www.tmu.ac.in MBA Model Question Paper : Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Management And Computer Applications

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Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Management & Computer Applications
MBA I SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010-11
Course Code: MBA101 Paper ID: 0401109
Principles of Management
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75

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Note: Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Define on any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words): (3x5=15)
a) Organizational Design
b) Informal Communication
c) Concurrent Control
d) Plan
e) Social System approach
f) Rationality in decision making
g) Motivation
h) Manpower Planning

2. What type of control challenges do national differences present to managers? (12)

3. Explain how someone can be a manager but not a leader, a leader but not a manager, and both a manager and a leader. (12)

4. Why do managers need to be aware of cultural differences when designing motivational approaches? (12)

5. List the essential steps in the planning process. How can managers plan in a dynamic environment? (12)

6. What did Weber contribute to the general administrative theories of management? (12)

7. Describe the various barriers to interpersonal communication. Explain how managers can overcome these barriers? (12)

8. How are the chain of command and span of control concepts used in organizing? Elaborate. (12)