B.Com First Year Question Papers (Distance): Principles of Business Management' 2013

2013

(June)

COMMERCE

Paper: 106

(Principles of Business Management)

Full Marks: 90

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. (A) Answer the following: 1x10=10

a) Mention one of the objectives of management.

b) Why management is called a group activity?

c) State one of the features of planning.

d) Write one objective of organising.

e) Management is a pure science. (Write True or False)

(B) Distinguish between any one: 5

1) Centralization and Decentralization.

2) Planning and Controlling.

1) Contingency approach of management.

2) Decision making process.

3) Departmentation.

4) Leadership styles.

5) Social responsibility of management.

2. (a) Describe the nature and functions of management. 7+8=15

(b) Give a brief account of management thought. 15

3. (a) What do you mean by Planning? Discuss the process of Planning in detail. 6+9=15

(b) Describe the meaning and process of ‘Management by Objectives’. 15

4. (a) Discuss the nature and importance of organisation. 7+8=15

(b) Define span of management. Discuss the factors determining the span of management. 6+9=15

5. (a) What is motivation? Explain its importance. 6+9=15

(b) Discuss in detail the steps involved in a control process. 15