B.E. / B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2010.

Sixth Semester

Civil Engineering

MG 1351 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

(Regulation 2004)

(Common to Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering, Information Technology)

Time: Three hours                                                                                 Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions

PART A – (10 x 2=20 marks)

1.       What is systems approach to management?

2.       Define Joint sector unit.

3.       What are the elements of business forecasting?

4.       What do mean by policy? 

5.       What do you understand by ‘over delegation’ and ‘under delegation’?

6.       Define the term “Scalar chain”.

7.       What is the difference between motivation and satisfaction?

8.       What do you understand by non-verbal communications?

9.       What is Multinational Corporation (MNC)?

10.   What do understand by ‘flexi-budgets’?

                                                     PART B - (5 x 16= 80 marks)

11.   (a) Discuss in detail about the various types of Business organization.

                                             Or

(b)  (i)  Explain the major characteristics of modern management thought. (10)

       (ii) Compare Human relations theory and scientific management. (6)

12.   (a)  (i)  Why planning is regarded as a primary function of management? Discuss the important

             features and steps involved in planning process. (10)

       (ii) Briefly discuss about strategic planning and operational planning. (6)

                                            Or

(b)  (i)  Elaborate the different types of organizational plans. (10)

       (ii) What do understand by Management by objectives (MBO)? What are its advantages and             

             limitations? (6)                                                                                                                                                    

13.   (a)  (i)  Describe a case in which matrix organization structure will be effective. Also discuss the  

           advantages and limitations of matrix organization. (10)

       (ii) Compare formal and informal organizations. (6)

                                              Or

(b)  (i)  “Delegation is the ability to get result through others”—Discuss. Explain the steps and 

             guidelines to be followed while delegating authority. (8)

       (ii) Explain the various methods of training. (8)

14.   (a)  (i)  What do understand by “Leadership style”? Describe the different styles of leadership.

                                                                                                                                                                   (8)

       (ii) Explain why management by wandering around considered as effective communication.

             What are the barriers to effective communication? (8)

                                              Or

(b)  (i)  Critically examine Maslow’s need priority model. How far up the hierarchical ladder do

             most people progress? (10)

       (ii) Discuss briefly how to enrich a job effectively. Outline the merits and demerits of job

             enrichment. (6) 

15.   (a)  (i)  Discuss the importance of control in organization. Explain the steps involved in

             controlling process. (10)

       (ii) What are the different types of organizational control? Mention the advantages of using

             budget as a control. (6)

                                                Or

(b)  (i)  Describe the major functions of computer and its role in handling information. (6)

       (ii) Explain the concept of MIS and the stages involved in establishing MIS. (10)