Download OU BBA 2017 Dec 1st Semester 5001 Principles of Management Question Paper

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B.B.A I- Semester (CBCS) Examination, December 2017

Subject: Principles of Management

Course No - 104 - BB

Max. Marks: 80

Time: 3 Hours

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Note: Answer all the questions.

PART — A (5x4 = 20 Marks)

[Short Answer Type]

1. Answer any five of the following questions.
   1. Management as a profession
   2. Unity of command

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   3. Decision making
   4. Formal organization
   5. Authority
   6. Training
   7. Policies

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   8. Organizational change

PART - B (5x12 = 60 Marks)

[Essay Answer Type]

2. 1. Define management in a comprehensive manner and explain the major functions of management.

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   2. Discuss in detail the contributions of Henry Fayol to management thought.
3. 1. What is planning? What are its advantages and limitations as a managerial function?

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   2. What is decision making? Explain the decision making process.
4. 1. What are the basic characteristics of a formal and informal organization?

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   2. What is departmentalization? How is it essential for management of a business enterprise?

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5. 1. What is recruitment? What are the different sources of recruitment?

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   2. Distinguish between coordination and cooperation. What are the requisites for excellent coordination?

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6. 1. Discuss the role of technology in management of an organization.

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   2. What are the features and objectives of organizational development?

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