www.tnou.ac.in Tamil Nadu Open University : MBA, PGDITM, DIM Examination Model Question Paper

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M.B.A. DEGREE/P.G.D.I.T.M./D.I.M./
SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT EXAMINATION – JUNE 2008.
(AY 2005–2006 onwards)
MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

Answer for 5 marks questions should not exceed 2 pages.
Answer for 10/15 marks questions should not exceed 5 pages.

http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/PGMODEL2008.htm
www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/MBA/MSP-10.doc

PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between Management and Administration.
2. What are planning premises?
3. Describe grapevine and its significance.
4. Bring out the key features of achievement motivation.
5. Discuss styles of leadership.

PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
6. What is scientific management? Explain the principles and techniques of scientific management.
7. List the various theories of personality and integrate them.
8. Discuss the various issues that are to be considered when designing an organisation structure.
9. Explain any eight factors determining the span of management.
10. What methods are used to manage inter group relations?
11. Is management grid a leadership theory? Explain.
12. Explain the impact of various learning theories in organisational behaviour.