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MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Manipal University, Manipal 576 104

VI/VII SEM. B.E. DEGREE (MAKE-UP/SUMMER COURSE) EXAMINATIONS JULY 2008 (COMMON TO MECH/IP/EE/EC/CIVIL/CHEM/ICE) SUBJECT: ESSENTIALS OF MANAGEMENT (HUM-302/401) REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM (19 /07/ 2008) Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50 Instructions to Candidates: Answer ANY FIVE FULL questions.

1A) List down the different types of plans. 1B) Discuss briefly the process of Managing By Objectives. 1C) With a neat sketch, explain the TOWS matrix used as a tool for evaluating strategies in business organizations. 2A) Compare the line function and staff function in organizations. 2B) Explain briefly the various steps in the selection process used in organizations. 2C) What do you mean by span of management? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the narrow and wide span of management. 3A) With a neat sketch, explain the Geographical departmentation.

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3B) List down the various skills and personnel characteristics desired in managers? 3C) Discuss Authority, Responsibility and Accountability. Can a manger delegate responsibility to his subordinate? If not, why? 4A) Explain any two internal and external training approaches to manager development in organizations. 4B) Explain Herzbergs theory of motivation. (HUM-302/401) (03) (03) Page 1 of 2 (03) (03)

4C) Explain briefly the Blake and Mouton approach to Leadership styles and behaviour. 5A) List down the barriers of communication in organizations. 5B) Explain the various non- budgetary control devices used in controlling. 5C) Explain the Japanese style of managing organizations. 6) Write short note on the following : 6A. Critical control point standards. 6B. Types of plans. 6C. centralization of Authority. 6D. Stategies and policies. (10) 2.5x4 (04) (04) (03) (03)

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