[Principles of Business Management, Dibrugarh University, B.Com 2nd Sem, Question Papers, Semester Exam, May' 2017]
2017 (May)
Commerce (General/Speciality)
Course Code: 204
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
1. Answer the following as directed:
a) Why
is management called a ‘group activity’? 1
b) Write
any one point of distinction between cooperation and coordination. 1
c) “Trying
to control everything may end up in controlling nothing.” (Write True or False) 1
d) Mention
two features of a good plan. 2
e) Authority
can be delegated, but ____ cannot be delegated. (Fill in the blank) 1
f) Give
one example of non-financial incentive. 1
g) Give
an example of negative motivation. 1
2. Write short notes on (any four): 4x4=16
a) Social
responsibility of management.
b) Planning
premises.
c) Concept
of decision making.
d) Organization
and organizing.
e) Unity
of command.
3. (a) Describe briefly the management thoughts. 14
Or
(b)
Critically discuss the systems approach of management. 14
4. (a) “Planning is an important function of
management.” Justify the statement with reasons. 14
Or
(b)
Describe the meaning and significance of management by objectives. 4+10=14
5. (a) Discuss in detail the advantages and
disadvantages of line and staff organization in the field of business
management. 7+7=14
Or
(b)
Briefly describe the bases of departmentation with relative merits and
demerits. 14
6. (a) Discuss the nature and importance of
motivation in business management. 7+7=14
Or
(b)
Explain the concept of leadership. Discuss its significance in the management
of a large manufacturing enterprise. 4+10=14
(OLD
COURSE)
Full
Marks: 80
Pass
Marks: 32
1. Answer the following as directed:
a) Coordination
is same with cooperation. 1
(Write True or False)
b) Write
the full form of TQM. 1
c) ____
is known as the ‘father of principles of management’. (Fill in the blank) 1
d) ‘Identifying
the problem’ is a basic principle of decision-making process. (Write True or False) 1
e) Give
two examples of financial incentives in motivating employees. 2
f) Mention
two limitations of planning. 2
2. Write short notes on (any three): 4x3=12
a) Span
of management.
b) Managerial
skills.
c) Systems
approach of management.
d) Decision-making.
3. (a) Write a brief note on the development of management
thoughts. 12
Or
(b)
Discuss the importance of business management functions in the management of a
large manufacturing enterprise. 12
4. (a) Briefly discuss the features of a good
plan. 12
Or
(b)
Discuss the meaning and process of management by objectives. 4+8=12
5. (a) What do you mean by organizing?
Describe its significance. 4+8=12
Or
(b)
Explain the nature and limitations of line and staff organization. 6+6=12
6. (a) Compare and contrast Maslow’s theory
and Herzberg’s theory of motivation. 12
Or
(b)
Explain in brief the various styles of leadership. 12
7. (a) Write an explanatory note on effective
control system. 12
Or
(b)
What do you mean by ‘managerial control’? Discuss its importance in business
management. 4+8=12