June, 2007 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR SECTION SECTTON A

l. "The degree of involvement of managers with various management processes may differ from manager to manager. But all managers have to be concerned with all the processes in an organizational set-up." Elaborate this statetment and discuss briefly the underlying concepts with suitable examples

2. Explain the term 'Bounded Rationality'. What are the factors leading to bounded rationality and satisficing decisions ? Discuss.

3. How is Strategic Planning different from Operational Planning ? Discuss with suitable examples. What are the essential steps in formulating a plan ? Describe with illustration.

4. What is the significance of Organisation Structure and Organisation Chart in the functioning and efficiency of an organisation ? Discuss with examples, the factors which influence the choice of the structure of an organisation.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

(i) Theories of Leadership

(ii) Johari Window

(iii) OrganisationCulture

(iv) Control Process

(v) M.B.O.