RK University Exam Papers

HI I would like to have the R K University previous year question paper of Principles of Management (PM) subject for the MBA course?

[shikha]

The R K University previous year question paper of Principles of Management (PM) subject for the MBA course is as given below:

Principles of Management (PM)

Q.1 (a) Is management Science or Art? Why do we need it?
(b) Elaborate on Fredrick Taylors contribution to management.

Q.2 (a) Define planning and explain the various steps involved in planning.
(b) Write on “Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
OR
(b) Clarify the concept of BCG matrix with example.

Q.3 (a) What are the principles of organization.
(b) Differentiate between line and staff authority.
OR
Q.3 (a) What are the sources of recruitment?
(b) What are the purposes of appraisal?

Q.4 (a) Write a short note on coordination.
(b) Write a short note on cultural variables for innovation.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a short note on the training methods for managers.
(b) Explain Decentralization and Centralization. What are the factors influencing decentralization?

Q.5 (a) Discuss the role of Budgeting as a Control Technique?
(b) Write a detailed note on liberalization and globalization.
OR
Q.5 (a) How do organizations go international?
(b) Elaborate on the basic steps in the control process.

Q.6 (a) Give a brief account of the contribution of management though made by Elton Mayo.
(b) What is social audit? What are its advantages?

Q.7 (a) “Planning is the essence of management, it is a managerial function.”
Elucidate.
(b) Distinguish between: structure and process. OR (b) Explain system approach to management.

Q.8 (a) “Authority is an all inclusive principle of management from which all other principles are derived.” Doyou agree? Give your reasons.
(b) What is forecasting? Discuss any two techniques of forecasting.
OR
Q.8 (a) Explain the important principles of organizing.
(b) Explain Vroom’s expectancy Theory.

Q.9 (a) “Leadership is situational.” Do you agree with the statement?
(b) Write short note on : 360 degree appraisal
OR
Q.9 (a) “Morale and Productivity move together like the east and the west sides of an elevator.” Explain this statement with effective leadership dynamics in management process.
(b) Explain the following term:
I. Empowerment
II. Contingency approach

Q.10 (a) Explain budgetary technique. Describe any tow of them in detail.
(b) How are PERT and CPM networks developed? How this statistical techniques useful to management. Explain it with suitable example.
OR
Q.10 (a) Information technology plays vital role in modern management.
Examine the statement in detail.
(b) Which are traditional techniques of controlling in management?

Q.11 (a) Explain levels of management along with managerial skills required at all the levels
(b) Explain Frederick Taylor’s contribution towards management theory

Q.12 (a) Explain steps involved in the controlling process
(b) What is forecasting. Explain qualitative methods of forecasting
OR
(b) Explain steps involved in selection procedure

Q.13 (a) Explain combined base matrix structure along with advantages and disadvantages
(b) Explain importance of planning
OR
Q.3 (a) State the difference between authority and power with example
(b) Write a brief note on globalization

Q.14 (a) Explain business ethics and corporate governance
(b) Define Directing. Explain any one theory of motivation as a requirement of directing
OR
Q.14 (a) Explain budgeting as a control technique in detail
(b) What is decentralization? Explain advantages of decentralization in detail

Q.15 (a) Explain standing plans in detail
(b) Differentiate formal v/s informal organization
OR
Q.15 (a) Explain decision making process in detail and give insights into certainty risk and uncertainty dimensions while making decision.
(b) Explain system’s approach towards development of management theory