B.Com First Year Question Papers (Distance): Principles of Business Management' 2017

2017

(August)

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. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word/words: 1x5=5

a) Elton Mayo was the Pioneer of _______ theory.

b) MBO was first described and advocated by _______ in his book “the Practice of Management.”

c) Delegation is individualistic while decentralisation is _______.

d) Motivation = Variance x _______ x Instrumentation.

e) Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) is a technique of _______ _______ Control System.

2. Write short notes on: 5x4=20

a) Levels of Management.

b) Management by objectives.

c) Functional organisation.

d) Non-financial Motivation.

e) Budgetary Control.

3. (a) Discuss the objectives and scope of Management. 7+6=13

(b) Evaluate the basic features and merits of Scientific Management theory of F. W. Taylor. 7+6=13

4. (a) Why Planning is essential in a Business? How can it be made effective? 7+6=13

(b) Discuss the classification of Budget and the advantages of budget in business. 8+5=13

5. (a) What is line type of organisation? Discuss its merits and demerits. 3+5+5=13

(b) Discuss the importance of organisation and what steps are necessary for setting-up proper organisational structure in the business. 7+6=13

6. (a) What is Motivation? Evaluate the “Need hierarchy theory of Motivation” of A. H. Maslow. 3+10=13

(b) Discuss the “Qualities of a good leader and Functions of a successful leader”. 6+7=13

7. (a) Discuss the various steps of the Process of Control. Critically analyse the requirements of an effective Control System. 6+7=13

(b) Write notes on the following:

1) Zero Based Budgeting. 4

2) Break-Even analysis. 4

3) Programme Evaluation Review. 5

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