JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD MCA 2018 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (January - 2018 - R13)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 20 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 8 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
Write short notes on authority and responsibility.
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Authority is the formal power vested in a position to make decisions, give orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizational goals. It flows downward through the hierarchy. Responsibility is the obligation of an individual to perform assigned duties and achieve expected results. While authority can be delegated, responsibility remains with the individual who accepts the task; it is an accountability for the proper execution of assigned work.
What are the Responsibilities of a manager?
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A manager's responsibilities generally include: 1) Planning: Setting organizational goals and determining the best course of action to achieve them. 2) Organizing: Structuring work, assigning tasks, and allocating resources. 3) Leading: Motivating, directing, and resolving conflicts among team members. 4) Controlling: Monitoring performance against standards and taking corrective actions to ensure objectives are met.
Elaborate Salient features of job specification.
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Briefly explain functional level strategy.
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What is the Importance of Communication?
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Part B
Explain in detail the classical theories of organization and briefly discuss the salient features of each theory.
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Discuss in detail the various levels of authority and supplement your answer with suitable examples.
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Explain elaborately the duties of a personnel manager. What are the policies to be formulated in personnel function?
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Discuss in detail the various principles and philosophies of personnel function.
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How can manpower forecasting be done in the organizations? What are the problems that may arise during manpower planning process?
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Explain in detail the various methods of training with the help of examples.
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Prepare a strategic plan by taking an organization of your choice.
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Discuss in detail the various phases of planning and also describe why effective planning is essential for success of the organizations?
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Explain in detail the various barriers of effective communication. How can they be overcome?
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Discuss in detail how conflicts can be managed through communication skills.
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