LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
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SECOND SEMESTER – April 2009
CO 2501/2500 – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Date & Time: 23/04/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION – A
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (10 X 2 = 20)
- What are managerial skills ?
- List any four functions of management.
- Distinguish between Objectives and Policies.
- What is a decision tree ?
- Define delegation.
- List the uses of organization chart.
- What is meant by ‘self actualization need’ ?
- Who is a charismatic leader ?
- Name the non-traditional control techniques.
- State the need for control.
SECTION – B
ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS (5 X 8 = 40)
- Discuss the contributions of Henry Fayol.
- Is management a Science or Art ?
- Discuss the obstacles to effective planning.
- Discuss the steps involved in decision making.
- What is meant by span of control ? Discuss the factors that affect the span of control.
- State the objectives of training.
- Explain Maslow’s theory of needs.
- Explain the importance of control in an organization.
SECTION – C
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS (2 X 20 = 40)
- Explain the contribution of Taylor and Henry Fayol towards management thought.
- Discuss the selection process commonly adopted in a many organizations.
- What are the different types of leadership ? Explain the methods of motivating employees by the leaders.