Alagappa University 2007 B.Com PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
Computer Applications


PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT


(2005 onwards)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

part A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent.


1. Enlist the different roles of a manager.
2. Differentiate ranging from ‘Management’ and ‘Administration’.
3. What do you understand by the term ‘Management by Objectives’?
4. Define ‘Span of control’.
5. Differentiate ranging from line, staff and functional authority.
6. Enlist the main steps in the process of rational
decision-making.
7. Enlist the major principles of Effective co-ordination.
8. List the major elements of effective delegation of authority.


part B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 of the subsequent.


9. Discuss the major contribution of the human behaviour school to management.
10. Explain the different steps in the planning process.
11. What are the principles of effective communication?
12. Explain in detail the major steps involved in recruitment and selection.
13. What are the leadership styles according to managerial grid? discuss the characteristics of the leaders in the managerial grid.
14. Explain Herzberg’s theory of motivation.
15. Design an effective control process for any organisation of your option.

Earning:   Approval pending.