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MANAGEMENT THEORY



BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME


Term-End Examination


June, 2010


ELECTIVE COURSE: COMMERCE


ECO-4: MANAGEMENT THEORY


Time: 2 hours                                              Maximum Marks: 50


                                                                          

Note: Attempt Both Section –A  and Section-B

SECTION- A


Attempt any three question from the following:

  1. Discuss the basic principles of scientific management. What are their merits and limitations?  6+6



  1. What are the features of directing? Explain the principles of directing. 5+7



  1. Briefly explain the principles of planning. What is difference between plans and policies?8+4



  1. Discuss briefly the importance of leadership in an organisation. Explain the concept of the 'managerial grid' and its purpose. 6+6



  1. Do you think that external sources of recruitment are better than internal sources of recruitment ? Give your argument and also state the advantages of internal sources? 6+6



  1. What are the characteristics of a good control system ?


"Planning without control is meaningless". Do you agree with

the statement? Why ?     6+6

SECTION- B




  1. Write notes on any two of the following:                           7+7



  • Morale

  • Importance of communication

  • Objectives of coordination

  • Programme Evaluation and Review


Technique (PERT)

 

 

 

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