Organisation and Management Fundamentals – December 2006

2:19 pm in Organisation and Management Fundamentals by aarathi

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 if only ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ is stated. 2×15
(a) Territorial departmentalization is based on technical specialization. (0)
(b) Decentralisation means only dispersal of activities. (0)
(c) Matrix organisation is a composite organization. (0)
(d) Delegation of authority moves downword (0)
(e) Lay off is made deliberately by the employer. (0)
(f) Perception is a process. (0)
(g) Unity of command and unity of direction are one and the same thing. (0)
(h) Standing plans are chosen course of actions. (0)
(i) Goals do not emerge from a coalition of interest and individuals who do not burgain with each other. (0)
(j) Line structure consists of direct horizontal relationship. (0)
(k) Retrenchment does not mean permanent termination of an employee’s services (0)
(l) Public Limited Companies and Public Sector Companies are synonymous. (0)
(m) People join groups because of several reasons. (0)
(n) Recruitment and selection are one and the same (0)
(o) Procedure are helpful in performing non-routine task. (0)
2. State the principles of organization. 10 (0)
3. What is meant by Organisation Behaviour? Mention its main characteristics. 3+7 (0)
SECTION — II
Answer any four questions.
4. What is decision-making? Discuss the steps in decision-making. 3+12 (0)
5. What is supervision? Discuss the functions of a supervisor. 3+12 (0)
6. What do you understand by Human Resource Planning? Mention its objectives. 3+12 (0)
7. Define Line and Staff organization. Explain the reasons for conflict between Line and Staff. 4+11 (0)
8. Write short notes on any three. 5×3
(a) Single use plans; (0)
(b) Authority and responsibility; (0)
(c) Process of communication; (0)
(d) Formal and informal organization; (0)
(e) Autocratic or authoritarian leadership. (0)