| 1. |
Do you agree with the following statements? Write Yes/No, giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No marks will be awarded, if only Yes or No, is stated:
| (a) | Delegation results in decentralisation. |
| (b) | Power is synonymous to authority. |
| (c) | Feedback is very important for communication. |
| (d) | Classical Organisation Theory consists of three components. |
| (e) | Process of management is the same for every organisation. |
| (f) | Douglas McGregor produced the Need Hierarchy Theory of motivation. |
| (g) | Informal group in an organisation necessarily consists of members drawn from the same department. |
| (h) | Span of control determines the shape of the organisation structure. |
| (i) | Lay - 0ff and Retrenchment denote the same meaning. |
| (j) | Planning premises guide planning effectively. |
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10x2 |
| 2. |
Define Organisation. Discuss the basic principles of organisation. |
4+12 |
| 3. |
Explain the circumstances that lead to decentralisation. State the advantages of decentralisation. |
6+10 |
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| SECTION II |
| Attempt any four questions. |
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| 4. |
Discuss Likert's four management systems. |
16 |
| 5. |
What is Behavioural Approach? What are the features of Behavioural Science Approach? |
4+12 |
| 6. |
Define communication and explain the process of communication. |
4+12 |
| 7. |
Define control. Explain the control process. |
4+12 |
| 8. |
Write short notes on any four:
| (a) | Operational problems of public enterprises; |
| (b) | Goal conflict; |
| (c) | Functions of Top management; |
| (d) | Single-use plan; |
| (e) | Characteristics of a group. |
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4x4 |
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