TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
2078
Principles of Management [MGT 213] (Regular) Time: 3hrs
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figure in the margin indicates the full mark.
Brief Answer Questions [10 x 2=20]
Attempt ALL Questions.
1. What is organization?
Answer: An organization is the association or combination of two or more people for achieving pre-determined goals through efficient combination and implementation of plans, policies, rules, and procedures.
2. State any two characteristics of management.
Answer: Two Characteristics of management are;
- Group activity: Management is concerned with group activities and it refers to a group effort to get a better result.
- Goal Oriented: A goal is the expected outcome of an organization over a certain period of time. Every organization is established for achieving certain goals.
3. Note down any two limitations of classical management.
Answer: Two limitations of classical management are:
- It does not involve and talk about creativity and innovation
- This theory focuses on individual performance than team performance, and create dispute and frustration among the employees.
4. What is political environment?
Answer:
5. Show any two differences between long-term and strategic plans.
6. State any two major problems of Nepalese business.
Answer: Two major problems of Nepalese business are:
b. Use of traditional technology: This is also the main problem of Nepalese business. Till now many business sectors are using old traditional technology which directly affects the quality of the product.
7. Write down two disadvantages of multinational company.
8. Define quality.
9. Show two differences in formal and informal communication.
10. What does dysfuncational conflict means?
Group “A”
Descriptive Answer Questions: [5 x 10 = 50]
Attempt any Five Questions.
11. What is organizational goal? Why goal succession and displacement is required? Explain.
12. What is workforce diversity, knowledge management and learning organization? Explain.
13. Describe the areas of social responsibility.
14. How does an organization motivate employees through participation? Explain.
15. Define total quality management. Describe the tool of TQM.
16. State and explain the situation of services sector industry in Nepal.
Group ‘C’
Analytical Answer Questions: [2x15=30]
17. SWOT analysis is a major essence for the successful formulation of strategic plan. Assess the statement based on SWOT analysis of assumptive organization. [5+10]
18. Organizational effectiveness depends on proper organizational structure. Discuss the statement and explain the process of structuring and organization. [7+8]
19. ‘People, especially in south Asia, believe that leaders are born not made. Do you agree with this statement? Sketch the statement based on trail theory of leadership. [7+8]