Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III Fundamentals of Management Previous Question Paper (July - 2023 - R16)
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.
Part A
Explain the differences between productivity, effectiveness and efficiency.
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Productivity is the quantitative ratio of output to input. Efficiency refers to doing things right, focusing on minimizing resource waste to achieve a goal. Effectiveness refers to doing the right things, focusing on achieving the intended organizational goals or results.
Explain the following: (i) Management by Objectives (ii) Scalar Chain.
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(i) Management by Objectives (MBO) is a strategic management model that aims to improve organizational performance by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees. (ii) Scalar Chain, as defined by Fayol, is the formal line of authority from the highest to the lowest rank, ensuring clear communication flow and chain of command.
How are Programmed Decisions different from and Non-Programmed Decisions?
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Distinguish between i) Programmes and procedures ii) Strategies and policies.
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What is meant by authority? Explain its salient features.
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What is Performance appraisal? Explain the importance of effective managerial appraisal.
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How are Transformational leaders different from Transactional leaders?
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Explain briefly the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
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What is Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB)?
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Explain why control is important to customer interactions.
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Part B
Describe the functions of management.
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“Fayol is considered as the father of modern management theory”-Discuss.
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How and to what extent has behavioral approach contributed to the development of management theory?
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Explain briefly the contingency approach to management.
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“Planning theory illustrates the open-system approach to management”. Comment.
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Discuss the contemporary Planning issues faced by managers.
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Some people object to defining long-term goals because they think that it is impossible to know what will happen over a long period? According to you, is it an intelligent position to take? Why or why not?
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Explain briefly what you understand by Group problem solving and decision making.
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Distinguish between formal and informal organization.
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Define organization structure and enumerate the major steps in developing an organization structure.
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Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different approaches to on the job training for manager development.
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Explain briefly what you understand by Talent Management.
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Why has the managerial grid has been so popular as a training device?
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Select a business or political leader you admire and identify his or her style of leading by applying the managerial grid.
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Explain the relationship between Motivation, Performance and Engagement.
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Discuss the challenges managers face in motivating unique groups of workers.
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Distinguish between feedforward, concurrent and feedback controls.
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Explain the types of financial controls managers can use.
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Discuss the characteristics of three approaches to Control systems.
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Explain the types of workplace concerns or challenges managers face and how they can address those challenges/concerns.
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