State the different networks of grapevine communications.
Different network of grapevine communication are:
1. Single strand network: In this network, each person communicates with another in a sequence. As depicted in the diagram, A will communicate to B, B to C, C to D and finally D will talk to E in a sequential manner.
2. Gossip network: In this network, one person communicates with all at the same time. As depicted in the diagram, A could talk to B, then E and likewise with all on a non selective basis.
3. Probability network: In this network, any person can communicate with anyone else randomly. As depicted in the diagram, A can randomly talk with C,B,D,E but he does not communicate with F.
4. Cluster network: In this network, an individual communicates with only those people whom he trusts. In the figure, A communicates only to B,C and D, because he trusts them.
Explain the qualities of a good leader? Do the qualities alone ensure leadership success?
Explain the process of motivation with the help of a diagram.
Explain different financial and non-financial incentives used to motivate employees of a company?
In an organisation, one of the departmental manager is inflexible and once he takes a decision, he does not like to be contradicted. As a result, employees always feel they are under stress and they take least initiative and fear to express their opinions and problems before the manager. What is the problem in the way authority is being used by the manager?
A reputed hostel, Gyan Pradhan provides medical aid and free education to children of its employees. Which incentive is being highlighted here? State its category and name any two more incentives of the same category.
In an organisation all the employees take things easy and are free to approach anyone for minor queries and problems. This has resulted in everyone taking to each other and thus resulting in inefficiency in the office. It has also resulted in loss of secrecy and confidential information being leaked out. What system do you think the manager should adopt to improve communication?
The workers always try to show their inability when any new work is given to them. They are always unwilling to take up any kind of work. Due to sudden rise in demand a firm wants to meet excess orders. The supervisor is finding it difficult to cope up with the situation. State the element of directing that can help the supervisor in handling the problem.
Discuss Maslow’s Need Hierarchy theory of motivation.
What are semantic barriers of communication?
Explain any three principles of Directing.
How does planning provide direction?
What is meant by staffing?
Identify the network of social relationships which arises spontaneously due to interaction at work.
State the meaning of controlling.
What is meant by capital structure?v
What is meant by management?
What is a Treasury Bill?
State any two advantages of branding to marketers of goods and services?
What makes principles of management flexible?
Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?
A production manager at top level in a reputed corporate, Mr. Rathore holds the responsibility for ordering raw material for the firm. While deciding on the supplier for the financial year 2017-18, he gave the order to his cousin at a higher price per unit instead of the firm’s usual supplier who was willing to lower the rates for the order. Which principle of management was violated by Mr. Rathore? What are the positive impacts of following the above identified principle?
A company X limited manufacturing cosmetics, which has enjoyed a pre-eminent position in business, has grown in size. Its business was very good till 1991. But after that, new liberalised environment has seen entry of many MNC’s in the sector. With the result the market share of X limited has declined. The company had followed a very centralised business model with Directors and divisional heads making even minor decisions. Before 1991 this business model had served the company very well as consumers had no choice. But now the company is under pressure to reform. What organisation structure changes should the company bring about in order to retain its market share? How will the changes suggested by you help the firm? Keep in mind that the sector in which the company is FMCG.
State the two important sources of recruitment.
State any two reasons why investing public can expect a safe and fair deal in the stock market. (Point w.r.t safety of Transactions – Functions of the Stock Exchange).
Explain the factors affecting dividend decision?
Management is a series of continuous interrelated functions. Comment.
Explain any four points regarding significance of principles of management.
State the main objective of time study.
Explain the principle of ‘Scalar Chain’ and gang plank.
What is the primary objective of financial management?