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MS-3 – Dec-2007

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. "The management movement in India has been relatively strong and distinct." Discuss the statement giving examples.

2. Explain industrial sickness. What are the factors responsible for sickness in small scale industry ? What remedial measures would you suggest for tackling the problem ?

3. Critically examine whether the regulatory and promotional policy framework is in accordance with the following goals and objectives of the economy :

MS-3 – Dec-2008

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Explain the critical elements of economic environment, giving examples. What, according to you, are the landmark developments of economic environment in India ?

2; Critically evaluate impact of' structural changes in Indian industry on the industrial growth experience.

3. Discuss the issues and impediments to growth of India's foreign trade in the post-reform period.

MS-3 – Dec-2009

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. (a) Explain the critical elements of social environment of business.

   (b) Discuss the business implications of social developments, industrialisation process and management culture.

2. (a) What are the factors responsible for industrial sickness ? Discuss with reference to both SSI and non SSI sectors.

MS-3 – Dec-2010

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1.  Define Economic Development. State a few indications of economic development in the Indian Context. Briefly discuss the major structural changes experienced by the Indian economy.

2.  Discuss the impact of population growth on per capita income and its growth in India.

3.  Explain the major structural changes in the Indian Industry since economic reforms were undertaken.

MS-3 – Dec-2011

MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1."Management movement in India has been strong and distinct compared to trade unionism and consumerism". Discuss the statement highlighting the implications of professionalisation of management.

2. Briefly analyse the growth and structure of private   sector. What according to you are the major differences between private and public sector ?

3. Analyse the major trends in the growth of India's   foreign trade. Also discuss why developing country needs to participate in Foreign Trade ?

MS-2 – June-2007

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

l. Explain the scope and importance of HRM in the present day context. Differentiate between traditional personnel function and HRD.

2. What is Human Resource Planning (HRP) ? Discuss the process of HRP and the problems associated with it.

3. Discuss the concept of competency mapping. Briefly explain the methods of competency mapping

MS-2 – June-2008

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

l. Explain the scope and components of HRM. Cite suitable illustrations.

2. Define and describe Human Resource plannihg, the associated problems and the guidelines for making it more effective.

3 Define and describe the competency mapping and its various methods.

MS-2 – June-2009

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Define HRM and differentiate it from traditional Personnel Management. Outline the objectives and functions of HRM.

2. Evaluate the importance of Performance Appraisal (PA) in an organisation. Compare any two methods of PA and their merits and demerits.

3. What is HRP ? Discuss Human Resource Planning Process.

MS-2 – June-2010

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

1.Highlight the objectives of HRM ? Briefly explain various HR functions with suitable examples.

2.Discuss the concept of mobility and explain the concept with reference to Promotion and Transfer. Explain with example.

3. Briefly describe the essential elements to be considered for structuring an Assessment centre.

MS-2 – June-2011

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Describe the steps and pre- requisites to be followed in Grievance Handling Procedure. Briefly discuss Grievance Management in Indian Industry.

2. Discuss the challenges faced by an HR Manager and how managing challenges would facilitate the efficient use of Resources.

3. Describe the Process of Performance Appraisal. Discuss any two methods of Appraisal and their advantages and Disadvantages.

MS-2 - DEC, 2007

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

l; Explain different objectives and supporting functions of HRM, citing suitable examples.

2. Define recruitment and differentiate it from. selection. Discuss different methods of recruitment.

3. Discuss the concept of potential assessment and its uses-. Explain competency mapping.

MS-2 - DEC, 2008

MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Outline the objectives and functions of HRM with suitable examples.

2. Explain the concept of organisational socialisation. Discuss socialisation factors in organisational set-ups with suitable exdmples.

3. Discuss the objectives of performance coaching. Describe the process of coaching citing examples.

MS-2 - DEC, 2009

MS-2 : Human resource management

1. What are the important factors for determining wage structure of an organisation ? Discuss about any incentive scheme and bring out its some merit.

2. Discuss about various socialisation factors in an organisation and their impact on employees.

3. Differentiate between recruitment and selection. Briefly discuss any two Recruitment Processes and their advantages and disadvantages.

MS-2 - DEC, 2010

MS-2 : Human resource management

1. Briefly describe different Perspectives of Human Resource Management and their importance with suitable illustrations.

2. Discuss the relevance of organisational Socialisation and suggest the ways by which the organisational Socialisation Process could be improved. Give examples.

3. What is competency Mapping ? Discuss any two methods of competency mapping and their effectiveness. Cite examples.

MS-2 -   DEC, 2011

MS-2 : Human resource management

1. "Regardless of industry type, size or location, the companies are faced with critical challenges of change, intellectual capital, technology, and profitability through growth and globalization." How do you see the changing role and importance of managing Human Resources in the newly 'emerging business scenario. Elaborate and explain with suitable examples.

2. What is the importance and role of Selection Tests ? Briefly describe various types of Selection Tests employed by the organisations.

3. What is an 'Assessment Centre'? What are the internationally recognised elements and essentials for a process to be considered as 'Assessment Centre'? Explain with relevant examples.

Dec 2007 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

"Merely designing the  organisation structure with efficient groupings to suit its  specific requirements may not achieve the desired goals. However ensuring functional integration of these differentiated groups towards the organizational objectives assumes great significance.','   Elaborate this statement and  discuss the underlying issues, with suitable examples.

 

2. What kind of decisions:is a manager generally required to make in organisational context ? Differentiate between decision making under risk and under conflict or competition, with suitable examples

3. what are the basic features of delegation ? what problems do managers generally face in implementing delegation ? Briefly discuss the essential prerequisites for effective delegation.

4. Define and distinguish between the dimensions and determinants of organisational culture. Briefly discuss how culture and ethos are maintained in organisations.

Dec 2008 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

'To effectively cope       with the demands       of diversifying and expanding responsibilities, as       a manager moves up in       the hierarchy of       the managerial positions, the       managerneeds to update his skills to do justice with       the changing roles in an organisational set       up. Elaborate this statement and       briefly discuss the underlying concepts       with examples.

2. Differentiate between individual and group Decision making. Briefly discuss how can the barriers to effective decision-making be overcome, explain with relevant examples.

3. What are the antecedents and the process of organisational change ? Briefly discuss with suitable examples.

4. What are the elements, Problems, and prerequisites of effective delegation, discuss with suitable examples.

5. Write short notes an any three of the following :

Dec 2009 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

"When conflict level is too low, the performance is likely to be low, a manager can stimulate conflict to enhance the performance of the group. When the level of conflict is too high, conflict needs to be resolved to restore its optimum level and maintain high performance". Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying concepts with relevant examples.

2. Why is developing a successful working relationship important for dynamics of an organisation ? Briefly discuss various stages of developing Inter-personal relationship. Explain with suitable examples.

3. Define controlling and discuss the control process. Explain with examples the pre-requisites and characteristics of an effective control system and the method of exercising control in a structured set-up.

4.What managerial skills are required at different levels of management and why ? Briefly discuss the roles of top level executives in an organisation.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

Dec 2010 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

1. What are the various skills a manager requires in an organisational set up. Briefly describe with suitable examples.

2. What are the different steps in Decision-making ? Discuss various road blocks and

ways to overcome these barriers for effective managerial decision-making. Explain with examples.

3. How does conflict impact the functioning of individuals, groups and organisations. Briefly explain with examples.

Dec 2011 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

1. What is the impact of Organisation Structure and Organisation Chart in the functioning and efficiency of an organisation ? Discuss with examples the factors which influence the choice of the structure of an Organisation.

2. What is the role of Communication in the functioning of an organisation ? Explain with examples various channels of communication in an organisational set-up.

3. Why do people generally resist change ? Do personal factors of employees play role in this process ? Briefly discuss the common coping strategies for change. Explain with examples.

4. Define delegation. What are the basic assumptions of delegation of authority, and