Tamil Nadu Open University MCom www.tnou.ac.in : Model Question Paper

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M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JULY 2008.
First Year
Commerce
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PG–206 MCO-11

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/PGMODEL2008.htm
http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/MCO/mco%2011.doc

PART A — (3 ? 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
1.What are the characteristics of planning?
2.Give the various features of an organisation.
3.What is meant by staffing? Give its definition.
4.How does management differ from administration?
5.Explain the principles of communication.

PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
6.What is meant by decision making? Define and explain its various characteristics features.
7.Define leadership. What are its characteristic features?
8.Define decentalisation. List out the differences between decentralisation and delegation.
9.Define social responsibility. What are the social responsibilities of business towards various groups?
10.Explain the importance of communication in management.
11.‘‘Co-ordination is the essence of management” – Discuss.
12.Discuss the various techniques of control.