? Discuss the maih advantages and limitations of planning. State 10 the important principles of planning.
3. (a) Distinguish between social objectives and economic objectives of business enterprises. 6
(b) Write the principles and guidelines for making effective decisions. 6
(c) What is delegation of authority ? Explain the steps involved in the process of delegation, e State the advantages of delegation.
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4. Distinguish between the following : 20 !
(a) Power and authority :
(b) Programmed and Non-prog rammed decisions
(c) Formal and Informal organisations
(d) Operational Control and Management Control
(e) Motivation and Morale.
5. (a) State the advantages of centralisation and decentralisation. 6
(b) Explain the organisation structure based on line and authority. Discuss the conflict 8 I between line and staff! How are these conflicts resolved ?
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of product departmentation. 6
6. (a) Write a detailed note on employee participation in management. What are its virtues ? 6
(b) State and explain the various traditional methods and modem methods of performance a appraisal.
(c) Explain the need for training and retaining the work force and explain the steps g involved in any effective training program.
7. (a) Explain Herzberg's Two-factor theory of motivation. 6
(b) Discuss the various functions of a leader. How is managerial grid used to improve g leadership ?
(c) State and explain four basic methods of control. 6
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