[Principles of Business Management, Dibrugarh University, B.Com 2nd Sem, Question Papers, Semester Exam, May' 2018]
2018 (May)
Commerce (General/Speciality)
Course Code: 204
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
1.
Answer the following questions:
a)
Who is the author of the book, General and
Industrial Management? 1
b)
Write the name of one major proponent of
Traditional or Classical theory of management.1
c)
Which concept of management reduces the workload
of a manager? 1
d)
What is meant by ‘efficiency’ in management? 1
e)
Which function of management establishes
authority / responsibility relationship? 1
f)
Name the first step in the process of
‘managerial control’. 1
g)
Give two examples of positive motivation in
motivating employees. 2
2.
Answer briefly any four of the following questions: 4x4=16
a)
Write the advantages of line and staff
organization.
b)
What kind of role does a good plan play in
business management?
c)
What are the limitations of planning?
d)
What are the essential requirements of an
effective control system?
e)
Write a short note on Frederick Herzberg’s
theory of motivation.
3.
(a) Briefly discuss the nature and significance of business management. 7+7=14
Or
(b) Critically evaluate the ‘contingency
approach’ of management. 14
4.
(a) What is meant by ‘decision-making’? Explain the role of decision-making in
business management. 4+10=14
Or
(b) Explain the meaning and process of
‘Management by Objectives’ (MBO). 4+10=14
5.
(a) What is ‘span of management’? Briefly discuss the factors determining the
span of management. 4+10=14
Or
(b) Describe the nature and process of
organizing. 7+7=14
6.
(a) “Planning without control is meaningless and control without planning is a
waste.” Judge the authenticity of the statement. 14
Or
(b) Define leadership. Discuss the qualities of a good
leader. 4+10=14
(OLD COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
1.
Answer the following questions as directed:
a)
Write the full form of POSDCORB. 1
b)
Centralization is same with decentralization. 1 (Write True or False)
c)
Authority can be delegated, but _____ cannot be
delegated. 1 (Fill in the blank)
d)
Who proposed the ‘need theory’ of motivation? 1
e)
Give the meaning of ‘authority’. 1
f)
_____ is determination of future courses of
action. 1 (Fill in the blank)
g)
State two limitations of planning. 2
2.
Write short notes on (any four): 4x4=16
a)
Significance of organizing.
b)
Process of decision-making.
c)
Bases of departmentation.
d)
Planning premises.
e)
Importance of managerial control.
3.
(a) How would you define the term ‘business management’? Explain its
significance. 4+7=11
Or
(b) Evaluate the contribution made by Henry
Fayol to the growth of management thought. 11
4.
(a) Define planning. Describe its significance. 4+7=14
Or
(b) Discuss the meaning and advantages of
‘management by objectives.’ 4+7=11
5.
(a) What do you mean by ‘span of management’? Explain its significance. 4+7=11
Or
(b) Discuss the meaning and process of
organizing. 4+7=11
6.
(a) Write an explanatory note on ‘motivation’. 11
Or
(b) Discuss the qualities of a good leader.
11
7.
(a) Discuss in detail the steps involved in a control process. 12
Or
(b) Explain the features of a good control system. 12
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