Principle of Business management 2009 (Speciality) | Dibrugarh University Question Papers

[Principles of Business Management Question Papers, B.Com 2nd Sem, Dibrugarh University, Old Course, Speciality, 2009]


2009 (May)
COMMERCE
(Speciality)
(Principles of Business Management)
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
 (NEW COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
1. Discuss the concept of management. Distinguish among management, organization and administration.

Or

What is contingency approach to management? What are the prominent characteristics of modern management thought?                                                                                                                               

2. Write on any two of the following:                                                                     
                a) Management by objectives (MBO)
                b) Strategic planning
                c) Features of a good plan
                d) Corporate Planning.

3. Discuss the relative merits and demerits of decentralization of authority. How can decentralization be made more effective?                                                          
                      
Or

Define organization. Evaluate the importance of sound organization.                     


4. Discuss various styles of leadership. Which style of leadership can be considered as the best and why?                            
               
Or

What do you mean by motivation? Discuss the theory of motivation advocated by A. Maslow.
                                                                                                                                                               

5. Explain the relation between planning and control. What are the essentials of effective control?
                                               
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Discuss about the social responsibilities of management objectives. Do they conflict with the profit objective of business? Give your opinion.