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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER MCA DEGREE EXAMINATION, JULY 2017

Course Code: RLMCA107
Course Name: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours

PARTA
Answer All Questions. Each question carries 3 marks.

1. Explain any three resources used by managers in organizations. Explain with an example for
each.

2. Explain how Taylor came to be known as the “father” of scientific management.

How does planning help in offsetting uncertainty in a dynamic environment? Explain with an

example.

Differentiate the terms ‘line’ and ‘staff? used in the context of organizations using examples.

Explain the 360 degree feedback method of performance appraisal with an example.

Discuss the importance of job rotation as a method of training and development.

Explain the control process as a feedback system with an example.

Explain the terms ‘need’, ‘want’ and ‘desire’ form a marketing point of view with examples.

PART 8

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Answer any one question from each module. Each question carries 6 marks.

MODULE I
9. Describe the characteristics of the different levels of management with suitable examples.
OR

10. Explain thefollowing four managerial roles with an example for each:
(a) Figurehead 1.5
(b) Liaison 1.5
(c) Entrepreuner 1.5
(d) Disturbance handler 1.5

MODULE II
11. Explain the following six principles of management proposed by Fayol with an example for
each:

(a) Division of work 1
(b) Authority 1
(c) Discipline 1 (d) Remuneration 1

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