Principle of Business management 2012 (General) | Dibrugarh University Question Papers

[Principles of Business Management Question Papers, B.Com 2nd Sem, Dibrugarh University, Old Course, General Course, 2012]

2012 (May)
COMMERCE
(General Course)
(Principles of Business Management)
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
 (NEW COURSE)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
1.   (a) What is the different types of organisation? How are organizations classified on the basis of functions performed.
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(b) Compare and contrast the classical, neoclassical and modern approach towards organization.

2.   (a) Define the term “span of management”. How would you determine the optimum spane in a given situation?
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(b) Write short notes on :
(i) Advantages of decentralization.
(ii) Guidelines for effective delegation.

3. (a) Bring out the role of group in an organization. Substantiate the claims that group task influences group performance and satisfaction.
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(b) Define Perception. Explain the steps in the perceptual process.

4.   (a) What is the essence of Vroom’s Expectancy model of motivation ? What are it merits and limitations?
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(b) Point out in brief some behavioural implications of control. Suggest some suitable measures to minimize behavioural dysfunctions of control.

5.   (a) What is effectiveness ? What are the different approaches which have been developed to study organizational effectiveness.
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(b) “Resistance to change is a normal part of process of change.” Discuss what technique would you use in overcoming such resistance.