Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru – 572 103

(An Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi)
Course : B.E Subject code:SHS03 ODD : 2024-25
Branch: Common for all Subject name: Management & Entrepreneurship Sem : Fifth
branches. Subject offering department: Mechanical Engineering

Question Bank
NOTE: Answer the questions based on the marks allotted
UNIT 1

Marks
1 Define Management. Explain the nature of Management. 10
Explain the Characteristics of Management 10
Explain different Management skills needed for a manager in an organization. 8
Define Productivity, Effectiveness and Efficiency 6
Explain the ten Managerial roles identified by Mintzberg. 10
Explain the Functional Areas of Management. 8
Discuss the various functions of Management. 10
Elaborate on Fayol’s 14 principles of management in detail 12
Planning is a pre course of action. Substantiate. 6
Elaborate on different Types of Plans 12
Explain the Nature of Planning. 6
Explain the 8 steps in planning with a schematic representation. 8
Define MBO & MBE with an illustration. 8
Define Strategic Planning. Elaborate on Strategic planning process. 8
Discuss the planning process. 8
Explain the importance of MBO in the present business scenario. 8

UNIT 2
Marks
2 Differentiate between recruitment and selection. 06
Elaborate the importance of Staffing. 08
Describe the advantages of Staffing. 06
Discuss the system approach to Staffing with a neat diagram. 10
Elucidate the factors affecting staffing 12
Describe the system approach to selection. 10
Explain the internal factors affecting staffing. 08
What is Job design? Describe the factors affecting job design. 12
Elaborate the skills/traits of an effective manager. 08
Explain the process of selection. 10
Brief the limitations of tests. 06
Highlight the importance of tests in selection process. 05
Define Span of Management. Explain its different types. 10
Compare Formal & Informal Organization in detail. 08
What is Organizing? Explain the different types of Organization 10
Examine the essence of Organizational structure in organizations. 08
Define Departmentalization. Explain different types of departmentalization 06
Define Organizational Structure. Explain four types of organizational 08
structure.
 Unit 3

Marks
3 What is directing? Explain the nature of directing. 5
Define Directing. List out the different principles of directing 5
Brief the nature of directing. 5
Elaborate the principles of directing. 10
“Motivation plays an important role in organizational growth”, Justify 8
Differentiate between positive and negative motivation. 6
Explain Theory X and Theory Y. 12
Sketch the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 12
Compare and contrast between the various leadership theories. 12
Define controlling. 5
Elaborate the process of controlling. 10
Explain the essentials of sound control systems. 10
Elucidate the various methods of establishing control in the organization. 12
What are critical control point standards? Describe its types. 12

Unit 4

Marks
4 What is entrepreneurship? Explain the role of an entrepreneur in nation 8
building.
Elaborate on the evolution of the concept of Entrepreneur. 6
Explain the Characteristics of an entrepreneur. 10
Distinguish between an entrepreneur and a manager. 8
Explain the different Qualities of an entrepreneur. 10
Discuss on the functions of an Entrepreneur. 10
Elaborate on different types of entrepreneurs. 10
Distinguish between intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. 6
Explain the characteristics of entrepreneurship. 8
Discuss on Entrepreneurial process. 6
Elaborate on the factors impacting the emergence of entrepreneurship in a 10
developing country like India.
Elaborate on how entrepreneurship effects the economic development of a 10
country.
What is rural entrepreneurship? Explain the need of rural entrepreneurship. 8
Elaborate on different types of rural entrepreneurship. 8
Discuss on women entrepreneurship. 6
Explain how women entrepreneurs can make a difference in the society? 6
Elaborate on Social Entrepreneurship and its relevance. 8
What is a startup? Explain the principles adopted during setting up a start-up. 8
What is a Business plan? Explain the different formats used for pitching an 10
idea.
Discuss on a typical structure for a business plan for a start-up venture. 10
What is Business canvas model? Explain a typical business canvas model with 12
schematic representation.
Explain the role of Venture Capitalists in promoting entrepreneurship. 8
Who is an Angel investor? Explain his role in promoting entrepreneurs. 6
 Elaborate on different funding agencies that support start-ups or 12
entrepreneurs.
List out important institutions that are helping Indian entrepreneurs by 10
providing financial and other technical supports. Explain their significance.
What is incubation? Elaborate on different incubators supporting start-ups in 10
India.
Explain the importance of Innovation and project trends in promoting 8
entrepreneurs in a developing country like India.
Explain the trends in Innovation Management. 8

Unit 5
Marks
5 Discuss on the need of taxation benefits given to entrepreneurs. 6
Elaborate on Depreciation Allowance. 6
Discuss on Rehabilitation Allowance. 8
Discuss on Investment Allowance. 6
Elaborate on Tax Holiday. 6
Explain the allowance on Expenditure on Scientific Research. 6
Discuss on Tax concessions to Small Scale Industries in Rural areas. 8
Discuss on Tax concessions to Small Scale Industries in Backward areas. 8
Explain the strategies adopted by OLA for making his a successful enterprise. 10
How “ZOMATO” made its entry into the conventional hotel industry? Explain 10
the key differentiators that made it a grand success.

NOTE: All the questions mentioned here are the sample questions and not exhaustive. The
quantum of answer depends on the marks allotted.