PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT NOV/DEC 2007

B.E/B.Tech DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV/DEC 2007

Fifth Semester

Computer Science and Engineering

MG 1351-PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

PART A-(10 X 2=20 marks)

1. What is the difference between Management and Administration?

2. List the functions of management.

3. Define MBO in planning.

4. List the forecasting technique used for decision making.

5. Site an example for formal and informal organization.

6. Explain span of control in an organization.

7. What is the hierarchy of needs?

8. Define effective communication.

9. What is budgetary control?

10. What is Liberalization?

PART B-(5 X 16=80 marks)

11.(a).

(i).Is management an Art, science or profession? Discuss

(ii).Discuss the various Management approach.

11.(b).

(i).Explain the fourteen principles of management, as stated by Henry Fayol.

12.(a).Define strategic planning? What are the steps involved in planning?

(Or)

12.(b).Define Forecasting. Explain the various forecasting techniques used for decision making process.

13.(a).Discuss the merits and demerits of a line and staff organization with examples.

 (Or)

13.(b).List the functions of staffing in HRD. Discuss in detail the steps involved in a selection of human resources.

14.(a).

(i).Discuss the different types of leadership styles.

(ii).Explain the need Hierarchy related to motivation. (Or)

14.(b).Define communication, types of communication. Explain the barriers for effective communication.

15.(a)

.(i).Explain how computers are useful in controlling organizational issues.

(ii).What are requirements for effective control? (Or)

15.(b).Explain the effect of Globalization and Liberalization in the global business environment