SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

VIII SEMESTER

MG8591- Principles of Management

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2021 – 22 (Even Semester)

Prepared by
Mr.Ananth.G, Assistant Professor (Sel.G) / Mech.
Mr.Ashok.R, Assistant Professor (Sr.G) / Mech.
Mr.Sivasankar.S, Assistant Professor (O.G) / Mech.
 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution)
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT : MG8591- Principles of Management

SEM / YEAR : VIII Sem. / IV Year

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS

Definition of Management – Science or Art – Manager Vs Entrepreneur - types of managers - managerial

roles and skills – Evolution of Management – Scientific, human relations, system and contingency
approaches – Types of Business organization - Sole proprietorship, partnership, company-public and private
sector enterprises - Organization culture and Environment – Current trends and issues in Management.
PART- A
Q. No Questions BT Competence
Level
1 Define the term Management. BT1 Remember
2 How does Entrepreneur differ from Manager? BT1 Remember
3 Show your understanding about the term Administration. BT2 Understand
4 Point out the functions of management. BT1 Remember
5 Assess the concept of scientific management. BT1 Remember
6 What is your opinion about unity of command? BT2 Understand
7 Define organization. BT1 Remember
8 Distinguish between public and private limited company. BT1 Remember
9 Illustrate the characteristics of managers BT2 Understand
10 List the skills required by managers in an organization. BT1 Remember
11 Evaluate the factors affecting Business Environment. BT1 Remember
12 Can you assess the value of systems approach to management? BT2 Understand
13 Define organization culture. BT1 Remember
14 Write an two points favor for management as a science. BT2 Understand

15 Associate your understanding of the term scalar chain and the term BT1 Remember
Esprit de corps.
16 Classify the types of partners. BT2 Understand
17 What is sole proprietorship and partnership? BT2 Understand
18 Interpret the various types of organizations. BT1 Remember
19 Write the Meaning of Entrepreneur. BT2 Understand
20 Quote the current trends in Management. BT1 Remember
PART-B

Q. No Questions BT Competence
Level
1 Is Management an art or science? Discuss. (13) BT3 Apply

2 Discuss the principles and techniques of Scientific management. (13) BT3 Apply

3 Discuss the contributions of Henry Fayol to the field of

management. (13) BT4 Analyze

4 Classify the different roles and functions of managers and

explain them in detail. (13) BT4 Analyze
(i) Evaluate the motion study as used by Gilberths. (5) BT3 Apply
5 (ii) Summarize the views of different schools ofmanagement. (8) BT4 Analyze

6 (i) How would you prioritize the facts of contingency (5)

approach? BT3 Apply
(ii) What information would you use to support the view (8)
systems approach in management? BT3 Apply

7 Enlighten the relevance of environmental factors that affect (13) BT4 Analyze
global business.

8 How would you classify the business organizations? Explain. (13) BT3 Apply

9 (i) Analyze the various experiments in Hawthorne Studies. (5) BT4 Analyze
(ii) Discover the findings of Hawthorne experiments. (8)

10 Explain the evolution of management in detail. (13) BT3 Apply

(i) List the main characteristics of Public Enterprises. (5) BT3 Apply
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(ii) What are the features of Private Enterprises? (8) BT4 Analyze

12 (i) Predict the relative importance of each type of skills to (5) BT3 Apply
lower, middle and upper level managers.
(ii) Discuss the current trends & issues in management (8) BT4 Analyze
13 (i) Infer the concept of Globalization. (5) BT3 Apply
(ii) Contrast the various challenges of management in present (8) BT4 Analyze
scenario.
14 (i) State the elements of organization culture. (3) BT3 Apply
 (ii) Identify the different types of culture in an organization? (10) BT4 Analyze

PART-C

Q. No Questions BT Competence
Level
1 Discuss the outcomes of being a manager and being an (15) BT6 Create
entrepreneur in attaining growth.
2 Macro and Micro environment affects business. Discuss. (15) BT5 Evaluate

3 Discuss the effects of globalization and liberalization in (15) BT6 Create

improving organizational growth.

4 Explain the issues of organizational culture in modern business (15) BT5 Evaluate
organizations.
 UNIT II – PLANNING
Nature and purpose of planning–planning process–types of planning–objectives–setting objectives –
policies – Planning premises – Strategic Management – Planning Tools and Techniques – Decision making
steps and process.
PART - A

BT Competence
Q. Questions
Level
No

1 Apply the importance of setting organizational objectives in modern BT1 Remember

organization.
2 Differentiate strategic planning and tactical planning. BT1 Remember
3 Define Planning. BT2 Understand

4 Classify the types of plans. BT1 Remember

5 Evaluate the SWOT analysis matrix. BT1 Remember

6 Can you assess the steps in planning? BT2 Understand
7 Define MBO. BT1 Remember
8 Discuss the steps in decision making process. BT1 Remember
9 Show the planning tools available in business management. BT2 Understand

10 Differentiate objectives and goals. BT1 Remember

11 What is meant by strategy? BT1 Remember

12 What information would you use to support the view of delphi BT2 Understand
technique?
13 Quote the meaning of decision making. BT1 Remember
14 Summarize the types of policies. BT2 Understand
15 Discover the characteristics of sound policy. BT1 Remember

16 Point out the importance of rational decision making. BT2 Understand

17 What are the techniques useful while evaluating alternatives? BT2 Understand
18 Distinguish programmed and non-programmed decisions BT1 Remember
19 Write the strategies and programs. BT2 Understand
20 What is the meaning of strategic management? BT1 Remember

PART -B

1 How would you describe the different types of plans? (13) BT3 Apply

What is the main idea of MBO? Explain the process of MBO, its (13) BT3 Apply
2
benefits and limitations.
 3 Illustrate the principles and types of planning. (13) BT4 Analyze
4 Analyze the importance of planning and also explain the steps (13) BT4 Analyze
involved in it.
5 (i) Summarize the nature of objectives. (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Conclude the various objective setting methods. (10) BT4 Analyze
6 (i) Based on what you know, how would you explain the (3) BT3 Apply
objectives of planning.
(ii) How could you determine the objectives for a manufacturing (10) BT3 Apply
organization?
7 List the types of goals organizations might have and the plans (13) BT4 Analyze
they use for accomplishment.
8 (i) Interpret the essentials of formulating policies. (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Express the different types of strategies. (10) BT4 Analyze
9 (i) Classify the different types of Decisions. (3) BT4 Analyze

(ii) Examine the process of Decision making. (10) BT3 Apply

10 Analyze the different planning techniques. (13) BT3 Apply
Identify the various types of Policies with examples also explain (13) BT3 Apply
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how will you frame policies.
12 (i) Differentiate strategies and policies. (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Give the steps involved in strategic management Process. (10) BT4 Analyze
13 (i) Classify the various levels of strategies. (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Connect how strategic management is implemented in an (10) BT4 Analyze
Organization.
14 (i) Why is decision making is important in an Organization? (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Write the eight steps involved in Decision making process (10) BT4 Analyze
with suitable examples.
PART- C

BT Competence
Q. No Questions
Level
1 Explain the concept of Doctrine of Bounded Rationality in (15) BT6 Create
decision making.
2 Policy making is guide to action in Organization–Demonstrate (15) BT5 Evaluate
with examples.

3 Decision making is guide to action in Organization–Demonstrate (15) BT6 Create

with example.
4 Administration essentially is a decision-making process: Elucidate (15) BT5 Evaluate
this statement and explain the various types of decisions taken by
executives.
 UNIT III – ORGANIZING

Nature and purpose – Formal and informal organization – organization chart – organization structure – types –
Line and staff authority – departmentalization – delegation of authority – centralization and decentralization –
Job Design - Human Resource Management – HR Planning, Recruitment, selection, Training and
Development, Performance Management, Career planning and management.
PART - A
BT Competence
Q. No Questions Level
1 What is the meaning of formal organization? BT1 Remember
2 Distinguish authority and power. BT1 Remember
3 Discover then concept delegation of authority. BT2 Understand
4 Analyze the bases of span of control. BT1 Remember
5 Evaluate the term Design. BT1 Remember

6 Can you assess the importance of Human resource management? BT2 Understand

7 What is centralization and decentralization? BT1 Remember

8 Contrast formal and informal organization. BT1 Remember

9 Classify the different types of staff in organization. BT2 Understand

10 What is selection? BT1 Remember

Evaluate how career planning is related to career development. BT1 Remember

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12 How would you evaluate the usage of Functional departmentation? BT2 Understand

13 Define Training. BT1 Remember

14 Distinguish On the job and Off the job training. BT2 Understand
15 Show your understanding about assessment centers. BT1 Remember
16 Infer why performance management is important. BT2 Understand

17 Write an example of how functional authority works in an BT2 Understand

organization.
18 Compare Line and Staff Authority. BT1 Remember
19 Write about the Performance Management. BT2 Understand
20 What is line authority? BT1 Remember

PART –B
Describe the merits and demerits of line organization and (13) BT3 Apply
1
staff organization.
2 (i) Interpret the six key elements in organizational design? (6) BT3 Apply
(ii)Distinguish the benefits of formal and informal (7) BT4 Analyze
 organization.

3 (i) Demonstrate the benefits of Decentralization. (3) BT3 Apply

(ii)Relate the concept of centralization and decentralization (10) BT4 Analyze
in an organization?

4 (i) Analyze your conclusion regarding the importance of (3) BT3 Apply
employee training?
(10) BT3 Apply
(ii) Point out the methods of training.
5 (i) Delegation is the ability to get result through others - (3) BT3 Apply
Conclude.
(ii) Summarize the guidelines for effective delegation. (10) BT4 Analyze

How could you determine various performance appraisal (13) BT3 Apply
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techniques? Invent the need for performance appraisal.
(i) Quote about the matrix Organization structure with their (5) BT3 Apply
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relative advantages and limitations.
(ii) Explain line and functional organizational structures (8) BT4 Analyze
with their advantages and limitations.

8 Summarize the various types of departmentation. (13) BT3 Apply

9 Illustrate your understanding on various sources of (13) BT4 Analyze

recruitment with their relative advantages and
disadvantages.
10 (i) What conclusions can you draw from human resources (5) BT3 Apply
planning?
(ii) Analyze the Human Resource Management activities (8) BT4 Analyze
in a business organization.

11 What is Span of Control? Write down the different factors (13) BT3 Apply
influencing span of Control.

12 Illustrate the steps involved in recruitment Process. (13) BT3 Apply

13 Explain the types of organizations mentioning its (13) BT3 Apply

advantagesand disadvantage
Define staffing. Identify the steps involved in selection (13) BT4 Analyze
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process.
PART - C

BT Competence
Q. No Questions
Level
1 A MNC with head quarters in Canada is in a dilemma to (15) BT6 Create
decide Whether to adopt a line or a line and staff
organization structure. Highlight the advantages of line and
line and staff organization structure. According to you
which structure would be suitable for a huge MNC.
2 XYZ Company has various strategic business Units such as (15) BT5 Evaluate
Textiles, InfoTech, Pharma and electronics. Write about the
different forms of departmentation. Which form of
departmentation is suitable?
3 Explain the different stages of career. Also explain the (15) BT6 Create
importance of career development
4 Discuss in detail the various types of training. Employers (15) BT5 Evaluate
preferoff the job training to on job training. Why?
 UNIT IV – DIRECTING

Foundations of individual and group behavior – motivation – motivation theories – motivational techniques –
job satisfaction – job enrichment – leadership – types and theories of leadership – communication – process
of communication – barrier in communication – effective communication– communication and IT.
PART - A
BT Competence
Q. No Questions Level
1 What is meant by Leadership? BT1 Remember
2 Differentiate group and individual behavior. BT1 Remember
3 Show your understanding on the concept of motivation. BT2 Understand
4 Classify the different types of communication. BT1 Remember
5 Evaluate the various motivation techniques. BT1 Remember

6 What is Job Enrichment? BT2 Understand

7 Define motivation. BT1 Remember
8 Interpret personality. BT1 Remember
9 Illustrate the Grapevine communication. BT2 Understand
10 Contrast the theories of leadership. BT1 Remember

11 Summarize the various types of leadership styles. BT1 Remember

12 What is your opinion about Noise in communication? BT2 Understand
13 What is brainstorming? BT1 Remember
14 Distinguish motivators and hygiene factors. BT2 Understand
15 Discover the important barriers to communication. BT1 Remember
16 Analyze your understanding on job satisfaction. BT2 Understand
17 List few monetary and non-monetary rewards. BT2 Understand
18 How does leadership differ from management? BT1 Remember
19 Quote the various elements in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. BT2 Understand
20 List the different types of communication flow. BT1 Remember

PART -B
(13) BT3 Apply
1 Explain the theories of motivation in detail.

2 Summarize the methods of motivating employees in (13) BT3 Apply

organization.
3 Compare motivation and satisfaction. (13) BT4 Analyze
4 (i) Analyze the characteristics of a good leader. (5) BT4 Analyze
 (ii) Differentiate the various styles of leadership. (8) BT4 Analyze

5 Evaluate the characteristics of good communication and also (13) BT3 Apply
state its barriers.
Do you agree with the statement that “communication (13) BT3 Apply
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through electronic media is helpful for effective business”? BT3 Apply

7 Explain in detail about the various types of leadership with (13) BT4 Analyze
its different styles.
8 (i) Summarize the X and Y Theory. (7) BT4 Analyze

(ii) Distinguish Maslow’s theory with Herzberg’s theory. (6) BT3 Apply

9 (i) Relate Job enrichment and Job Enlargement. (5) BT4 Analyze
(ii) Demonstrate the group and individual behavior. (8) BT4 Analyze
10 (i) Explain how motivation important for organization (9) BT3 Apply
development / achievement. Justify your answer with
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
(ii) Point out the various motivational techniques used in (4) BT4 Analyze
organizations.
11 Examine the theories of Leadership. (13) BT3 Apply
12 (i) Money is a motivator – Interpret. (3) BT3 Apply
(ii) Differentiate financial and non-financial motivators. (10) BT4 Analyze
13 Contrast the obstacles to the leader flexibility and leader (13) BT3 Apply
styles based on them.
14 (i) What is the need for grapevine communication? (4) BT3 Apply
(ii)Quote the various formal organizational communications. (9) BT4 Analyze

PART C
BT Competence
Q. No Questions Level
1 XYZ Corporation has a lot of barriers to communication. (15) BT6 Create
List the possibility of the various barriers. Also suggest the
ways toovercome them.
2 “Job performance of individual is significantly influenced by (15) BT5 Evaluate
theemployee’s attitude” – Discuss.

3 Mr. Karthik has worked in a traditional conservative (15) BT6 Create

organization. He shifted to a new organization in a
metropolitancity. The new job profile puts him in a position to
take highly risky decisions. Though he performs well, he feels
that the environment is very risky environment. What makes
 the difference between the two organizations? Would you
advise him to continue in his job?

4 “Money holds to key to work motivation in modern business (15) BT5 Evaluate
organization”. Discuss how managers use money to motivate
employees.
 UNIT V – CONTROLLING

System and process of controlling – budgetary and non-budgetary control techniques – use of computers
and IT in Management control – Productivity problems and management – control and performance –
direct andpreventive control – reporting.

PART - A
BT Competence
Q. No Questions Level
1 Define controlling. BT1 Remember
2 Differentiate feed forward and feedback control. BT1 Remember
3 Demonstrate the factors to be considered for a product designing. BT2 Understand
4 Point out the uses of computers in handling information. BT1 Remember
5 Assess Z theory. BT1 Remember

6 What is budgetary control? BT2 Understand

7 Can you list the characteristics of Control function? BT1 Remember
8 Distinguish production and productivity. BT1 Remember
9 Classify the examples that can be given for budgets. BT2 Understand
10 Analyze the various steps involved in the controlling process. BT1 Remember
11 Summarize your views on reporting. BT1 Remember

12 What judgment would you make about the three potential pitfalls of BT2 Understand
budgets?
13 What is Performance Appraisal? BT1 Remember

14 Express the principles of controlling. BT2 Understand

15 Show some examples for new control techniques. BT1 Remember
16 What is the purpose of PERT? BT2 Understand
17 What are the critical point controls? BT2 Understand
18 Name at least four budgetary control techniques. BT1 Remember
19 Examine preventive control in management. BT2 Understand
20 Name any two HR related controlling Techniques. BT1 Remember

PART - B
1 What are the processes of controlling? (13) BT3 Apply

2 Discuss in detail about budgetary control and non- (13) BT3 Apply
budgetary control.
3 Illustrate the techniques of controlling. (13) BT4 Analyze

4 Analyze the factors affecting productivity. (13) BT4 Analyze

 Assess the importance of reporting in organizations and (13) BT4 Analyze
5
also explain the types of reports.
(i) How would you compare the various types of budgets (7) BT3 Apply
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in organization?
(ii) What information would you sue to support the view (6) BT3 Apply
of PERT and CPM?
7 Write briefly about (7) BT3 Apply
(i) Break even analysis
(i) Budget as tools for organizational control. (6) BT4 Analyze
How would you summarize the various types of tools (13) BT4 Analyze
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usedto monitor and measure organizational performance?
(i) Show your understanding on the use of computers for (7) BT3 Apply
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Control in management.
(ii) What facts would you select to show the impact of IT (6) BT4 Analyze
in management concept?
10 (i) Explain the benefits and limitations of budgetary (7) BT3 Apply
control.
(ii) Connect the steps involved in implementation of (6) BT4 Analyze
budgetary control.
11 (i) How would you explain the advantages associated with (7) BT3 Apply
preventive control?
(ii) Identify the types of Control. (6) BT4 Analyze

12 Interpret operations management and explain the activities (13) BT3 Apply
associated with operations management.
13 Point out the tools used to raise productivity. (13) BT3 Apply
14 How would you describe the following? (7) BT3 Apply
(i)Control of productivity problems and management.
(ii)Direct and preventive control. (6) BT4 Analyze

PART -C

BT Competence
Q. No Questions Level
1 Mr.Prakash argues with Mr.Rakesh expressing his views (15) BT6 Create
on implementing preventive control system. Mr. Rakesh
emphasizes his views that the organisation must continue
with feedback control. Mr.Rakesh fears that the preventive
control system would be costly. Justify the views of Rakesh
 and Prakash.
2 Mr. Rajan has run a business for the past 5 years but is not (15) BT5 Evaluate
familiar with marginal costing. By experience, He knows
that his business makes profit, but is not sure of concepts
like break even. He finds it difficult to estimate sales
required for a particular profit. Explain the concepts related
to breakeven analysis and draw a break-even chart. Also
highlight some ratios which would help to understand the
performance of the business.

3 Production is essential but productivity is indispensable– (15) BT6 Create

Comment. Highlight the tools and techniques to measure
productivity.

4 Assume you are a budget officer and try to orient a (15) BT5 Evaluate
trainee on steps to be followed for implementing a
budgetary control system. Also highlight the advantages
and limitations of budgetary control system.