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(MBA) PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES-ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

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COMMON FOR M.B.A. (G)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/HRM/RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/
P & OM. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
MANAGEMENT – PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
(2013 – 2014 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year
Onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.


1. Define management. Explain its nature.

2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of planning.

3. What are the various steps involved in decision making?

4. Briefly explain the various forms of organisation.

5. What do you understand by delegation of authority?
Explain briefly the principles of delegation.

6. What are the characteristics of a good communication
system? Explain.

7. Explain the techniques of effective co-ordination.

8. Write a descriptive note on 'Benchmarking'.

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions
All questions carry equal marks.

9. Describe the 14 principles of management given by Henri
Fayol.

10. Analyse the various steps involved in planning process.

11. Explain the concept of span of control and its importance
with examples.

12. Discuss the factors determining the degree of
decentralisation.

13. Examine the different styles of leadership.

14. Enumerate the various techniques of control.

15. Elucidate the fundamental principles of TQM.