SUBJECT : PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Important Question Unit 1&2

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1. Point put the qualities of a good manager
Tactical person
Problem solver
Better communicator
Good liaison officers
2. Explain principles of the scientific management
Time and motion study
Differential payment
Group harmony
Standardization
Method study
3. What do you mean by liaison officer
An intermediator between top management and the workers .Manager will play the
role of liaison officer
4. Summarize the F.W.Taylor contribution
a. Replacement of rule of thumb
b. Achieving harmony in group action
c. Attaining maximum output in the place of minimum output
d. Scientific selection & training
e. Development of all workers to the fullest extent possible
5. What is called unity of direction
One man one Boss, commands & directions must come from one boss
6. Define management
It is the art of getting things done through committed people
7. What are the functions of a manager
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling
8. Explain the human science approach
Human science approach deals with employee are productive persons, They can
motivated by non monetary items
9. What do you mean by disturbance handler
Ability to handle difficult situation
10. Summarize the Robert owen contribution
Invest in human resource is more profitable than on machines

11. Define MBO

Management By Objective can be defined as result oriented , non-specialist,
managerial process for the effective utilization of material, physical and human
resources.
12. Write down the types managerial decisions taken in the industries
Simple or complex
Strategic Vs operational
Major Vs Minor
Individual Vs Group
Long run Vs short run
13. What are objectives of organization
To earn profit
Long run survival
Market leader
Quantitative growth
14. Discuss the difference between the objectives and goal
Goals are broad objectives are narrow.
Goals are general intentions; objectives are precise.
Goals are intangible; objectives are tangible.
Goals are abstract; objectives are concrete.
Goals can't be validated as is; objectives can be validated
15. Write about various forms of strategies
Realized Vs Unrealized strategies
For converting them into realized one the various kinds strategies followed are
Planned strategy
Idealogical ,,
Process
,,
Umbrella
,,
Entrepreneurial ,,
Consensus ,,
16. What is called scalar chain
Authority flows from top to bottom(hierarchy structure)
17. Define planning
Deciding in advance about the course of action
18. Define strategies
Strategies are tactical plan to cope up with the future events
19. Write down the types managerial decisions taken in different conditions in

the industries
Simple or complex
Strategic Vs operational
Major Vs Minor
Individual Vs Group
Long run Vs short run

20. What are objectives of organization

To earn profit
Long run survival
Market leader
Quantitative growth
PART- B

(Important Questions)

Describe the nature and significance of planning

Nature of planning
Contributes to objectives
Intellectual activity
Higher efficiency
Consistency
Flexibility
Significance of planning

Optimum utilization of resources

Reduces uncertainties
Effective coordination
Act as a change agent
Effective control

(a)(i)Explain the decision making process

Analyse the environment

Diagnose the organization
Identification of alternatives
Developing alternatives
Implementation
Maintenance

3.ii)Organisation is an open system that operates within and interacts with the
environment- validate the statement

Differentiate between management and administration

Administration involves policy making, formulation of vision, mission

It is function of top management
According to Drucker, it is applicable for non-profit organizations

Management involves implementation of decided policies, mission

It is function of middle level management
According to Drucker, it is applicable for profit motive organizations

(ii)Give real time examples for strategic planning

Explain the various types of plans

Purpose or mission
Objectives
Strategy
Policies
Rules
Procedure
Budgeting

Describe about MBO process

Preliminary setting of goals

Clarification of goals
Setting of subordinate goals
Recycling of objectives
Performance appraisal

Describe the various roles of manager

Interpersonal role
Decisional role
Informational role

What is scientific management and discuss the contributions of FW Taylor

Principles of scientific management

Time and motion study
Differential payment
Group harmony
Standardization
Method study

contributions of FW Taylor
a. Replacement of rule of thumb
b. Achieving harmony in group action
c. Attaining maximum output in the place of minimum output
d. Scientific selection & training
e. Development of all workers to the fullest extent possible
Explain the steps in planning process

Opportunity awareness
Setting objectives
Considering planning premises
Identifying alternatives
Compare
Selection
Formulate plans
Numberise plans

ii)Delayed decision will affect survival of business- validate the statement

Discuss the contributions of Henry fayol to the management

Division of work
Authority and responsibility
Discipline
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Subordinate of individual interest to general interest
Remuneration of personnel
Centralization
Scalar chain
Order
Equity
Stability of tenure
Initiative
Espirit de crops

(ii)Give real time examples of company policies

Explain the various types of decisions

Simple or complex
Strategic Vs operational
Major Vs Minor

Individual Vs Group
Long run Vs short run

Describe about Decision making process

Analyse the environment

Diagnose the organization
Identification of alternatives
Developing alternatives
Implementation
Maintenance

What is strategic management and its various forms

Strategies are tactical plan to cope up with the future events
Realized Vs Unrealized strategies
For converting them into realized one the various kinds strategies followed are
Planned strategy
Idealogical ,,
Process
,,
Umbrella
,,
Entrepreneurial ,,
Consensus ,,
Explain the human science approach & discuss any one contribution
Human science approach deals with employee are productive persons, They can
motivated,
Either elton mayo or mark parker or Robert owen contribution .
Elton mayo contribution
Employees are social beings
Group behavior rather than individual behaviour reflect in organization
They can motivated by non monetary things
Group cohesiveness plays vital role
Mary parker contribution

Constructive conflict
Laws of situation
Leadership
Principles of coordination
Authority and responsibility