MS - 1

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT FIRST SEMESTER 2012

MS-1: MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHA IOUR

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Note: Answer all the questions and submit this assignment on or before April 30, 2012, to the coordinator of your study center. 1. What are the essential components of an effective !" and why# $escribe the !" of an

organi%ation, &nown to you or you are familiar with, giving detailed description and critically evaluate its effectiveness. 'riefly describe the organi%ation, you are referring to. 2. "tate and e(plain the importance of ission, )ision, *b+ectives, and "trategy in the

functioning of an organi%ation. ,ind out these statements of a few organi%ations and e(plain their significance. -ow do they help you understand about these organi%ations# $escribe with brief details of the organi%ation you are referring to. 3. What are the essential components .indicators. $eterminants of *rgani%ational /limate and *rganisational /ulture# 0a&e e(ample of two organi%ations, list out the component .indicators. dimensions of their climate and culture and e(plain their corresponding perceived ma+or focus, with e(ample. 'riefly describe the organi%ations you are referring to. 1. What are the element of an organi%ation structure, and the factors influencing its choice# 0a&e e(ample of two organi%ations and e(plain with logic as to how are their structures suited to their requirements or influenced by the other factors. 2. Why do groups get formed# What are the stages of group formation# 3(plain the formation of a group and relate it to the stages with brief description of purpose and structure of the group, as you are aware of. Also briefly describe the organi%ation, if this group was the part of it.