2015
(July)
COMMERCE
Paper: 106
(Principles of Business Management)
Full Marks: 90
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
(a) Write True or False: 1x5=5
1)
The theory of scientific management was
propounded by Taylor.
2)
The book, General and Industrial Management was
written by P. F. Drucker.
3)
Management by objectives is a continuous
process.
4)
Rationalisation is an element of scientific
management.
5)
Correction of deviations is the first step in
the process of control.
(b) Fill in the blanks: 1x3=3
1)
‘Zero-based budgeting’ technique was first
introduced in America in the year _______.
2)
Management Audit is a _______ technique of
control.
3)
_______ is determination of future course of
action.
2.
Write short notes on: (any four) 5x4=20
a)
Autocratic leadership.
b)
Strategic planning.
c)
Authority and responsibility.
d)
Positive leadership.
e)
Functional organisation.
f)
Process of decision-making.
3.
“Management is concerned with ideas, things and people.” – Comment. 12
Or
Write a brief note on the development of management
thoughts.
4.
Explain the meaning and process of management by objectives. 3+9=12
Or
“Decision-making is problem solving in different
situations”. Discuss. 12
5.
Discuss the factors which are to be considered in choosing a suitable form of
departmentation. 13
Or
What do you mean by ‘span of management’? Explain the
factors which affect an effective span of management. 4+9=13
6.
Compare and contrast Maslow’s theory and Herzberg’s theory of Motivation. 12
Or
“None of the leadership styles is fault proof”. Do you
agree? Comment and explain.
7.
Briefly explain the traditional and modern techniques of control. 13
Or
“Trying to control everything may end up in controlling
nothing.” Discuss.
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