CWA/ICWA Foundation :: Organisation and Management Fundamentals: June 2005

C-I(OMF)
Revised Syllabus

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks : 100
The figures in the margin on the right side indicate full marks.
SECTION I
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any one from the rest.
Marks
1. Do you agree with the following statements? Write Yes or No, giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No marks will be awarded if only Yes or No, is stated:
(a)Line organisation consists of horizontal relationship.
(b)Delegation and decentralisation are synonymous.
(c)Informal organisation has no clear-cut structure.
(d)Wide span has a tall structure.
(e)Administrative Management Theory is a deductive theory.
(f)'Objective' and 'goal' are synonymous.
(g)The purpose of human resource planning is to determine man-power requirements.
(h)A communication is incomplete without a 'feedback'.
(i)The board of Directors functions as singular executive.
(j)The Quantitative School does not follow scientific method in its approach.
(k)Hergberg's Two Factor Theory states that there is hierarchy of needs.
(l)Co-ordination is best achieved by order and force only.
(m)Standing plans are chosen course of actions.
(n)Manufacturing Grid can be used as training device for improving leadership skill.
(o)Attitude is another component of individual behaviour.
15×2
2. what is meant by departmentation? Explain the bases of creation of departments. 3+7
3. "The organisational structures can be distinguished as 'formal' and 'informal' ". 3+7
SECTION II
Answer any four questions.
 
4. What do you understand by decision- making? Discuss the different steps involved in decision- making. 3+12
5. Define training. Explain the important principles and advantages of training. 3+6+6
6. What is communication? Mention the different barriers to communication. 5+10
7. Define 'group'. Explain the importance of group. 3+12
8. Write short notes on any three:
(a)Likert's system 4 Management;
(b)Operational problems of public enterprises;
(c)Importance of staffing;
(d)Planning premises;
(e)Functions of Supervisors.
5×3

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