Gauhati University Question Papers
Principles of Management (May-June’ 2013)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
Choose the correct option from the following: 1x10=10
a) Leadership
is associated with which of the following skills of a manager?
1) Conceptual
skill.
2) Interpersonal
skill.
3) Technical
skill.
4) Political
skill.
b) Henri
Fayol’s contribution to the science of management is regarded as
1) Scientific
Management.
2) General
Administrative Theory.
3) Human
Relation.
4) Behavioural
Theory.
c) Plans
which establish overall objectives and position of an organisation in terms of
its environment is known as –
1) Specific
plan.
2) Short
term plan.
3) Tactical
plan.
4) Strategic
plan.
d) An
organisational structure that groups similar occupational specialties together
is known as
1) Simple
structure.
2) Divisional
structure.
3) Project
structure.
4) Functional
structure.
e) Which
of the following does not constitute sexual harassment at work place?
1) Participation
in a debate on sexual harassment.
2) Passing
sexual remark.
3) Unwanted
touching.
4) Sexual
advance.
f) Which
one of the following barriers to communication is responsible for misleading
disclosure by a corporate house?
1) Filtering.
2) Selective
perception.
3) Information
overload.
4) Jargon.
g) Which
one of the following needs of Maslow’s motivation theory has a resemblance with
the “Recognition need” of Herzberg?
1) Physiological
need.
2) Safety
needs.
3) Social
needs.
4) Esteem
needs.
h) Management
by exception is an important principle of
1) Management.
2) Control.
3) Performance
appraisal.
4) Management
by objective.
i)
Who introduced the concept of value chain in
management?
1) Michael
Porter.
2) Tom
Peter.
3) Peter
F. Druker.
4) H.
Simon.
j)
Which of the following is not within the formal
process of communication?
1) Encoding.
2) Interpreting.
3) Decoding.
4) Feedback.
2.
Answer the following questions: (each answer not to exceed 50 words) 2x5=10
a) State
the essence of Howthorne studies made upon workers of Western Electric Company.
b) State
two major distinctions between Management by objectives and Traditional Goal
Setting Plan.
c) Enumerate
the step in decision making process.
d) What
additional divisions do you suggest for the marketing department of a modern
corporate house having large production?
e) List
out a few of the non-monetary benefits which could motivate employees.
3.
Answer any five of the following questions: 4x5=20
a) How
planning premises are useful in formulation of plans?
b) What
are the limits of authority?
c) How
to select a suitable medium of Communication?
d) What
are the human aspects in effecting a change?
e) Explain
carrot and stick approach in motivation.
f) State
the problem in appointing staff authority in organisational control.
4. What
are the two approaches of the Neo-classical era of management? How would you
distinguish between them? 5+5=10
Or
Explain briefly the fundamental contribution of Herbert
Simon to the science of management. Also state the basic tenets of Tom Peter’s
Excellent Management theory. 5+5=10
5.
Explain four basic principles of decision making. Also state the approach in
decision making. 6+4=10
Or
Discuss the planning process of a large manufacturing
organisation. Also state the limitation of planning. 6+4=10
6.
In what way authority can be distinguished from responsibility? Also state the
source of authority. 6+4=10
Or
What do you mean by span of management? Explain in this
connection the factors that determine an ideal span of control.
7.
Distinguish between formal and informal communication. What are the essential
elements of a good communication system? 5+5=10
Or
Enumerate the assumptions of McGregor’s theory X with theory
Y. Also identify three distinctions between them. 6+4=10
8.
State the major areas which require managerial control in an undertaking. Also
discuss the limitations of control system. 5+5=10
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