2008 Anna University Computer Science B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008. Question paper

Course: B.E Computer Science
University: Anna University

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008.
Fifth Semester
Computer Science and Engineering
MG 1351-PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
(Regulation 2004)
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL question.
PART A-(10*2=20marks)
1. List out the different functions of management.
2. What do you understand by sleeping partners?
3. Distinguish between strategical and tactical planning.
4. What do you mean by planning premises?
5. What do you understand by Span of Management?
6. Define the term “On-the-job training”.
7. Distinguish between a leader and manager.
8. List any four methods of non-verbal communications.
9. What is Multinational Corporation(MNC)?
10. Define “Break Event Analysis”.
PART B-(5*16=80marks)
11. (a) Discuss in detail about the various types of business organazation.(16 mark)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the principles contribution of H.Fayol to the development of management thoughts.(10 mark)
(ii) Compare and contrast between F.W.Taylor’s and H.Fayol’s approach toward management.(6 mark)
12. (a) (i) Discuss some of the tools for developing organizational stratigies.(10 mark)
(ii) Explain the steps involved in decision making process.(6 mark)
Or
(b) (i) Elaborate the different types of organizational stratigies(10 mark)
(ii) What do you understand by Management By Objectives(MBO)? What are
its advantages and limitations?(6 mark)
13.(a)(i) Describe some of the common methods of departmentation with suitable
Examples.(10 mark)
(ii)Compare Line,Staff and functional authorities.(6 mark)
Or
(b) Discuss in detail about the steps invloved in providing appropriate human
Resources(16 mark).
14.(a)(i) What do you understand by “Leadership style”? Describe the different
styles of leadership.(8 mark)
(ii)”Good communication is the foundation of sound management”-Comment.
What are the barriers to effective communication?(8 mark)
Or
(b)(i) Does motivation influences productivity?Justify.(2 mark)
(ii) Discuss in detail about Herzberg’s theory motivators and satisfiers.(10 mark)
(iii) Describe the relationship of hygiene factors and job enrichment.(4 mark)
15.(a)(i) Discuss the importance of control in organization. Explain the steps involved
in the controlling process.(10 mark)
(ii) What are the different types of organizational control? Mention the
advantage of using budget as a control.(6 mark)
or
(b)(i) Explain the types of managerial attitude towards the operation of multinational
corporations.(8 mark)
(ii) What do you understand by operations management? Discuss the steps
involved in operations management.(8 mark)