MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP QP

ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BANGLORE
Subject: MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Academic year: 2015-16
Year: 2016
Total Hours: 52
Name of the Faculty: BHAGIRATHI V
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QUESTION BANK
CHAPTER-01
MANAGEMENT
(1)Define management. Explain the functions to be performed by managers to attain the set
goals.(5M)
(2) Explain in brief the nature management.(5M)
(3) Write a note on characteristics of management.(5M)
(4) Discuss the functional areas of management. (5M)
(5) Management is an art as well as science. Comment on this statement. (5M)
(6) Draw the distinction between administration and management. (5M)
(7) Explain different roles of management. (5M)
(8) Discuss the levels of management.(2M)
(9) Explain Taylors concept of scientific management.(8M)
(10) Discuss Henry Fayols principles of management.(6M)
(11) Explain in brief the following approaches of management(12M)
(a) Systems approach.
(b) Contingency approach.
(c) Behavioural approach.
(d) Human relations approach.

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(12) Write short notes on the following (10M)
(a) Planning
(b) Organizing
(c) Staffing
(d) Directing
(e) Controlling

CHAPTER-02
PLANNING
(1)Briefly

discuss the nature of planning.

(2M)

(2) Explain in brief the importance of planning. (4M)

(3) Discuss the strategic and tactical planning. (4M)
(4) Write a note on hierarchy of plan. (4M)
(5) Discuss the steps in planning. (5M)
(6) Explain in brief planning premises. (5M)
(7) Enumerate requirements of sound objectives. (5M)
(8) Write a note on characteristics of objectives. (3M)
(9) Explain in brief standing and single use plans. (3M)
(10) Discuss different types of decisions. (5M)
(11) Explain in brief the steps involved in rational decision making. (6M)
(12) Write a note on decision making environment. (3M)

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CHAPTER-03
ORGANISATION AND STAFFING
(1) Explain in brief the meaning of organizing. (3M)
(2) Discuss the steps involved in organizing. (6M)
(3) Explain in brief the nature of organization. (3M)
(4) Discuss the purpose of organization. (5M)
(5) Write a note on principles of organization. (5M)
(6) Explain in brief the various types of departmentation. (5M)
(7) Explain the following with its merits and demerits (16M)
(a) Line organization.
(b) Functional organization.
(c) Line and staff organization.
(d) Committee organization.
(8) What do you mean by span of control? Explain the factors affecting span of it. (4M)
(9) Distinguish between (4M)
(a) Authority and responsibility.
(b) Delegation and decentralization.
(10) Authority can be delegated but not responsibility. Comment on this statement. (4M)
(11) Explain in brief the centralization and decentralization. (5M)
(12) Write a note on Management by objectives. (5M)
(13) Explain the features of MBO. (5M)
(14) Explain in brief the steps involved in MBO. (5M)
(15) Write a note on benefits of MBO. (4M)
(16) Explain in brief the nature and importance of staffing. (5M)
(17)

Explain various sources of recruitment. (6M)

(18) Explain the steps involved in selection process. (6M)

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CHAPTER-05
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. Explain in brief the concept of entrepreneur. (5M)
2. Give various definitions of entrepreneur. (5M)
3. Enumerate the characteristics of entrepreneur. (5M)
4. Distinguish between entrepreneur and manager. (5M)
5. Write a note on technical entrepreneur. (4M)
6. What are the rewards and penalties for entrepreneurs? (5M)
7. Explain in brief the functions of entrepreneur. (5M)
8. Explain in brief classification of entrepreneurs. (5M)
9. Distinguish between entrepreneur and Intrapreneur. (5M)
10. Write a note on ultrapreneur. (4M)
11. Explain in brief the concept of entrepreneurship. (4M)
12. Explain in brief the evolution of concept of entrepreneurship in India. (4M)
13. Explain in brief the role of entrepreneurship in economic development. (5M)
14. Explain in brief the stages in entrepreneurial process.
15. Write a note on barriers of entrepreneurship. (5M)

CHAPTER-06
SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
1. What do you mean by Small-Scale industry? List the characteristics of Small-scale industries. (5M)
2. Explain the rationale of SSI. (5M)
3. Enumerate the objectives of SSI. (5M)
4. Discuss the scope SSI. (4M)
5. Explain the role of SSI in economic development. (5M)
6. Discuss the advantages of SSI. (4M)
7. Explain in brief the steps involved in starting an SSI. (5M)
8. Explain the Government policy for SSI through five Industrial Policy Resolutions. (4M)
9. Discuss the Governments support to SSI during five year plans. (5M)

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10. Explain the impact of Globalization and Liberalization on SSI. (4M)
11. Explain the impact of WTO and GATT on SSI. (5M)
12. Discuss agencies of Government for SSI. (4M)
13. Discuss the meaning and need of support. (4M)
14. Explain in brief the nature and types of support for SSI. (4M)

CHAPTER-07
INSTITUTION SUPPORT
1. Discuss the support provided by NSIC to small scale industries. (4M)
2. Explain various activities of SIDO. (5M)
3. Explain the functions of SISI. Enumerate various types of assistances rendered by it. (4M)
4. Discuss the important functions of SSIDC. (5M)
5. Explain in brief the main function of DIC. (5M)
6. Discuss the various activities of TECSOK. (5M)
7. Explain the focused consultancy areas of TECSOK. (4M)
8. Explain the procedure for getting industrial sheds/plots from KIADB. (4M)
9. Enumerate the projects for which KSFC gives preference. (5M)
10. List various loan schemes of KSFC. (4M)
11. Discuss equity lease finance and hire purchase schemes of KSFC. (4M)

CHAPTER-04
DIRECTING AND CONTROLLING
(1) Explain in brief the meaning and nature of direction. (5M)
(2) What do you mean by leadership? Explain various styles of leadership. (5M)
(3) What do you understand by motivation? Why people are to be motivated? (4M)
(4) Explain in brief the following motivation theories. (20M)
(a) Maslows need hierarchy theory.
(b) Hertzbergs two factors theory.
(c) Adams equity theory.

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(d) Mc Cleland needs theory.
(e) Skinners reinforcement theory.
(5) With block diagram explain the communication process. (5M)
(6) Explain the importance of feedback in communication. (4M)
(7) Without communication organization cannot function. Justify the statement. (5M)
(8) Explain in brief formal and informal communication. (5M)
(9) Write a note on the followings (5M)
(a) Types of communication.
(b) Forms of communication.
(10) Define coordination. Distinguish it from cooperation. (5M)
(11) Write a note on the followings (10M)
(a) Importance of coordination.
(b) Techniques of coordination.
(12) Explain the steps involved in managerial control. (5M)
(13) Explain the techniques of control. (4M)
(14) Explain in brief the essentials of good control system. (5M)

CHAPTER-08
PREPARATION OF PROJECT
(1) Explain in brief the meaning of project. (5M)
(2) Discuss the classification of projects. (4M)
(3) Write a note on the following (8M)
(a) Idea generation
(b) Project selection
(4) What do you mean by a project report? Explain in brief the contents of project report. (5M)
(5) Discuss the guidelines of planning commission for project report. (4M)
(6) List the merits and demerits of PERT and CPM. (4M)
(7) Explain the steps involved in using PERT and CPM. (5M)
(8) Write a note on errors in project report. (4M)
(9) What do you mean by project appraisal? Explain various types of analysis used in project
appraisal. (5M)

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(10) Write a note on (8M)
(a) Identification of opportunity
(b) Feasibility study