[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.
Or
(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?
Or
(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.
Or
(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?
Or
(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.
Or
(b) “Resistance
to change is a normal part of process of change.” Discuss what technique would
you use in overcoming such resistance.