Principles of Management Important
Questions for May’ 2017 Exam (For both Old and New course)
Unit 1
Q. Describe in brief the evolution of management thought. Discuss the
importance of management.
Q. Discuss the classical and neo-classical theories of management. Make
a comparative study between classical and neo-classical theory.
Q. Discuss the contribution made by F.W. Taylor and Henry Fayol to the
growth of management thoughts. Describe the fundamental differences between the
contribution of Henry Fayol and F. W. Taylor.
Q. Discuss the “System Approach” and “Contingency approach” of Management.
Q. Write short notes on:
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Levels of
Management
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Scope of
Management
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Nature of
management
Unit 2
Q. Explain the Concept of Planning. What are its importance? Mention
the essential features of a good plan.
Q. What do you mean by Management by Objectives? What are its features?
What are the essential conditions for successful implementation of Management
by objective?
Q. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Management by
Objectives.
Q. What is strategic planning? Describe the essential steps to
formulate strategic planning.
Q. Explain in brief the Concept of Decision making. What are the
various techniques of decision making? Explain them.
Q. Write short notes on:
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Process
of Planning
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MBO
Process
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Advantages
of planning
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Disadvantages
of planning
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Principles
of Planning
Unit 3
Q. Define span of management. Discuss the factors determining the span
of management.
Q. Explain the concept of organizing. Explain its importance. Distinguish
between centralization and decentralization.
Q.
What is Departmentation? What are the various basis for departmentation? Discuss
the factors which are to be considered in choosing a suitable form of
Departmentation.
Q. Write a brief note on various types of organisation structure.
Q.
Write Short notes on:
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Line
organisation vs. Staff organisation
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Formal vs.
Informal organisation
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Departmentation
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Organisation
Process
Unit 4 (Part A)
Q. Define Leadership. Mention essential qualities for Leadership.
Q. What is motivation? Explain its nature and importance.
Q. Mention the essential characteristics of Leadership. Discuss Likert’s
four management system about leadership.
Q. Write short notes on:
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Maslow theory
of Motivation
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Herzberg
theory of Motivation
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McGregor
theory of Motivation
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Maslow Vs
Herzberg theory of motivation
Unit 4 (Part B)
Q. Discuss the Traditional and Modern techniques of Managerial Control.
Q. Explain the meaning of Controlling. Mention its nature. What are its
advantages and disadvantages?
Q. Justify the Relationship between Planning and Controlling. Also
distinguish between Planning and Controlling.
Q. Write short notes on:
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Steps in
Controlling
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Essentials
of effective control system