Alagappa University 2008 B.A Public Administration ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS - exam paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)

1.Explain the meaning of scientific management.
2.Bring out the managerial activities mentioned by Henry Fazol.
3.How are organisations formed according to Barnard.
4.Explain Frederick Herzberg’s 2 factor theory.
5.What is POSDCORB? discuss.
6.Briefly provide the main features of max Weberian Bureaucracy.
7.Bring out the contribution of Riggs to administrative thinkers.
8.State the importance of Decision-making.

PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..

9.Estimate the contribution of F.W. Taylor to scientific management.
10.Describe the Frederick Herzberg’s theory of motivation.
11.Write an Essay on Formal and Informal organisation of Chester I Barnard.
12.Describe the Human Behaviour school of management theory.
13.Discuss the contribution made by MC Gryon for the development of management concept.
14.Discuss in details the Maslow need Hierarchy theory of motivation.
15.Analyse the contribution of Herbert A Simon to administrative theory.

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