Alagappa University 2008 B.A Public Administration PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - exam paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

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

1.Define management. elaborate the features of management?
2.What do you understand by planning? What is the importance of planning?
3.Define decision-making. elaborate the kinds of decisions?
4.Differentiate formal organisation from informal organisation.
5.What are the differences ranging from delegation of authority and decentralisation of authority?
6.What do you mean by direction? elaborate its principles?
7. What is motivation? elaborate the characteristics of motivation?
8.What are the different good qualities of efficient controlling system?

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

9.What are the contributions of Henry Fayol towards the principles of management?
10.What is planning? discuss the steps involved in planning process.
11.Explain X theory and Y theory. discuss the different methods of motivation.
12.What is co-ordination? discuss the techniques adopted to achieve effective co-ordination.
13.Explain various styles of leadership.
14.What are the effects necessary to remove barriers of communication?
15.Explain the different techniques of control.

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