[Principles of Business Management Question Papers, B.Com 2nd Sem, Dibrugarh University, Old Course, General Course, 2011]
2011 (May)
COMMERCE
(General Course)
(Principles of Business Management)
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
(NEW COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Q.N.1.
Describe in brief the evolution of management thought, discuss the importance
of management.
OR
Discuss
the classical theories of management. Enlist managerial roles as forwarded by Henry Mintzberg. 10+4=14
Q.N.2.
What are the basic steps to be taken into account for formulating a strategic
plan? Explain. Write the advantages of strategic planning in modern business.
OR
“basically
a manager takes three types of decision in three different situations.” What
are the three decision and three situations mentioned above? Discuss.
Q.N.3.
Evaluate the importance of informal organisation in management of a big
business .write the difference between centralization and decentalisation.
OR
Give
the concept of modern theory of organisation. Mention the limitation of line
organisation.
Q.N.4.
What is motivation? Enumerate the assumptions of McGregor theory x and y about
motivation.
OR
Define
leadership. Discuss likert’ four management system about leadership.
Q.N.5.
Describe the essentials of effective control system. Justify the relationship
between planning and controlling.
OR
Write
short notes on :
a)
Social
responsibility of business
b)
Management of
change