Solapur University Question Paper
M.C.A. – I (Semester – I ) Examination, 2014
(Commerce) (New)
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Day and Date : Tuesday, 13-5-2014 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figure to the right indicates full marks.
1. A) State true or false. 5
1) Budgets are standing plans.
2) Management is a continuous process.
3) In Authoritarian Leadership decision making is centralized.
4) Synergetic effects exist in group.
5) In democratic leadership subordinates views are consider in decision
making.
B) Choose the correct option. 5
1) Which one of the following is not a necessary skills set required by the
managers
a) Technical skills b) Conceptual skills
c) Human skills d) Spatial skills
2) The concept of power refers to
a) defined authority and responsibility
b) a relative hierarchical position in an organization
c) the ability to influence the behaviour of others
d) the specialized knowledge possessed by an individual
P.T.O.
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No.
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3) A major problem with a task force type of management is
a) there is no logical basis for task force information
b) its status is too inflexible
c) accountability
d) lack of planning
4) Some policies are imposed by external forces, such as
a) governmental regulatory agencies
b) employee demands
c) management decisions
d) lack of funding
5) Organization structure primarily refers to
a) how activities are coordinated and controlled
b) how resources are allocated
c) the location of departments and office space
d) the policy statements developed by the firm
2. Answer in 1-2 sentences. 10
i) MBO
ii) Staffing
iii) Levels of Management
iv) Responsibility
v) Team and Group
3. Attempt any four from following. 20
1) ‘Management is an art, science or both’ explain with illustration.
2) What is meant by delegation of authority ? What are the elements of the
process of delegation ?
3) Write a note on scientific management.
4) Discuss on contribution of C.K. Pralhad.
5) Explain Monetary and nonmonetary motivation.
6) Discuss types of plans.
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4. Attempt any two from following. 20
1) Define control. Discuss the importance of control in organisational system.
Explain the elements of control.
2) Compare the three leadership styles. Under what situations would each style
be effective ? Give examples.
3) What do you mean by organisation behaviour ? Discuss in detail individual
behaviour and group behaviour.
5. Decision making is the primary test of management. Discuss this statement and
explain the process of decision making. 10
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M.C.A. – I (Semester – I ) Examination, 2014
(Commerce) (New)
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Day and Date : Tuesday, 13-5-2014 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figure to the right indicates full marks.
1. A) State true or false. 5
1) Budgets are standing plans.
2) Management is a continuous process.
3) In Authoritarian Leadership decision making is centralized.
4) Synergetic effects exist in group.
5) In democratic leadership subordinates views are consider in decision
making.
B) Choose the correct option. 5
1) Which one of the following is not a necessary skills set required by the
managers
a) Technical skills b) Conceptual skills
c) Human skills d) Spatial skills
2) The concept of power refers to
a) defined authority and responsibility
b) a relative hierarchical position in an organization
c) the ability to influence the behaviour of others
d) the specialized knowledge possessed by an individual
P.T.O.
Seat
No.
SLR-GL – 10 -2-
3) A major problem with a task force type of management is
a) there is no logical basis for task force information
b) its status is too inflexible
c) accountability
d) lack of planning
4) Some policies are imposed by external forces, such as
a) governmental regulatory agencies
b) employee demands
c) management decisions
d) lack of funding
5) Organization structure primarily refers to
a) how activities are coordinated and controlled
b) how resources are allocated
c) the location of departments and office space
d) the policy statements developed by the firm
2. Answer in 1-2 sentences. 10
i) MBO
ii) Staffing
iii) Levels of Management
iv) Responsibility
v) Team and Group
3. Attempt any four from following. 20
1) ‘Management is an art, science or both’ explain with illustration.
2) What is meant by delegation of authority ? What are the elements of the
process of delegation ?
3) Write a note on scientific management.
4) Discuss on contribution of C.K. Pralhad.
5) Explain Monetary and nonmonetary motivation.
6) Discuss types of plans.
-3- SLR-GL – 10
4. Attempt any two from following. 20
1) Define control. Discuss the importance of control in organisational system.
Explain the elements of control.
2) Compare the three leadership styles. Under what situations would each style
be effective ? Give examples.
3) What do you mean by organisation behaviour ? Discuss in detail individual
behaviour and group behaviour.
5. Decision making is the primary test of management. Discuss this statement and
explain the process of decision making. 10
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