Anna University Coimbatore 2011 B.E Electronics & Communication Engineering Principles of management(/ ) - Question Paper

ANNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE

B.E / B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATIONS : NO/DEC 2011

REGULATIONS : 2007&2008

FIFTH SEMESTER

070120056-080290018- PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

(COMMON TO ECE / MEDICAL ELECTRONICS)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

PART A

( 10 X 2 = 20 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1.      Is management a science or art? Justify your answer.

2.      Define informational roles.

3.      What is Self Actualization?

4.      Explain business Strategy.

5.      What is Apprenticeship Training?

6.      What do you understand by decentralization?

7.      What is Innovation in management?

8.      Define the term Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).

9.      What do you understand by Merger and Acquistion (M & A)?

10.  Define Ethics.

PART-B

( 5 X 16 = 80 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

11.  (a) Discuss the systems approach in management with a suitable block diagram. What are

the merits and demerits of the systems approach?

(OR)

(b) Management is a combination of Arts, Science and Profession. Substantiate and hence

Justify your agreement or disagreement.

 

 

12.  (a) Enumerate the types of planning with a suitable example. What are the advantages of planning

For enhancing safety and security measures in the manufacturing sector?

(OR)

(b) Explain the various types of decision making under risk and uncertainty. Offer suggestions.

13. (a) Discuss the challenges and opportunities in management of Human Resources in the

Context of multinational companies in India. Offer your innovative suggestions.

(OR)

(b) What are the forms of departmentalization? Describe with the help of a next sketch.

 

14. (a) Describe the leadership theories in management with an example.

(OR)

(b) Explain the process of communication. What are the barriers to effective communication?

 

15. (a) Explain the effect of globalization and management practice in MNCs after the recession.

(OR)

(b) Explain the challenges for using computers in the management of information systems in a

Company.

 

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