MB0038 – MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

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Assignment

Drive	SPRING 2014
Program	MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
Semester	1
Subject code & name	MB0038 – MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Book ID	B1621
Credit and Max. Marks	4 credits; 60 marks

1 Define the terms ‘strategy’. Explain the following:

a) Corporate strategy

b) Business strategy

c) Functional strategy

Answer:-Definition of Strategy

Strategy means the grand plan and the term is borrowed from the military which distinguished between the grand plan and actual action by calling the former strategy and the latter tactics

Strategy in organisations can be divided into three:

2 Define the term ‘management’. Explain the Behavioural science theory and Systems theory.

Answer:-Definition of management

According to Harold Koontz, “Management is an art of getting things done through and with people in formally organised groups. It is an art of creating an environment in which people can perform as individuals and can co-operate towards the attainment of group goals”. According to F.W. Taylor, “Management is an art of knowing what to do, when to do, and see that it is done in the best and cheapest way”.

3 Give the definition and importance of planning in an organisation and explain the steps in planning.

Answer:-Definition of planning

Planning can be defined as a basic management function which enables one to select the purpose of the business, and how the resources should be mustered to achieve that purpose to include using the available resources optimally to do that. Planning implies goal setting for the organisation keeping in mind the constraints, opportunities, and threats as much as what the person or business which is planning wants to do. Thus, a plan is a

4 What is meant by leading? Describe the characteristics of leading.

Answer:-Explanation of the concept of leading

Leading can be defined as the process of setting direction, creating alignment, and creating engagement to deliver high productivity and to facilitate change. Directing can be defined as the process by which the managers instruct, guide, and oversee the performance of the workers to achieve predetermined goals. It is the heart of management process. Planning, organising, and staffing have got no importance if direction function

5 What are ‘attitudes’? Explain the components and functions of attitude.

Answer:-Meaning of attitude

Attitudes are also known as "frames of reference." They provide the background against which facts and events are viewed. It becomes necessary to know the attitudes of members of an organisation because they have to perceive specific aspects like pay, hours of work, promotion, etc. of their work life in the wider context of their generalised attitudes. Attitudes are also known as "frames of reference."

6 Define leadership. Differentiate between ‘Laissez Faire’ and ‘democratic’ leadership style.

Answer:-Definition of leadership

Warren Bennis' definition of leadership is focused much more on the individual capability of the leader: "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realise your own leadership potential."

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