PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

PART-A

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS

(20X2=40)
1) What are the characteristics of management?
2) State two differences between partnership and sole trader.
3) List the social responsibilities of managers.
4) Define joint sector unit and give an example for public corporation.
5) Explain planning as a dynamic process.
6) List any four features of MBO.
7) How the planning premises are classified?
8) What are the two methods by which the forecasting is carried out?
9) Define organizing.
10) State the kinds of organizational chart.
11) What is span of control?
12) What are the steps involved in manpower planning?
13) Define creativity.
14) Explain about brain storming.
15) Compare theory X and theory Y.
16) Mention the importance of leadership.
17) Why do we need control in an organization?
18) Enumerate the limitations o f budgeting.
19) Name the five resources on MIS.
20) What is preventive control?

PART-B
ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS
(5X12=60)
21) Explain the F.W.Taylor’s scientific management in detail. (12)
22) Define decision making. Explain the process of decision making. (12)
23) a) Enumerate any eight differences between formal and informal
organization. (8)
b) List any four features of delegation. (4)
24) Discuss the factors determining the degree of decentralization in
brief. (12)
25) Explain any three theories of motivation in detail. (12)
26) a) Discuss about the communication process. (6)
b) List out the four barriers of communication and explain each. (6)
27) Outline the steps involved in the process of controlling with
necessary explanation. (12)
28) Bring out the different characteristics of effective budget. Also bring
out the different types of budget with its relative merits and demerits. (12)