This Paper has 50 answerable questions with 1 answered.
P—I(OMF)
Syllabus 2008 |
| Time Allowed : 3 Hours | Full Marks : 100 |
| The figures in the margin on the right side indicate full marks. |
| SECTION I |
| Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any one from the rest. |
| Marks |
| 1. | Do you agree with the following statements? Write "Yes" or "No", giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No marks will be awarded for just mentioning Yes or No. | 2x9 | |
| | (a) | Organisation is not a function, but a process. | | (1) |
| | (b) | Under functional organization structure, the authority flows from top to bottom. | | (0) |
| | (c) | A committee is an organization which has a precise function. | | (0) |
| | (d) | Division of labour increases the efficiency of the labourer. | | (0) |
| | (e) | Perception means an individual’s view of reality. | | (0) |
| | (f) | The organization in general is a social system composed of several interacting parts. | | (0) |
| | (g) | The ‘mission’ of an organization refers to the scope of the operation in terms of products or services or clients. | | (0) |
| | (h) | The organizational performance is judged in terms of goals. | | (0) |
| | (i) | Centralisation is nothing but an advanced form of delegation of authority. | | (0) |
| 2. | (a) | What do you mean by the term "delegation of authority"? What are the basic steps in delegation? | 2+4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Define line and staff organization. Explain the reasons for conflict between line and staff. | 2+4 | (0) |
| 3. | (a) | What are the main factors influencing attitudes? | 4+4+4 | (0) |
| | (b) | State the functions of organizational goal. | | (0) |
| | (c) | What are the determinants of personality? | | (0) |
| SECTION II |
| Answer Question No. 4 which is compulsory and any three from the rest |
| 4. | (a) | Match the statement in Column I with appropriate statement under Column II. | Column I | Column II | | (i) | Industrial Relations | (A) | Subsidised canteen | | (ii) | Discipline | (B) | Estimates of future conditions | | (iii) | Training | (C) | Determines personnel needs | | (iv) | Non–financial Incentives | (D) | Sensitivity Training | | (v) | Development | (E) | Familiarisation with organization | | (vi) | Forecasts | (F) | Emotions | | (vii) | Information | (G) | V’ room’s Expectancy Theory | | (viii) | Manpower Planning | (H) | Creates obedience | | (ix) | Induction | (I) | Basic requirements for decision making | | (x) | Barriers to communication | (J) | Growth of the individual | | (xi) | Motivation | (K) | Continuous process | | (xii) | T–Group | (L) | Industrial peace and democracy |
| 1x12 | (0) |
| | (b) | Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. | 1x9 | |
| | | (i) | As per Theory Y, work is ________. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | In the area of Inventory control ________ is an example of critical point control. | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Break Even Analysis is adopted as a tool of ________. | | (0) |
| | | (iv) | Planning is looking ahead whereas control is ________. | | (0) |
| | | (v) | Authority can be delegated but not ________. | | (0) |
| | | (vi) | Centralization implies the ________ at the top level of the organization. | | (0) |
| | | (vii) | Leadership is the ________ which binds a group together. | | (0) |
| | | (viii) | ________ leadership style permits quick decision making. | | (0) |
| | | (ix) | Informal communication system is known as ________. | | (0) |
| | (c) | State what the following abbreviations stand for: | 1x8 | |
| | | (i) | GD | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | MBE | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | OD | | (0) |
| | | (iv) | PESB | | (0) |
| | | (v) | NRF | | (0) |
| | | (vi) | DC | | (0) |
| | | (vii) | WTO | | (0) |
| | | (viii) | POSDCORB | | (0) |
| | (d) | Do you agree with the following statements? Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No marks will be awarded if only ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ is mentioned. | 1x4 | |
| | | (i) | There is no difference between ‘Top Management’ and ‘Operative Management’. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | There is a problem of autonomy of management in Public sector units. | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Planning is a wasteful exercise in times of uncertainty. | | (0) |
| | | (iv) | Only direct workers should be included in incentive plans. | | (0) |
| | (e) | Define the following, in just one sentence. | 2x5 | |
| | | (i) | Human Resource Management | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Job Analysis | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Vestibule Training | | (0) |
| | | (iv) | MBO | | (0) |
| | | (v) | Group Dynamics | | (0) |
| 5. | "Public sector enterprises should generate adequate surplus to assist economic development". Do you agree? | 9 | (0) |
| 6. | Explain the sequential set of steps in the process of Decision making. | 9 | (0) |
| 7. | (a) | What do you understand by inter‘group conflicts? How they can be avoided? | 2+2 | (0) |
| | (b) | What are the barriers to effective communication? How to remove these barriers? | 2+3 | (0) |
| 8. | Write short notes on any three of the following: | 3x3 | |
| | (a) | Fundamental Principles of Taylor’s scientific management. | | (0) |
| | (b) | Steps in planning. | | (0) |
| | (c) | Qualities of a successful leader. | | (0) |
| | (d) | Statutory duties of Board of Directors. | | (0) |
| | (e) | Importance of Public Enterprises. | | (0) |
