MS-1 June 2009
June, 2009 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
Section A
1. Explain the concept of MBO. Describe its key features and critically analyse the extent of feasibility and usefulness of MBO in the present day business scenario.
2. Briefly describe various managerial processes and explain major elements of any two of them with suitable examples.
3. How do conflicts get generated in an organizational situation ? How does it impact the group behaviour and functioning of the organizabion ? Explain with relevant examples.
4. What is differentiation ? How is it done in an organizational set-up ? Discuss briefly with examples the basis of differentiation and its relationship with the choice of shucture.
5.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Process of Organizational Change
(b) Group Formation
(c) Johari Window
(d) Managerial Values and Ethos
(e) Channels of communication
MS-1 June 2010
June, 2010 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
SECTION - A
1.'An organisation structure designed to suit its requirements through efficient groupings only, may not achieve the desired goals. Functional integration of these efficient groupings directed towards organisational objectives, therefore, assumes greater significance.'.Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying issues with suitable examples.
2.Explain the term 'Bounded Rationality'. What are the factors leading to bounded rationality and satisficing decisions ? Discuss.
3.Discuss how the importance of characteristics of managerial ethos helps in maintaining
culture in an organisational set-up ?
4.What are the methods of control ? Discuss the policies and design choices available in control. Explain with suitable example.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
i) Modes of conflict management
ii) Process of organisational change
iii) Types of groups
iv) Communication Process
(v) Inter personal relations
MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR 2011
MS-1 June, 2011
MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
SECTION - A
1. 'Merely designing the organisation structure with efficient groupings to suit its specific requirements may not achieve the desired goals. However, ensuring functional
integration of these differentiated groups towards the organisational objectives assumes
great significance. Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying concept with
suitable examples.
2. Enumerate various leadership styles, discuss any two of these, and their significance in the present day context of globalisation. Explain with example.
3. How do Traditional , Behavioural and Interactionist views explain the process of conflict ? Evaluate the changes which take place within and between the groups as a result of long - standing inter - group conflict.
4. 'A decision maker may not have complete knowledge about decision alternatives and
outcome of the chosen alternative. These conditions of knowledge are often referred to
as "the states of Nature". Discuss this statement and highlight the underlying concepts
with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
i) Barriers to effective communication
ii) Managerial skills
iii) MBO
iv) Control Process
v) Types of Power