B.Com-B.Com Computer Applications PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Com. (CA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is meant by the ‘management process’?
2. What are the attributes of a profession?
3. Briefly explain the components of planning.
4. Distinguish between organisation as a ‘structure’ and a ‘process’.
5. Write short notes on:
(a) Job analysis
(b) Job description
(c) Job specification.
6. Define motivation. Describe its characteristics.
7. List the features of co-ordination.
8. What is principles of direct contact?
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the importance of management in the presentday world.
10. What are planning premises? Explain the classification of planning premises.
11. Explain the important principles of organising.
12. Differentiate between recruitment and selection. Describe the steps involved in the selection process.
13. What is job satisfaction? What are its determinants?
14. Describe Skinner’s behaviour modification theory.
15. Explain coordination. State its principles and techniques.

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