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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA - SEMESTER–I • EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2013
Subject Code: 2810005 Date: 05-06-2013
Subject Name: Principles of Management
Time: 10.30 am – 01.30 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) In a formal organization, at different levels, the combination of different 07

skills is required. Describe various skills at different levels with specific
examples.
(b) For long term survival and growth, the organizations have to be socially 07
responsible. Analyze the statement in Indian context.

Q.2 (a) What is Management by Objective? State its advantages and 07

disadvantages in an organization.
(b) Describe strategic and operational plans with suitable examples. 07
OR
(b) Describe Rational decision making process with appropriate example. 07

Q.3 (a) Which are the principles given by Henry Fayol and Frederick Taylor can 07
be used to structure an organization? Describe application of it in detail.
(b) Describe different types of span of control with advantages and 07
disadvantages.
OR
Q.3 (a) Describe Matrix Organization and its utility in present context. 07
(b) Briefly describe two major types of Management Development Programs. 07

Q.4 (a) Describe different approaches to recruitment with its advantages and 07
disadvantages?
(b) With appropriate illustration, describe an organization structure based 07
on customer and its advantages and disadvantages.
OR
Q.4 (a) Define control function and major steps involved in process. 07
Q.4 (b) For an effective control process, it is mandatory to define key 07
performance areas. Analyze the statement with suitable examples.

Q.5 (a) Describe four major responsibility centers in context of control process. 07
(b) Short notes on (a) Preventive control (b)Types of Budget 07
OR
Q.5 What is globalization? Which are the environment aspects related to 14
business that a manager is expected to consider in global management?

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