Fundamentals of Management

UNIT- I - INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

PART A

1. Mention the roles a manager needs to perform in an organization.

2. What is the scope of management? Provide two examples of managerial activities within its
scope.
3. What is partnership?
4. Identify two challenges commonly faced by managers in today's dynamic business
environment.
5. List out the various functions of Management.

PART B

1. Explain the importance of contingency approach of management

2. Discuss about the Evolution of Management.
3. Discuss how the Systems Approach can be applied to improve efficiency and effectiveness in
project management. Provide a practical example to illustrate your points.
4. Elucidate the various principles of management as advocated by Henry Fayol with real time
examples.
5. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a manager according to Henry Mintzberg's
managerial roles theory. How do these roles contribute to effective organizational
performance?

UNIT- II - PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING

PART A

1. What are the functions of Management Planning?

2. Define MBO.
3. Provide one example of how businesses develop strategies is used to gain competitive
advantage.
4. Mention the contribution of the facilitator to do the group discussions in an effective way.
5. How does bounded rationality affect the decision-making process in organizations?

PART B

1. Discuss elaborately the purpose, process and types of planning.

2. Define strategic planning? Explain the various steps involved in strategic planning.
3. Illustrate the steps involved in the decision making process with suitable examples.
4. In what ways does MBO support the alignment of personal goals with corporate goals?
Examine using a scenario from real life.
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group problem solving and decision making
compared to individual decision making. Provide examples of situations where group decision
making would be preferable and situations where individual decision making would be more
appropriate.
UNIT- III - ORGANIZATION AND HRM

PART A

1. Provide two examples of different organizational structures and briefly explain their
characteristics.
2. Define the term “Scalar Chain”
3. Give two methods of departmentalization.
4. Define Recruitment
5. What is staffing?

PART B

1. Discuss about purpose and process of training

2. Discuss the types of centralization and organizational culture.
3. Explain the line and functional organizational structures with their advantages and their
limitations.
4. Describe the process of recruitment and selection in organizations. Discuss the importance of
using effective recruitment and selection strategies to attract and retain top talent. Provide
examples of innovative recruitment practices used by organizations.
5. Suppose you are a HR manager of a multinational company; you are expected to identify the
training needs of the employee’s in various departments. How will you identify the training
needs and what training method(s) would be most effective in training and developing the
employee’s of this company.

UNIT- IV - LEADING AND MOTIVATION

PART A

1. Define multiplicity of roles

2. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, which need must be fulfilled before
higher-level needs can motivate individuals?
3. State the advantages of democratic leadership.
4. What is job design? Give details about its approaches.
5. Mention a key strategy for handling employee and customer complaints effectively?

PART B

1. Discuss the term motivation. Explain any two motivational theories.

2. Compare and contrast two different leadership styles and their impact on organizational
culture and employee motivation. Explain the barriers of effective communications.
3. Evaluate the characteristics and behaviors of effective leaders during times of adversity and
crisis. Provide examples of leaders who have successfully navigated such situations and explain
their strategies.
4. “Poor communication is the source of interpersonal conflict”. Do you agree? Discuss the major
functions of communication in organization by elucidating the barriers to effective
communication. Also give a guideline for effective communication.
5. You are a newly appointed team leader in a tech startup that is going through a period of rapid
growth and change. Your team comprises diverse individuals with varying skill sets and levels
of experience. The CEO has tasked you with leading the team through this transition smoothly.
Apply one motivational theory (e.g., Herzberg's Two Factor theory, Theory X and Theory Y) to
motivate your team during this period of change. Justify your choice and discuss the potential
UNIT- V - EMERGING CONCEPTS AND SKILL DEVELOPMEMT

PART A

1. Define creativity and innovation

2. What is CSR?
3. What is kaizen?
4. Mention the role of MIS strategic decision-making?
5. How does kaizen differ from Six Sigma?

PART B

1. Explain in detail about creativity and innovation in managerial work.

2. Discuss the role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in technology management.
3. Compare and contrast TQM, Six Sigma, and the 5S Concept as productivity improvement
methods.
4. Analyze how Information Technology (IT) can be used to enhance management control in
organizations. Discuss specific IT tools or systems and their impact on organizational
performance and decision-making.
5. You are a production manager in a manufacturing company tasked with implementing Kaizen
principles to improve productivity and quality on the production floor. Describe the core
principles of Kaizen. How would you implement Kaizen within your production team? Provide
a step-by-step plan, including potential challenges and solutions.