MUTHAYAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, RASIPURAM – 637 408

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

TERMINAL TEST - I
Year / Sem.: III / V Max. Marks: 50
Branch: ECE (Sec-A & Sec-B) Duration: 2.00 Hrs.
Name of the Subject: Principles of Management Date: 19.07.10

PART – A 10 X 2 = 20

1. Define the term Management.

2. What is scalar chain?
3. Differentiate between policy and strategy.
4. Mention the two strengths of MBO.
5. Define planning premises.
6. Define social responsibility.
7. Differentiate administration from management
8. Write notes on co-operative societies.
9. What do you understand by ‘mission’?
10. Define objectives. Mention any two advantages.
PART – B 3 X 10 = 30

1. Discuss the steps involved in the process of Management by Objectives. Give its benefits
and weakness.
2. (i) Explain the various functions of management.
(ii) Explain the nature and purpose of planning.
3. (i) Discuss the principles which may be used for formulating strategies.
(ii) What are the various kinds of policies? Explain them.
4. (i) Explain the major social responsibilities of a business towards different claimants.
(ii) Identify any four approaches to management and critically examine their
contributions and limitations.