MS-1 Question Bank (12)
MS-1 Question Bank
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 Dec 2009
Dec 2009 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
- "When conflict level is too low, the performance is likely to be low, a manager can stimulate conflict to enhance the performance of the group. When the level of conflict is too high, conflict needs to be resolved to restore its optimum level and maintain high performance". Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying concepts with relevant examples.
2. Why is developing a successful working relationship important for dynamics of an organisation ? Briefly discuss various stages of developing Inter-personal relationship. Explain with suitable examples.
3. Define controlling and discuss the control process. Explain with examples the pre-requisites and characteristics of an effective control system and the method of exercising control in a structured set-up.
4.What managerial skills are required at different levels of management and why ? Briefly discuss the roles of top level executives in an organisation.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
a) Determinants of Organisational Culture and Climate
b) Antecedents of Organisational Change
c) Leadership Styles
d) M.B.O.
(e) Models of Decision Making
MS-1 June 2008
June, 2008 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR SECTION SECTION A
l. Briefly describe different skills required for a manager and discuss the role of a manager in Institution Building.
2. Describe different phases of decision making according to Mintzberg and their relevance. Discuss any two models of decision-making process.
3. Explain the process of conflict and different strategies of conflict management in organisational context. Give examples.
4. Describe and differentiate between delegation, decentralisation and centralisation. Discuss the problems in delegation and how to overcome them to make the process more effectlve.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(i) Johari window
(ii) Informal communication
(iii) Matrix structure
(iv) Kurt Lewin's model
(v) Domino effect
