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JNTU B.Tech IV FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS Previous Question Paper (January/February - 2023 - R18)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
What is Hierarchy?
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Hierarchy refers to the formal structure of an organization where authority, power, and responsibility are arranged in a ranked order, typically from top management down to operational staff, establishing clear lines of command and reporting relationships.
Outline the skills needed at middle level management.
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Middle-level managers require a balanced combination of the following skills:
- Human Skills: Essential for motivating, leading, and managing teams to ensure effective inter-departmental coordination.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in the specific functional areas (e.g., production, finance) they supervise.
- Conceptual Skills: The ability to interpret top-level strategic goals and translate them into actionable operational plans.
What is Strategy?
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Distinguish between Programmed and Non Programmed decisions.
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What is organizational climate?
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What is the need for Physical training?
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Give briefly about Theory X.
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Outline the difference between Manager and the leader.
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What is Budgetary Control?
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Explain about control frequency.
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Part B
What are the challenges of management in the present business scenario?
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Explain the functions of Management.
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Discuss the Behavioral approach to Management.
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What is the scope of the Management?
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Explain briefly the Planning Process.
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What is bounded rationality and influences on decision making?
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Discuss the need for creativity and innovation in managerial work.
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What are the steps in Managerial decision making process?
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Explain the approaches to structural design of an organization.
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Distinguish between Centralization and Decentralization.
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Discuss the need for Training and brief on methods of training.
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Explain about Job enrichment and Job enlargement.
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Explain about Team leadership and describe leadership styles.
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Discuss the role of leader during adversity.
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Define motivation and explain the needs hierarchy theory of motivation.
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Brief on theory “X” and theory “Y”.
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Why is control function important? And what are the non-budgetary controls? Give examples.
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Describe the steps in control process.
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Discuss any two control methods in an organization.
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Why control frequency is important at lower levels of management?
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