MS-1 June 2010
June, 2010 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
SECTION - A
1.'An organisation structure designed to suit its requirements through efficient groupings only, may not achieve the desired goals. Functional integration of these efficient groupings directed towards organisational objectives, therefore, assumes greater significance.'.Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying issues with suitable examples.
2.Explain the term 'Bounded Rationality'. What are the factors leading to bounded rationality and satisficing decisions ? Discuss.
3.Discuss how the importance of characteristics of managerial ethos helps in maintaining
culture in an organisational set-up ?
4.What are the methods of control ? Discuss the policies and design choices available in control. Explain with suitable example.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
i) Modes of conflict management
ii) Process of organisational change
iii) Types of groups
iv) Communication Process
(v) Inter personal relations
Ms-1 Dec 2010
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.
4. Identify the formal and informal organisations ? Discuss the bases for differentiation of tasks and activities within an organisation ? Explain with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) The MBO Process.
(b) Mission and Objectives.
(c) Any two leadership styles.
(d) Channels of Communication.
(e) Pre-requisites for effective delegation
MS-1 June 2009
June, 2009 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
Section A
1. Explain the concept of MBO. Describe its key features and critically analyse the extent of feasibility and usefulness of MBO in the present day business scenario.
2. Briefly describe various managerial processes and explain major elements of any two of them with suitable examples.
3. How do conflicts get generated in an organizational situation ? How does it impact the group behaviour and functioning of the organizabion ? Explain with relevant examples.
4. What is differentiation ? How is it done in an organizational set-up ? Discuss briefly with examples the basis of differentiation and its relationship with the choice of shucture.
5.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Process of Organizational Change
(b) Group Formation
(c) Johari Window
(d) Managerial Values and Ethos
(e) Channels of communication