+3 (Commerce)UTKAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS-2013

SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Full Mark : 100
Q1

Management is the science and creative art of getting things done through and

with others with minimum unsought consequences. Elaborate.

OR
Bring out the essence of classical school of management thought. In spite of all
its limitations, why is it still valid?

Q2

What are the different types of plan an organization undertakes? How is

planning made?
OR
Decision making is the primary task of management. Discuss the statement
and explain the process of decision making.

Q3

If you are a manager, whether centralization or decentralization would you opt

for? Give reasons.

OR
Discuss the relative merits and demerits of different Departmentation.

Q4

What are the different financial and non-financial incentives? Describe the

importance in motivating people.

OR
Leaders are born not made. Do you agree?

Q5

Enumerate the characteristics of an effective control system.

OR
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Communication Network
(b) Budgetary Control Techniques

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+3 (Commerce)UTKAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS-2012

SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Full Mark : 100
Q1
.

Assess the contribution of classical system of management thought.

OR
Explain the roles that managers play and the functions that they are required to
perform.

Q2

What is MBO? Discus its process and pitfalls.

.
OR
Short notes on:
(a) Strategy
(b) Types of Plans
(c) Decision Making Process
Q3

Why is Departmentation needed? Describe the factors to be taken into account

for creating departments.

OR
(a) What are the disadvantages of Centralization.
(b) State the principles of effective delegation.

Q4

Explain Likerts System for Leadership.

OR
Distinguish between Maslow and Herzberg theory of motivation.

Q5

What are the barriers in communication and how will you overcome them?
OR
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Process of Control
(b) Budgetary Control Techniques

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+3 (Commerce)UTKAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS-2011

SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Full Mark : 100
Q1
.

Critically examine management as an art, science and profession.

OR
Elaborate on the significance of management in the present day world and
highlight on the different roles managers are required to play.

Q2

What do you mean by MBO? Discuss its process, advantages and limitations.

.
OR
In the process of strategy formulation, how do you undertake environmental
analysis and diagnosis?
Q3

Why is there is need to delegate authority? What are the principles of effective

delegation?
OR
What is span of control? How is it decided? Explain its implication in designing
organization structure.

Q4

Describe Mc Gregors theory of motivation. How managers use it to motivate their

employees?

OR

Explain Likerts system of leadership.

Q5

Why communication is important in organization? Explain its nature and

process.

OR

Describe the traditional control techniques.

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+3 (Commerce)UTKAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS-2010

SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Full Mark : 100
Q1

Explain the contribution of classical system to the development of management

thought.

OR
Briefly explain the different managerial functions that managers are required to
perform.

Q2

Decision making is at the core of planning, elaborate. How decisions are made?

.
OR
Why should you go for environmental analysis and diagnosis before strategy
formulation?
Q3

Describe briefly the different forms of Departmentation and their relative

advantages and disadvantages.

OR
If you were a manager, what will you opt for centralization or decentralization ?
Why?

Q4

What are the salient features of Maslow and Harzberg theory of motivation? How

will you use them to motivate your subordinates.

OR
What are the different leadership styles you know? Describe a situation and state
which leadership style will be more effective.

Q5

Communication is the nervous system of an organization, explain. Describe

different communication network.

OR
Why is there a need for managerial control? Explain the control process.

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+3 (Commerce)UTKAL UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS-2008

SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Full Mark : 100
Q1

In carrying out their functions, what are the different notes managers are

required to play? Describe them with examples.

OR
In spite of changes in the environment classical school of management is still
relevant, Explain.

Q2

Explain the importance of environment analysis and diagnosis for strategy

formation.
OR
Elaborate on the concept and process of MBO.

Q3

What is Departmentation? What factors are taken into consideration while

selecting the appropriate Departmentation for an organization?

OR
Distinguish between delegation and decentralization. State the principles of
delegation.

Q4

Compare and contrast between Theory X and theory Y. which theory will be more

suitable for an advertising agency and why?

OR

What are the different leadership style? Discuss the relative merits and demerits.
Q5

Communication is the nervous system of an organization. Explain. Describe

organizational communication network.

OR
Highlight the essentials of an effective control system.

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