S.No.

5119 P 16 MBA 1

(For candidates admitted from 2016–2017 onwards)

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2021.

Business Administration

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

SECTION A — (10  2 = 20)

Answer ALL the questions.

1. Define concept of Management.

2. List ant two type of organisation.

3. What do you meant by strategy planning?

4. Write a short note on Planning.

5. What is Span of control?

6. Define Informal organization.

7. Define Directing.

8. What is Delegation of Authority?

9. What do you understand by integrated control?

10. Define Total quality of Management

SECTION B — (5  5 = 25)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

11. (a) Differentiate between formal and informal organization.

Or
(b) Explain the functions of management.

12. (a) What are the different elements of planning?

Or
(b) Discuss the importance of the planning function in a
modern enterprise.
13. (a) What is organization structure? Explain its importance.

Or
(b) Discuss any four types of Organization Structure in detail.

14. (a) List and Explain importance of manpower planning.

Or
(b) What are the features of Staffing?

15. (a) Discuss the importance of Business process reengineering.

Or
(b) Explain the concept of Total quality of management.

SECTION C — (3  10 = 30)

Answer any THREE questions.

16. Explain the Maslow’s need hierarchy. How does the theory hold
good in Indian context.

17. Describe the various types of planning and outline the major
steps in the planning process.

18. Distinguish between line and staff functions in an organisation.

Explain an organization structure, clearly showing line and staff
functionalities.

19. Explain the significance of the staffing function in achieving

organizational effectiveness.

20. Discuss the importance of effective controlling in the modern

organizations.

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